The Improvising Guitarist

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August 24

YL West replied to YL West's discussion 'How do you choose what you play?'

As far as the writing: definitely. I just don't think of those relationships much. And enharmonics mean little (or nothing) to me. I'll have to dig up the chart and post it. I try to not use the same mode or scale if the same changes roll around...

July 24

Eb7+9 replied to YL West's discussion 'How do you choose what you play?'

I don't know if this helps, but I choose tunes that contain a section of harmonic flavour that stands out from others ... I live in a part of the world that's dominated by folkies - that means that often people will play G, C and D all night long ...

July 21

Paul Marossy replied to Eb7+9's discussion 'Do any of you teach ?!'

Good points Eb7+9.

July 21

Eb7+9 replied to Eb7+9's discussion 'Do any of you teach ?!'

Paul. to me formal equates with literal - like playing with a sheet of paper in front of your face (the conservatory trap) ... many young players dream of "not" doing this, you're probably suited for those kind of intuitive minded players - doesn'...

July 21

Paul Marossy replied to Eb7+9's discussion 'Do any of you teach ?!'

I was playing for about five years before I understood what was meant by a key. I was clueless, I had no teachers, I taught myself everything. I understand basic music theory, but I have limitations since I never had any formal training. I've only...

July 21

Eb7+9 replied to Eb7+9's discussion 'Do any of you teach ?!'

I'm not into doing songs either - I'm more into playing with modes and flavors, approaching scales geometrically and introducing basic arithmetic into the picture ... it's philosophy - and there is the odd kid out there that will be responsive to ...

July 20

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How do you choose what you play? 9 Replies

Started by YL West in Music Theory. Last reply by YL West Jul 24.

Do any of you teach ?! 8 Replies

Started by Eb7+9 in General Music Discussion. Last reply by Paul Marossy Jul 21.

Carl Verheyen on Improvisation 5 Replies

Started by Paul Marossy in Music Theory. Last reply by Henry Butcher Jul 21.

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"Truly fertile Music, the only kind that will move us, that we shall truly appreciate, will be a Music conducive to Dream, which banishes all reason and analysis. One must not wish first to understand and then to feel. Art does not tolerate Reason."
Albert Camus (1913–1960), French Philosopher in “Essay on Music", 1932

"Music … can name the unnamable and communicate the unknowable." Leonard Bernstein (1918-90) American Composer in The Unanswered Question

This is my friend, Steve Levine, playing at Family Music in 2006. He is one of the best guitarists I have ever personally known. Fabulous improviser, too! In this video, he is playing his Seymour Duncan Convertible and his McInturff "Glory" electric guitar. Steve Levines MySpace Music Page