Jehosaphat
593 posts
Nov 06, 2013
8:15 PM
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Ok a lifetime of getting 12 (or gasp) 24 bar solos in bands or Jams has left me with the automatic resolving to the tonic at the end.
I've found that playing along to a 3 minute backing track i am still doing it...I am stuck in a rut.
What are the options here?
Keep it clean,no o/blowing allowed.^
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Komuso
199 posts
Nov 06, 2013
8:24 PM
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This lesson from David Barrett from the old MelBay Harmonica Sessions has some good ideas
Turnarounds
+ (a little more heavy and guitar oriented, but useful)
12 Essential Blues Turnarounds
But it could also be the backing track(s)is limiting you as well. The chord sequence(s) may be imposing a line on you to a degree, so need some variation in the backing tracks as well.
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Last Edited by Komuso on Nov 06, 2013 8:46 PM
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Baker
345 posts
Nov 07, 2013
5:30 AM
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Adam has a good lesson on turnarounds in the "ADVANCED BEGINNERS / INTERMEDIATE" section of the store on this site.
I'd also agree with Komuso's comment about mixing up the backing tracks.
Last Edited by Baker on Nov 07, 2013 5:31 AM
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HarpNinja
3582 posts
Nov 07, 2013
6:32 AM
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The track shouldn't matter. The turnaround is going to resolve on a chord, meaning, you can play to the harmony of the chord. Just resolve on the third or fifth or seventh...
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Komuso
200 posts
Nov 07, 2013
6:44 AM
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Sure, you should be able to play all of Dave Barrett's 24 turnarounds against the same backing track - for example - as long as it's not too crazy rhythmically.
It's probably a good exercise to do. I might do it myself, I need some work in that area too!
I guess what I meant is he might have backing track fatigue, trying something else can also help you break out of patterning.
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Paul Cohen aka Komuso Tokugawa
HarpNinja - Your harmonica Mojo Dojo
Bringing the Boogie to the Bitstream
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Frank
3201 posts
Nov 07, 2013
5:59 PM
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Don't resolve it, rut eliminated
Just read David's tips from Mel Bay - "GOLD" :)
Last Edited by Frank on Nov 07, 2013 6:25 PM
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mattfolk327
8 posts
Nov 08, 2013
12:48 PM
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So does Big Walter Horton. He simplifies it. Sounds real nice.
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