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Sixth in the series of definitive New Orleans rock and roll vocabulary... a playful, deceptively simple-looking two-fisted groove... Study-Practice Notes The left hand digital pattern is always the same: 1-8-5-5-6-5 The right hand chords are always the two definitive tones (3 & b7) connected to each by voice-leading. learn more... New Orleans Intro #1
Fifth in the series of definitive New Orleans rock and roll vocabulary... yet more spicy ingredients for our tasty New Orleans gumbo... learn more... New Orleans #6
Fourth in the series of definitive New Orleans rock and roll vocabulary... Another killer Professor Longhair lick in 12 bar blues form. Notice how the exact same notes are repeated over all three chords. Don't merely "memorize" these patterns. Use your knowledge of scales and chord to studying what makes them tick! learn more... New … Continue reading Pop-Rock School: New Orleans #4
Third in the series of definitive New Orleans rock and roll vocabulary... One of the very famous Professor Longhair licks in 12 bar blues form... Study-Practice Tips Notice how the pattern shifts to suit each of the "big three" chords...Also notice just how often the 12 bar blues shows up in so many kinds of … Continue reading Pop-Rock School: New Orleans #3
Second in the series of definitive New Orleans rock and roll vocabulary... How one might comp to the eight bar classic "Rockin' Pneumonia"... Tip: Don't merely "memorize" these patterns. Use your knowledge of scales and chord to studying what makes them tick! learn more... New Orleans #3
First in a series of definitive New Orleans rock and roll vocabulary for your consideration... Mastering this two-fisted Rhumba rhythm is essential as it forms the basis for so many New Orleans styles... Watch On YouTube Study-Practice Notes… Don't try to keep time with your fingers. Feel the time in your arms. Simply allow gravity to drop … Continue reading Pop-Rock School: New Orleans #1