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 Topic: Robben and BB King? |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 0
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 Forum: Robben Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:33 am Subject: Robben and BB King? |
| Has Robben ever recorded with BB King? I imagine their sounds would complement each other well. Just been listening to Blues on the Bayou, a fairly recent BBK release. Some nice lines in there - a bit ... |
| Topic: Hi again! |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 3
Views: 14891
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Forum: Introductions Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:55 pm Subject: Hi again! |
Thnks for that, but my name is Rob - not Rod.   |
| Topic: Hi again! |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 3
Views: 14891
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Forum: Introductions Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:56 am Subject: Hi again! |
| I spent some time here a while back but have been awol for some months. Hope you are all well and thriving despite the economic gloom? I've just thrown caution to the wind and have bought a Cornell Ro ... |
| Topic: You'll like this guy |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 11
Views: 18161
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Forum: Open Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:34 pm Subject: You'll like this guy |
Yeah, I know Guthrie. He just leans too much on the doodling/shredding side for my likes, but he is certainly an amazing player. I'm just jealous, really 
Rob |
| Topic: You'll like this guy |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 11
Views: 18161
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Forum: Open Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:06 pm Subject: You'll like this guy |
Many of you may know him already, but he is new to me:
http://www.scottlernermusic.com/music.html
Lots of different sounds to tune in on, some clearly Robben-influenced.
Rob  |
| Topic: Larry Carlton's 335 Blues with Robben |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 3
Views: 9534
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Forum: Open Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:22 pm Subject: Larry Carlton's 335 Blues with Robben |
I've just received the email about it being backordered. Oh well. I'm sure I can wait a few more days...
Rob |
| Topic: Larry Carlton's 335 Blues with Robben |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 3
Views: 9534
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Forum: Open Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:39 pm Subject: Larry Carlton's 335 Blues with Robben |
Just released:
LIMITED EDITION 335 BLUES BUNDLE
80 Video Lessons, 4 Interactive Video CD-ROMs, Larry Carlton with Robben Ford LIVE IN TOKYO Audio CD, Exclusive DVD of Larry Carlton and Robben For ... |
| Topic: Shapes for Melodic Minor scale |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 7
Views: 35278
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Forum: The Theory Corner Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:37 am Subject: Shapes for Melodic Minor scale |
I've just noticed a mistake in my tablature - and have now edited it. I missed out the ninth fret on the second string. I hope I haven't ruined your entire music career 
Rob |
| Topic: Shapes for Melodic Minor scale |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 7
Views: 35278
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Forum: The Theory Corner Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:59 pm Subject: Shapes for Melodic Minor scale |
Avi,
Life is complicated enough already without having rising and falling variations on a scale. Try the following.
Blues in A
Over A7 - play D Major scale starting on A (called A Mixolydian) ... |
| Topic: A nice Robben interview |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 6
Views: 15119
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Forum: Robben Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:20 am Subject: A nice Robben interview |
I love this line:
"Bad technique, at times, is actually better for expressing certain things"
My philosophy exactly! On the other hand, I have no choice - he does!
Rob |
| Topic: Shuffle Blues in Bb (what is this scale over the G7) |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 5
Views: 18072
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Forum: The Theory Corner Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:39 pm Subject: Re: Shuffle Blues in Bb (what is this scale over the G7) |
B, C, D#, G, B
That last B should be Bb, no?
Rob |
| Topic: Shuffle Blues in Bb (what is this scale over the G7) |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 5
Views: 18072
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Forum: The Theory Corner Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:37 pm Subject: Shuffle Blues in Bb (what is this scale over the G7) |
Well, there are probably a couple of interpretations, but this is my take on it:
The G7 is obviously the dominant 7 of Cm. Many players ignore the dominant chord in a V7-i situation, and just play ... |
| Topic: Definitions |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 4
Views: 10658
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Forum: Open Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:36 am Subject: Definitions |
Thanks guys. That helped.
Rob |
| Topic: Definitions |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 4
Views: 10658
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Forum: Open Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:24 am Subject: Definitions |
My head has not always been aligned to movements in modern guitar culture, so I find I don't understand a few descriptions. Maybe you guys can help me.
1. What is a Player Guitar? - Fender has them ... |
| Topic: Favourite Guitarists - in no particular order |
Rob MacKillop
Replies: 39
Views: 62895
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Forum: Open Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:42 pm Subject: Favourite Guitarists - in no particular order |
Roy Buchanan
Muddy Waters - the best worst electric slide player in history
David Russell - classical
RF, of course
Duane Allman for slide
Keith Richards - seriously...
Mick Taylor
Django |
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