Robben Ford Discussion

leftyguitar · Member Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 15 Location: Michigan

In the bridge I can hear the chords go from A to G to ???, then to the B7. It gets kind of muddy there just before the B7 V chord at the end of the chorus. I play it both ways..with an F#7, or C7alt, and either works well. Which is correct?

LongIslandRod · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:36 am Post subject:

Lefty,

I don't have my axe or a copy of the recording (@ work). But when I worked this out, in the key of A, the last chord of the bridge is an E(7). I just played the phrase not the backing chords, but that last chord - the V chord, is definitely an E.

I love that part in the song, nice groove, especially when using your fingers like robben does.

I remember when I went to an RF clinic, one thing he said was that everything he does is simple. I apply that principle whenever I learn something from his records. My 2 cents. hope that helps.

leftyguitar · Member Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 15 Location: Michigan

LongIslandRod, thanks for the reply. I play it in A and in E...guess I should have mentioned in my first post I was asking for the chord in the key of E. Yes, the last chord in the key of A...the V7 chord... is E7. The one just before it was the one I was having hearing problems with on the track I was listening to. I found another version of it and it is much clearer( a soundboard mix). The missing chord is definitely a minor third down from the IV chord), so it is a B7 which resolves to the E7...pretty basic changes once you can hear them. This pattern is usually played from the I chord in jazzy blues, going down in half steps near the end of bar 8 in a 12 bar blues, but not often heard coming off the IV chord as Robben does in Cannonball Shuffle. I like the tune in E because it is much darker and adds a little more bluesiness, IMHO, and some challenging fingerings without giving up the open strings in the key of A.

Char · Member Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Location: Japan

I would lile to ask question about this song.
Does Robben play this song without pick?
Thank you Very Happy

JackD · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject:

Like much of Robben's music, he uses both on this song--pick and fingers.

Gfox38 · New Member Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 4

Hey guys,

I'm a greenhorn blues player and I just fell in love with Cannonball Shuffel. I'm having trouble with the signature riff. I'm close but no cigar. Can anyone help me here?

I'm playing it at the 5th fret in A. If you can just call out the strings by tab number I can follow you.

Any help appreciated.

Gary Fox

Bluelobster · Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 12:03 pm Post subject: balls

I dunno what's a greenhorn but if i got what you asked

slide down 8th fret on B string while letting ring open E high string then slide up to the 6th fret and.............................................

Gfox38 · New Member Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 4

Thanks for responding Bluelobster.

A greenhorn is slang for a beginner. I've been playing a little over a year now.

I'm at work so I'll try it tonight.

BTW, to anyone out there. I'd pay a small fortune for the tab. (BG)

Gary

JackD · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:53 pm Post subject:

roadwarriorfortheblues · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:45 am Post subject:

JackD,

What do you think are the easiest to learn of Robben's arrangements, suitable for beginner level players?
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JackD · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject:

jconstant · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject:

Not much longer and the whole transcription will be available thanks to Hal Leonard Publishing. Look what I just found on Amazon:

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JavaDiva · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject: Finger pickin

jconstant · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Finger pickin

Gfox38 · New Member Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 4

Hello JackD,

I know you're right about that. It's just that tabs makes it sooooo much faster! By the way, I've never seen/heard the CD players that slow a song down and don't change the key. Do you have a recommendation?

Hello jconstant,

Thank you thank you thank you. I've ordered that baby!!

Gary