Mr Mosey...it's been 8 years since i saw this exact video, where you inspired me to learn how to play piedmont blues, the first time i heard about sll those "dead blind guys"...thank you vety much sir
For the first time! Once I started pinching the melody with the base, I got my right thumb to move back and forth properly. Long journey begins with a single step! Thank you.
@jkuebler89 Thanks, glad this helps.The most basic thing you can do over the alternating bass is a pinch: you play a bass note and a note on one of the higher strings at the same time. You can also play notes between the bass notes too (syncopations). Usually you're doing a combination of both. Check out "Before My Money Goes Away" from the Back Room Concert clip. That's a good example of a steady bass line with pinches and syncopations over it.
@rpby82 It depends who you ask. Piedmont is a distinctive style of blues that emerged in the Piedmont region (roughly Va. to Fla.) in the 20's-30's. Some of the classic players are Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis.
Yeah...great lesson. Do you plan on doing any more Jon? I liked how you showed that really basic fingerwork can make complex sounds if played fast and smooth. I think thats really helpful to a beginner. Thanks Jon G
Thank you for all the NOISE you make. And a tip of the hat to Chris who posted your video to FB and I saw it today. Keep Walking. Further I learned something today. Video removing the mystery of what I think of as your NOISE.
Excellent been wanting to understand the early blues pickers patterns thanks if your ever in the Motor city look me up im a shuffle swing drummer and washboardist as well thanks . Great job
Did you ever think that when you posted this allll those years ago that people in 2020 during a pandemic would be inspired by it to further their guitar education. :) I've been a "beginner" for 25 years playing songs with basic open chords and I've decided to actually LEARN guitar and some more advanced playing.
@rpby82 'Ragtime blues' seems to cover more ground. It usually includes tunes from the jug bands, medicine show entertainers, vaudeville songs - lots of styles. Ragtime guitar is arranging and playing classic and folk piano Rags on guitar.
Hey Gent, Yeah, Henry and I have been talking about doing a series of lessons. I'll let you know when we get things together. You can also check the Random Acts Of Music site for updates.
@rpby82 The biggest difference I see is that in piedmont blues and in folk rags, there is some improvisation. In Classic ragtime, there isn't. A lot of people throw it all together and call it ragtime blues. A lot of the techniques are the same (alternating bass, for one). Doesn't really matter what you call it, it's great music.
well done. well explained, i guess the whole independent thumb is just easier said then done. basically yer pinching every time you hit a bass note you are also hitting a note on the upper strings too? correct me if im wrong. thanks.
hmm anyone know if it matters if I use my index finger on my right picking hand instead of my middle finger? I'm having enough trouble getting my thumb to do what I want in time with the picking rhythm while moving my pinky around. LOL
Excellent been wanting to understand the early blues pickers patterns thanks if your ever in the Motor city look me up im a shuffle swing drummer and washboardist as well thanks . Great job
Mr Mosey...it's been 8 years since i saw this exact video, where you inspired me to learn how to play piedmont blues, the first time i heard about sll those "dead blind guys"...thank you vety much sir
For the first time! Once I started pinching the melody with the base, I got my right thumb to move back and forth properly. Long journey begins with a single step! Thank you.
This is the single best video I have ever seen for the Piedmont style. Awesome.
Very nice lesson Mr. Mosey. Appreciate the generosity.
@jkuebler89
Thanks, glad this helps.The most basic thing you can do over the alternating bass is a pinch: you play a bass note and a note on one of the higher strings at the same time. You can also play notes between the bass notes too (syncopations). Usually you're doing a combination of both. Check out "Before My Money Goes Away" from the Back Room Concert clip. That's a good example of a steady bass line with pinches and syncopations over it.
@rpby82 It depends who you ask. Piedmont is a distinctive style of blues that emerged in the Piedmont region (roughly Va. to Fla.) in the 20's-30's. Some of the classic players are Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis.
Yeah...great lesson. Do you plan on doing any more Jon? I liked how you showed that really basic fingerwork can make complex sounds if played fast and smooth. I think thats really helpful to a beginner.
Thanks Jon
G
Thanx a million times John: very clear, concise teaching!
Never heard it explained so well. Nice work and thanks.
Awesome.
Love your music Jon. Areas finest
Thanks for sharing your expertise Jon. Your a fine teacher and a great player.
Thank you for all the NOISE you make. And a tip of the hat to Chris who posted your video to FB and I saw it today. Keep Walking. Further I learned something today. Video removing the mystery of what I think of as your NOISE.
Awesome lesson. I really like the inlays on your Martin too.
Hey....
A great video..... well played and explained.
Thanks
Leo
Thank you very much for breaking down this complex picking pattern. :-)
Excellent been wanting to understand the early blues pickers patterns thanks if your ever in the Motor city look me up im a shuffle swing drummer and washboardist as well thanks . Great job
Great playing, and teaching.
Thanks, that will get me started. Great sound!
Hello Ian
amazing. you make it look so easy! I admire your talent!!
Laurie (dr.f's office)
love the inlay work Jon!! Never really noticed it before, I was yo into trying to figure out what the heck you are doing!
Thanks for the foundation !
Wish I was still in Kent for lessons!
Did you ever think that when you posted this allll those years ago that people in 2020 during a pandemic would be inspired by it to further their guitar education. :) I've been a "beginner" for 25 years playing songs with basic open chords and I've decided to actually LEARN guitar and some more advanced playing.
Thank you! Well done! You've been a BIG help!
may i say you have a very nice fretboard and instrument
God bless you, gonna try that now
You have made seem possible,thank you for a great lesson
Sweet guitar!
you sir have mad guitar skills!
great tone!
@rpby82 'Ragtime blues' seems to cover more ground. It usually includes tunes from the jug bands, medicine show entertainers, vaudeville songs - lots of styles. Ragtime guitar is arranging and playing classic and folk piano Rags on guitar.
I agree, Jon is really dedicated.
Hey Gent, Yeah, Henry and I have been talking about doing a series of lessons. I'll let you know when we get things together. You can also check the Random Acts Of Music site for updates.
Thanks Leo. Keep checking, we're going to do more lessons soon.
@MrGentleone444 Thanks Gent,. I'm glad you enjoy the music. Hope you get something useful from the lesson.
I'm going to learn this if it kills me,,,Before My Money Goes Away.....,thanks for the lesson !!
@rpby82 The biggest difference I see is that in piedmont blues and in folk rags, there is some improvisation. In Classic ragtime, there isn't. A lot of people throw it all together and call it ragtime blues. A lot of the techniques are the same (alternating bass, for one). Doesn't really matter what you call it, it's great music.
right on!
Thanks Laurie, It's just lots of work. See you in a few months
Thank you. Hope it helps out some.
well done. well explained, i guess the whole independent thumb is just easier said then done. basically yer pinching every time you hit a bass note you are also hitting a note on the upper strings too? correct me if im wrong. thanks.
hmm anyone know if it matters if I use my index finger on my right picking hand instead of my middle finger? I'm having enough trouble getting my thumb to do what I want in time with the picking rhythm while moving my pinky around. LOL
Is it possible for you to post a guitar tab of what your playing?
I would think those metal fingerpicks would chew up those metal strings right quick. But I may be wrong.
Nah.... I use them all the time
@tripleleo Thanks.
Far Out
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"...all those blind, dead guys." So---zombie guitar players??? zombie blues GOOD!!!
Jon is a hoot.
Excellent been wanting to understand the early blues pickers patterns thanks if your ever in the Motor city look me up im a shuffle swing drummer and washboardist as well thanks . Great job