I just found this guy and watched a few of his videos. I can't believe I've never come across him, he is absolutley amazing. His creativity puts indescribable feelings in you.
This is exactly what makes Don Ross so great. How he's doing that funky little drive, having that half-jazzy Steely Dan-like thing going on harmonically, seasoned with nice flageolettes. This is funky, other fingerstyle guitarists with their sugar sweet pop harmonies are just left behind by this.
I first discovered Don Ross (and this song) in, of all places, the LAX airport on the morning of Feb. 1, 2013 as I was waiting for my connecting flight. I used a song ID app (SoundHound) to find out who was jammin' on the guitar over the airport speakers!
I've been trying for 2 days (time I usually use for any other song) to tab this song by ear and I can't get passed the first 10 seconds of the solo!!!!! This song is just perfect. Don you're the best!!!!!
@rogiermusic I think it might be CFBbEbEGC (that's a half lower)... basically EBDGBE two whole steps lower. I say that because the lowest note he seems to be hitting is a C.
okk the dude was asking how to tune the A string up to a B which is what is needed for this tuning. basically either try tuning it up carefully and try not to pop it or restring the 5th string with a thick D (4th) string and its so much easier and you can get up to higher tunings.
such a genious Don. im pleased to see people are starting to recognise. this tune's been on my favourites for well over a year (perhaps 2) but its never got old. jus more familiar. kik arse fellow musician
Actually, the tuning sounds more like CGCFAD. I could be wrong on one of the top strings (it's hard to tell just by listening to him play) so don't quote me, but it's definitely lower than the standard E tuning scale. Amazing song. My hat is off to Mr. Ross.
Baritone = guitar with longer scale than usual with bigger strings and lower tunings. This tune is almost standard tune except for the 'A' string (second biggest) that is tunned one whole tone up. So on a regular guitar, this tune would be, from low to high, E, B, D, G, B, E.
@DuskY1991 Yeah, but I tried it and altough it was al long time ago, I was the closest to this tuning with C#G#BEG#C#. Why that F in CFBbEbEGC? Isnt it a G? I still have to learn this song.
Very carefully ! OR.. this is what i have done. I got a thick D string and replaced the 5th A string with the thick D string which makes it easier to tune to the B. It benefits aswell especially for other songs like Andy Mckee's where the A string needs to go to a C.
OMFG this is 2 much. I would give anything in this worold to play this in front of every women (and guys) of my office xD. hahaha, awesome tune indeed.
stanndard tuning except the 5th string the A tune up to a B carefully, or replace it with a D string and lower it to a B. the rest of the strings are standard. k this mkaes it pretty clear
Your ears are fine. I have my keyboard beside me here. but I don't however understand what he's saying about the *baritone* and what not :] but you're hearing CGCFAD. At least the first ones are for sure. but again. I don't know what he's explaining. I'm sure he's right tho haha :] I'm just saying what's on the vid
CGCFAD sounds ALOT more like Don's tunning in this one then EBDGBE.... if you have any EAR whatsoever, the 6th string is obviously NOT an E. I'm still not 100% convinced CGCFAD is the correct one, but I'll see if I can't figure it out & post it. CGCFAD is very close though.
you're right in that it gets done a lot, but it's a basic part of the style/music/feel of how what he's going for. He's got plenty of songs that are straight finger plucking which I'm sure you can find on youtube. personally I love the groove set by the thumb slap, and I respect the skill of working it into the melodies.
+Dougal McGuire For sure. The string hits are basically emulating a snare drum. It actually sounds a lot like a drummer hitting a snare drum with a brush. I love it.
Some of the best summer cruising music I've ever had. This entire CD is golden.
Thank you Don for the wonders you perform via acoustic guitar.
How can a simple person can make something so amazing, i love Don Ross' music!!! Thanx Don, for such great things you give us
This song is a modern day masterpiece. Thx for posting!
Ima learn this one. This is good asf
just fantastic tune
I just found this guy and watched a few of his videos. I can't believe I've never come across him, he is absolutley amazing. His creativity puts indescribable feelings in you.
Who would have known you could tell a story with a guitar so well
Absolute amazing song
Don is a very intelligent guitarist
This is exactly what makes Don Ross so great. How he's doing that funky little drive, having that half-jazzy Steely Dan-like thing going on harmonically, seasoned with nice flageolettes. This is funky, other fingerstyle guitarists with their sugar sweet pop harmonies are just left behind by this.
one of my absolute favorites from don ross....
I first discovered Don Ross (and this song) in, of all places, the LAX airport on the morning of Feb. 1, 2013 as I was waiting for my connecting flight. I used a song ID app (SoundHound) to find out who was jammin' on the guitar over the airport speakers!
I've been trying for 2 days (time I usually use for any other song) to tab this song by ear and I can't get passed the first 10 seconds of the solo!!!!! This song is just perfect. Don you're the best!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful.
Absolutely marvelous.
Jazzy sound, love it so much!!
Marvellous!!!
Great Tune! Great Guitarist!
amazing.. one of the best!!! very melodic
i want more and more don ross songs!
GREAT!
perfect chords. played so effortlessly aswell....... i hate that haha :D
love ya don. your partly why i started playing guitar
@rogiermusic I think it might be CFBbEbEGC (that's a half lower)... basically EBDGBE two whole steps lower. I say that because the lowest note he seems to be hitting is a C.
Man I especially love how he hit the harmonics every so often, but more so at 4:06
Agreed. The harmonics alone made this song.
Genius...
I liked this one played on baritone guitar. If you listen this song from Passion Session it´s faster.
Thanks for posting;
For THIS recording the tuning is CEA#DGC...one half step up from baritone tuning
On a normal guitar I think it's just as simple as EBDGBE
okk the dude was asking how to tune the A string up to a B which is what is needed for this tuning. basically either try tuning it up carefully and try not to pop it or restring the 5th string with a thick D (4th) string and its so much easier and you can get up to higher tunings.
Master! :)
such a genious Don. im pleased to see people are starting to recognise. this tune's been on my favourites for well over a year (perhaps 2) but its never got old. jus more familiar. kik arse fellow musician
this is much the finest mojo
Just picked up the tabs. Song is fairly easy to play, but my god it sounds so damn good. Only Don Ross can write music at this caliber.
Actually, the tuning sounds more like CGCFAD. I could be wrong on one of the top strings (it's hard to tell just by listening to him play) so don't quote me, but it's definitely lower than the standard E tuning scale. Amazing song. My hat is off to Mr. Ross.
Beautiful, beautiful piece Don. Could you let us in on the tuning? Anyone?
Baritone = guitar with longer scale than usual with bigger strings and lower tunings. This tune is almost standard tune except for the 'A' string (second biggest) that is tunned one whole tone up. So on a regular guitar, this tune would be, from low to high, E, B, D, G, B, E.
@DuskY1991 Yeah, but I tried it and altough it was al long time ago, I was the closest to this tuning with C#G#BEG#C#. Why that F in CFBbEbEGC? Isnt it a G?
I still have to learn this song.
@guitarmusic1 : My belief as always been that a standard tuning was EADGBE, not EBDGBE.
Very carefully !
OR.. this is what i have done. I got a thick D string and replaced the 5th A string with the thick D string which makes it easier to tune to the B. It benefits aswell especially for other songs like Andy Mckee's where the A string needs to go to a C.
@kamatej I believe you can order tabs from him directly at his website. Look him up through candy rat music or gobyfish... Good luck. :)
This is in the key of Whoa!
@rogiermusic Yes, I was thinking G but I typed F... haha. I still have to learn it too.
i CERTAINLY prefer this jam better than the newest one, cause don played it on bariton guitar
OMFG this is 2 much. I would give anything in this worold to play this in front of every women (and guys) of my office xD.
hahaha, awesome tune indeed.
How do i do to tune the 5th string from A to B?
this version is waaaaaaay better than the album version.
Do you mind sharing?
i have you in my mind, mariska :)
People!!!Try to watch his website & you`ll the tunning for baritone guitar - BEADF#B
big thing
The bass in C;the other down of one tone
stanndard tuning except the 5th string the A tune up to a B carefully, or replace it with a D string and lower it to a B. the rest of the strings are standard.
k this mkaes it pretty clear
Your ears are fine. I have my keyboard beside me here. but I don't however understand what he's saying about the *baritone* and what not :]
but you're hearing CGCFAD. At least the first ones are for sure.
but again. I don't know what he's explaining. I'm sure he's right tho haha :] I'm just saying what's on the vid
CGCFAD sounds ALOT more like Don's tunning in this one then EBDGBE.... if you have any EAR whatsoever, the 6th string is obviously NOT an E. I'm still not 100% convinced CGCFAD is the correct one, but I'll see if I can't figure it out & post it. CGCFAD is very close though.
tabs anyone? I'm begging.
but this is not baritone guitar, or?
Amazing song. I guess if I want it to be this low i need to tune The baritone would have been CGA#D#GC. or C#G#BEG#C#
If you think this is good, you should hear the studio version!
its a baritone so its different
Never knew Jerry Garcia was still alive and kicking...
the old gold times when he looked like a bear :DD
I think this tuning might be C#G#BEG#C#
Trying to figure it out on a normal acoustic guitar. Nope not happening.
He is playing a normal acoustic guitar? Just one string tuned up a step.
invis19
is it not a baritone?
it was played by don on bariton guitar, using low tension strings which are thicker than the original ones
Sorry, man. I'll read the summary next time before hand. Maybe I need to get my ears fixed.
hahahahahahaha. I know exactly what you mean.
Chuck norris father
yea the greatest remain somewhat undiscovered for some reason. yet, x factor, pop idol etc. wtf?!
2 haters need there ears testing!
out of bed
hagrid.
I find the constant string banging annoying he seems to do it in every tune he plays
you're right in that it gets done a lot, but it's a basic part of the style/music/feel of how what he's going for. He's got plenty of songs that are straight finger plucking which I'm sure you can find on youtube. personally I love the groove set by the thumb slap, and I respect the skill of working it into the melodies.
its part of the rhythm and very impressive and personally i think it adds a percussive dynamic to the music. i think most will agree.
+Dougal McGuire For sure. The string hits are basically emulating a snare drum. It actually sounds a lot like a drummer hitting a snare drum with a brush. I love it.
BodTheGrinch
exactly :)