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Title: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: JAC on October 04, 2021, 12:30:56 PM

Hi everybody!!

This is my first post in the forum. I'm from Spain and I play a little blues... this is me playing Poor Boy in a gig on august '21. Have a mercy on me!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qzSAcmKnGo

Thank you very much!!

Title: Re: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: Blues Vintage on October 04, 2021, 01:57:17 PM

That's great JAC. Nice version of Patton's "Shake It And Break It" too, I saw on your channel.
Hope you'll have fun here.

Title: Re: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: waxwing on October 04, 2021, 02:20:25 PM

Good performance, JAC. Nice use of the non-opposing right hand. You could use that right hand style on Shake It and Break It, also, learning to be a little more accurate with the index finger. This could really key you in on getting Charley's rhythmic flow and adaptability. Then you could also add the tap on the beat with the little or ring fingers.

Thanks for posting this.

Wax

Title: Re: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: Johnm on October 04, 2021, 02:34:20 PM

Your time sounds good and strong and so does your voice, JAC. Good job!
All best,
Johnm

Title: Re: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: JAC on October 05, 2021, 01:25:32 PM

Quote from: Harry on October 04, 2021, 01:57:17 PM

That's great JAC. Nice version of Patton's "Shake It And Break It" too, I saw on your channel.
Hope you'll have fun here.

Thank you very much!! I'll sure have fun here and learn a lot!!

Title: Re: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: JAC on October 05, 2021, 01:31:45 PM

Quote from: waxwing on October 04, 2021, 02:20:25 PM

Good performance, JAC. Nice use of the non-opposing right hand. You could use that right hand style on Shake It and Break It, also, learning to be a little more accurate with the index finger. This could really key you in on getting Charley's rhythmic flow and adaptability. Then you could also add the tap on the beat with the little or ring fingers.

Thanks for posting this.

Wax

Thank you very much, I appreciate the advise!!!

Title: Re: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: JAC on October 05, 2021, 01:44:28 PM

Quote from: Johnm on October 04, 2021, 02:34:20 PM

Your time sounds good and strong and so does your voice, JAC. Good job!
All best,
Johnm

Hi, John!!

In a way, you were my first teacher in country blues music. My first approach to this style was with one of your fantastic books a friend gave to me. It changed my way of feeling the music and I never looked back. Today, I keep on learning and playing the blues and your books are a constant inspiration for keep on the way. Thank you very much, I really apreciate your words!!

Title: Re: My version of Poor Boy
Post by: Johnm on October 06, 2021, 11:03:38 AM

Thanks for the good words, JAC, and I"m glad my books are helping you, but you're doing the work, and that's the main thing. Keep up the good work and enjoying the music!
All best,
Johnm