1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use"

dkirwan · 12-01-2007, 08:32 PM

Hey guys,

At the suggestion of a few people, I am endeavouring to bring a new video series that'll demo gear, tone and technique. This is not in anyway to suggest that I am a qualified teacher or that my tone or gear is better than anyone elses. I definitely encourage others to make their own installments to this series. Maybe it'll help and or inspire some of you guys out there to concentrate on playing as much as on the latest adornments to your Lesters!!

Anyway, this first video is just showing you a couple different chords that can spice up your swing blues. I don't name the chords or get into the tab...it's just closeups of my hands so that perhaps you'll absorb the sounds and maybe you can pick up the fingerings just by watching. Most of all, have fun!!

YouTube - Blues You Can Use!! Demo 01: Blues Chords in B

dkirwan · 12-01-2007, 09:01 PM

Oh, a couple things...when playing chords in a band context (more than a trio), try to play no more than the top 4 strings. This avoids playing the low root which can really muck up the sound when the bass hits the same note...or piano, or other guitarist.

Triads are perfect in a two guitar band.

One last thing, I believe I say B flat at one point? I obviously meant B.

BOBBO · 12-01-2007, 09:21 PM

Dan .. It sounds interesting already and I haven't even watched the video yet !! This is a great idea and If you've ever seen Dan's YouTube videos before you know he'll do a stellar job with this !!

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 12-01-2007, 09:28 PM

outstanding thanks for the mention & hope you do many lesson plans for us

dkirwan · 12-01-2007, 10:14 PM

Thanks guys!

Here's one everyone likes to play. This shows how to play Stormy Monday chords..(Allman Bros.) version.

YouTube - Blues You Can Use!! Demo 02: Stormy Monday Chords in G

dkirwan · 12-01-2007, 10:56 PM

Oh sorry for the buzz of the amp. It still has the 2 prong cord...even when I flip the ground switch it buzzes. I'm so used to it, I don't notice.

ArchEtech · 12-01-2007, 11:09 PM

Very cool stuff that isn't overly hard, and was well broken down. I liked it and am learning the chords.

dkirwan · 12-02-2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArchEtech

Very cool stuff that isn't overly hard, and was well broken down. I liked it and am learning the chords.

Well that's great!! I'll take suggestions...(not requests ha!), on what approach seems to be most helpful, or even on how to film it...as I know nothing about production etc.

Thanks again ArchEtech!!

loneguitar · 12-02-2007, 07:30 AM

dkirwan, great idea and video, could y'all post the chords for me perhaps, the LP sounded soooooooo sweet

rockinlespaul · 12-02-2007, 08:14 AM

Those clips sound great Dan. Lovin' that tone your getting.

Mohawk? You lose a bet or something?

dkirwan · 12-02-2007, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockinlespaul

Those clips sound great Dan. Lovin' that tone your getting.

Mohawk? You lose a bet or something?

Nah, I won the bet!!!

Hey, thank you for the kudos!!

BOBBO · 12-02-2007, 10:03 AM

Very cool !! ... I dont want to turn this into the request show but , How about a nice blues or rock chord progression suitable to do some soloing over !! Just an idea .. Keep up the great stuff Dan !!!

dkirwan · 12-02-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Very cool !! ... I dont want to turn this into the request show but , How about a nice blues or rock chord progression suitable to do some soloing over !! Just an idea .. Keep up the great stuff Dan !!!

Nah...there are enough backing tracks...

I want to give out some of my 30 yrs of playing experience FWIW. Maybe I can help some cats??

BOBBO · 12-02-2007, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkirwan

Nah...there are enough backing tracks...

I want to give out some of my 30 yrs of playing experience FWIW. Maybe I can help some cats??

Didn't mean to stick my nose in !! You're right !!! Whatever you decide to post I'm sure it will be stellar and impart lots of knowledge to the forum !! Sometimes I have decent ideas ?? I guess that wasn't one of them !!

dkirwan · 12-02-2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Didn't mean to stick my nose in !! You're right !!! Whatever you decide to post I'm sure it will be stellar and impart lots of knowledge to the forum !! Sometimes I have decent ideas ?? I guess that wasn't one of them !!

It's cool dude!!

58t · 12-02-2007, 09:06 PM

nice vids

12-08-2007, 08:28 AM

That was a great video ! Can't wait to watch the next one

BOBBO · 12-18-2007, 05:05 PM

You come up with some nice jams !! Been workin on that lick in B !! ... Damn you Dan !! It's stuck in my head !!

BOBBO · 01-16-2008, 11:17 PM

Dan the VIP video man !! Where are ya ???

LPSol93 · 01-17-2008, 08:25 AM

Where's those sweet tones at Dan?????

BOBBO · 01-29-2008, 04:46 PM

If we had an emoticon holding a lit Bic lighter it would be right here ***** .... Where ya at Dan ??

tarddoggy · 01-30-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkirwan

Hey guys,

At the suggestion of a few people, I am endeavouring to bring a new video series that'll demo gear, tone and technique. This is not in anyway to suggest that I am a qualified teacher or that my tone or gear is better than anyone elses. I definitely encourage others to make their own installments to this series. Maybe it'll help and or inspire some of you guys out there to concentrate on playing as much as on the latest adornments to your Lesters!!

Anyway, this first video is just showing you a couple different chords that can spice up your swing blues. I don't name the chords or get into the tab...it's just closeups of my hands so that perhaps you'll absorb the sounds and maybe you can pick up the fingerings just by watching. Most of all, have fun!!

YouTube - Blues You Can Use!! Demo 01: Blues Chords in B

brother this is good stuff!! ya know,Im thinkin' about gettin' on board here with the Instructional Video

dnoseworth · 03-09-2008, 04:44 PM

Nice work Dan

BOBBO · 02-01-2009, 09:27 PM

Any new vids Dan ???

singlecut · 02-06-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkirwan

Nah, I won the bet!!!

Hey, thank you for the kudos!!

i've got a nohawk, just 1 hair

12-01-2007, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
dkirwan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts	1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Hey guys, At the suggestion of a few people, I am endeavouring to bring a new video series that'll demo gear, tone and technique. This is not in anyway to suggest that I am a qualified teacher or that my tone or gear is better than anyone elses. I definitely encourage others to make their own installments to this series. Maybe it'll help and or inspire some of you guys out there to concentrate on playing as much as on the latest adornments to your Lesters!! Anyway, this first video is just showing you a couple different chords that can spice up your swing blues. I don't name the chords or get into the tab...it's just closeups of my hands so that perhaps you'll absorb the sounds and maybe you can pick up the fingerings just by watching. Most of all, have fun!! YouTube - Blues You Can Use!! Demo 01: Blues Chords in B

12-01-2007, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
dkirwan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Oh, a couple things...when playing chords in a band context (more than a trio), try to play no more than the top 4 strings. This avoids playing the low root which can really muck up the sound when the bass hits the same note...or piano, or other guitarist. Triads are perfect in a two guitar band. One last thing, I believe I say B flat at one point? I obviously meant B.

12-01-2007, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
BOBBO Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 20,100 Thanks: 271 Thanked 521 Times in 96 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Dan .. It sounds interesting already and I haven't even watched the video yet !! This is a great idea and If you've ever seen Dan's YouTube videos before you know he'll do a stellar job with this !!

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dkirwan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Thanks guys! Here's one everyone likes to play. This shows how to play Stormy Monday chords..(Allman Bros.) version. YouTube - Blues You Can Use!! Demo 02: Stormy Monday Chords in G

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12-01-2007, 10:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
dkirwan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Oh sorry for the buzz of the amp. It still has the 2 prong cord...even when I flip the ground switch it buzzes. I'm so used to it, I don't notice.

12-01-2007, 11:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
ArchEtech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Very cool stuff that isn't overly hard, and was well broken down. I liked it and am learning the chords. __________________ 2007 Les Paul Custom 200x Fender Mary Kaye Relic V-Neck See thru Blond 2008 Fender Custom Classic V-Neck Daphne Blue 2003 MIM Strat Faded Green Metalic A couple of Alvarez Acoustics AMPS: VOX AD60VTX, Micro Cube

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loneguitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,725 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" dkirwan, great idea and video, could y'all post the chords for me perhaps, the LP sounded soooooooo sweet __________________ " Without a song The road would never bend, Without a song, A man ain't got a friend, Without a song, The day would never end Without a song So I keep singing a song "

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rockinlespaul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 780 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Those clips sound great Dan. Lovin' that tone your getting. Mohawk? You lose a bet or something?

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BOBBO Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 20,100 Thanks: 271 Thanked 521 Times in 96 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Very cool !! ... I dont want to turn this into the request show but , How about a nice blues or rock chord progression suitable to do some soloing over !! Just an idea .. Keep up the great stuff Dan !!!

12-02-2007, 09:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
58t Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" nice vids

12-08-2007, 08:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
DarkLord Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" That was a great video ! Can't wait to watch the next one

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BOBBO Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 20,100 Thanks: 271 Thanked 521 Times in 96 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" You come up with some nice jams !! Been workin on that lick in B !! ... Damn you Dan !! It's stuck in my head !!

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BOBBO Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 20,100 Thanks: 271 Thanked 521 Times in 96 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Dan the VIP video man !! Where are ya ???

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LPSol93 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Where's those sweet tones at Dan?????

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BOBBO Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 20,100 Thanks: 271 Thanked 521 Times in 96 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" If we had an emoticon holding a lit Bic lighter it would be right here ***** .... Where ya at Dan ?? Last edited by BOBBO; 01-31-2008 at 04:35 PM.

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dnoseworth Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1st Installment: New Video Series: "Blues You Can Use" Nice work Dan

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