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An absolutely beautiful tune and even better performance. This is a textbook example of the saying that music is the language everyone understands. I got something in my eye watching this...
Nina Gerber is not well known to most guitarists. But she is well known to musicians in the contemporary and indie folk, folkrock and country music world. Played with the likes of Jackson Brown, John Gorka, and Ry Cooder.
If you want to learn how to play melodically with class and great tone, study her chops. Truly a wonderful example that you don't have to shred to be a really great guitarist.
Hey Michael,
Wanted to start by saying thanks for the channel and lessons. I'm currently running through the Jam Band Primer, and it transforming the way I view the fretboard. Total game changer.
One part of that course that has stuck with me is when you mention to think like a singer as you compose solos and melodies. And the first recent album that came to mind is the Krasno/Moore Project - Book of Queens (Eric Krasno and Stanton Moore). The album covers songs from prominent female artists, and Kraz gives a masterclass on playing vocal-style melodies.
One of my favorite songs from this album is a cover of Kacey Musgrave's "Slow Burn". Check out the original, and then hear how Kraz beautifully interprets her vocal lines on guitar. It's full of tasty triads/diads connected by pentatonic licks, just like you teach in the Jam Band course.
Thanks again for all you do!
- Brad V
A beautiful song!
Hi Michael - let's expand the listening palette! Grammy-award winning Arooj Aftab has become an obsession in the last couple of years. Her band's come in many different incarnation, but always with staggeringly good musicians. Suroor is all so lovely, but really kicks off at 2:35 when Maeve Gilchrist on harp and Gyan Riley exchange some fabulous solos.