I think it was Roger that mentioned in the last video lesson I posted of Donna Lee my eighth notes were straight. I thought it was just for the lesson and I was demonstrating something.

But I guess they're pretty straight here also. I guess it's how I play it especially solo.

I did some work on Donna Lee last summer, so I'm going to challenge myself this week to play the head in all 12 keys.

I'll start today with Ab and D. Someday it would be cool to work each key up to tempo, but I'll be content with medium swing for now.

-Tristan

For this week:

I've posted an Epic Etude. With 4 parts.

Part 1 - Double Stops and Very Rhythmic
Part 2 - Chord Etude
Part 3 - Rhythmic Solo
Part 4 - Chord Melody Solo

I've also posted a quarter note solo.

If you're going for the certificate:

Beginners:

1. Play the Melody
2. Play the Chords
3. Play the Quarter Note Solo

Intermediate/Advanced

I love it!

I've recorded a couple of albums recently at the same studio - both my own record which is coming out later in the year, and another band I'm in which we're recording right now.

Hi all,

Here are some exercises and etudes for Fried Bananas. Pick two of them and post. This will count towards a pass for the week. Good luck!

Behn

Another discovery - By his name he should be Polish. A lot of body language but I like what he plays. Enjoy...