@stevie-dre

André, I had a quick look on the internet to see what the background was to your performance.

That's so great that you were able to take part with all the other musicians. You stepped in because the rock band couldn't say goodbye to the fans due to the guitarist's illness.

That gave me goosebumps!!!

And what a rocking sound and you put on such a good performance with your KWS strat. I am very impressed 😊 👍.

So great that you're sharing this with us

Birgit

@bluesiline Wow thanks a lot for the kinds word you spoken Birgit.

Yeah that was the reason, I was a great Earring fan and proud in that this Dutch band was worldwide populair like songs as Radar Love, Twilight zone, Backhome and many more. It's such a shame that the band must quit for George Kooymans terrible illness. They never had give a last concert after 60 years, so we fans did it for them.

The final concert we give with thousand was September 30.
It was sold out and there where 7000 people. I didn't no what i saw.
Such a great experience.

Here a great picture form the concert in Ahoy-Holland.

And there below the news form about three years ago about Guitar player George and the Earring.

By the way I saw the Golden Earring 42 times live in my life

That is amazing, thanks for sharing! Well done!

@robert Thank you so much Robert, and I have shared with pleasure.

Happy birthday, @robert!

Here's a little jump blues solo for your birthday with self-arranged licks from your solo lesson “Jump your blues” with the backing track from our Jam 8.

I recorded the video myself a few months ago, by hand, while jogging on my local mountain. I thought at the time that I might be able to use it one day.

And now I thought that the jumping chickens would go well with the jump blues solo 😉.

Enjoy the day,

Birgit

That's so fantastic! I am so grateful for that, and for all your wonderful participation here! 🎸❤️

Your solo is super tasteful. I love it!

@robert, here is my first recording of your Jam 11 solo, which I was able to play through completely once. I still need a lot of practice. Not everything is perfect yet and I'm playing at 115 bpm instead of 125 bpm for now so that I can learn to play the licks cleanly.

I simplified your triplet licks in bar 17 because they are still too difficult for me. I also simplified bars 20, 21, and 23 a little so that I can play them.

Transcribing was fun, and practicing your solo is also incredibly enjoyable. The licks are so beautiful. I love the solo 😊.

I would also be very interested to know how you transcribe songs as a professional. Then I could learn something from you in this regard as well.

Best regards Birgit

Hey that is so awesome! I am really glad you did that. I like that you simplified - that's the way to go.

When I transcribe, it helps if it's a video so I can see how it's played. However, I learned by listening when I started so I have been doing it a long time. I can usually hear how it's being played.

If it's quite fast, I may use a slow down tool to help me out. The main thing is to get in your head so that you can hum the rhythm of the line/lick. That is the number 1 thing! If don't have it in your head that way, you can never play it right.

I want to give some advice on the technique you use. Try sitting down when you play, because it is often easier to play and reach around the neck. 

Thanks for your comment, Robert.

I hope that my listening skills will also improve as I transcribe more. Through transcribing and constant listening, I have worked out the rhythm and the notes of your solo so thoroughly that the actual practice was much easier.

I also listen much more sensitively to certain lines I like, or how bendings and vibratos are played. I also perceive the chord changes much more consciously while transcribing.

So I can learn a lot from transcribing a solo. You've been telling me this for so long, but now I finally get it 😊. 

Regarding my posture when playing, I completely agree with you that it is easier to play while sitting. I have tried that as well. However, I always feel restricted when sitting, and standing while playing gives me more freedom, I feel better. Even sitting while playing the electric piano restricts me.

@robert, I'm sending you my best wishes for your birthday with a Christmas medley.

I learned the song at very short notice, so I'm glad I was able to record a video for today!

It doesn't sound quite as smooth as it could, but it gave me plenty of opportunity to practice my vibrato.

Enjoy your day!

Birgit

Wow, that is fantastic! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

You did a great, great job. I didn't recognize every song in there, but I recognized Rudolph. Which were the other songs? 

You made me SMILE today. Thank you again!

Robert, I'm glad you liked my medley.

Apart from Rudolph, the other two songs are traditional German Christmas carols. So it's understandable that you don't know them.

I feel the same way about Swedish Christmas carols.

The first song after Rudolph is called “Alle Jahre wieder” (Every Year Again) and the last one is called “Fröhliche Weihnacht überall” (Merry Christmas Everywhere).

Best regards,

Birgit