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Posted by KRbanjo
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- Play count: 1068
Size: 959kb, uploaded 9/4/2009 8:14:45 PM
Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
My version, with a little help from the John Boulding videos. Backup band courtesy of Band in a Box. Let me know if you think it sounds like Nine Pound Hammer. I am trying to learn how to create solos.
11 comments on “Nine Pound Hammer”
Richard Dress Says:
Friday, September 4, 2009 @8:33:27 PM
For a couple of years in you are sounding really good. Maybe ready for a band?
Bill Rogers Says:
Friday, September 4, 2009 @8:40:42 PM
The first phrase sounds like a break; after that I don't hear the melody, just a roll in the chord. You started fine, now work on bringing out the melody notes in the rest of the break.
KRbanjo Says:
Saturday, September 5, 2009 @3:03:11 AM
Hi and thanks for the comments. Richard, i appreciate what you said but I don't know about the band part, that takes a lot more time and effort than I can give.
Bill, when you say first phrase, do you mean the first time I played it through, first measure of g, first 4 measures, exactly how far in if you don't mind.
Thanks again, Kevin
jimh269b Says:
Saturday, September 5, 2009 @4:03:12 AM
great job kevin
KRbanjo Says:
Saturday, September 5, 2009 @4:41:26 AM
ty Jim
klgera Says:
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @4:03:34 PM
Good job, you are on the right track
udderyanker Says:
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @2:53:47 PM
I disagree with Bill Rogers...you played bare bones melody throughout with great timing, but even more impressive is your note separation. Great work...I would suggest some Crowe licks to punch up your melody a little. Watch this video for some ideas...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfaclUfJuI4
Poco50 Says:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @5:21:11 AM
I think it sounds good. I just learned the song 9 Pound Hammer about 3 weeks ago and im only into playing about 10 months now so u know im not to good yet. I need to record myself to see if i can hear the distinct melody in my playing. Keep postin please i would like to hear more of your music.
Poco50 Says:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @5:21:47 AM
I think it sounds good. I just learned the song 9 Pound Hammer about 3 weeks ago and im only into playing about 10 months now so u know im not to good yet. I need to record myself to see if i can hear the distinct melody in my playing. Keep postin please i would like to hear more of your music.
Poco50 Says:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @5:23:28 AM
Sorry about posting twice didnt realize i did it till i check to see if my comment got posted.
KRbanjo Says:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @11:03:48 AM
Thank you, np on the double post. I appreciate you comments.
Kevin
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