Has anyone tried out the online lessons for guitar on: http://www.jimmurraymusic.com/
The trailer bit looks good
And NO I am not getting commission on this
Re: Jim Murray - only guitarists need read this one
I peeked anyway.
Sounds very interesting, double dropped D.
In theory, everthing is a trade-off, so I wonder what is lost for the gains.
Ie, how strong are the "strong" keys, how weakened are the "weak" keys, are you doomed to be missing a turn while sliding a capo about, etc.
(The lsat one I watched done by the backer for a noted piper, and it seemed rather grim, watching him stop and desperately slide his cheater up and down the neck.)
The best thing might be to see Mr. Murray perform live as an accompanist, and watch him following through an assortment of tunes with some siognificant changes thrown in.
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I think one of the good things is you can just pay the minimum and check it out for one month and if you feel that there's enough to keep you going then subscribe for longer. Buy a DVD and you might look at it once but how many times will you go back to it.
Double Drop D (DDD) isn't my thing but it certainly works for Jim himself and for some others. Its close enough to DADGAD and Drop D to be full of useful things for both styles.
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It is excellent
I don't think he puts enough emphasis in jig tempo on the first and fourth beat, in my opinion he is not lengthening the first and fourth beats in a jig sufficiently, if one listens to Comhaltas piano ceili accompaniment the emphasis is generally much stronger.
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I think he's a great player, busy but never intrusive. I could listen to him all night. and the samples look very tempting.
"in my opinion he is not lengthening the first and fourth beats in a jig sufficiently, if one listens to Comhaltas piano ceili accompaniment the emphasis is generally much stronger." Nicholas
Ceili band accompaniment is a very different animal to session accompaniment, a different tradition almost!
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Nicholas
Ceili band accompaniment is a very different animal to session accompaniment, a different tradition almost!
Backer ,THAT is amatter of opinion, I agree he is a very good player.
Jim Murray - only guitarists need read this one
Jim Murray - only guitarists need read this one
Has anyone tried out the online lessons for guitar on:
http://www.jimmurraymusic.com/
The trailer bit looks good
And NO I am not getting commission on this
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by Donough
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Not yet, but i'm tempted.
Thanks for the heads-up.
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by Janek
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Yup give us a review someone..looks interesting...
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by bodatcha
Re: Jim Murray - only guitarists need read this one
I peeked anyway.
Sounds very interesting, double dropped D.
In theory, everthing is a trade-off, so I wonder what is lost for the gains.
Ie, how strong are the "strong" keys, how weakened are the "weak" keys, are you doomed to be missing a turn while sliding a capo about, etc.
(The lsat one I watched done by the backer for a noted piper, and it seemed rather grim, watching him stop and desperately slide his cheater up and down the neck.)
The best thing might be to see Mr. Murray perform live as an accompanist, and watch him following through an assortment of tunes with some siognificant changes thrown in.
Just my twa farthings.
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by Piece
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Donough this looks pretty interesting... might take a look for myself just to learn some new chops.
Brendyn is a fine flute player also... makes for a good mix.
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by davydd
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"The best thing might be to see Mr. Murray perform live as an accompanist...."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rs2q_9GaiU
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by molaoch
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I don't like subscribing to online lessons. Wish he did a dvd of it all I could buy
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by mickyfong
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Jim is dead sound, and a great guitar player for trad. He's been around the block with some of the best players, and he's a very approachable guy.
If you're in the market for guitar lessons to accompany trad, I think you'd be in good hands.
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by tradshark
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I think one of the good things is you can just pay the minimum and check it out for one month and if you feel that there's enough to keep you going then subscribe for longer. Buy a DVD and you might look at it once but how many times will you go back to it.
Double Drop D (DDD) isn't my thing but it certainly works for Jim himself and for some others. Its close enough to DADGAD and Drop D to be full of useful things for both styles.
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by Donough
Re: Jim Murray - only guitarists need read this one
It is excellent
I don't think he puts enough emphasis in jig tempo on the first and fourth beat, in my opinion he is not lengthening the first and fourth beats in a jig sufficiently, if one listens to Comhaltas piano ceili accompaniment the emphasis is generally much stronger.
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by Nicholas Jelinek
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Looks very good.
For those who have bad guitarist experiences at sessions, please direct the offenders to Jim's website!
# Posted on October 5th 2011 by On Sabbatical
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molaoch:
Good music, but I missed the examples of key changes, G, Em, C, D, Am, etc.
I shall listen again....
# Posted on October 6th 2011 by Piece
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I think he's a great player, busy but never intrusive. I could listen to him all night. and the samples look very tempting.
"in my opinion he is not lengthening the first and fourth beats in a jig sufficiently, if one listens to Comhaltas piano ceili accompaniment the emphasis is generally much stronger." Nicholas
Ceili band accompaniment is a very different animal to session accompaniment, a different tradition almost!
# Posted on October 6th 2011 by Backer
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Nicholas
Ceili band accompaniment is a very different animal to session accompaniment, a different tradition almost!
Backer ,THAT is amatter of opinion, I agree he is a very good player.
# Posted on October 6th 2011 by Nicholas Jelinek