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[turf3]

I call it a 3 1/2 chord song because that one F only appears once. Other than that it's just 1s, 4s, 5s.

Just cue up the Monkees on repeat and go to town.

 

[pgboyd]

First draft just on my whatts app with backing track on the cube. High e has to go miss a D on the 3rd line improv needs completing but I have the notes now. Outro needs work Ive got 5 weeks be cruel be kind but be honest

I thought this was a good attempt. Agree about losing the high E. That just seems like a squeak and doesn’t really add anything to the song. A nice start for the outro although I think less is more when it comes to the end of the song. Your tone has a nice bit of growl that I like. You’re well on your way.

 

[eb424]

I call it a 3 1/2 chord song because that one F only appears once. Other than that it's just 1s, 4s, 5s.

Just cue up the Monkees on repeat and go to town.

workable in 5 weeks?? Thanks Eddie, still lost 1s, 4s, 5s??

 

[turf3]

workable in 5 weeks?? Thanks Eddie, still lost 1s, 4s, 5s??

Half an hour a day, five days a week, five weeks. Give yourself five minutes for each run through of the song. So, six times a day times five days times five weeks = 150 times to play through it. Do you think you can memorize the melody by playing it with (or without) the record 150 times?

 

[eb424]

Half an hour a day, five days a week, five weeks. Give yourself five minutes for each run through of the song. So, six times a day times five days times five weeks = 150 times to play through it. Do you think you can memorize the melody by playing it with (or without) the record 150 times?

No...I have 5 songs to do so I will have to play with a stand. I can play bits, if I focused on that song only maybe.. I know it is a wedding but the groom is also great fun, he has just soooo.. what can I do, everyone will take it in good spirit....tho..I need to do my best..Did you listen to the recording, a way to go huh..

 

[turf3]

workable in 5 weeks?? Thanks Eddie, still lost 1s, 4s, 5s??

Key of G. 1 chord is G. 4 chord is C (1 2 3 4 = G A B C), 5 chord is D (1 2 3 4 5 = G A B C D).

 

[cappers]

@eb424 Good work, you're getting there.

From one beginner (me) to an advanced beginner (you) have you practised it super slow? Phrase by phrase slowly until you can do it with your eyes shut? I find that really helps me. Once you can play it correctly slowly then speed up a bit, repeat until you reach the desired tempo.
Also, bung it on your phone and listen and hum/sing/whistle it as much as possible so it becomes an ear-worm.

Started last week on Alfie's Theme. Practised a phrase every day then two, three etc, and now I can play it mostly without the dots. Another week or so should nail it. Sonny's solo is another matter though, quite 'out there' to my ears but very 60s!

Good luck, patience & perseverance wins.

 

[thomsax]

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First draft just on my whatts app with backing track on the cube. High e has to go miss a D on the 3rd line improv needs completing but I have the notes now. Outro needs work Ive got 5 weeks be cruel be kind but be honest

It's good Eddie! With your spirit and forza it can't go wrong. Trust your own ears first. Maybe find out what to do with the high tone you play. Practice to honk the high E or ..... . What fingers/keys do you use for E3? I use front F + A + G + octave key.

 

[sax panther]

Verse and chorus you sound comfortable with the notes and rhythm, I don't think you have anything to worry about - think about phrasing though, some parts jump out as sounding a bit 'spiky' - listen to the way you play the feed few notes of each verse, they're quite short. Imagine yourself singing the words that short - it would sound a bit odd.

The middle instrumental section - that's really off, both pitch and rhythm. If you can't get the hang of that in the next 2 weeks I'd just not bother with it and embrace the opportunity to take a little 10 second breather in the middle of the tune.

 

[eb424]

Verse and chorus you sound comfortable with the notes and rhythm, I don't think you have anything to worry about - think about phrasing though, some parts jump out as sounding a bit 'spiky' - listen to the way you play the feed few notes of each verse, they're quite short. Imagine yourself singing the words that short - it would sound a bit odd.

The middle instrumental section - that's really off, both pitch and rhythm. If you can't get the hang of that in the next 2 weeks I'd just not bother with it and embrace the opportunity to take a little 10 second breather in the middle of the tune.

Hey a big thanks...For the support...Ive got the notes now in the right order so hopefully will be able to match them in...Wow this saxophony things realllly hard... Thank god for genuine folk..

 

[Pete Thomas]

what is a 3 1/2 chord song?? I'm only a newbyish;

I don't think it was serious. There are four chords G C D and F. If you want to know why there is an F chord in the key of G, it is modal interchange that implies a temporary shift to mixolydian mode. You probably didn't want or need to know that.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Verse and chorus you sound comfortable with the notes and rhythm, I don't think you have anything to worry about

Agreed. But could do with what is technically known as "a bit more oomph"

 

[sax panther]

listen to the way you play the feed few notes of each verse, they're quite short. Imagine yourself singing the words that short - it would sound a bit odd.

Sorry, some phone typing here - meant to read "the first few notes of each verse"

 

[cappers]

@eb424 BTW, I didn't mean to tell what to do as you've had many more years learning than I. Just saying what I find helps. A few months ago I wondered how on earth can one remember a song yet now I find several have sunk in just through repetition.
Onwards and upwards

 

[eb424]

I don't think it was serious. There are four chords G C D and F. If you want to know why there is an F chord in the key of G, it is modal interchange that implies a temporary shift to mixolydian mode. You probably didn't want or need to know that.

Hmmm could you advise where I can find a two fingered (or one at a push) emogi....😡

 

[eb424]

Agreed. But could do with what is technically known as "a bit more oomph"

Now that's more like it...Ps its only on a link, not like Johnny's durga......lol

 

[sax panther]

Lol i can't do any off the bat..He asked for this song. The main bodies done..it needs a bit of work, take out 2 high es, improv around the instrumental and the outro. Ive got six weeks. I recorded my first take hopefully its workable.

Do us a favour. After this gig is out of the way, try to play happy birthday from memory. No sheets of paper, no music. Do it in the key of C. I'll start you off, first note is G. You'll probably get further than you think, but at the very least it will teach you to convert the intervals you hear into how to waggle your fingers. You'll instantly hear if the note you've guessed is wrong because you've heard and sung the tune hundreds of times.

 

[eb424]

I don't think it was serious. There are four chords G C D and F. If you want to know why there is an F chord in the key of G, it is modal interchange that implies a temporary shift to mixolydian mode. You probably didn't want or need to know that.

It was the F chord that fooooled me huh. Note C where did the G come from flattened 7th??

 

[eb424]

@eb424 BTW, I didn't mean to tell what to do as you've had many more years learning than I. Just saying what I find helps. A few months ago I wondered how on earth can one remember a song yet now I find several have sunk in just through repetition.
Onwards and upwards

hey no prob we all learn..

 

[Pete Thomas]

Note C where did the G come from flattened 7th??