Lesson 12-jazzy Blues

[Goonergoose]

well got to say this is the 1st time I've felt a little discouraged. I don't know if it's just my brain but I felt this is incredibly difficult, I guess all the new chords, the theory the substitutions. It has so far been the most difficult lesson to date. Maybe I approaching this one all wrong. I've been on it this week and feel as though I've made next to no headway and not a lot wiser now!
Any advice or and thought would be much appreciated.
Andy :-/

 

[chemeagle]

I've been working on it for 3-4 weeks and I finally have the song in my head.  I am still slow, but have most of it memorized.  I figure another 2 weeks should get me in the "slow" version wheel house.  You are right - it is a tough lesson, Griff crammed a lot of stuff (cool new chords, neat sounds, difficult timing, and some unfamiliar finger gymnastics)into this one lesson, so spending a month or two on it seems reasonable for me.  Your mileage may vary.   

 

[WindInTrees]

Those jazzy chords were unusual and difficult for me too. It took me more than a month to build any muscle memory and a passable recording of lesson 12.   I practiced it well over 100 hours.

You can do it, don't give up!

 

[Goonergoose]

Thank you guys, glad to know not only one. I will keep at it.

 

[Thatman]

Andy,

Remember - Nil carborundum illagitimi....

It'll come. 

 

[david moon]

Well the whole point of this lesson is rhythm playing. Shuffle rhythms, new chord voicings, and some turnarounds.

 

[david moon]

I've been been working on this one for at least a month. Hope to get comfortable with it soon and record.