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Post by joe on Dec 31, 2022 3:41:51 GMT
Well, Buck made his way into rule number 1.Published Dec 29, 2022 on guitarplayer.com Rule 1: < rule title redacted > Reality check: Most musicians don't give a damn whether you're the second coming of Jimi, Eddie or Buck Dharma. They just want someone with a good attitude who will play the parts correctly.
And since most of your time is spent offstage, relating with the other musicians on a personal level becomes as important as relating to them musically.
Remember: no one is indispensable.
www.guitarplayer.com/lessons/25-golden-rules-for-guitarists
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Post by Espo on Dec 31, 2022 4:46:39 GMT
I read this today and had a big smile on my face.
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Post by Buck on Dec 31, 2022 16:13:04 GMT
Cool mention. : )
Made me smile.
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Post by Espo on Dec 31, 2022 19:09:44 GMT
I have an old book that is a compilation of guitar player magazines feature articles. There is a great article on Buck where he says something to the effect of...I'm 25 years old now, I guess I better get on the stick. 50 years later I would say that was a wise decision!
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Post by joe on Jan 1, 2023 2:37:17 GMT
Rule 25 doesn't include a a specific mention of the keyboardist or other guitarists (bass, etc.). Guess the drummer is a special case while the others are somewhat more fair game. I guess the don't backstab sub-rule is intended to cover those other cases.
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Post by mcamp on Jan 2, 2023 14:17:58 GMT
As a guitar player, my suggestion is; when soloing, support the song. Doing 32nd note arpeggios is not always the most melodic approach. When one thinks of the most memorable guitar solo's, it is usually one that can be hummed....and sometimes only a few notes can make the point, or even sustaining a note over a couple of measures.
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Post by redhouserocker on Jan 2, 2023 14:50:49 GMT
As a guitar player, my suggestion is; when soloing, support the song. Doing 32nd note arpeggios is not always the most melodic approach. When one thinks of the most memorable guitar solo's, it is usually one that can be hummed....and sometimes only a few notes can make the point, or even sustaining a note over a couple of measures. Totally true. Just because you can do a thing doesn't mean you should do it in every context. Context is the key....and Buck was always 100% cognizant and respectful of the context of every BOC song....even more so live.
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