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Jumpback Blues sheet

rogertaylor — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:31:20 GMT

So, in addition to the Approach Chord Blues sheets, Ted also gave me this very cool sheet called Jumpback Blues. A.K.A. Sandwich V Blues. I.e. the V of the chord you are on is sandwiched in between two different versions of the chord you're on. Ted's instructions were to slide into the "V of" chord (the meat in the sandwich) from a 1/2 step below. This sheet is definitely worth the effort. Oh, and as w/ the others, if you want a pdf of this, just e-mail me at rogertaylor6@gmail.com.

Cheers,

Roger

Forum: General Topics

All the things you are

Sarafan — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:40:47 GMT

Ok, first of, this is my first post on the forums, so greetings from South Florida. I got to know Ted through his videos on youtube and his album, and he's quickly become my favorite jazz guitarist. Being a classically trained guitarist, I can adapt pretty well to his finger style playing, and decided I would try to learn some of his music. Easier said than done! I downloaded the sheet for all the things you are, but found that the formatting was so unfamiliar that I couldn't read through it fluidly. Using powertab, I've tried to transcribe it, and was fairly successful up until the 15th to last diagram, from which point I just can't manage to decode the intended rhythm. I can't attach a .ptb file to this, so instead I just took two screen shots showing what I did up to this point. Anyone have any insight, or perhaps a video of Ted performing this?

Forum: General Topics

Ted's Diminished Chord Harmony Lesson Sheet

JeffStocksMusic — Thur, 09 Oct 2008 18:06:48 GMT

In one of Mark Levy's lessons, Ted mentions a lesson sheet specific to diminished chord harmony that begins w/ Beethoven-type sounds and ends w/ Bill Evans. Anyone have a scan of that sheet? This is a real area of weakness for me...among so many others....

Peace. jeff

Forum: Harmony & Theory

Baroque music and modern electric guitar.. Please help!

Yank_Ster — Thur, 09 Oct 2008 08:39:43 GMT

Good morning to all! I study music in Norway and have chosen to deliver a paper on parallels between baroque music and modern electric guitar music. The reason I chose to write this paper is that all my "guitar heroes" (Satriani, Vai, Malmsteen etc..) have at some point in their career either recorded or played live some sort of music from the baroque era. Why is this such an attractive era for guitarists? Upon Googling the subject into oblivia I came over this tribute site for Ted Greene and began checking his name on channels like youtube and reading the posts in this forum.. Everyone here seems to be quite solid when it comes to music theory, and Mr. Greene was obviously steady on baroque music, so I decided to try and open the subject for discussion.
How would you compare the use of scales in today's electric guitar music with the use of scales back then?
Which scales (and/or modes...) are most commonly used?
Another important question which needs answering is: what kind of techniques and theory do YOU apply when playing baroque music?
This may come off as a lazy man's job, just posting a topic and waiting for responses but the truth is I'm hoping to use replies as examples from practicing guitarists in the paper... I haven't reached the level of technical proficiency where i can comment these things myself and therefore deeply appreciate any input on the subject!
Anything and everything can be of help!

*Yank

Forum: General Topics

flat wound strings

andybrown — Thur, 09 Oct 2008 01:51:57 GMT

I was wondering how often Ted used flat wound strings on his archtops? When I met him he had flatwounds on a Guild with three pickups. It seems like he has them on his archtop on the California Vintage Guitar clinic DVD too...
Thanks!

Forum: Gear

Ted Greene and Cathy Segal-Garcia Live at Rocco's DVD Track Index

JeffStocksMusic — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:52:46 GMT

Don't know much about this one other than Ted's playing is as inspired and groovin' as anything I have heard him do.

There Will Never Be Another You
I've Grown Accustomed To His Face
Hard Day's Night
Skylark
Amazing Grace (yikes!!)
America The Beautiful
Someone To Watch Over Me
Ruby
Tears On My Pillow
That's The Story Of Love
Up On The Roof
Under The Boardwalk
Hey Jude
Theme From Exodus
Rocking Robin
Ode To Billie Jo
Kansas City

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Ted Greene Students on Facebook?

John — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:40:21 GMT

Hello Everyone -

I've been having a great time collaborating with musicians I meet on Facebook. I'd be happy to hear from any of you Ted Greene students and fans out there who also have an account and would like to connect.
am hoping that this Ted Greene website will become better known as the incredible resource that it is. Having a bunch of us together on Facebook might help make that happen a bit easier! We could have a Ted Greene Students group even if folks like that idea.

Thanks from John C. McCain ( no relation )

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Skylark

rafikenn — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:22:11 GMT

hi,I'm looking for anything on Skylark by Ted.
i love how he plays on this tune with Segal.
too bad the audience couldn't' wait with the applose..
Ted actually gave up the solo for the claps..which were
well deserved. love you Mr. Ted Greene.
Rafi

Forum: Chord Melody

Happy 62nd

Bob — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:23:47 GMT

Today would have been Ted's 62nd birthday. Happy Birthday Ted! Thank you for all that you've shared throughout the years. Every time I pick up a guitar I'm grateful I knew you .

Forum: General Topics

need tech help for converting pdfs to jpeg

rogertaylor — Thur, 25 Sep 2008 12:13:29 GMT

Hi everyone,

Are you computer savvy? If there is anyone who can help me convert my pdfs of Ted's material into a more readable graphics format (that the website supports, like jpeg) than the files I had posted yesterday (approach chord blues) in .png, it would be greatly appreciated. Seems the resolution is low and opening the thumbnail and printing does not work properly (sized wrong). I have some other files besides the approach chord sheets that I'd like to share.

Thanks for any assistance! You can e-mail me (rogertaylor6@gmail.com) or call me at (571) 232-7000.

Roger

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Approach Chord Blues sheets

rogertaylor — Thur, 25 Sep 2008 01:10:11 GMT

Hi all,

Been meaning to post a few things for everyone. Here are four sheets of approach chord blues arrangements by Ted. I took lessons back in '90 - '91. He was the man! I hope you enjoy. You can send me an e-mail with any questions, comments, etc., at rogertaylor6@gmail.com.

(Later edit) For anyone having trouble downloading the files, e-mail me and I will send the original pdfs to you (the site doesn't allow pdfs to be uploaded). However, if you right-click on the thumbnails and select "save as," then save it to your computer, you'll have a permanent electronic file and you can then print out a very clear copy. You'll need an appropriate program to open the file in. I tried it using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer and it came out fine.

Roger

Forum: General Topics

Need help with name of a tune

SteveBrodie — Thur, 18 Sep 2008 03:14:51 GMT

I can't get this one out of my mine, and have been playing with it on guitar. I remember Ted played and showed me some of it way way back. He might have played it on the wedding DVD, I'll have to listen through it again. From an old TV show I think .. Starts on a i minor with the min/major 7 to flt 7descending thing, then I think it goes to a iv min, somewhere goes iim7flt5- V7. I know I'm not giving much of a hint, but that's what I remember. A real spooky, sort of, minor song, I think from a detective show(not columbo).. I'm thinking something like "Shadow Man", or something like that. I need the name so I can really learn it. HELP

IT'S COMING BACK TO ME .. I'M AWAKENING FROM MY COMA..
The tune has the word CITY in it I think. Dark City???

Forum: General Topics

chromatic harmony

rafikenn — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:34:37 GMT

chromatic harmony as Ted explained it,is a great
way to organize alot of harmonic vocabulary in
three categories; major,minor and dominant.
you can begin by playing a chromatic line on any
string,the bass is good to start with. than we
name each of the 12 notes as chords which are related
to the key we are in.start with the more obvious
choice,than give the some note at least 2more names.
so if we are in a minor tonality,the root can function as
1 of onemin. 5th. of four min.,maj.or dom.
3rd. of flat six maj7 or dominant,etc.you will find this study unveils
much of the magic of music.i imagine one could come up with a
small infinity of progressions. love to see Ted's papers..enjoy,Rafi.

Forum: Harmony & Theory

Book Idea

lizardhands — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:18:18 GMT

I guess this is directed mostly at Barbara, but has there been any thought towards maybe compiling, organising and editing a selection of Ted's lesson pages and arrangements into a book or folio of sorts? You could offer it online through something like lulu.com, who handle all the printing and shipping on a order-by-order basis.

This would give the freedom to offer it for free online as a PDF, but give people the opportunity to pay for stuff printed and bound nicely. The proceeds could go towards the up-keep of this site, or perhaps a plaque or something in Ted's memory.

Forum: General Topics

Vibes

mark_h — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:53:42 GMT

Hi,
I was listening to Gary Burton the other day and I remembered that on the cover of Joe Pass' Chord Solos it says something along the lines of for guitar, piano, or vibe players.
Has anyone tried transcribing or playing anything intended as a vibraphone piece? How do they transfer to guitar?

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