Abso-posa-lutely

Craig, how's about you grab the bass n drum track and lay down a subtle 1st rhythm guitar part.  Just a little flavor to the mix with space for another rhythm player to add in? And give a brief explanation of your thinking when you craft these sonic hints.

I am actually on the road atm. But I do have a rig  with me. I will see what I can do with these limited resources and let you know soon. 

No worries Craig, there's plenty of time and space on these Jam Projects.  Be safe on the Road!

Posted by: Clayton

Craig, how's about you grab the bass n drum track and lay down a subtle 1st rhythm guitar part.  Just a little flavor to the mix with space for another rhythm player to add in? And give a brief explanation of your thinking when you craft these sonic hints.

Just to clarify, do you want me to play over the whole thing or just a couple of turnarounds? Both are doable. 

Well, let's set the bar by having you contribute to the first 60 bars.  Give it some space so a second backing guitar can slip a few choice notes or comp for the organ. Thanks, Craig!

And if we get few takers, we can trade off and alternate 60 bars each to the end.

Here is the first rhythm of the set. Goes for 4 minutes. Nice and simple and airy. Lots of space. Minor 7ths and ninths.  😎  https://app.box.com/s/qmiktc75xrudepowf9onf2hrrbm4ba41

Now this is the Heavy Lifting and Homework that everyone should do.  Craig, you are a serious supporting member of the MGA team; and the rhythm chops definitely set a mood and leave some air for the song to breathe. 

I remember you overdubbed a solo track for depth recently.  One of my favorite recording techniques is to pan a little left or right on a rhythm track, so I can double track the rhythm section with a somewhat different second rhythm guitar on the other side (left or right) of the first rhythm guitar.  

Quite right Clayton, I forgot to mention the rhythm is panned left. Gives a nice separation and allows for other rhythms to be placed into the soundscape.  😆 

Posted by: Clayton

Would any Members be interested in participating in a Rhythm Jam in the same way as the Solo Jam is described?

Yes. Period.

OK Rhythm Players, claim your spot in the Rhythm Jam with a posting here and hit record.  Be sure to keep the Final Recording levels from clipping in the red.  AND keep your rhythm guitar level blended within the mix as this is not a solo. 

You will learn much from laying down the Rhythm feel.  Have Fun!

What key is this in?

Cm, as in Clayton!  There's charts on the Killer Intro Lick Lesson. 

Would be good to have you sit in, Ron!

Craig, be careful with those nine's. What you are playing at 1:21 for example, hints at major instead of minor. Take a look at the sliding 9s, and you'll notice you get the major 3rd for C (E) but it should be Eb, because it's a minor blues...

However, since the guitar is the only chord instrument, you can actually play around with this, as long as the soloist knows it. When a bass note is for example C (and maybe alternating between C/G as in 1/5 like bass players do), there is nobody stopping you from playing whatever C chord you like. There is no clash with the bass, but the soloist will expect C minor, so a C major may cause some major (pun intended) grief for the soloist! 😀