Series 2: Lesson 1A Bottleneck Slide Blues Guitar Open G

Monday, January 19, 2009 9:47
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In this first lesson, we will begin by training the right picking hand. Practicing an alternating bass picking pattern while fingering notes on the treble strings, we will learn Henry Worrall’s Spanish Fandango. A classic turn of the century parlor guitar piece that gained such popularity that Open G tuning is commonly referred to as Spanish tuning. Taught by Keni Lee Burgess.
If you enjoyed this lesson, and would like to continue, please consider purchasing my Series 2 instructional DVD that is available on ebay. Search: Keni Lee Thank you for your support.

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23 Responses to “Series 2: Lesson 1A Bottleneck Slide Blues Guitar Open G”

  1. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you. Please go to ebay and search, Keni Lee Please feel free to write if you have any questions, as you work through the lessons. Happy New Year!

  2. strangerfrommars says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Hi Kenni,
    Great lesson, where can I find the rest of the lesson? The CD’s on Ebay?

  3. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you. I really appreciate the the Old World Charm. My grandfather (whose picture is on my CD, Good & Evil) loved Frank Sinatra. He had a great respect for Crooners. I guess I learned that attitiude from him. My teachers explained things clearly, so I could use that information and learn something new. They showed me how to teach myself, but be opened minded and humble enough to listen to musicians who where better than me. If you want to get better, you have to be willing to learn.

  4. Bonnydel says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Keni combines natural musical talent with knowledge of chords, skillful playing, and an ability to teach…..a marvelous musician producing beautiful music. Old World charm!

  5. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you for stopping by. I’ll write to you privately.

  6. haulin0ates says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Keni,

    Any parlor guitar suggestions for a lefty on a budget?Obviously thats going to limit my choices, but Im open to anything! ;)

  7. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you. This version is from an old 1890 Parlor Guitar book I purchased on Ebay. It was arranged by Henry Worrall. Please consider buying my instructional CD or my new CD, Good & Evil that is available on ebay. Just search: Keni Lee Thank you for your interest.

  8. ludditerobot says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Just found this. I’m most familiar with Norman Blake’s version, which he does not do in waltz time. I look forward to going through your lessons.

  9. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you. I hope you have the ability to post video. I would love to hear and see your arrangement. Good Luck from the good old U.S. of A.

  10. gazagitar says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Great tune & very well explained. am converting an american classic for piano to guitar at the moment the black hawk waltz. thanks again fan from Wales.

  11. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you for your kind words. I watched the video, but this isn’t blues. Also, it contains no slide guitar. But, it is Russian.

  12. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Three finger picking (Thumb, index, middle) is the standard in the banjo/guitar/bluegrass/country roots school of music. This keeps it simple and strong. As for fingerpicks, the tone is worth all the effort. But I agree, it is a pain in the ass to get comfortable with them.

  13. bentonio07 says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Yeah, acttually I find this easier, too. That’s how I started. I tried it with different fingering: four finger picking, so my thumb always plays the fifth string. “Rolls pretty smoothly”, only problem: the bass isn’t as powerful that way, also because I use no picks but just my fingertips, can’t get used to them

  14. VenusInAries says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    You may wish to check out this video “Marko Perkovic Thompson – Dobro Jutro” of a Russian blues guitarist. Keni your knowledge, skills, talent, and personality are awesome! Thank you!

  15. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you. It was also very popular during the 1960 Blues revival here in the states. Pattern picking was a fun and easy way to learn the guitar.

  16. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you. My dog, Onyx has his own video now. Please check it out. Actually, there was a school of classical guitar in Russia that was based on Open G that lasted a 100 years. You can play many different styles in Open G. My CD video is on Ebay. It is Series 1 Open D. On my next auction, I’ll make it available to Argentina. Thanks again.

  17. bentonio07 says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Great lesson, Keni, and a very beautiful tune

  18. pelado1958 says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Hi KeniLee!
    I am so been thankful to you for you by your lessons. I saw all your previous videos and ever I learn something. I am surprised for this pattern because open G is not only for the blues. OK, I going to see again the video ans practice.
    By the way said me, how ca I to buy your video about open G here in Argentina?
    OK. Thanks again and regards to Alex (Alex?) your canine friend. I have three dogs now and I love it.

  19. malerror says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    thanks

  20. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you. Dig in and enjoy.

  21. inkmonster0u812 says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    gr8 vid, i,ll have this down in a little while.

  22. KeniLeeBurgess says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Thank you.

  23. yayadenial says:

    January 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    great vid

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