Video Question: Rock-a-Billy

February 5th, 2008 - Thunderwunder1 says, "I love that early 56 - 58 raw 'dangerous' Rock-a-Billy guitar sound ...I especially like that 'double stop' and 'off key' type playing ala Cliff Gallup solos (Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps). What should I know how to play that would give me a good solid foundation in this kind of music. I'm looking for a list of 'must have's' (...and must learn and master) I've been playing for just over a year and have dabbled in different kinds of music BUT! Rock-a-Billy just blows the doors off for me and am aching for info on how to get REAL good at this stuff. Maybe there's some lessons here that I haven't discovered yet as I'm brand new here. What I've seen so far is great and extremely useful I'm sure ... I'm just not sure how to connect it to Rock-a-Billy tho' Would love to see a bunch of videos that spill the secrets of getting that crazy Rock-a-Billy sound. Trippin' on the back-beat!" Return to Video Q&A Listing


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Aquiguillermo asks, "Have been following you fo some time. I have enjoyed very much your lessons. I´ve been teaching myself with the help of self access methods. At this moment i feel a bit confused as to how to continue. I used to have more time to practice. Now i will only have about 3 to 4 hours to study. How would you advise to design my study plan to make the most of this time? I think i need speed and precision and strength in my left hand to barr... I usually practise in my La Valenciana accoustic and my Les Paul epiphone electric and my Roland. Thanks in advance for your kind reply. Guillermo México" View Response

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Mplourde asks ,"Why is everything so hard? I can't even get past the stupid b minor chord!" View Response

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