Jon Mosey Teaches The Piedmont blues on Random Acts of Music

[mikefred55]

love the inlay work Jon!! Never really noticed it before, I was yo into trying to figure out what the heck you are doing!

[TysterS]

Thank you! Well done! You've been a BIG help!

[tripleleo]

you sir have a talent

[moseyguitar]

@tripleleo Thanks.

[rpby82]

Is there much difference betweeb rag time blues and piedmont? All sounds the same

[moseyguitar]

@rpby82 It depends who you ask. Piedmont is a distinctive style of blues that emerged in the Piedmont region (roughly Va. to Fla.) in the 20's-30's. Some of the classic players are Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis.

[moseyguitar]

@rpby82 'Ragtime blues' seems to cover more ground. It usually includes tunes from the jug bands, medicine show entertainers, vaudeville songs - lots of styles. Ragtime guitar is arranging and playing classic and folk piano Rags on guitar.

[moseyguitar]

@rpby82 The biggest difference I see is that in piedmont blues and in folk rags, there is some improvisation. In Classic ragtime, there isn't. A lot of people throw it all together and call it ragtime blues. A lot of the techniques are the same (alternating bass, for one). Doesn't really matter what you call it, it's great music.

[JBKYMK]

Very nice lesson Mr. Mosey. Appreciate the generosity.

[moseyguitar]

Hey Gent, Yeah, Henry and I have been talking about doing a series of lessons. I'll let you know when we get things together. You can also check the Random Acts Of Music site for updates.

[MrGentleone444]

Yeah...great lesson. Do you plan on doing any more Jon? I liked how you showed that really basic fingerwork can make complex sounds if played fast and smooth. I think thats really helpful to a beginner.

Thanks Jon

G

[MrGentleone444]

you sir have mad guitar skills!

[moseyguitar]

@MrGentleone444 Thanks Gent,. I'm glad you enjoy the music. Hope you get something useful from the lesson.

[Lexrockstheblock]

may i say you have a very nice fretboard and instrument

[jkuebler89]

well done. well explained, i guess the whole independent thumb is just easier said then done. basically yer pinching every time you hit a bass note you are also hitting a note on the upper strings too? correct me if im wrong. thanks.

[moseyguitar]

@jkuebler89 Thanks, glad this helps.The most basic thing you can do over the alternating bass is a pinch: you play a bass note and a note on one of the higher strings at the same time. You can also play notes between the bass notes too (syncopations). Usually you're doing a combination of both. Check out "Before My Money Goes Away" from the Back Room Concert clip. That's a good example of a steady bass line with pinches and syncopations over it.

[ImOfTheWoods]

That's awesome, thank you!

[moseyguitar]

Thank you. Hope it helps out some.

[miafifi]

amazing. you make it look so easy! I admire your talent!!

Laurie (dr.f's office)

[moseyguitar]

Thanks Laurie, It's just lots of work. See you in a few months

[leobluesy]

Hey....

A great video..... well played and explained.

Thanks

Leo

[moseyguitar]

Thanks Leo. Keep checking, we're going to do more lessons soon.