CHET ATKINS Cascade

[JawshBeavers]

Came here wondering how to do the harmonic section, didn't expect a tutorial in the comments. Thanks for that, and great job

[spencer1162]

Hope it was helpful,

Spencer...

[peteredwardkeenan]

Spencer ~ Sweet Job! I'll have it down in about a year =)

Pete Keenan - Alameda CA

[chetsfrets]

hello spencer..just to let you know ive mastered the harmonic section.the only problem is that i cant get it loud enough to complement the rest of the piece and thats on the godin multiac and the gretsch 6120.

stewart from scotland

[chetsfrets]

cheers mate ! ill look forward to that.

stewart from scotland

[chetsfrets]

yes spencer its there, although very faint. maybe with a bit of polish i can get it sounding as good as yours.You say that you will explain further ?

many thanks

stewart from scotland

[chelseabarnes93]

Yeah buddy , When I get the time I will do a short video on that part for you.

Spencer...................

[chetsfrets]

spencer with regard to the harmonic section at the top end. ive hunted high and low for it and cant find it i unerstand the mechanics of the phrasing but the harmonic just aint there ! your thoughts please...

stewart from scotland

[spencer1162]

you have to cover 1,2,3,4,th string on the 5th fret. then count up 12 frets then with your picking hand ,Then 12 frets up from the 5th fret pluck the 3rd string with the thumb pick and touch the 3rd string with you pointer finger lightly making the chime sound . Let me know if you get the chime sound with that info??? then I will explane the rest.  Pluck and touch each of those strings and you will see they all can be harmonics. with this method you can make an artificial chime at any position.

[brucew44guns]

Spencer, as usual, your playing is superb. You keep getting better. Bruce

[spencer1162]

my other arm comes out of the cast monday!!!!!!

Thanks,Spencer.

[xdazednconfusdx]

Thank you so much for posting this!!

Great job!

[spencer1162]

Thank you,

Spencer.

[Eblanc]

Question:

at 0:58 how are you doing the Harmonics? Are you using more than one finger for pinching or pressing the strings...? It's sounds really smooth. Thanks

[spencer1162]

Im using the thumb and pointer finger for the harmonic on the third string. The rest of the notes are not harmonic. Let me know if you understand that? if not I will give more detail later,

Spencer......

[yescoal]

That is a hard song to stay in the melody with but all mistakes are intentional. LOL.

I thought you did great.

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer....

[Maniac69Guitar]

You got that piece of music licked bro!!!..

Very nice job..

[spencer1162]

Ah! needs a little work but thanks, I visited your page and watched the video you have of Sagovia,"wow" He was awesome. thanks for the comment,

Spencer.

[ptmd123]

A lot of good hard work that paid off

Grate job grate feel and WOW.. grate sound from the guitar

[spencer1162]

Thanks ,

Spencer.

[MJKrei]

Wow! I tryed that tune a little, but gave up.. this gave me new hope. :) Really great.

[spencer1162]

never give up! thanks,

Spencer.

[mickimen4]

bravoooooooo excellent

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer

[puddud22]

Spencer,

Well done. The Influence of Jerry Reed was on Chet in this arrangement (making it a B..ch) to play.

Jeff

[spencer1162]

Thanks ,

Spencer.

[picker50]

i had to have a strap button put on. for some reason i cant seem to just hold a guitar and play it without wrestling with it. since i had that done i havent plugged in my electric steel string lol. it does seem to need a light touch to get a nice sound but thats unamplified. i will know more when i get a proper amp. i do love the way it sits and its balance. much thanks for the tip. i will let you know what i think when i get it plugged in

[spencer1162]

Good luck,I look forward to seeing some vide.

Spencer.

[picker50]

great job. what kind of amp did you use. i recently got a studio montana and need an amp that works. outside of a standel lol.

[spencer1162]

Thanks.What you are hearing is just going straight into my computer. The guitar does sound good over a peavey renown,

Do you like you guitar I find that they are a little fragile.

Spencer.

[pegxxx]

Spencer,

The best time for the chat room is 9:30- 11:30 EDT

lb

This tune is excellent

[spencer1162]

thanks,

Spencer

[gretschnc]

Spencer: Nice work on Cascade! I enjoyed the sound of your studio guitar. It's a tough tune to play all the way through like you did. I wish I could. Gary

[spencer1162]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed,

Spencer.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

Great tune - not an easy one - very well done,

Spencer! Keep up the great picking, my friend.

Martin

[spencer1162]

Thanks Martin.

[714picker]

absolutely sensational Spence,I cant do that first chord.outstanding work,sir.Come visit us in the Tfga,texas fingerstyle guitar room.A bunch of us ole thumbpickers get together each night and play for each other,great fun

[spencer1162]

thanks again. where is the texas guitar room?

[714picker]

its a chat room on the web Spence,all we do is pick for each other and comment,be grea if you could join us.....each night from about nine thirty or so........this thing wont take a wb address try thumbpicker dot com

[spencer1162]

thanks, It's a joy to play. thanks for the comment.

Spencer.

[newriko2]

nice! love the studio CE...wish i had one. great pickin!

Fred