Garrison Fewell - Jazz Guitar Improvisation: part 1

[freddym223]

that first lick sounded familiar. then when you showed your book i remembered where i heard it . that's a great book !

[slinkybear]

Hi Garrison, I was a student of yours back in 1984. I bought the original book from you and have since bought the newer published version at Berklee Press. I was happy that this information made it to publication. I have always found this information extremely helpful and refer to it often during various practice sessions. I am still playing and actually find it more enjoyable today. Have never tired of exploring this instrument. Thank-you

[gflat9]

@slinkybear Thank you! That original book is a collector's item ; > )

[slinkybear]

Hi Garrison, I was a student of yours back in 1984. I bought the original book from you and have since bought the newer published version at Berklee Press. I was happy that this information made it to publication. I have always found this information extremely helpful and refer to it often during various practice sessions. I am still playing and actually find it more enjoyable today. Have never tired of exploring this instrument. Thank-you

[KevenHyun]

Hi Garrison!

I am currently reading you book from Berklee press. Do you have any tips on guitarists/jazzmusicians that have influenced you, that I can listen to?

I have another question too, is it essential to learn all the examples in the book? or are they simply examples of the thinking?

Thanks!

[joeh77]

Thinking of getting your book "Jazz Improvisation for Guitar: A Melodic Approach". I'm sure it would really help me. I also have a two month old Campellone Standard that I ordered directly from Mark. 1 3/4 nut width, 25" scale, 17" width, 3" depth and 21" body length. I also have a Kent Armstorg hand wound floating PU on it. Even Mark was surprised at the projection on my guitar! Thanks for the lesson!

[oOoACFREEMANoOo]

what camera are u using , great playing and video/sound quality

[Bebisatch]

Hi Mr. Fewell,

Its a great lesson. Is the downloadable. could you send the link.

Thank you!

[mctabla]

Hi Mr. Fewell,

thanks for the video! Quick question about the Campelone you're using: Please let me know the body depth, pickup make and string strength you're using. Thanks a mill and love your Lady of Khartoum CD :-)

Simon

[gflat9]

It's a Campellone Deluxe: 17" wide, 20&1/2" body length, 3" rim, 25" scale fingerboard. The custom option on my Deluxe is a built-in humbucker pickup, tone + volume controls and an input jack also built in. Sort of like the feel of a Gibson Johnny Smith but much more balanced (doesn't have that big headstock) and with a more open tone where each note rings clear and is balanced throughout the entire range of the instrument.

I hope that covers it. Let me know if you need more info.

Garrison

[mctabla]

Mr. Fewell, thanks for your prompt reply!

A Gibson Classic 57 humbucker?

Reason for questions are discussion w Mark about custom design & I'm undecided btwn 2.5" to 3" body depth (any recommendations pl?). I'm looking for a cross btwn Johnny Smith and Barney Kessel (60s 2x florentine).

Two further issues are: (1) Any advice on your experience with a full solid maple top back & sides? (2) Do you have experience with the Charlie Christian single coil?

Any thoughts are much appreciated!

[SamwiseGUITAR]

Thank You Garrison. Let's stay in touch indeed. : )

[SamwiseGUITAR]

Yeah thank you so much for posting this! I really appreciate it! : )

[gflat9]

Thanks Sam, I'm honored to have the opportunity to interact with appreciative and savvy guitarists like yourself. Let's stay in touch.

[cmartinjr2]

Man that first 21 seconds of this video was so sweet it made me want to holler. If it wasn't 11:50 pm and the rest of the family wasn't sleeping I probably would've.. :)

Thanks for posting this..

[gflat9]

Good idea not to wake the family up - It was 3:00 am (European time) when I finished posting this. Thinking about your comment, I really would like to record one where I don't talk and just play. I'm getting around to that... I hope the close- up shots help - I didn't have those in the last pair of lessons.

Garrison