Another effective way to practice scales without having to constantly sing the root note is to use the low E or A string as a droning bass note and then play scales back to back on the higher strings. Keep hitting the droning bass note to keep it ringing as you play scales over top. After awhile you won't have to use your eyes to find the intervallic sounds on the guitar - you will be able to play these scales all over the neck blindfolded without any set fingering.
There's a recording of Manuel Barrueco doing a bunch of those Bach sonatas on classical guitar that are great. They apparently work quite well on a solid body too!
i love his looseness, he doesn't seem to worry about being perfect just about being musical. but live he gets these solos going it's unbelievable. if you're in nyc and have a chance to catch him at Bar 55, go! it's so worth it.
I've really enjoyed studying Stern's style and it's cool too see that he's a really realistic guy, not just this Super Guitarist who never errs and completely crushes your hope as a musician.
Man, I wish I had seen this back when I was learning Chromazone, I busted my ass trying to learn that, haha I should of just let the sax cover it ;p It's nice to finally find out I did it right though:)
It's really cool to see someone that good be that humble and modest.
Bachs rolling over in his grave if he hears this shit! lol, Mikes so down to earth which is usually the case with real players. Suppose hes secure about his abilities, no need for pretence. Thanks for the post.
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hopmyer1 11 months ago
Stern's the best. Totally humble, laid-back. This is a great video. Thanks so much for putting this up.
hopmyer1 11 months ago
no one knows the notes up here :D :D
DINO4674 1 year ago
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DINO4674 1 year ago
Was this recorded in that vintage guitar shop on Denmark Street, London? I was only in there once and met Gary Moore.... please let me know!
By the way, on a more obvious note, thanks for going through the trouble of uploading these, they're great.
ibanezbloke 1 year ago
Does anyone know which sonata that is?
goblinarmy 1 year ago
Mike Stern fucking rules!
acefireburst 2 years ago
Another effective way to practice scales without having to constantly sing the root note is to use the low E or A string as a droning bass note and then play scales back to back on the higher strings. Keep hitting the droning bass note to keep it ringing as you play scales over top. After awhile you won't have to use your eyes to find the intervallic sounds on the guitar - you will be able to play these scales all over the neck blindfolded without any set fingering.
Stringprodigy 2 years ago
There's a recording of Manuel Barrueco doing a bunch of those Bach sonatas on classical guitar that are great. They apparently work quite well on a solid body too!
samswank 2 years ago
i love his looseness, he doesn't seem to worry about being perfect just about being musical. but live he gets these solos going it's unbelievable. if you're in nyc and have a chance to catch him at Bar 55, go! it's so worth it.
PanoramicInvestor 2 years ago 3
@PanoramicInvestor I agree with you. I'd love to see him live.
36trooper 2 years ago
@36trooper Really appreciate you putting this up on youtube.
jlew180l 1 year ago
@jlew180l Sure thing! : )
36trooper 1 year ago
what a humble, amazing musician. it's almost like he doesnt realize what a monster he is!
evo17v 2 years ago
chromazone is an awesome song. watch him play it with bob berg... amazing!
eurabio 2 years ago
As a rock guitarist I have a problem with a lot of jazz guitarist, men NOT this guy. Amazing sound, songs and feel.
And seems like a genuinly cool guy as well.
thorbiedude 2 years ago
In case somebody is interested in the Bach piece, it's the fourth movement (Presto) of the violin sonata num. 1 BWV100.
javart 2 years ago 6
@javart
thank you
grosucelmic 1 year ago
I've really enjoyed studying Stern's style and it's cool too see that he's a really realistic guy, not just this Super Guitarist who never errs and completely crushes your hope as a musician.
lizard218 2 years ago 3
sooooo much common sense
jipidibipity 2 years ago
especially the notes up here, no one knows the notes up here!!! hahahah.
squeadlieshero 2 years ago 4
Man, I wish I had seen this back when I was learning Chromazone, I busted my ass trying to learn that, haha I should of just let the sax cover it ;p It's nice to finally find out I did it right though:)
It's really cool to see someone that good be that humble and modest.
zapharatu 2 years ago
I was gonna say the same thing,
I had copied the notes to paper and figured out 2 different fingerings, the right one and the other one
Haha
johnnyguitarcarson 2 years ago
Great interview yeah..."I get half the notes and the sax gets most of'em...and between the two of us - it's cool.." haha yeah...
steffenbrix 3 years ago
mike is the fuckin man and I know all this shit he's talking about BACH is the man...
Funkatronical 3 years ago 2
Thanks for these videos
rousejeremy 3 years ago
what an awesome fucking guy, an inspiration to all players. The interviewer was an awesome guy too. Cheers for the post
Thrashacre 3 years ago 5
great interview!
ladiezroom 3 years ago
living legend
dzthom1 3 years ago 3
he looks a bit like malcom young....in a good way!
lenarush 3 years ago
cool guy.
tritoneblues 3 years ago 8
@tritoneblues He's very humble. I saw him last summer here in Toronto and he spent the entire intermission with the fans.
darkoanton5 1 year ago
Bachs rolling over in his grave if he hears this shit! lol, Mikes so down to earth which is usually the case with real players. Suppose hes secure about his abilities, no need for pretence. Thanks for the post.
tritoneblues 3 years ago 2
Thanks !!!
MisterBog 3 years ago
thanks for upload
kchircop 3 years ago