country picking on "How High the Moon"

[reedyroo1]

I would love to learn this  Berry nice

[dru42or3]

Do you think you could name the chord progression?

[holgerbogen]

@dru42or3 Yes, but the YouTube editor doesn´t seem to accept chord progressions...:(

Always get an error message.

[michaelkelso8298]

I would love to be your drummer or bassist!

[marksee123]

Love that guitar! Sounds great! Telecaster custom?

[holgerbogen]

@marksee123 Thanks! Yes, it´s a Japanese custom Tele (about 1993).

[sonotera]

hey i checked out this videoa few months ago and now that i have some more time im finishing lifting it, question for you, you add 2 bars it seems at the end of the form, do you think you could tell me the chords you use for the final turnaround? its hard to hear with the rhythm track int he background. thank you much!

[holgerbogen]

@sonotera Hi! The Playback plays ... Bm7 Bb7 Am7 D7 -  Gmaj7 Am7 D7 ... I play (Naming by the Top note) D Ddim D9 on top.

[rwkennedy]

That's a wonderful thing to do to country. More, more!

[crlopez22]

great stuff.  good flow.

[sonotera]

i'll be honest with you, this is great and im going to have to lift it

[holgerbogen]

Thanks!

[sonotera]

@holgerbogen

I've got the head an the first half of the chorus down so far... what is your musical background? i hear a lot of bebop lines and stuff in the solo, have you done a fair bit of jazz studying?

[holgerbogen]

My musical background is country and western swing. I was always interested in Jazz and other styles, but I never had a band or something to study this more intensive. But if you play country type lines over standard jazz tunes, it kind of works (for me) and sounds interesting, because of the more complex chords.

[sonotera]

@holgerbogen

thanks for the reply, looking forward to finishing off the lift...i ll definitely be checking out more of your vids

[PoliticalWeekly]

@holgerbogen Are you self-taught 

[bluesman1981]

hey what key were you in and for the solo what scale or scales were you using?

[holgerbogen]

it´s in the key of G. I think I used Major and minor scales with some chromatic passing notes.

[bluesman1981]

@holgerbogen cool thanks man

[orriblebob]

Wow! fantastic pickin'

Is that a Telecaster custom?

[Record208]

You impresse me for all tunes. Renald

[remedy59]

great picking ,i like it ,nice blend of country n jazz ,after all les paul was a country boy.

[holgerbogen]

Thanks! Yes, Les Paul was great guitar pioneer.

[LittleBanjoboy]

Absolutely amazing! Großartig! Lindo! Nicht nur deine brillante Technik, auch WIE du die Licks spielst ist Country vom Allerfeinsten! Du gehörst auf die großen Bühnen der Welt :)

[holgerbogen]

das ist sehr nett, vielen Dank.

[cameronmuir94]

If you have a tab for this...PLEASE send to me. This is a tune that i cover with the school jazz band and ill love to be able to play like you

[holgerbogen]

I´m sorry, most of it is improvised...no tabs.

I´m glad it inspired you.

[aidananderson1]

very tasty runs :)

[holgerbogen]

thanks!

[anthonymarker]

i want to learn how to do this. you are a HOSS

[holgerbogen]

I don´t know, what´s a hoss ?

[anthonymarker]

youre a badass thats what i meant it sounded good

[holgerbogen]

Oh, thanks:)

[dennis127666]

nice! country & gypsy LOL !! well played

[Ohboy799]

Hey Holger, greetings from Australia. Love the clip and been trying to work it out but too quick! Could you do a slower version one day for the learners please?

[holgerbogen]

Hi There, glad you like my version! I´m not sure what I played back thern, but the next time I post something, I will make a slow version. For some tunes I made TABs that you can download from my website cleverguitar com.

[goffbum]

Wow, that is freegin super..........

[Baileygeep7]

Your playing is great, it's hard to beat those runs and fills you do.

[1mothra]

This post is like a shot of adrenaline.

Mothra sends big love pal.

The octaves are to die for but then that RIDICULOUS solo after them: You are so gifted sir. Keep 'em comin'.

See ya, Mothra

[hannababalon]

love your guitar tone, your hands are magnificent! But I also love your tele custom!, is it a re-issue or original issue, also is it heavy or a lighter weight model? Thanks for all the great videos! Dan from Tulsa, Oklahoma

[holgerbogen]

Hi Dan, I´m not sure. It´s made in japan and pretty heavy, about 16 years old. Thanks for the compliment.

[chrstbelieving]

great!!

[Bassplyr1470]

fun interpretation of the song. great work.

[gigspy]

Fab!

[gierremusic]

wow

[tvusina]

I agree,so very cool!!!

[holgerbogen]

Oh thanks! Glad you like my playing.

[1mothra]

Absolute catnip...as in, breathe this performance in, folks, and you'll want more. (octaves and everything!)

Les Paul would'nt just be proud: he'd probably want your autograph, pal. Thanks for such a yummy post and keep playing. You're a treasure, bub. Dankt viel!

Mothra speaks....!!!!

[ltaurum]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[Gminor7]

Love your playing. This one brings Hank Garland to mind.

[zampano00]

Heckaslammin!...so good...

[matonguitar]

Great! Loved it!

[holgerbogen]

thanks!

[rorshakks]

awesome!

[hwmorton]

so very cool

[shmaltz]

that was freakkiinnn aawweessoommee!!!!

[kennosen1]

5 stars!

[jmsdrsy]

speechless

[blueridgetunes]

very nice pickin...very fluent

[yesyouarecorrectsir]

Damn. You, sir, are a beast.

[mattiv1]

very tasteful playing

[Plutoloco4]

This is the most amazing thing since the invention of truth itself

[haffay]

Ganz wunderbar gespielt, sehr geschmackvoll! Bitte mehr davon :-)

[posglov]

great !

wonderfull !!

ça change des versions jazz pures!

[holgerbogen]

Merci. I´m not a good Jazz player, so that´s what happens if I do so :)

[Modes9]

You live in the no-man's land between country and bebop.

[ALVINOALVIO]

Hey that was realy great I realy enjoyed the way you play. I would like to have a go my self and play in a simaler way that you play it, If I can get the backing track; You are realy good and inspirering.

great stuff. Alavinoalvio

[chooseyourblues]

Heartstoppingly beautiful. Les Paul would be proud.

5 stars

[PhilJazzGuitar]

I like this fusion of Jazz and Country. Well done!

[holgerbogen]

thank you, I like trying out things and see what happens.

[zachhartwell]

even if you didnt, its still fantastic

[holgerbogen]

No, "How high the moon" is by Duke ellingto I think. But it´s a very freely played version.

[zachhartwell]

did you write this, if so, it's fantastic!

[lannyjhall]

Very nice. I'm enjoying your posts.

[holgerbogen]

Thanks lanny!

[teleclasster]

Fantastic picking, I need to spend more time in the woodshed!

[23L]

Holger, great playing! I love it, man.

I'm stealing some of those licks as fast as I can! hahah! :) thanks for posting it.

Larry

[arrakkis666]

Nice solo! Please keep putting out these great videos! Thanks. Maybe if you could try and do some instructional stuff. Play some of the licks slowed down. I play mostly rock and metal but I am trying to learn some county. and rockabilly. Thanks again!

[holgerbogen]

Hi! I´m working on an instructional CD with some instrumentals, licks and TABs. But it will probably take a while until it´s completed. I like metal stuff too, but it´s different way of playing, I´m not too good at this:) Thanks.