"Blues with Brains" by Chuck D'Aliola

[Bob Mc]

Downloaded this over the weekend and think it's the best $20 I've spent in a long time.

It's targeted at the player more then the theorist I guess is how I'd explain it.
It features two blues; one minor and one Major, and Chuck talks about making simple changes to the pentatonic scale to get more out of (and more "out") your blues.

Great relaxed teaching format; I enjoyed this as well as learned from it (and as much as I love Robben Ford and John Scofield, this is a better instructional for a numbnut like me).

http://www.chuckdaloiamusic.com/

[cdtele]

Originally Posted by Bob Mc

Downloaded this over the weekend and think it's the best $20 I've spent in a long time.

It's targeted at the player more then the theorist I guess is how I'd explain it.
It features two blues; one minor and one Major, and Chuck talks about making simple changes to the pentatonic scale to get more out of (and more "out") your blues.

Great relaxed teaching format; I enjoyed this as well as learned from it (and as much as I love Robben Ford and John Scofield, this is a better instructional for a numbnut like me).

http://www.chuckdaloiamusic.com/

Thanks Bob, glad to hear that you got some good stuff from it.
I really appreciate the support!
Here's the myspace page:

http://www.myspace.com/blueswithbrains

Chuck

[Bob Mc]

Hey Chuck,
Didn't realize you posted here as well, still really digging BWB.

I hope to find the time to go with your Skype lessons.

Bob

[Budda]

Yeah, I got this too. Great stuff!


For you guys who want to grab a little of that Robben/Larry/Chuck D'Aloia vibe, it's a true winner.

Lots of great ways to jump start your playing, and get it out of a rut and in gear.

[cdtele]

A nice review to check out in The Gear Page Webzine by Scott Auld.

http://www.tgpwebzine.com/?page_id=1226

Chuck

[cdtele]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBrm-BvZRjg

[Bob Mc]

Guys, before Chuck realizes this is priced too low, you really should download it.

if you have ever derailed jamming to The Thrill is Gone, you need the minor blues lesson.
If you would like to get a Steely Dan type uptempo blues under you fingers, you need the mixolydian lesson.

He won't hold your hand and you will need to work with this ( I keep TAB paper out to make notes), but I have stacks of TAB books that cost as much and taught me
nothing. A tremendous value.

[Budda]

Yeah, for the guys (and Gals!) who are playing some already and want to get better at working with their Ears, this video is a great way to get better at Transcribing.

Chuck tells you what alterations are going on, and where he's changing things up. He also plays at a Tempo that is attainable. Also, you can see his hands most of the time.
So, perfect for those who want to get better at Transcriptions, as well as play "Blues With Brains".

And, by writing/tabbing this stuff out, you will gain a MUCH better handle on what is actually happening. Plus, you'll remember it more fully, more easily.

Transcribing these Lines and Jams is a huge benefit, Guys.

[cdtele]

Originally Posted by Bob Mc

Guys, before Chuck realizes this is priced too low, you really should download it.

if you have ever derailed jamming to The Thrill is Gone, you need the minor blues lesson.
If you would like to get a Steely Dan type uptempo blues under you fingers, you need the mixolydian lesson.

He won't hold your hand and you will need to work with this ( I keep TAB paper out to make notes), but I have stacks of TAB books that cost as much and taught me
nothing. A tremendous value.

Thanks Bob,

Here's more info.

"Blues With Brains" is a 1 Hour and 15 min lesson with Chuck D'Aloia. The material is blues based using pentatonic scales and variations to deal with the chord changes. Chuck touch's on the 1/2-1 dim scale as well, again, approaching it with variations on pentatonic ideas. Throughout the lesson Chuck demos the ideas w/ play along tracks (the same tracks are included with the DVD) that open doors to more complex harmony without a lot of theory. The lesson concept's are strong on melodic content and connecting ideas with the aim at expanding blues based vocabulary.
The physical DVD, reviews, downloads of the DVD, his "Mode Backtrax" play along mp3's and new CD, "Circle 7," are available at:

http://www.chuckdaloiamusic.com/id2.html

[Big Mike Simpson]

I purchased the lesson and finally had a chance to watch the complete lesson tonight. Good material, well done. I do wish there were some tabs of some of the licks (not necessarily every note) but I will keep trying to catch a few more each time I watch it.

[Budda]

I'd love to see a similar approach to Chording and Rhythms.

[cdtele]

Originally Posted by Big Mike Simpson

I purchased the lesson and finally had a chance to watch the complete lesson tonight. Good material, well done. I do wish there were some tabs of some of the licks (not necessarily every note) but I will keep trying to catch a few more each time I watch it.

I've been told that you can use the AV control in Quicktime to slow the video down and keep the same pitch!
Good for transcribing things.


Chuck

[cdtele]

Hey guys,

A little off the topic but.....
Here's a tune from my latest CD w/Art Bernstein on drums, "Circle 7" I got Art's drum track first and off I went.
Tele/ DiMarzio Area T's/ Brown Note D'Lite 22 ODS/ Hermida 1x12 Ported Cab w/G12-65 for OD and the tele into a BN Brownfox 18/ BN 1x12 cab/w G12-65 for the clean parts. Delay/verb post. Synth, synth bass
A little departure from the blues stuff.
I liked the tones on this cut, what do you think?

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...songID=7891523

Chuck

[fordfanjpn]

I have the video too. Nice to see you here Chuck.

Bill

[cdtele]

Originally Posted by fordfanjpn

I have the video too. Nice to see you here Chuck.

Bill

Hey Bill,

Good to see you too, hope you are doing well and thanks for the support.

Chuck

[Budda]

SCHWEET!

And thanks for sharing your "Tone Recipe" to this Tune.

I think it the Tones are Thick and have some, er, "Cajones".

Check your PM, please.

[Bob Mc]

And now Volume II is out...

[ibobunot]

Originally Posted by Bob Mc

And now Volume II is out...

Blues With Brains Pt II

[Bob Mc]

heh heh, now there's a good idea; actually including the link...
thanks bob,
bob

[pompeii0]

I would love to see a rhythm lesson as well!

[cdtele]

Originally Posted by pompeii0

I would love to see a rhythm lesson as well!

I do have that planned for the future, thanks for the feedback!

Chuck