Guitar Messages by Robert Strait

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  1. Robert Strait (6627)
    Instructional Forum · 24 Hits · 12/29/2007 8:01 PM
    I'm using Guitar Pro...it's relatively cheap and simple to use, and it prints to .pdf nicely. It doesn't cover all the notational bases (their are a few quirks that annoy me that I have to find workarounds for), but it works good for tabbing ...(more)
  2. Robert Strait (6627)
    Instructional Forum · 26 Hits · 12/29/2007 3:30 PM
    I think playing is the most important part, followed by theory, then technique. In my experience, technique generally comes naturally as a result from playing, and sometimes (often times!) not being disciplined into always using "proper tech...(more)
  3. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 50 Hits · 12/24/2007 1:16 PM
    Merry Xmas WNers! Here is some more holiday tab for you: (cut and paste please) http://themightyburner.com/arrangements/ AveMariaChordMelody.pdf http://themightyburner.com/arrangements/ AveMariaChordMelody.mid http://themightyburner.com/arra...(more)
  4. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 46 Hits · 12/14/2007 10:11 PM
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  5. Robert Strait (6627)
    Instructional Forum · 35 Hits · 12/14/2007 10:11 PM
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  6. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 21 Hits · 11/27/2007 1:27 PM
    Cool Adriano. Again, the chord name given is a <i>functional</i> name, IMO. As a static chord, I would prefer to call it Db/Cb. great chord btw. Rob
  7. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 20 Hits · 11/27/2007 10:52 AM
    nobody likes to provide the analysis, eh? Anyhoo...If you don't mind, I would like to call your first chord Bb6/9 since we are not using it in a functional progression here. I understand how you might call it a C7sus/Bb, but I think that's an u...(more)
  8. Robert Strait (6627)
    Instructional Forum · 28 Hits · 11/27/2007 10:45 AM
    Fixed the links! WN never did work right on a Mac... <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IKSH_KUoJPc&rel=0&color1=0xd6d6d6&color2=0xf0f0f0&border=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent...(more)
  9. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 14 Hits · 11/26/2007 10:58 PM
    Very cool Joe! If I might elaborate a little for others who find these voicings a tad complex...there is actually a mini lesson in this: Here are versions of those voicings WITH the root added as the lowest voice: cho|5|x|5|6|6|x|A7alt(#5)...(more)
  10. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 14 Hits · 11/26/2007 10:38 PM
    Thanks Bob...thought I was going to have to call your earlier Gm7b5 an Eb9! haha...actually, I forgot the rules to the thread for a second myself...thanks for the reminder. F functions here as the 9th in an Eb9 chord. regards, Rob
  11. Robert Strait (6627)
    Instructional Forum · 116 Hits · 11/26/2007 8:00 PM
    Hi WNers, A fellow here by the name of Chris Russell has a great little blues improv, YouTube clip on his homepage that I transcribed...figured I share it with you all since it is relatively easy to play but sounds great! Speaking of soundi...(more)
  12. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 21 Hits · 11/26/2007 7:35 PM
    That's a lovely sounding close voicing! F functions here as the b7. Thanks Bob, Rob
  13. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 18 Hits · 11/26/2007 7:12 PM
    Very nice Adriano...one of my favorite voicings. the F note here functions as the root. keep pickin, Rob PS - I know you like little chord movements...try alternating this voicing with the one you gave during a dom7 vamp: cho|x|8|8|8|8|x|...(more)
  14. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 18 Hits · 11/26/2007 7:10 PM
    Ah...welcome to the wonderful world of harmony! What you are experiencing is the push/pull of voice movement...IOWs, the momentum you feel when you hear one note moving to the next. When dealing with chords and harmony, this sensation is hig...(more)
  15. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 16 Hits · 11/26/2007 12:56 PM
    try this for a ii/V/I in Bb: cho|x|3|5|3|4|3|Cm7|cho cho|x|x|3|5|4|5|F7|cho cho|x|x|3|3|3|5| Bbmaj7|cho |cr| The Bbmaj7 has the 5th in the bass. Notice on the F7 you could do a little pull off to the 9th at the 3rd fret of the 1st string. k...(more)
  16. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 25 Hits · 11/26/2007 12:52 PM
    Mike, You can actually look at it either way. If you are trying to name the chord as a "static" chord (i.e. not as part of a harmonic progression), then you choose a root and analyze the rest of the chord tones against that to derive your n...(more)
  17. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 17 Hits · 11/25/2007 5:38 PM
    Jim, Don't know if you are interested or not, but I recently posted my annual holiday arrangement...."We Three Kings"...alot of fun! Happy Holidays, Rob
  18. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 17 Hits · 11/25/2007 1:40 PM
    Very nice sir....good to see you! Just to clarify for everyone, the F note here is functioning as the 3rd in the chord, but if the chord name is C#7b9 then the F note would actually be called E#! Of course, if the chord was called Db7b9, the...(more)
  19. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 18 Hits · 11/25/2007 12:55 PM
    Thanks Todd... F functioning as a b7 in a G7 had sort of been used in the thread already, but I think your voicing is more appropriate to this excercise. BTW...for your original submission, if you simply add a natural 3rd to your Dmin7 voi...(more)
  20. Robert Strait (6627)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 34 Hits · 11/24/2007 3:27 AM
    Glad you are digging xmas time is here That Asteroids game is the coolest thing i've seen yet on someone's home page...I just played it for like 30min...mad fun! thanks Was checking out that dude on your page too with the (*gasp!*) Trainwre...(more)