Guitar Messages by Robert Strait

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  1. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 4 Hits · 1/11/2013 11:14 PM
    haha...I thought it had a bridge (right before the last chorus). You didn't dig it? Thanks for listening!
  2. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 4 Hits · 1/9/2013 1:31 PM
    https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8886389/The%20Show%20%28demo%29.mp3
  3. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 17 Hits · 1/8/2013 11:17 PM
    Howdy WNers! Man, it's been a long time since I've visited the site, and wow it's changed...I never thought it would get an update. Having contributed quite a bit in the early years, I'm happy to see it's still alive and kicking! Mitigating ci...(more)
  4. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 21 Hits · 3/16/2012 7:07 PM
    Howdy Y'all, Don't know if this helps, but when I first started incorporating double-stop 6ths in my playing, I used to just associate these little movements with either a major, minor, or dominant chord by finding their roots, 3rd, 5ths, or 7t...(more)
  5. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 11 Hits · 2/14/2011 9:40 AM
    Oh...and for drum samples, try "Battery" from Native Instruments...great program.
  6. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 8 Hits · 2/14/2011 8:35 AM
    Congrats on getting in the home recording game Warren...hopefully your not married as you'll be sure to be spending many long hours in your mancave. I myself use Pro Tools, but I've used Cubase in the past. It's a bit complicated to look at, bu...(more)
  7. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 51 Hits · 2/12/2011 5:53 PM
    Track number 1 from "What It Means"...thanks for listening people! <a href="http://themightyburner.com/music/WeAllFallInLoveSometimes.mp3">We All Fall In Love Sometimes</a> Keep pickin, Rob
  8. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 19 Hits · 2/12/2011 5:28 PM
    New Mix: <a href="http://themightyburner.com/music/WhatItMeans2.mp3">What It Means 2</a> Starting to take shape...hopefully this one sounds much better.... thanks for your feedback WNers! Rob
  9. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 13 Hits · 2/1/2011 3:41 PM
    Thanks for the feedback Ken...just not sure if the pre-verse/pre-chorus sections are working...I think the backround vocal ideas there are good ("Lose my place, time and space, etc.) and maybe it's just poor execution that's bothering me (poor n...(more)
  10. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 39 Hits · 2/1/2011 11:41 AM
    Had the band recorded for this for over a decade...in fact, it was my first submission to WN (as an instrumental) when I first joined here. Well, out of the blue, I get an idea for this old tune and decide to dig it out and lay down the voca...(more)
  11. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 47 Hits · 12/27/2010 11:29 AM
    <object width="400" height="224" data="http://www.facebook.com/v/1768693139807" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" /><param name="movie" value="http...(more)
  12. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 38 Hits · 12/20/2010 11:39 PM
    The JHK ensemble performing "Monk's Dream" at Trumpets in Montclair, NJ...fun-kay y'all! Comments welcome... Happy holidays WN! <object width="400" height="224" data="http://www.facebook.com/v/1768821063005" type="application/x-shockwave-flash...(more)
  13. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 80 Hits · 11/4/2010 6:13 PM
    Extending the chords to 7ths definitely reveals even more similarities... C E G B E G B D A C E G However, although all these chords can substitute for one another, their relationship to the bass determines their harmonic effect. They only fun...(more)
  14. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 35 Hits · 10/20/2010 12:40 PM
    I think it's important to know the distinction between what a chord substitution is and what reharmonizations are, and understanding both can certainly make one a better player. Both are deep topics, and both have different, but major implica...(more)
  15. Robert Strait (6627)
    Theory Forum · 29 Hits · 10/19/2010 4:10 PM
    Just a comment about chord substitution. To my knowledge, a chord "substitution", by definition, is substituting one chord for another which shares at least two common chord tones. Any other harmonic device is technically a "reharmonization". ...(more)
  16. Robert Strait (6627)
    Instructional Forum · 29 Hits · 8/18/2010 11:25 AM
    I think Randy was saying that the rhythmic emphasis is on 2 and 4...the chords do usually change on the 1st or 3rd beats of the measure. Its very common in jazz to play a line that resolves to a strong chord tone on 1 or 3....right when the c...(more)
  17. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 66 Hits · 8/17/2010 11:26 AM
    Well that didn't work.... <object width="400" height="224" data="http://www.facebook.com/v/1585587002268" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" /><par...(more)
  18. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 58 Hits · 8/17/2010 11:24 AM
    Another clip from Trumpets....dang I'm rusty! <object width="400" height="224" data="http://www.facebook.com/v/1585587002268" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" /><param name="allowNetworking" val...(more)
  19. Robert Strait (6627)
    Announcements Forum · 65 Hits · 8/17/2010 11:21 AM
    Howdy folks, Took a long foray into Bass for awhile (flame on!), but recently played a gig at a popular Jazz club in NJ called Trumpets on guitar...thought I'd post a video clip to let you all know I'm still trying to burn on guitar! <objec...(more)
  20. Robert Strait (6627)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 56 Hits · 6/25/2010 3:07 PM
    I feel your pretty off base here Adriano, especially in your defense of BP. I think your comments ares misguided and insensitive. Never forget that BP has a ton of self interest in reclaiming the oil, not just saving their public relations. It'...(more)