Drop D Improv Exploration…

[N-lightMike]

Now that’s what I’m talking about, Kit @Kitman . See, I have written a number of songs now and I just messed around on the guitar just like that until I found something that “felt” like the emotions behind the lyrics. For myself, I start with lyrics so I know what I’m looking for. But it is very common to come up with a riff or progression and then ask yourself what does that “feel” like to you and what words would capture that.

Now the cool thing is you had fun and we enjoyed it and it sounded good. I don’t know if that’s 3 things or maybe more (it’s all synergistic 😂 ).

MG 😀

[Kitman]

Thanks @MikeGaurnier the for wisdom you shared and the encouragement. Thanks for listening!

• This reply was modified 3 years, 9 months ago by  Kitman.

[Bill_Brown]

“Jamming’ in drop D by @Kitman 🤩” That’s what I think you should have named this post🎼🎸😎 IMHO😱

[Kitman]

Thanks @Bill_Brown for listening! I am liking your performance title recommendation! 😃

[Mrfredsporty]

Wow, KM, psychedelic in a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western sort of way, very cool.😎

[Kitman]

Thank you @Mrfredsporty ! I can see the spaghetti western vibe. Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback and comments. 😃

[stevieblues]

That was an awesome improv Kitman! 👏🎸😎 It was a great off the cuff jam. Thanks for sharing your video with us! 🎸👏😎

[Kitman]

Thanks so much @stevieblues ! I look forward to your feedback, ideas and support – they are very encouraging! 😀

[Tim77]

Nice improv Kitman! You get amazing tone from just your thumb. Thanks for poasting

[Kitman]

Hi @tim77 and thank you for watching the post and providing your feedback. It is super helpful! 😃

[Jonathandavid]

That eas great Kitman. I really enjoy your solos – more of a composition/jam. I also thought of Ennio Morricone during thr first part as pointed out earlier. Great rhythm and melody exploration!

[Kitman]

Thank you @Jonathandavid ! I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and to provide feedback! 😃

[Philb]

Very cool sound! Great job creating a mood with the guitar. I really liked the way you created a tough sound in parts.

[Kitman]

Hi @Philb and thanks very much for the listen and the feedback. Drop D tuning sounds a bit “rough” to my ears (in a pleasing way) somI think that comes through. Thanks for your support and encouragement! 😃

[Cadgirl]

HOOT HOOT! Listen to you. Great job.

[Kitman]

Thank you @Cadgirl for listening and for your encouragement! 😀

[GerryB56]

That was mighty impressive, to say the least!! For me, improvising is still pretty much like nuclear physics – or trying to learn Chinese😆 I usually don’t even attempt that part of the Wednesday challenges. But watching fellow TACers like you absolutely rockin’ it, I’m hopeful that maybe, someday, it will begin to seem possible. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Cadgirl]

@GerryB56 , you don’t have to do the whole challenge on Wednesday. Just start out with the first bar.

[Kitman]

@GerryB56 the cool thing about improvisation is “there ain’t no rules”. As @Cadgirl mentions, you can select pieces parts of what is presented in the challenge and improv with that! Even a small musical phrase that connects with you that you play over and over again is an improv. Rock on 🤘🎸😎