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Roy Thomson
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Posted 21 Jan 2018 11:13 am |
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Two tracks there. I used a Country Gentleman to compliment my playing the melody. As a side note...
Claude used the extended scale so he could get deeper into the bass clef. I forget his tuning setup but it was the exact same intervals as the Alkire.
Thanks
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Stefan Robertson
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Posted 21 Jan 2018 12:15 pm
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| Actually scales are pretty easy on it. If you put the tuning into John Ely's scale finder and click off "no skipping strings" you will find most scales lay out on the same fret or within 2 frets |
Looks pretty horrific to me for 2 octave scales. Wouldn't want to be the one to even attempt 3 octave scales.
But I am happy Bill you are open to the journey of discovery and can't wait to see what you come up with.
I have a funny feeling that, as I said earlier, we are destined to be on the same journey. See you on E13. LOL eventually. 
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 21 Jan 2018 1:02 pm
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The eharp has a four octave range and the keyboard has been designed specifically to help visually seeing the various octaves. If you examine the fretboard, you'll see it curves in at every octave.
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Bill McCloskey
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Bill McCloskey
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Nanuet, NY
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Posted 22 Jan 2018 9:42 am
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First one arrived today. Beautiful, mint shape. Started goofing around on it and it will definitely take some getting used to. As a dobro player, not used to so many treble strings. I played it with a round bar, then switched to dobro bar, which made me feel more at home. after I did that started playing Cherokee and realized the entire melody of the A part is on one fret, So the possibilities of playing fast lead lines is really interesting. Also started playing the intro to In Walked Bud, and it lays right out there with the chromatic bass strings.
Lots to explore
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James Hartman
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Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2018 11:58 am
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Apparently Alkire was also an electronics experimenter - wonder if he had some input on the circuit design; more likely a generic Valco with an Alkire badge on it.
"This listing has ended." Does that mean it sold? Hard to believe someone paid $1600 for 10w amp. It's not even the model Jimmy Page used to record the 1st Zep album. |
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Bill McCloskey
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Nanuet, NY
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Posted 22 Jan 2018 12:03 pm
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I think it's an old listing. Reverb doesn't update if the item sells for less than listed. They just keep the listed price.
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Stefan Robertson
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Posted 23 Jan 2018 4:20 am
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| Bill McCloskey wrote: |
| The eharp has a four octave range and the keyboard has been designed specifically to help visually seeing the various octaves. If you examine the fretboard, you'll see it curves in at every octave. |
Whew looks Nasty but I am happy you are starting your Journey looking to expand the possibilities.
It'll be great to see with what you come up with.
Welcome to the path of those who dare to be different there are no rules to this only dreams, expectations and possibilities/limitations
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Bill McCloskey
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Nanuet, NY
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Posted 23 Jan 2018 5:51 am
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Stefan,
Don't know if you saw my post from last night, my first impressions on using the tuning, but it is a quite exhilarating tuning and will lend itself to playing jazz and some more experimental stuff I'd like to do. It opens up possibilities that I've never heard played on a steel before.
But, as I've said, my main tuning is plain old 6 string G tuning, and that isn't going to change. While it is always good to push the envelope, I think having a solid tuning under your belt that has a long tradition, inspirational sources, and excellent teaching materials is still essential. As much as I'm loving the Alkire tuning, I can experiment because I always have my dobros to go out and gig with. Playing with other people is still the best way to learn and get better, and I'm years away from doing that on the Alkire tuning
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Roy Thomson
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 23 Jan 2018 6:51 am
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If pedals had not been introduced to the Steel Guitar the Alkire tuning would have become more popular? It is a very flexible tuning ..open to any style IMO.
I constructed a 10 string acoustic some years ago and put the Alkire setup on it. Using a cheap under the sound board contact mike I worked out a few jazz tunes and never regretted the experience of doing so. The Girl....is one example. Link to sound clip: Solo Performance!
http://picosong.com/wyDRk
A pic of the acoustic..
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 23 Jan 2018 6:57 am
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Roy, that is simply gorgeous sounding. I assume you are using heavier gauge strings n the acoustic? I can already see where having a longer scale and lowering the bass notes would be cool.
I could barely stop playing it last night, I was having such a good time. You as always are an inspiration.
You didn't happen to write any tab for that arrangement did you?
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Roy Thomson
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 23 Jan 2018 7:16 am
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Bill,
Just regular gauge strings, some from an E9th package. E-C#-B-A-G#-G-F#-F-E-C# My scale was 24"
I did do the Tablature for the Girl. I found my file for pretty well all of my EHarp research. There were quite a few players but most of their efforts were towards single string work with little chord work. The approach should be practicing the grips and right hand muting/blocking. Keep the bar on the strings. 
If you need help, like I said before I do that when I get back from down south.
All the best.
Roy
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Bill McCloskey
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Nanuet, NY
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Posted 23 Jan 2018 7:25 am
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When you get back love to see as much of your research as you are willing to share. Thanks for the tips and music Roy.
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