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Posted on Feb 24 2016 11:50 AM
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Posted on Mar 02 2016 02:35 PM
Great topic, lots of good info. Any good online lesson resources? There are a couple of really good YouTube surf guitar instructors that I've come across, Bruce Linquist and Jason Lee, any others? Thanks |
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Posted on Mar 04 2016 06:31 AM
TenSeven wrote:
That's a good question; in terms of regular net videos available you might be right. Often what I've done for a particular song is try to explore what's going on in the song overall. Then once in a great while I'll use a tab (if available) to get an idea of where someone played it on the neck if I'm listening for a particular tonal thing. The other is that sometimes the tab (if the composer's) will reveal where they played it because it might make more sense mechanically in a performance. But I seldom use tabs. In the absence of any of that I'll try to find a video of it and just nug it out. I play by ear so it's a continuous learning thing; and I've found that more learning that 'sticks' occurs when I just nug something out. Sometimes the video or a tab will produce an "a-haa" moment but those only work for me by nugging the piece out, note by note, working toward more fluidity over time. We all take in & process info differently so it's also a matter of simply what works for one may not work for another. I'm sure my approach is on the slow-end of the curve. Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
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Posted on Mar 06 2016 08:13 PM
TenSeven wrote:
I very strongly recommend you consider taking advantage of this: https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/24987/
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Posted on Dec 03 2017 08:26 AM
I used some of the recommendations here for my Christmas "wish list". Nice to have this list to chose from. |
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Posted on Dec 03 2017 01:24 PM
Feel free to buy everything from The Kilaueas: https://itunes.apple.com/de/artist/the-kilaueas/45099898 —Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on Dec 04 2017 09:47 PM
As far as online teachers go...there is a guy in the UK who specializes in Hank Marvin tunes, which aren't purely surf but "Apache" is something everyone loves. He has some pretty basic lessons where he shows you the song note by note. His name is Ken Mercer and you can find him on YouTube. I'm learning Hank's version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and at the moment I can see the bones in my fingertips because I have already worn off the previously thick calluses I had. If I don't pass out from the loss of blood I think I might get to where I can at least put my fingers on the notes. |
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Posted on Jan 15 2019 01:03 PM
Jagshark wrote:
I love this CD and know every song on lead. Lot's of killer tracks on here. I know all the songs on Legends of the Surf Guitar CD's Volume I, II, III and IV. Love these CD's |
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Posted on Jan 15 2019 01:10 PM
doclegume wrote:
Hang Ten ….most excellent CD's , Hey man, The Belairs a.k.a. Paul, (Mr Moto) Johnson and Eddie (The Showman) Bertrand. |
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Posted on Jan 15 2019 01:14 PM
Checkout the Riff on the song Bullwinkle part I and II It's in D Classic surf tune (Starts on D on the A string) The rest is easy to figure out. The Surf Teens had a really good version of the song as well (Surf Mania album. It cost 88 cents in December of 1963 right before the Beatles showed up.) Love the Surf Teens |
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Posted on Jan 15 2019 01:45 PM
Actually, that's only partially correct: The Centurions tuned their guitars down to D. For some first hand information see here: Welcome to the forum! —Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin) |
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Posted on Oct 12 2020 05:29 PM
Do The Cramps count? I feel they surely do |
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Posted on Oct 13 2020 04:02 AM
The cramps certainly do have a surfy thread going through their music — |
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Posted on Apr 13 2021 07:28 PM
The Cowabunga 4 CD box set is a good starter, if you can find it on Ebay. Satan's Pilgrims is another great band to check out (one of my personal favorites). So many to recommend, but here are some favorites I would recommend: Todd Buranen |
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Posted on Jul 30 2021 08:04 AM
In the unlikely case that this thread didn't give you enough inspiration: I've got a fine playlist on Spotify: Surf Music Is Not Dead. At this very moment the list contains 649 old and new surf songs (all very instrumental). —Instagram: instro_surf |
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Posted on Jul 30 2021 09:53 AM
surf_music_is_not_dead wrote:
Just added your playlist...awesome work! —_ Hi, I'm Gellert, guitarist for The Fintastics. |
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Posted on Nov 27 2022 12:39 PM
Satan's Pilgrims! |
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Posted on Apr 12 2024 03:57 AM
Staredge wrote:
Thanks, only a hand full of posts in. Just what I was looking for. Going to have to up my surf game. Last edited: Apr 12, 2024 03:58:40 |
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