TAB Challenge

Kevan · #1 08-12-2002, 02:22 AM

Hey all. As you can see from my lack of posts in this topic area, I'm no theory master. A lurker- yes; master- pfft...right.

Well, I've been working on this song for a while now, and I'm having some problems with the lead parts. I'll not name the player, but let's just say he's got undeniable talent. (If you do know the name of the player, PLEASE don't post it. Thanks.)

I've done some clips to help any takers with these. TAB would be great, but anything is appreciated.
Clip 1 and Clip 2 are the toughies for me.
Clips 3 & 4 are...umm..."extra credit". :-)

http://jemfest.com/tabchallenge/

NOTE: You guys didn't think I'd toss ya some easy ones, did ya? LOL

Reaper · #2 08-12-2002, 09:07 AM

I'll give it a shot...

BrianH · #3 08-12-2002, 10:04 AM

you should pay for number 4...

Giant Steps · #4 08-12-2002, 02:26 PM

Ever pick up any of this guy's vids, Kevan? The man's got crazy chops but I think his most impressive playing is in his bebop licks!

Good Cheese,
-GS-

BrianH · #5 08-12-2002, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giant Steps

Ever pick up any of this guy's vids, Kevan? The man's got crazy chops but I think his most impressive playing is in his bebop licks!

Good Cheese,
-GS-

hmmm... I thought I knew who this was playing, but reading your post I don't coonect who I'm thinking of with what you said. Could ya email/pm me who this is? Still could be the guy I'm thinking of, but if not I'd like to know who this is.

Kevan · #6 08-12-2002, 10:36 PM

Giant- The whole reason I didn't mention the name was to avoid posts like "XXXXX YYYYY rocks! You should see him live!". It's about the notes; not the person. (Otherwise, I would have posted in the Personalities topic. :-) )
P.S- Yes. I have the videos and almost all of his CD's.

Here's what I've got so far, courtesy of my crappy ear:

Clip 2: The ascending run at the end
"All Along The Watchtower" (Cm, Bb, Ab)
E-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11-13-15--
B------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11-13-15-------------
G-------------------------------------------------------------------------12-13-15------------------------
D--------------------------------------12-13-15------------12-13-15-----------------------------------
A--------------------------11-13-15------------11-13-15-----------------------------------------------
E-->11~~~-11-13-15-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How am I doing? :-)
*EDIT- To answer my own question: not very well. I was 1/2 step off. It's been corrected to the right key, but probably not the right notes. LOL
*EDIT #2- I'm gettin' better (with help). I think this one is closer.
*EDIT #3- Typo removal.

Thanks to Kabuki for the help. :-)

kabuki · #7 08-13-2002, 12:18 AM

Can't I tell who it is??? Please???

I've been listening to this tune for a few years and it still makes me smile ;-)

Giant Steps · #8 08-13-2002, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevan

Giant- The whole reason I didn't mention the name was to avoid posts like "XXXXX YYYYY rocks! You should see him live!". It's about the notes; not the person. (Otherwise, I would have posted in the Personalities topic. :-) )

Sorry...

Carlo · #9 08-13-2002, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabuki

Can't I tell who it is??? Please???

I've been listening to this tune for a few years and it still makes me smile ;-)

hehe

This should be a big hint........that is if you know Bob

kabuki · #10 08-14-2002, 02:04 AM

Yep, I know. And let me say this is an example of this particular player's "early" years. He's a tad "more rounded" now.

caprile · #11 08-14-2002, 02:51 AM

wow! i'm impressed! could someone PM me and tell me who it is? i promise not to tell!

caprile · #12 08-14-2002, 03:12 PM

i'm ashamed. i call myself a fan and didn't recognize him.

kabuki · #13 08-15-2002, 11:38 PM

Heck with the tab, only 4 of us know who this is?

And you're right GS, his bop lines are unreal. Although I've really only heard him play modally for the most part. The opening sequence of his instructional video has some hard swinging going on, but it's only a minute, if that.