[allthumbs]

Very nice Kirk. I wasn't sure what to expect after we looked at Chet Atkins' version. You captured the flavour while keeping the arrangement nice and simple. Great fun to play.

[6string]

Nice arrangement Kirk, I play a version that starts on the same 1st 4 notes so I think I might put the 2 versions together.

[Darcy]

I had originally had a look at this lesson and moved on..then I saw a tab for it in a book and gave it a bit of a go..then I remembered Kirks lesson..went back to look at it again and it blew the version I was struggling with away.

I don't know how I didn't lock onto Kirks in the first place..now I love it, played it all last night, even impressed my housemate who now wants to learn it also and made me show her the first three bars before she went to work lol.

Just had to let you know how appreciated these lessons are..

Btw I played a bit of "here comes the sun" to my old guitar teacher in December (on a trip home as I have moved towns and I am sans teacher atm) and I said it's from a guy named Kirk Lorrange's site and he said "Kirk Lorrange as in Richard Clapton's guitarist..of course I know who he is"

[mcollett]

Cannot get my head around this tune and it's driving me nutty.
Bar 15 - 16 your playing a slide move.
Can you please describe or break down the move? ANYONE

I need to go to bed - but I'm hearing this in my sleep.
There will be more questions but I need to get to the top of this hill before I move forward.

Thanks in advance.
Mike

[MudslideSlim]

mcollett,

I don't have a good answer for you, as I couldn't figure this move out either. But I play it as written in the tab--no slide, and I think it sounds good.

I'd also like to hear from someone about how to incorporate the slide as Kirk has done it.

Mudslide

[allthumbs]

The only slide move I can see there would be in the 15th bar. Slide down to 1 from the 3 as you hit the 2.

[mcollett]

watching the video, the slide move is in the 15th and at the 25th bar.
to me it looks like Kirk slides up to the 4th fret.
I'll work on it and give feedback my self. The move is also on the record.
thanks,
Mike

[Kirk Lorange]

Originally Posted by Darcy

.... a guy named Kirk Lorrange's site and he said "Kirk Lorrange as in Richard Clapton's guitarist..of course I know who he is"

My name has been misspelled since I was a toddler, but this is the first time I've seen it like this! Just one 'R', Darcy.

mcollett, I just added a couple of little arrows to the tab where I do a slide. One is in bar 14, the other in bar 15 ... I slide up from the second fret (an E note) up to the fourth, the F# note. There's nothing very tricky going on.

[mcollett]

"Nothing very tricky going on"
My friend, this is guitar for beginners and I'm taking you serious
I joined back in the early part of Jan as I recall. Man my fingers still start barking at me if I've been practicing for more that 30 minutes straight!

I'll have to post something just so you know how Beginner a Beginner can be

Thanks for you kind help - Sincerly from an appreciative beginner.
Mike

[Bennett]

Hi Mike.

I've been working on this arrangement by Kirk for a few weeks now - and having a lot of fun too - and this slide stumped me for a little too.

I think I have it pretty down pat now so I'll see if I can explain how I do it - though keep in mind this may not be entirely correct ... I'm a 10 month guitar newbie.

The first slide I do is in the 7th measure where I use my index finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th (D) string (note = E) and slide up to the 4th fret of the same string (note = F#). Basically, strike the 4th string for the open D note first, then fret the string at the 2nd fret and strike the string again, then for the F# just slide up to it. The existing vibration in the string should allow you to hear the F# note when you slide up to it. Note, this same slide occurs in the 14th measure too.

The next slide I do comes in the 15th fret. This one is the one I have most trouble with. This is where we strike the open D string first followed by the open G (3rd) string. The next note (F#), which is the 4th fret of the D string, I actually slide up to. The way in which I do this (I think) is to strike the open D string but VERY QUICKLY hammer on to the first fret (with my middle finger) then slide up to the 4th fret. Note that this is done very quickly. Seems to sound correct for me. I also do this same slide in measure 26. Also, by using the middle finger this allows me to use the index finger for the B (2nd) string, 3rd fret that follows.

Anyhoo, I hope this helps, but keep in mind that this is just my take on it ... not entirely sure how correct it is.

[Bennett]

Originally Posted by Bennett

The way in which I do this (I think) is to strike the open D string but VERY QUICKLY hammer on to the first fret (with my middle finger) then slide up to the 4th fret. Note that this is done very quickly.

I just played this at home and noticed that I actually hammer on to the 2nd fret then slide up the 4th.

[coldethyl]

This is one song that no matter how often I hear it, I never get sick of it.
Thanks Kirk!

Regards
Neil

[mcollett]

Hi Bennett,
Thanks for the advise. Between you and Kirk I think I have something usable.
I did finally post a weak recording of Vincent, about a minutes worth.
Now just trying to find the time for an updated attempt, including the slides
Appreciate your posting some ideas and sorry for the delay in offering thanks.
Mike

[mcollett]

Hello Kirk,
I'm still working on this piece and I must say you do have a lot of style woven into this lesson. I just spent a half hour disecting (spelling?) the latter half of the lesson. I was reminding of something you recently posted about getting the touch to emphasize the notes you want to dominate the song and let the remaining notes fill in and give some body to the piece. This learning section was a little frustrating but I feel pretty good about my progress tonight. Heck this almost sounds like music!
You know it took me literally two months to be able to play from start to finish (I sound like the MIMI file ) BUT!! I just started the Little wing lesson. I played it (poorly) start to finish the first night reading the tabs! (Hey this Kirk guy most know what he's doing )
I didn't think I was making very much progress but that sure did pump up the ego.
I hope to make another post soon to show my progress compared to my first attempt with Vincent. I'm coming up on six months with my guitar and I have more enthusiasm than ever.
Thanks again for a great site. You must be given the credit for enabling us beginners to find some success which keeps me chuggin along and happy to practice.
Best regards,
Mike

[Bennett]

This song has kept me busy as well for quite some time. I can play through the both parts including the bridge which is such a great feeling. BUT, I'm still working on playing it cleaner and with more feeling.

Hmm, I really should post a recording up sometime so I can get some feedback too. Good idea Mike.