CHURCH STREET BLUES LESSON -Tony Rice -NOTE for NOTE by Chris Brennan

[@leeblake3989]

My father, Norman Blake, wrote this song in 1975. It is on his 1976 album "Whiskey Before Breakfast".

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hey Lee !!! Thanks so much for the message- it’s an amazing melody is church street - one of the best guitar duets Ive ever heard is “I’m not sayin” with Norman Blake and Tony rice - they complement each other like they are the same person - both players are still unbeatable today, especially your dad’s ability to write timeless melodies with intricate pickin and rhythms - as a person with a more rock background myself .. I’m glad Tony was the host for me, to other amazing artists like Norman Blake - Thankyou once again for reaching out here !!!!

[@jacobalexander970]

Norman blake Is your father!? That's amazing!

[@jamesamendola8086]

How do I get the privilege of writing a song with your father 😂

[@leeblake3989]

Hell, Dad hardly talks to family. All Blakes are loners, but in his old age Dad has really become a hermit. I talk to him regularly just to check in, but that is about it. Physically, at 85 he is healthier than he has been in years. Dad's mind is sharp and he plays daily. There have been NUMEROUS people wanting to do a documentary on Dad and his music, including the Cohen Brothers and John Carter Cash. Dad has said no to all of them. But I PROMISE you this, I will ask him if he is interested. If he says yes, I will contact you.@@jamesamendola8086​

[@sherazahmed-di4nl]

Your father is a legend!

[@richardsanislo1686]

Many years ago I was in a record store with my nephew. CDs were new. My nephew said, “Hey, there are CDs in here. I thought he was kidding, but I went in. Sure enough there were CDs. The Tony Rice CD, “Church Street Blues”, I had heard on WFUV (Fordham University). Couldn’t believe the sounds I was hearing. About a year later heard “Whiskey Before Breakfast”. Thankfully found the Norman Blake version “Whiskey Before Breakfast”! Changed my musical life, and my whole life. Still can’t play the song like Mr. Blake who wrote the song, or Mr. Rice (God bless him), but can try. What a GIFT recorded music is. Not everyone knows how to transcribe. r

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Imagine life without it // funny how certain artists kinda find ya - sometimes a host is involved.. I was given the lightfoot collection back in 2000… was forgotten about til one day on holiday in 2015 it came into my mind .. wreck of the Edmund !!.. downloaded it there n then - and things got out of hand from there !! Thanks for sharing your story richard!!

[@ccrider853]

I'm gonna learn this now. Check back in appr. 20 years, when I'll be able to play it like you do! Thanks!!!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Great buddy!! That’s the spirit!! Let me know if you have any issues! Cheerz !!

[@spankystrat49]

only 20?? I'm thinking more like the rest of my life!!!LOL

[@patferris3640]

I met Joe Pass and he said _"It doesn't matter how many years you've been playing. The only thing that counts is how many _*_seconds_*_ you've been playing*_

[@vinreggie1495]

Me Maybe

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Stunning attention to detail. I've been playing for 40 years and really this sounds ridiculous but Tony Rice has only just come to my attention. He actually embodies everything that I think a guitarist should be, singer, entertainer, improviser, traditionalist, tradition buster etc. I came across your channel today. I'm lost for words. Thank you for sharing.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Fantastic!!! Thanks a million!!! Ya got some great albums from tony to go through ! Let me know how ya get on too with this channel !!

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

@@chrisbrennanguitar The Channel is awesome. I came because of the Tony Rice, but I really like the folk arrangements that you've made. She walked through the fair would sound good in your hands I imagine. You've been on YT for as long as me but been a trillion times more productive. I get a bit nervous in front of a recording button ;)

[@wujeson3921]

Very helpful sharing. follow your lesson ❤

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thanks! more to come next week on church street.. look out for it!!!

[@wujeson3921]

@@chrisbrennanguitar will do

[@jefdeckers6695]

My wife thanks you for listening to this for 6 months

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Lol - I apologise for the noise!! Btw … how are ya gettin on with it chief???

[@jefdeckers6695]

I'm at 175 bpm :) love it @@chrisbrennanguitar

[@als1023]

Wanted to add a brief comment on the pull-off vs push-off section near the end of the video. This is a stellar example of the tonal difference achieved by a highly skilled player, and a goal many of us have in mind. Much of the subtle nuance Tony Rice achieves is explained in this demonstration. I'm not sure Tony Rice would have the dexterity and patience to shell out these gems of wisdom. Teaching the skills of the world' best players often falls to other hands. I thank you again good sir, and wish you well over the coming summer. Have many fond memories of the 2 months I spent around Donegal back in the 80's. Cycling past small town taverns and being drawn in by the music of local players jammed inside beside the patrons; such a rich and enduring set of memories.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hey Albie!! yeah people think ya need a certain guitar, pick or string but its all hidden in plain sight - i guess it seems too obvious -- thanks again good buddy - any plans to go back????????

[@als1023]

No plans in the near future, but would go in a heartbeat if the chance arises. Want to get back to my wife's hometown of Scarborough some time, and Scotland, her mom's heritage. We'll see what transpires. In the meantime doing the best I can to keep the wonderful music and it's roots alive and well over here in the new world. Very pleased to see the wonderful group of followers you have here on KZbin. Many players learn the skills believing if they just had a better this or that, they'd sound better. As you imply, great players can get beautiful sound out of anything they have their hands on. I've seen it so many times, 1st hand up close at festivals etc. Thank you for putting so much effort and skill into the videos; many a player has tried to explain these concepts and techniques. The fine art of teaching is a skill apart from musicianship, even at the highest levels. The internet has opened up this incredible opportunity for us all to share the things we love deeply and are so passionate about.

[@richardsanislo1686]

Miss Tony Rice, a lot, but will always have the music he left us. His work with Norman Blake is phenomenal. Long love the music.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

So much music richard! And never gets old !!

[@jasonslayton2970]

Literally the best Tony Rice lesson I've seen on you tube. Thanks for the right hand focus. Off to the ole wood shed:)

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks Jason (:O)~~~~~stick around!

[@bluespoppa]

I should think Tony would be pleased by your extraordinary tribute. A beautiful work. Now.. back to learning this thing...

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

maybe, ,maybe not .. but it had to be done -- thanks Henry!

[@tedpeterson1156]

Henry A. Hibbert It's really a tribute of a tribute. Maybe you know this already, it's a Norman Blake tune.

[@bluespoppa]

Yes indeed. The tributaries of bluegrass! What slays me is how the celtic roots of bluegrass have flowed back to Chris Brennan, literally back to where it started. To chart an entire album is no small feat. Thanks again Chris.

[@tedpeterson1156]

Henry A. Hibbert Now that you mention it he does talk kinda funny, he ain't from around here is he? /jk

[@bluespoppa]

You'd be surprised how similar the Irish and Scots sound to the mountain folks in North Alabama where my grandfather is from. Proud of my roots. Moreover, if I sounded like Chris I'd be drawing the lassies like flies at the bars here in Atlanta....just saying.

[@banjoist123]

Absolutely perfect. What a great sounding old Martin. I love how Rice never really does cross picking patterns. He just plays the next note on whatever string and whatever pick direction.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks a lot Jim - that’s a sigma guitar there BTW

[@RainDog222222]

"hope you got something from that"...that is the understatement of the year...thank you so much

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

and thanks to you----stay tuned - more to come (:O)~~~~~~~~

[@alejandroperez4051]

a-ma-zing job. you are one of the guys who DO internet. thank you for ever.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks Alejandro - hope to shed a little light on some of this stuff

[@rajneeshmilarepa6090]

OMG! This is amazing! I've loved this song since I first heard it ten years ago.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

the whole album is a gem - thankyou Rajneesh!!!

[@martijnkoetsier]

Since there are so many tabs of this song, I always thought no one really had a clue what was going on there. Then I saw this video... thanks so much Chris! The last few pieces of the puzzle finally fell in their places!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks soooo much for the support!!! Thing is, you could continue with this tutorial in the subject of phrasing, timing , accents etc - so much to learn from a single piece of music if you keep analysing

[@martijnkoetsier]

@@chrisbrennanguitar I would love an entire series of tutorials on this album, including the tabs. And would absolutely be happy to pay for it! Any plans on releasing something like that?

[@jeffloewi5632]

Maybe the best teaching video I've seen on KZbin and I've watch a ton of them over the years. Thanks

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thank you very very much Jeff !!!!!!!!!

[@RocketTrolley]

Highly educational and just a gem of a lesson.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Your very welcome Andrew! Cheerz

[@RocketTrolley]

@@chrisbrennanguitar thank you and keep it up. The nuances you illustrate in this video are so important.. An example is the pull-off/push-off. I instinctively do this at times - specifically in that one run of this song, but never actually put a point on it or thought about applying it specifically to other scenarios - until now :)

[@michaelha5254]

Thanks a lot, Chris, for making providing this great instruction video. It will be my entry to rice picking. :-)

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thank Micheal!! Glad to someone get use of this stuff

[@martymcpeak4748]

I thought I was subscribed to your channel, maybe it was KZbin doing its shenanigans. But I know I am subscribed now, and I really love you playing and teaching, you are Top Shelf Chris. Cheers

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hey Marty! Thanks for that !! I do have more plans for content like this in 2023 - for now .. happy Christmas chief!!!

[@itsme-notyou]

Wonderful lesson and format. I hope you continue the series. Top notch.

[@SjaakShirly6559]

THIS IS FANTASTIC CHRIS. THANKS.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

hello again chief!! thankyou!! (:O)~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@robertjohnson1681]

Fantastic lesson!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks!! Is that your real name or a fan of the blues legend???

[@jolu1621]

Hey Chris, thank you for this masterpiece of a tutorial. 👌🤗

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

I really appreciate that Jo!!! Thanks so much for the kind words buddy!!! Is there anythin else you would like to see on the channel??

[@klippdachs]

Brillant playing and teaching! I wish your videos had existed twenty years ago. These are real eye-openers. Thanks for posting, Sir. I guess I have to take a look on the stuff you offer for sale. Greetings from Germany.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks fir the comment !! Please subscribe- I have more tony rice comin soon

[@kosemkamtsan]

Ok, ready for the next one! Let's keep em coming. Thanks so much for this.

[@shane98250]

Thanks Chris! Much appreciated!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thank you Shane! !!!!!!!!

[@RandySchartiger]

very nicely explained Chris! well done!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks Randy - theres alot you can cover on this subject - shouldnt short of ideas for tutorials for awhile

[@danielbrink9475]

Fantastic breakdown mate

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hope it helps bud!! Thankyou

[@billlowe6883]

Very nicely presented.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thank you bill !!

[@jeffgough]

Wow - this is so thorough and well done. Thank you! I've almost been pushed over the edge multiple times to sign up for a Patreon account so I can start supporting different things - you are the straw that breaks the camel's back. I'll be making a contribution. Well deserved!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Jeff your legend! thanks so much - makes it all worth it (;O)~~~~~~

[@patferris3640]

Okay - you got it down. Where do I donate? You MUST be paid for your work - far too many hours put into this to not get compensated!

[@martincurtis2257]

Thanks so much for the lesson Chris. My dad loves this song and so do I. I cant wait til I have it down pat and I can start working on other Tony Rice tunes. I wish I could send you something on Patreon... God bless!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thanks Martin! let me know how ya get on (:O)~~~~~~

[@hochbob]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Bob Hochstadt hey bob!! Thanks!!! Hope ye get to work on that! Please subscribe cause I got some good stuff comin

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

Came back just to say your voice is incredible. You could be an opera bass

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Lol must of had a bad throat that week ! Cheerz chief!!!

[@josephpates9052]

This is amazing. Thank you. You are preserving a great guitar style as well as a beautiful song. Well done sir.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

i hope so! thanks again Joseph

[@Mrharleyrules]

I think this is hands down my favourite guitar tutorial video i have ever watched. Great attention to detail through your analysis, highlighting some of the nuances that are really important to pass on. Also, gorgeous lighting in your shots. Absolute pleasure, looking forward to having this tune nailed down over the coming days. Thank you for your time :)

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

tab isnt enough - ya need da see the details - it could be difference between playing it and not! thanks Harley

[@pat53chris54]

This is a great piece of work Chris , I will make a donation when i figure out how to .The way you play and explain what your doing is just fantastic. Looking forward to buying your book when you get it published. Keep The Faith Bert .

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thanks Patsy (:O)~~~~~ i may need a miracle - but i'll soldier on for now chief

[@daniellylemusic]

Dude, this video is great. Well done my friend. Well done.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thankyou chief! more on the way (:O)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#

[@markelovett]

Chris, I have tried to learn this a few times in the past but gave up because the timing is confusing, but thanks to your inspiration, I'll give it another go.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Let me know how ya get on mark ! Cheerz

[@axeaddiction796]

Awesome! job very well articulated and executed

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thanks alot chief (:O)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@andrewgrout2445]

Outstanding work Chris! I can't wait to delve into this, thanks for this great effort!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thankyou!! let me know how ya get on with it !

[@kaylaruthmoran]

Pleeeeaaaaase make us a part 2!

[@bigbearsandbenjamins]

Thank you! Amazingly well done. Must’ve taken you many hours to produce... very much appreciated! Especially like the technical breakdown and explanations. The picking pattern breakdown really helps! Looking forward to playing it over 40 bpm.. cheers!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Let me know how ya get on

[@vedicapproach8105]

Exceptional content. Thanks so much!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Cheeeeeerrz chief!!!!!

[@rustygoldfanatic8830]

You nailed it buddy,thank you.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thank you!! Let me know how ya get on!!

[@softailspringer9915]

This is just so good!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

get stuck in!

[@divadgnol67]

thanks brother, this is awesome. just getting into flat picking and bluegrass.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

hang about - more to come (:O)~~~~~

[@HarryDetective]

Great stuff, thanks for the lesson.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Have fun good buddy / anythin else you’d like to see???

[@HarryDetective]

CHRIS BRENNAN new to channel so not sure if you already made a lesson on this but would love to see a video on Streets of London.

[@sheercerebralpower]

well done lesson....precise and clear...thanks a lot....

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

stayed tuned for more and subscribe! thanks......

[@NateVi82]

Excellent ,,,,,, thank you 🙏

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thankyou Nate!!!!!!

[@eliasandersson3299]

Ty for this lesson! Really really good! I would be very interested in those Rice transcriptions. Hope you get publishing rights for it!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thankyou!!!!!!!!!

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

Great lesson! My brain can't make sense of the time...that's the trickiest part for me

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

There’s a couple of time sig changes to watch out for plus the phrasing blends over the bar s - play it real slow with a metronome! I also do Skype lessons if you need anymore help - thanks!!

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

Hey man thanks for getting back to me! The phrasing over the bars definitely makes it tricky. I'm diving deep into the flat picking so I'll check out your other lessons!

[@wildwoodjack]

Thanks so much for posting, an excellent video

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hope it helps (:0)~~ thank you

[@anitadavideduo]

BRAVO!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thanks again good buddy (:O)~~~~~~~~~~

[@lucascruzguitar]

Very good Chris I wish I could play guitar like you pal just don’t have the ability! Incredible job on a complex tune

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

hey Delvin how ya doin? - - with constant review on your technique etc i think you can --its the time it takes thats presents the problem for all of us-- hope to get some more up soon (:O)~~~~~

[@jonathanlynch8819]

Delvin your really good, you should upload more!

[@jakobjonssonaberg2934]

Tremendous guide Chris! Any advice on how to pick during the verses?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks chief! Bit hard to explain on here! I do online lessons via Skype if your interested

[@chrisosterhus9362]

Please make more of these! How can we access your transcription book of church street blues?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hey - I’m workin on one currently - I also do Skype lessons if ya ever want to try that!

[@philippedhautcourt8345]

Great !

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thank you Philippe !!!!

[@michaelstrickland5636]

Great tutorial

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thankyou Micheal -i hope someone can benefit in some way by it - i know its been cover a few times already - but this one is note perfect at the very least

[@carlulrich2]

wow, this is so cool

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

cheerzzzzzzzzz

[@Composer19691]

Instant sub. Great work, man!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks Paul !!! Please stay tuned !! I’m workin on stuff

[@Stevewatson3]

Thank you very very much brother your a good man❤️🎸👍

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Veryyyy !! Much appreciated chief!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@riffrobin474]

Is there a version with the notes written out instead of the hieroglyphics?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

I spent too long in Egypt

[@JohnTimothy-m8x]

U r some alien life form

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Tony rice was!! Unreel

[@tedpeterson1156]

Excellente

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thankz buddy (:O)~~~~~

[@tedpeterson1156]

CHRIS BRENNAN It's one beautiful tune, and you've done yeoman's work here breaking it down. Amazing

[@Winterfell1066]

You say you have transcribed the whole album. The in-video links don't work. I really appreciate the work you have done and have supported you on Patreon (others, please help support his content). However, how do we get the whole album or more Tony Rice videos? This is the best explanation for Tony Rice material I have ever seen. Your tone and technique are just amazing! Surprised you don't have an endorsement deal from Martin or Santa Cruz. Keep up the amazing work and thanks again.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

youtube done away with inset links awhile back .. check my "CHURCH STREET BLUES TABLATURE BOOK" on my channel for that story... thanks so much for the pledge!! as for the book ? its a seemly impossible task.. as you know i have started a patreon page for help on both tutorials and publication but its extremely slow, its comin up on a year now and i'm nowhere near the even the price to negotiate the print license never mind the actual cost of the eventual license fee, which would be a new campaign , so i'm doubtful at this stage! there just seems to be no demand on it ..as for endorsement deals, i'm nobody .. i dont have enough followers for that type of thing... i have to say tho the people at santa cruz are lovely people and have had great feedback from them .. i'm using their tension strings which i love!! i'm transcribing spanish point at the minute.. its a monster rhythm track with a great intro!! at least i'm still enjoying that process because there is zero money in this business

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

mainly because i would rather a legitimate body of work that would last the test of time on an iconic musician who deserves things recorded correctly for a change, also work that could be protected and documented, something to proud of instead of a mc donalds style output .. sometimes, it ain't about the money @crazyhorse

[@reso-jon6049]

Thanks!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Jon White let me know how ya get on Jon ! And stay tuned for more of the same good buddy

[@matteoanceschi3098]

Great! Is it possible to have your Tab?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Cheerz chief! Tab in the video ???

[@matteoanceschi3098]

@@chrisbrennanguitar yes, I would like to print it to study it well 😀

[@wearsider]

What is the original tempo ? Great playing in anything you play and very inspiring .

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

I would need to check that again- it’s been awhile - out of interest David, what other songs would you be interested in seeing lbroke down like this?

[@soundhole5498]

thats perfect... thanks a lot

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

cheerz chief (:O)~~~

[@thefriendsofcoal1152]

Great lesson. Any advice on improving my consecutive stroke (down-down or up-up) picking? I tend to alternate pick everything as I find it give me more rhythmic consistency and I always feel like I sound sloppier when I deviate, but I see the advantages in this case.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Very hard to explain in text but if your ever interested I do online lessons via Skype - contact: [e-mail]

[@russellhughes3168]

Great stuff Chris. I am interested in Tony using nickel wound strings rather than bronze. Can you confirm Tony's string choice and if possible explain the tonal differences between the two?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thanks Russell - i'm not sure what tony used or the difference between nickel and bronze - i'm fairly new to the acoustic world - i do know the most important thing is tone via feel and attack over string brands and guitars that are 100 years old

[@tenne_6]

Thank you so much for this lesson, it's an incredible work. Just asking, could you make the same about your "Study of Tony Rice" ? Hope to see you one day on stage! Adrien

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thankyou!!!! theres lots of stuff comin if all goes to plan - and yes eventually the tribute videos broke down

[@danbromberg]

I appreciate the pick stroke options you offer; I assume when you say this is the way Tony Rice does it then that is what we should be striving for, so why should I even bother with the other options?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

no, i'm simply stating that is how he does it.. but here are other options if they feel/sound better to you .. personally i find i switch to alternate pickin at higher speeds --- thanks Dan

[@davidzucker9928]

Hi Chris, This is an amazing lesson!! Thank you so much! Where can I find the rest of the Church st blues lessons? I will also buy the transcription book. If you could send the link to both those things that would be great. Thx again!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Glad it’s helpful !! Couldn’t fund the book to get published, so it’s on the shelf for now

[@flappoid]

Your virtuosity is great. And the video production is also wonderful. What is the mic you are using in the opening shots?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

thanks buddy, its an sm57

[@als1023]

Wow, just found this, I'm a BIG fan of yours !! Thank You for everything you've done, we'll build you a big KZbin fan base. Hope it works out good for you.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

great chief!! hopefully more of this stuff to come (:O)~~~~~~~~~~and thanks!!!

[@overthoughtmusik772]

Is the location of the "one" in this tune a little difficult to grasp or is it just me?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

its clearly noted in the tab

[@K131399]

I tried flat-pickin it and eventually succumbed to adding my middle finger. Fingers are always more versatile for sweeter sounds but I was determined to flat-pick it like Tony. If you haven't been flat-picking at a high level for years I would say this is almost impossible. Impossible might be the wrong word but I will say it's harder than the hardest solo you've ever lifted. And once you get it, if you don't keep it sharp by playing it every time you pick up the guitar, you lose the ability to duplicate perfectly.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

True bomb this - it isn’t something you just learn as a little side project for fun - needs some gym work

[@K131399]

@@chrisbrennanguitar Speaking of needing some gym work, I went from Tony to Tommy Emmanuel. The MerleTravis/Chet independent thumb 'boomchick' stuff is like starting over on the ole git fiddle for real lol

[@SuperMaskedcucumber]

Very well played and explained. Actually more detailed explanations than Tony himself gives on his Homespun course!! Well done!! Sure, you can make almost any guitar sing but I'm pretty certain good strings and the right pick help a lot. What sort of pick is best? I suppose a fairly stiff one is better? Same for strings, mediums?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks for your appreciation of this chief ! Primetone pick 1.5 - Santa Cruz tension strings

[@takumamaekawa822]

0:46

[@BuckFu]

Someone print this book PLZ😢

[@davedevoe8872]

How do i obtain a copy of the tabs? Be glad to make a donation...

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Tabs to what’s in the video ??

[@sander1068]

I've always wanted to play this song but what I find most difficult is the actually rhythm of the song. It seems like a 4/4 but sometimes I cannot just follow it at the instrumental parts. Any ideas on how to approach this?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

I can confirm it’s 4/4 just got some accents on the beat your not used with - follow the tab slow till it makes sense then add speed - simple as that

[@massimozanetti8871]

This is extremely valuable content, thanks for sharing it!😍 Can I ask you, what pick do you use? BlueChip?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Primetone triangular picks :: thanks a million for gettin in touch !!!!

[@HankBarnett]

I just discovered this video and its amazing. Is it possible to buy the whole Church Street Blues printed out from you?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Nor currently Hank, I was tryin to get it published legitimately first - but the funding currently not there - on the shelf

[@greatbigbengaltiger]

Hi there! Where can I buy the transcribed book (is there an accompanying DVD/CD)? Also, is that a custom replica guitar? I notice the pickguard and the over-hanging fretboard are the same as the Clarence White D28

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

hi john! thats a sigma /martin modified .. couldnt get fundin for the book - (i tried patreon) but you make a good point mentionin DVD .. i was later thinkin its that complex you actually would need a video tutorial for each song in truth .. but you can now hire me as a transcriber email at [e-mail] ... thanks john .. subscribe ! i got some rice comin soon

[@RocketTrolley]

Btw, where we can find your transcription of this in tablature?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hey again chief ! You find the tab inscribed in the video hard to make out?

[@RocketTrolley]

@@chrisbrennanguitar no - I am just a bit old school and like to have the paper in my hands. I would’ve printed it lol... call me an old soul or whatever but I learn faster through reading and hands on that videos. I would pay you for a copy of that book and I’ve not signed up on your patreon yet but am willing to give $300 for your cause if that’s all you require - I realize the level of effort that goes into work like this and it’s well worth more than that.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Really appreciate those words chief! The book is on hold for now - it just too expensive to get licenses etc - after 2 or 3 years years of tryin to get it funded on patreon i couldn’t even raise the $318 expense to negotiate the price of the print licence fee so I switched to KZbin lesson fundin on there - and that’s pretty slow on there too - it has to be said it’s not an easy form of music to sell .. for me anyway

[@RocketTrolley]

@@chrisbrennanguitar unfortunately bluegrass isn’t mainstream and even country really doesn’t sound like country music did growin up. So I can see your troubles. I’d like to reach out to you via email - I’ll send u a private msg or email. Getting rdy to watch more of your content so thx.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

@@RocketTrolley it’s [e-mail] - thanks again chief

[@adamkornreich2732]

thank you so much for doing this work. means so much. Do you play the tune with swung 8ths or straight? its hard to tell at fast tempos but I always wonder if swinging the notes is what gets it to feel like Tony.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

your dead right - swing it where ya can and listen carefully for the push and pulls with the tempos on church street blues

[@tomandmarley]

i am trying so hard to learn this at the moment. This video helps a lot but man that DDU is tough to nail :( any tips mate? thanks for the great vid

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

its doesn't come in a matter of days or even weeks - your in it for tha long haul - ya might have to try simpler stuff to start with - even go back to the start with george shuffler - experiment

[@andrewethanhirsch7968]

Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Gift With The World - QUESTION: Is the book for sale or - let me state it differently - I want it so baaad!

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Thanks a million for that Andrew !!!! The book? Couldn’t get it published but hoping some day it will happen

[@Cocomariedoesthings]

I’m really confused as to how this is the whole song because it sounds like just the intro. Am I missing something? Can someone help me out here? I really want to learn the whole song, not just the intro

[@markelovett]

Chris, I’m happy to report that after a couple of days and many hours later, I have learned what you laid out on the video, and I’m very happy about that. Thank you for creating a top quality teaching tool. However, I still find the timing confusing. Trying to play with a metronome is a challenge. Also, I only can play it at about 75% speed. I feel like I hit a wall trying to get it up to speed. I’m wondering what it’s going to take to get it up to speed, and if it’s even possible for me. How did you get it up to speed, and was the timing a challenge for you?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Standard 4/4 time layout its just the accent notes and picking pattern that throws people - are you a downward pick holder?

[@Jay-lr3me]

Thank you so much for this, once I'm back to work after this lockdown I am going to donate. I always loved this album but this song and streets of London are my faves. Whereabouts are you from, by the way?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Hey jay !! UK here !!

[@allenronaldson2860]

What great content just in this video. What gear are you using to record with. Obviously it’s a professional level HD unit, but do you have external audio jacks that you’re using with mics, or are you using the integrated mic? Either way it’s a top notch production.

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

It’s not actually- the cheapest usb interface available with a sm 57 - I add compression and some reverb later - that’s it tho

[@ShockwaveZero]

The timing fucks me up so bad. Especially the non existent 1. lol

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

There’s a one , it just can fall on upstrokes with the phrasing spread across the bars ! You should join me sometime on Skype for lessons and insights !!

[@svenlittlecross]

you're a legend man, will you be selling those books?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

cheerz !!!!!! if i ever get the money to do so - i've started a patreon to try and get started on it

[@clelandstephen4181]

Good info, more light needed tho

[@josephpates9052]

I've heard you say in the past that your guitar is a Sigma. Which model?

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

dr -28

[@unsurprisingly]

👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisbrennanguitar]

Cheerz Gary!