Writing a Surf Chord Progression
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- This is how I slap together a tune. The more you write, the easier it gets. I had no plan when I started filming. I think this could be a very cool song. You can borrow the idea if you like.
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For free pdf files email me at hooverguitar@yahoo.com
I offer private lessons on Zoom for $30 a half hour. Email me to set one up. Thanks so much for jamming with me on my channel. I enjoy it greatly!
Really enjoying the surf music insights this morning. I'm still new to guitar (learning late in life) but my uncle and I jam and our next one we were thinking to do more surf-related. I'm definitely going to try holding down this progression with him as it seems really fun. What I like about your videos is you really make it about the fun of playing -- it is obvious you enjoy it, and even surprise yourself as you explore. This is really important for beginners like me to keep in mind -- the fun!
That is so great! People get way too uptight about learning and I understand. If you play some simple chord jams with decent rhythm it's bound to be a good start. Thanks for checking in. I have so many original tunes in process right now but really having so much fun with it.
Such a cool useful video! You play awesomely
I should go back and really finish that song! THANKS!!!
I so badly want to be a surf rock zombie man! Thank you for this awesome lesson dude!!
Thanks man, inspired after your excellent demonstration! Keep up the series.
Awesome. I usually play thrash metal on guitar, but started doodling on it and liked what I played. It sounded like what I would described as surfer punk, so now I'm looking into surfer music. I really like it. Thanks for the video. It's the first one I chose to get into the genre.
Seems a bit odd to play this music on an ESP explorer lol.
Wow cool! Here is a new release from my band Surf Zombies. Thanks a lot for checking out my page. ua-cam.com/video/JzZpatE_dsg/v-deo.html
this cool because it is so different of a style from the type surf i write enjoyed what you do
Hi there! Looks like you have a Jaguar! What is your material like? I need to get back to creating new songs! Have a few ready to go.
@@brookhoover1384 they tell me i sound like dick dale but didnt know who he was as i write many genres been doing it since 90s recording on pc since 2001 i dont know a chord i just feal music can play with eyes closed any thing once i feal the groov
The chord wheel is so cool...another amazing lesson :)
Thanks a ton! I am pretty crazy busy this week with gigs and stuff. Glad to hear from you.
Man i wish you could be my instructor, being a beginner it sucks seeing all these cool shapes and chords/tones being played all the time, ahhh man i cant wait to be good as you some day. Love the surfy sounds and your attitude about it!!
I can send you some PDF files if you'd like. Email me at hooverguitar@yahoo.com if you'd like some examples. Thanks for the really nice compliment!
@brookhoover1384 sure that'd be awesome!
I really like the way you are teaching ! Furthermore, it sounds so nice ! Thank you !
Wow thanks! I should do a follow up. I have gotten out of the habit of writing new songs. Too many gigs! Thanks so much for checking out my channel. What kind of stuff do you like to play?
@@brookhoover1384 Hello Brook !
Actually I like everything. My thing is to do covers with voice, keyboard and differents guitars effects (and different guitars).
But above all, in guitar, I like spanish guitar, surfrock, hard Rock (ACDC style), 70's and 80's Pop.
I really enjoy to play funk as well whose progressions I have a little trouble understanding.
I have an intermediate level which allows me to make differents covers.
Recently; I bought my Boss RC-505 mkII Loop Station which changed my life...
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Dude I love love love that chord wheel haha I wanna make one now 😅
It's a fun project. If you do will you show it to me?
I’m a total blues rock guy but I’m really interested in this stuff. Spaghetti Western stuff too. Great video
YES! Me too! I'm way into a lot of stuff but always come back to blues and rock n roll. I play in a surf instrumental band called Surf Zombies. We keep pretty busy. Been in the scene since 2006.
Cool stuff man
THANKS J!
Love the chord wheel
It really helps clarify a lot of things.
Excellent Circle of Fifths thing!
I really like the circle of 4ths and 5ths. I play it constantly. I love how it pulls me forward. Can't wait to get to the next chord. Thanks for checking out my channel
Great vid
Very nice, kind Sir.
Absolutely killer guitar/amp sound.
You can feel the thickness of the strings, amp, speakers and the depth of the reverb. Incredible. 🎵
need more drip, make that reverb tank work! love it tho, thanks!
I bought a Surfy Bear tank for the Fender Reverb Unit. I did it! It does sound better. Thanks for checking out the video.
What model fender mustang are you playing? Just a beautiful guitar 🎸 and great color! Also what amp are you using thanks!!
Hi this was a J Mascis Jazzmaster I believe. THANK YOU!!!Probably a small Fender like a Princeton reverb (not a re-issue). It's been a while! Thank you for checking it out!
I’m in a surf/punk band with my mates and I am pretty much the only oldschool blues guy. The others are either from a modern metal background, jazz/prog rock background. I made this demo of a surf song but I use the standard blues progression. Now my prog friend really dislikes the blues scale as he finds it too standard. But I think the song doesn’t work anymore if it’s in a different chord progression. How would one say no to a bandmate without sounding like a complete dictator?😂
Man that is a tough one. I have a rule I state clearly with my friends and any band I am in. If you don't like something I am playing tell me and I'll fix it. Basically we must have total freedom to discuss music without getting emotional. I try to accommodate every musician I play with and make them comfortable. I have another rule and that is if a person has a suggestion, we always say "Let's try it" which is code for "I think you are insane and I'm going to laugh my head off when you make a fool of yourself yet I could be wrong and you might be brilliant so please accept my apologies for doubting you". To make your bandmate really happy, I'd explore his idea to the fullest and make a demo if it the way he hears it. Compare the two and see which one really works. Let the band vote! My bands have brought in songs I did not think would work but they usually turn out ok and we are all still friends. At the same time, we respect each other enough to just be quiet and play what we are told. No ego battles are really tolerated. We try to do what is best for the group. Let me know how it turns out. I'd like to hear the song. Can you email the demo to me? hooverguitar@yahoo.com
@@brookhoover1384 Ok sure I will take your advice and when we finished the final demo we'll email it.
I love surf music! Thanks for this video. I know everyone likes to play surf music on the Jazzmaster. But was the Jassmaster available in the early 1960's? Is that what The Ventures, The Beachboys played? I thought they played vintage strats? No? Anyway, thanks again for this video. Very information for me, a hack, who is trying to learn surf and capture that iconic sound.
Hi There Tom! Jazzmaster came out in '59 I think. It was supposed to replace the strat. Jazzmaster really has nice sounding pickups to my ears. I'm glad you like surf music! I play a jaguar on my Surf Zombies releases. Look us up if you get a minute. We have six albums out. Working on #7. surfzombies.bandcamp.com/
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Is that a band? Or a keyboard? I will check it out
@@brookhoover1384 band!! Theyre my fav . They have that surf sound.
I need to get myself a jazzmaster now 😁
If I had to pick between jazzmaster and jaguar, I'd go with a jaguar. Have you seen the Johnny Marr Jaguars? I had one and sold it off. Dumb move. Just got it replaced and am really happy. I play a Japanese Jaguar and it's good but this one is way better. Jazzmaster is ok but not near as versitile. Plus the jaguar has one more fret.
@@brookhoover1384 This was really fun to play on my Jaguar. I also covet the Johnny Marr. I have a Squier Vintage Modified with upgraded AVRI bridge and AVRI pickups, which gets me a really sweet surf tone, so I wouldn't trade it, but I would like it to be my gigging guitar and to have a Marr for recording. I hope you get another Marr. You deserve one. Thanks again!
I am new to electric guitars as I play acoustic and old 1920's style rag time stuff. When looking for a surf guitar amp, most if not everyone is a club player and insist on a big amp. I will just be playing at home and do not need to replicate the original surf sound, but need something clean and small. Also I was thinking of the Fender '57 Custom Champ 1x8" 5-watt Tube Combo Amp plus I was going to get the Fender 63’ Reissue Reverb Unit Brown Tolex to go with it. How does this combo sound and playing with a Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster - Cobra Blue with Maple Fingerboard? Thank You very much!!
I think that Champ would be absolutely great for everything. I also love that reverb unit. I have two of them. They are wonderful. If you want to really have fun, try some flatwound strings on the Jazzmaster. I like where you are coming from. Let me know if you get the Champ and Reverb Unit.
@@brookhoover1384 Thank You!!!
@@brookhoover1384 However my first choice would be the 64 CUSTOM DELUXE REVERB, but I am not sure if it would be too loud for just at home? Get mixed comments from people but one person did say this, ''For playing at low to moderate home levels, the DRRI is one of the best sounding amps around. For strictly home use you might also look at the Princeton Reverb reissue; it has the same control layout as the DRRI vibrato channel (single channel with two inputs) and the same preamp and power tubes (6V6, but biased hotter), the vibrato is superior (uses a tube circuit to modulate the effect rather than an optical "bug"). And the vibrato knobs are always active unless you use the foot switch.
So if you want to push the amp itself a bit harder the breakup will come at a little less volume.'' And then another person says, ''No the DRRI isn't suitable for bedroom use it suffers from the problem all fender valve amps have nothing happens on the volume till about 4 then its too loud''. Then, ''I've owned both a DRRI and a PRRI out of the two the PRRI is more suited for home use. Both amps still need to be turned up to 4 before you can get a full sound out of them below that they are thin with little bottom end.'' Then the last one, ''Yes, you will be able to use it at less than ear shattering volume. If you like the amp, go fro it. I use mine at home all the time, no problem, Volume settings 2 to 4, depending on the time of day or who else is in the house. If you get together to play with friends, it's all there as well. GREAT AMP!'' See what I mean? So what do you think? Maybe an example on your channel? Thank You! Subcribed!!!
I use a DR and turn it up to 3 in a ballroom and no need to mic it. No need for sound system. Fills a giant room easily. I don't need to turn up loud at home or studio. Clean is my thing. Add a pedal for a little overdrive and you are good. I'd probably buy a Silverface DR if I was seeking one. They are excellent sounding amps. I am also sure the hand-wired one is quite wonderful. I use a DR reissue as a spare and think it sounds wonderful too. I am not into the '68 custom series, they sound weird to me. The DR will hold it's value pretty well. I like that you are going for quality gear and you have good taste. I have used a 1965 DR for gigs since about 2004 and it's always perfect no matter the venue large or small.
Princetons are very cool too.
Does your Jazzmaster's G string give you a dull sound when playing solos like Fender Jaguars do?
I know what you mean. I have not noticed it on this Jazzmaster too bad, but some times a string will just sound plain dull. I notice that on my Jaguars
@@brookhoover1384 : Yes, this is the problem, I don't know if you play strickly rhythem guitar but I like toi play solos too but with that G string sounding as "dull" as it is, I'm not sure if I want to keep or sell my 60's Fender Jaguar or not. I don't want to sell it, however, I don't like that problem, cheers mate.
Is yours a real 1960's Jaguar? I will test some of mine when I get back to the Jaguars. I play them live a lot and just go for it. I'd take it to a local guitar shop and see if they can test it with you and come up with any remedies. Does it have an original bridge? If it needs an upgrade, we love the Mastery Bridge. I use one all the time. Excellent for keeping strings in the saddle grooves and keeping the guitar tuned and true. It might be a saddle or bridge problem. If not that, pickups?
@@brookhoover1384 : No, it's a Vinterra reissue.
whats do folks think about cheap squire jazzmasters that dont have the rythym circuit and use the modern trem?
I played a Squier Jazzmaster and loved it. Also a Jag. They are quite good. I play a Japanese Jaguar for my serious surf style work.
@@brookhoover1384 i agree. Its quite good. Personally im a strat guy cause of dick dale when it comes to pro grade guitars though. Really appreciated this cause surfs the only thing i can play lead for as a rhythm player so i wanted some chords to throw on top
@@brookhoover1384 jags good made my own jazz master like 60s Jaz master with rhythm circuits pink crackle with all Japanese electrics parts including pickups sounds sweet costed me about 300 to make