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Hi Dale,
Thanks for your nice comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm playing it pretty much just like John did on the first Vanguard LP (Mississippi John Hurt Today!). It is consistent with his "system" of playing where he uses open string…
That was sweet..... very nice picking . I play this song a little differently... but I really like the finger positions you have chosen... it gives a lovely relaxed feel to the song , very reminiscent of John Hurt. I think he would have liked you pl…
Thank you, Mario,
Glad you like the tune. It's in Dropped D. - Jim O.
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Music teacher
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Archtop guitar, Electric guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Kirk Sand steel string flattop
Kirk Sand nylon string
'50s Kay archtop
Many different electric guitars
- What is your website address?
- http://www.lostjim.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- My specialties are the songs and guitar style of Mississippi John Hurt, rockabilly, country blues, original songs, original fingerstyle instrumentals in the style of John Hurt, Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, and Pete Huttlinger
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Mississippi John Hurt
Hi Friends!
I'm interested in connecting with anyone out there who loves the music of Mississippi John Hurt. I have recorded two CDs of John Hurt songs which are on CD Baby, and I have spent a lot of time in Carroll County, MS and Avalon, where Daddy John lived most of his life. I've been teaching John Hurt's guitar style - exactly as he played it - for several years and have had good success with video lessons. I do not write tablature, but rather I focus on teaching the system of playing John… Continue
I'm interested in connecting with anyone out there who loves the music of Mississippi John Hurt. I have recorded two CDs of John Hurt songs which are on CD Baby, and I have spent a lot of time in Carroll County, MS and Avalon, where Daddy John lived most of his life. I've been teaching John Hurt's guitar style - exactly as he played it - for several years and have had good success with video lessons. I do not write tablature, but rather I focus on teaching the system of playing John… Continue
Posted on December 1, 2008 at 8:06am — 36 Comments
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 2:32am on December 30, 2009,
wayan tuges said…
- looking forward one day you be a customer of Blueberry guitars, thanks for your supports.
warm regards..Wayan Tuges
- At 3:07pm on December 29, 2009,
wayan tuges said…
- happy new year.. looking forward some day you will be a customer of Blueberry guitars.
greeting from Wayan Tuges n Blueberry guitars crew. good luck..GBU
- At 11:56pm on October 10, 2009,
David Shade said…
- Congrats on your Fingerstyle Mag piece.
- At 9:01am on April 26, 2009,
Mark Stewart said… - I just started playing Finger style blues several years ago as a hobby since the kids have less time for me. I've been trying to find guitarists who play this type of music. Glad I found your site. Love the music and the playing. Where can I buy the new CD?
- At 4:50pm on April 17, 2009,
Craig Dobbins said… - Howdy, MJ! Glad to see you here.
- At 9:47pm on March 19, 2009,
maplebaby said… - love your playing and arrangements! All the best,
dale
- At 6:57pm on January 25, 2009,
Gary Stuber said… - Jim,
Thanks for the offer of asking questions! I'll take your up on that! I watched a couple of your videos on you tube! I wish you lived in North San Diego couty, I would be one of your students for sure! Most of what I know is from tabs and I suppliment that with having listened to the music for so many years! I
- At 11:17am on December 11, 2008,
Doc Rogers said… - Thanks Jim. I do hope to, someday. I hear there is an MJH festival in Avalon. A friend of mine, Andy Cohen, sez it's worth attending. Do you know about it?
Doc
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