Grade 43

Episode 19: Pent Up Demand - An Interview with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar

Kalimar and Brian sit down and talk theory and all things pentatonic with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar. When was the last time you really looked at your fretboard? Say hello to Line 0. Also, we ask for homework, gluttons for punishment that we are. And in case it's unclear, it's a circle of fifths, OK? Follow and Retweet to Eric (@pentaguitar) for free coaching! Guest of the year! Grab Eric's book: www.pentaguitar.com [http://www.pentaguitar.com] and use the discount code: GRADE43 Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43] Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 [http://www.patreon.com/grade43] Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. Sponsored By: * On Trajectory Financial Planning [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8]: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8] Links: * pentaGuitar JUST PLAY™ – JUST PLAY™ [http://www.pentaguitar.com/] * Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FM [https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/guide-to-musical-modes/] * Circle Of Fifths [https://www.circleoffifths.com/] * What is a 12-tone system in music? – Sage-Advices [https://sage-advices.com/what-is-a-12-tone-system-in-music/] * System - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System] * What are the five pentatonic boxes? – Guitar Reviewed [https://guitarreviewed.com/posts/0f5131c58d3cea572b8711d9db675d23/] * Eric on Twitter [https://twitter.com/pentaGuitar] * Retracing the Sounds of Sogdiana | The Sogdians [https://sogdians.si.edu/sidebars/retracing-the-sounds-of-sogdiana-sogdian-music-and-musical-instruments-in-central-asia-and-china/] * Syriac Orthodox Church - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syriac_Orthodox_Church] * Lute - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lute] * Oud - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oud] * Mandolino - Wikipedia [https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandolino] * Niccolò Paganini - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Paganini] * Polytonality - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytonality] * Grab Eric's book at a discounted price! [https://store.pentaguitar.com/products/visual-guitar-full/?coupon=GRADE43]

Episode 18: Sliding into our DM's

After letting things SLIDE for a while, the guys talk the ins and outs and arounds of slide guitar. Somehow, doing less is more. Wikipedia proves to be an excellent resource. Strings are talked about. Oh and Kalimar sounds a little like the internet, but c'est la guerre - at least you didn't see the video issues! Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43] Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 [http://www.patreon.com/grade43] Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. Sponsored By: * On Trajectory Financial Planning [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8]: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8] Links: * Everything you need to know about starting to learn about slide guitar but were afraid to ask [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_guitar] — seriously, this is a great article. * Sonny Landreth Slide Supernatural on Truefire [https://truefire.com/slide-guitar-lessons/slide-supernatural-blues/c824] * What Is POST? (Power On Self Test Definition) [https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-post-2625953] * 501chorusecho [http://www.501chorusecho.com/] * Kalimar's Code Name [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/hrt5KrPW.png] * Miami University - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_University] * Rowin DUMBLER LEF-315 Dumble Amp Simulator Pedal Ships Free | Reverb [https://reverb.com/item/1276943-rowin-dumbler-lef-315-dumble-amp-simulator-pedal-ships-free] * Dumble Amplifiers - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumble_Amplifiers] * Mid-Fi Electronics ::: Pedals [https://www.midfielectronics.com/pedals] * A Brief but Complete Guide to Guitar Compression — Anatomy of Guitar Tone [https://www.anatomyofguitartone.com/home/a-brief-but-complete-guitar-to-guitar-compression] * Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone on Their History, Final Tour – Rolling Stone [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-guitarist-davey-johnstone-on-their-history-and-final-tour-720041/] * Kalimar's Multi Pedal [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/3sB6OLh_.jpeg] * Supro Delta King 12 1x12-inch 15-watt Tube Combo Amp - Black and Cream | Sweetwater [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DeltaK12Blk--supro-delta-king-12-1-by-12-inch-15-watt-tube-combo-amp-black-and-cream] * JIMMY PAGE's 17 Greatest Guitar Techniques! - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODBeh7A9w6g] * Flying in a Blue Dream - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_in_a_Blue_Dream] * Fewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide | Merriam-Webster [https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/fewer-vs-less] * Playing With Dynamics - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire [https://truefire.com/guitar-lab/course-title-here/playing-with-dynamics-introduction/v64841] * The Rock Slide Ariel Posen Signature Slide - Small | Sweetwater [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BTRS-AP--the-rock-slide-ariel-posen-signature-slide-small] * Focus On: Standard Tuning Slide - Guitar Lesson - David Hamburger [https://truefire.com/focus-on-guitar-lessons/standard-tuning-slide/c752] * Guitar Slides | Sweetwater [https://www.sweetwater.com/c937--Guitar_Slides] * Amazon.com: Moleskin Padding Adhesive Tape, Moleskin Padding for Shoes, Moleskin Tape for Toes Feet Blisters Prevention, 2 Rolls : Health & Household [https://www.amazon.com/Moleskin-Padding-Adhesive-Blisters-Prevention/dp/B091KZ5T8F] * Brian's Slide Collection [https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/9IKKuAOv.png] * Bonnie Raitt Explains Unconventional Way She Plays Slide Guitar, Talks How She Got Into Slide Guitar | Music News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com [https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bonnie_raitt_explains_unconventional_way_she_plays_slide_guitar_talks_how_she_got_into_slide_guitar.html] * You Gotta Move (Tutorial + Tab) - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2geCtrniFPw] * Van Halen - Runnin' With The Devil (Official Music Video) - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5txwFv-zYM] * Back to School (1986) Academic Evaluation Scene - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yec9xYJxpE] * 11 alternate tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World [https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/11-alternate-tunings-every-guitarist-should-know] * 14 Best Short Scale Electric Guitars in 2022 - Guitar Lobby [https://www.guitarlobby.com/best-short-scale-electric-guitars/] * What is a Parlor Guitar? | Parlor Guitars [https://parlor.guitars/blog/what-parlor-guitar] * The Splinter Self - Playing the Changes: Demonstration - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire [https://truefire.com/eric-haugen-guitar-lessons/pentatonic-double-stops/the-splinter-self--playing-the-changes-demonstration/v63909] * Frank Gambale - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gambale]

Episode 17: Hum a few bars: An interview with Ryan from 60 Cycle Hum

The guys sit down with Ryan from 60 Cycle hum and talk about...well...all kind of things. Daylight Saving Time, parenting victories, and like ... guitars and stuff. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43] Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 [http://www.patreon.com/grade43] Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. Sponsored By: * On Trajectory Financial Planning [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8]: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8] Links: * How to Play the Flute [https://youtu.be/-1sM29zGxeo] — Pretty obvious when you think about it * Daylight Saving Time [https://youtu.be/f0kruxRbHXE] — SAVING! * (1) THE SECRET TO SUCCESS - Dickdy Fox - Jerry Meguire - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyxWWYeXKBw] * Sinister Plot to Eliminate Handedness [https://youtu.be/x9ABJUZ8Mww] — get it...sinister * Clipart, Vectors, Logos, Illustrations, Templates and Graphics - iStock [https://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustrations] — Where Ryan made a living before podcasting and reviewing gear * 60 Cycle Hum – The guitar podcast [https://60cyclehumcast.com/] * 60 Cycle Hum - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/60cyclehumcast] * JHS on the 'Tube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfbkA4jJkJY5g0wbjuoZWA] * Amazon.com: Lefty's True Left-Handed Scissors for General Purpose Use, 2 Sizes Included [https://www.amazon.com/Leftys-Left-handed-Scissors-General-Included/dp/B00IZ7JUHE/ref=asc_df_B00IZ7JUHE?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745502739804&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345029897864&psc=1] * Bad Cats [https://www.badcatguitars.com/] * NAMM [https://www.namm.org/] * Gearfest [https://www.sweetwater.com/gearfest/] * Putting the Band Back Together [https://media1.tenor.com/images/e9a7b889175db947f670d4111e807b82/tenor.gif?itemid=17459030] * RSS [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS] * WTF with Marc Maron Podcast [https://www.wtfpod.com/] * Tony Iommi [http://www.iommi.com/] — One of the original badasses * Surfy Bear [https://reverb.com/p/surfy-industries-surfybear-compact] * HX Stomp [https://line6.com/hx-stomp-xl/] — We presume if you've heard Kalimar speak you don't need this but... * Land Lines [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landline] — You may need this. It's been the internet for a while now.

Episode 16: Play Ball - An Interview with Steve Sterlacci

The guys sit down with part guitarist, part roadie, part internet entertainer, part dog whisperer Steve Sterlacci. On the docket: Guitars, practice, goals, playoffs, and the importance of video editing. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43] Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 [http://www.patreon.com/grade43] Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. Sponsored By: * On Trajectory Financial Planning [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8]: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8] Links: * Steve Sterlacci [https://stevesterlacci.com/home] * The Kids in the Hall 2022 - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vDmVjAX4EM] * Jessica Lynn - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Lynn] * Amazon.com: BrianFay Wireless Guitar System Rechargeable Charging Case Can Last for 36 Hours UHF Band Transmitter Receiver for Guitar and Bass Audio Instruments (Black) : Musical Instruments [https://www.amazon.com/BrianFay-Wireless-Rechargeable-Transmitter-Instruments/dp/B09893KXCZ] * Equal-loudness contour - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour] * Fletcher Munson Curve: Easily Understand in 5 Minutes | Parlours Music [https://www.parloursmusic.com/fletcher-munson-curve-explained/] * Analog Man Boss GE-7/Pro [https://www.buyanalogman.com/Boss_GE_7_Pro_p/am-boss-ge-7-pro.htm] * Line 6 Helix Guitar Processor [https://line6.com/helix/helix-lt.html] — Steve's primary touring rig and a big part of his YouTube channel activity * The Sterlacci YouTube booger episode [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg6pawhDUUk] — This is the episode we talk about where Steve had a Fiverr freelancer add something to cover a booger that was hanging off his nose. * The Rock Slide | Polished Brass Guitar Slide [https://www.therockslide.com/shop/polished-brass-rock-slide/] — Kalimar's new slide. Having a properly sized slide makes all the difference. Kalimar added a piece of moleskin to the inside so it fits a bit more snugly. * Alex Price - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexPriceMusician] — Alex sent Kalimar the wireless unit. Alex has a great YouTube channel. He's also professor of Jazz at Duquesne University in Pennsylvania. * Jack Johnson (musician) - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Johnson_(musician)] — Kalimar started the episode comparing Steve to Jack Johnson. Here's why: Jack Johnson is a former professional surfer turned musician. * Tim Pierce Guitar [https://www.timpierce.com/] — Steve learned a lot of his playing from watching Tim's channel. * Guthrie Trapp | Country Guitar Lessons | ArtistWorks [https://artistworks.com/electric-country-guitar-lessons-guthrie-trapp] — Steve described Guthrie Trapp's lessons as an absolute game changer for him in his musical journey. * SNARR Northeast - Special Needs Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation [https://snarrnortheast.org/] — Where Steve and Jessica rescued their adorable pup! * Line 6 HX Crying Lead Sound - Stomp, Helix, LT. HXFX, Pod Go - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L16GwRR9Uv4] — You can see the Les Paul we got to see on the zoom call in this video.

Episode 15: Grade 43 Season Too cool for school

The guys get together and talk about...gasp...live music. With musicians...and all manner of other stuff. Kalimar drops the blues philosophy...modes ergo sum. Instrument cables. And what we'll be sliding into next time. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43] Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 [http://www.patreon.com/grade43] Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. Sponsored By: * On Trajectory Financial Planning [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8]: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! [https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8] Links: * Pro Co EVLGCSLN-20 Evolution Silent Straight to Right Angle Instrument Cable - 20 foot | Sweetwater [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EVLGCSLN20--pro-co-evolution-silent-guitar-cable-angled-straight-20-foot] — Kalimar talked about learning about the connector you are buying with your instrument cable. It's often a good sign of the product. Look for quality connectors on your main instrument cables! G & H plugs Amphenol Switchcraft Neutrik This is a link to the cable Kalimar ended up buying * Savage Guitarworks [https://savageguitarworks.ca/] — Savage is a TrueFire Student who's active on their Discord Server. Really nice person. * Line 6 Catalyst 60 60-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier | Sweetwater [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Catalyst60--line-6-catalyst-60-1-by-12-inch-60-watt-combo-amplifier] — Kalimar's new amp. It's a dumbed down version of Helix modelling technology. It's plenty loud. For occasional gigs (read not getting tossed around in a van or having beer spilled on it) it's fantastic. It allows you to dial in a quieter sound at home and then just pick it up and take with you. It's very lightweight - about 24lbs. Some features: Attenuator (reduces speaker output volume while maintaining same tone) USB connection (so the amp can function as an audio interface) XLR line out (for connecting to a PA) headphone out audio in FX loop (allows you to also use your own fancy modeller and the Catalyst power amp and speaker) * Tens of thousands of different guitar, vocal, even harmonica lessons [https://www.truefire.com] — TrueFire Discount code: KALIMAR30 g Gives you discounts on all their courses, jam tracks, song lessons, all-access pass, etc. * Local Northern Virginia Blues Jam [https://www.meetup.com/doctor-strings-music-group/events/288613519/] — This is the event Kalimar attended and will continue to attend as regularly as possible * PRS Headstock Tuner | Reverb [https://reverb.com/p/prs-headstock-tuner] * Nexxus 360 Tuner | Accessories | D'Addario [https://www.daddario.com/products/accessories/tuners/guitar-tuners/nexxus-360/] * 5 Principles of Organization - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ncZ1mO8mA44] * Working Class Guitar [https://working-class-guitar.teachable.com/] — Cory Congilio's guitar Courses. He's got it laid out really well. Kalimar is working through "Complete Blues Guitar Vol 1". You can buy the courses individually or sign up for about $9.00 a month. Well worth the subscription price. * Spinal Tap Nigel Tufnel solo - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJL942hg0uM]