After playing guitar for so many years I went to the keyboard and started to do a one-man-band. I was a accomplished guitar player –Jazz, classical, the pop music for my time -- I studied for many years.

When I started on keyboard a new world opened up. As a guitar player I knew about chord progressions and the different keys (flats and sharps) On the keyboard I received the whole picture, it was less mechanical. There far more solo playing and I had to learn how each instrument should be played. My piano playing stills have a lot of guitar technic, I will admit I am a poor piano player.

I no longer just fill in or strum or solo, I have to do it all. I want the sound of a whole band doing whatever they do. I have to select the right instrument in the right place, the correct fills and styles. And there’s so much more.

John C.


[This message has been edited by bruno123 (edited 08-14-2006).]