TJ 6 STRING CHORD MELODY BOOK & DVD PLANS

Todd Johnson · #1 01-09-2008, 10:39 PM

A lot of you have asked me about when I'm going to do a DVD on my "6 string Chord Melody" approach to playing the 6 string.

Well, the answer is......NOW!!

I'm pleased to announce that Jim Stinnett and I have decided to partner together to present my 6 string chord melody methods. Jim is arguably the best teacher and author I know... and has the expertise to help me present my methods in the best possible way!!

We've been working on it since October.....We'll should finish filming while I'm there in March.....

Look for us to release it around the first of June, 2008.... Our hope is to have it out and available in time for the New Hampshire Bass Fest June 25 - 28.

Lokire · #2 03-15-2008, 01:50 PM

Yes!!! Sounds perfect. I can't wait to check it out!

Todd Johnson · #3 03-21-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lokire

Yes!!! Sounds perfect. I can't wait to check it out!

Hi Lokire!!

Hey, this just in.............

It looks like our release date has been set back to December or January. Sorry for the delay, but Jim Stinnett and I want to make sure the book and DVD are RIGHT before we release it.

We just finished "pounding out" what and how we're going to teach it........now we just need the summer to "polish it up" and get it ready for everyone.

So.......

Thanks for your patience........I'm confident it will be worth the wait. Cool??? Cool........

steve66 · #4 03-21-2008, 11:33 AM

Hi Todd,

Good Luck with your upcoming 6 String Chord Melody book. Will the material apply also to 5 string?

Thanks

Steve

Todd Johnson · #5 03-21-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by steve66

Hi Todd,

Good Luck with your upcoming 6 String Chord Melody book. Will the material apply also to 5 string?

Thanks

Steve

You'll need a 5 string with a "high C"........

It's "primarily" aimed at the top 3 strings of the 6 string ( D, G, C).

Make sense???

Cool.........

Thanks for your interest!!!

steve66 · #6 03-21-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

You'll need a 5 string with a "high C"........

It's "primarily" aimed at the top 3 strings of the 6 string ( D, G, C).

Make sense???

Cool.........

Thanks for your interest!!!

Thanks a bunch !

whoapower · #7 03-21-2008, 01:54 PM

preorders preorders... =)

damianerskine · #8 03-21-2008, 01:58 PM

sign me up!!

Tell Jim hi for me, too! You two together is just perfect. This should be wonderful...

Bernie Connors · #9 03-21-2008, 02:08 PM

Very cool, Todd! I'm very much looking forward to this!

James S · #10 03-23-2008, 07:15 AM

I am very excited to be working with Todd on our joint publication, Fishing For Grips. Todd has created a method of harmonizing jazz melodies that has never before been attempted on the bass. Using "Grips", as Todd calls his chord voicings, opens up an entire new arena for the extended range bassist. Todd's innovative style is going to set the world of bass on fire!

Thanks Todd, for allowing me to be a part of this development.

Alun · #11 03-23-2008, 02:28 PM

After attending one of Todd's masterclasses recently and being introduced to some of the voicing concepts he uses, I would say this book/DVD is going to be a great resource

Cheers
Alun

Todd Johnson · #12 03-25-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alun

After attending one of Todd's masterclasses recently and being introduced to some of the voicing concepts he uses, I would say this book/DVD is going to be a great resource

Cheers
Alun

Thanks Alun.......You're my hero!! It was a great joy to get to know you and to hear what a monster player you are. Well done my friend!!

The book and DVD "should" be tremendous....mainly because I have Jim Stinnett keeping me "on track" and "in line".....otherwise I'd overexplain everything. It's a tremendous blessing to have Jim's help and guidance with this project!!

Talk to you soon,

Todd Johnson · #13 03-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James S

I am very excited to be working with Todd on our joint publication, Fishing For Grips. Todd has created a method of harmonizing jazz melodies that has never before been attempted on the bass. Using "Grips", as Todd calls his chord voicings, opens up an entire new arena for the extended range bassist. Todd's innovative style is going to set the world of bass on fire!

Thanks Todd, for allowing me to be a part of this development.

Like I said Jim.......You're the best teacher I've ever seen....so it's a no brainer for me to have "the best" helping me figure out how to best communicate and teach "the grips".

So.....thank you for your help, experience, guidance and above all.......your friendship.

Lokire · #14 03-25-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

Hi Lokire!!

Hey, this just in.............

It looks like our release date has been set back to December or January. Sorry for the delay, but Jim Stinnett and I want to make sure the book and DVD are RIGHT before we release it.

We just finished "pounding out" what and how we're going to teach it........now we just need the summer to "polish it up" and get it ready for everyone.

So.......

Thanks for your patience........I'm confident it will be worth the wait. Cool??? Cool........

Cool, cool. However long it takes to get it as good as possible and polished is fine by me. All the better!

Todd Johnson · #15 03-25-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lokire

Cool, cool. However long it takes to get it as good as possible and polished is fine by me. All the better!

I'm confident it will be worth the wait!! Thanks again for your support and encouragement!

CamMcIntyre · #16 07-07-2008, 09:57 PM

Sweet. I had just got done spending some major time w/Mike Dimin's "Chordal Approach" & seeing this thread makes me excited. Hopefully I'll be purchasing a nicer 6 around the time this book/dvd comes out.

Ammioz77 · #17 07-08-2008, 12:32 PM

Preorders!!!!! Can we do preorders?!!!!!

Todd Johnson · #18 07-10-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammioz77

Preorders!!!!! Can we do preorders?!!!!!

I wish we could.....

But, we're planning on having this out as soon as we can. Most likely in early 2009. Like I said before....we're taking the time to get it right. Plus Jim and I live on opposite coasts so we're trying to coordinate filming, flights and a book!! Wee!!

I'm confident you'll be pleased with the results.

Thanks!!

**j-raj** · #19 07-10-2008, 03:52 PM

I'm totally getting one when it's done.

Todd, I assume that you will cover walking with chord melodies (kinda TS meets Charlie Hunter) as well, right?

AJ Brown · #20 07-10-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

Most likely in early 2009.

Hi Todd! I'm really looking forward to this. Wish it were sooner, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait.