While that big third-position minor chord makes playing chromatic in third position hugely attractive, other positions have their own delights, as I show in these two tunes, newly fitted up with video.
Blue Rant in fourth position (A on a C chromatic)
Blue Chrome in sixth position (B on a C chromatic)
I have long been a fan of playing Am on a C chromatic, "4th position" chromatic for bluesy songs. It is seldom used by blues players, who tend to play 3rd, 2nd, and 1st. I think 4th is worthy of consideration by blues players.
Until I listened to your "Blue Rant" I didn't realize the chordal possibilities you demonstrated. Wonderful use of chords and splits, Winslow! Additionally your octave playing, your use of bends for inflection, and your tone was consistently good.
Wow!
About the "Blue Chrome" in B, I cannot yet comment other than for me it was mind blowing...
Maybe I can explore playing in B on a C and then offer a coherent response.
@Diggsblues - Knowing when *not* to play the flat 5 is the big thing in playing in B. All it takes is that one slide move to play F# instead of F and the whole thing can open up. The tune was originally written and recorded 13 years ago to demonstrate that fact.
