I'm A Big Ole Dummy Head (and) Thanks Andrew.

So, I have always played scales using the three note for string. It has a couple of advantages: forcing you to work on stretches and less boxy scales. Recently I started learning the scales in their "box" forum.

Last night, poof, I had a "theory" breakthrough that seemed complicated and is painfully simple. I never thought of the scale boxes as being based on the open Chord shapes. (ala the CAGED system). Now, duh, I know that - for example - if I'm playing a major scale in the third position I can just pop the C chord shape in and play the chord for that scale (or the A chord shape in the fourth position ect...). I think the mental block might have been not being able to separate the chord shape from the Chord.

On a side note: Just wanted to give Andrew a thanks for always taking the time to be so helpful with the people in this forum. (not like that Kris fellow, what a Prima Donna )

Just A Gripe

Are the crazy names for modes just to scare people off?

"wow, bob, that Phrygian mode sounds complicated - what is it?"

"Umm... just start your scale at E"

"Oh"

"Maybe they could have called Egyptian mode"

"Well, wait, how about mixolydian mode, that's gotta be tricky - shit look at the name man..."

"Yeah, start at G..."

"Oh"

Shredding: 1954

In 1952 Danny Cedrone, guitarist on Rocket 88 (considered to be one of the first rock and roll recordings), recorded the solo for Rock around the Clock for a whopping 21 bucks and shortly after died from a broken neck. The solo stands the test of time, and being that he was a studio musician and not in the band, Bill Haley and the Comets never played the same solo live.

Anyway, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4ByIgBIVD4

My First Video!

I have been working on my speed picking, and I have created my first video. I would appreciate any feedback on improving my technique. I know the quality isn't the best... sorry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVw2MiFpZEw

Ibanez

I just stumbled across the HR Giger signature series. That's my favorite artist on the planet. But Damn, the S series is expensive and I'm not even sure I'd like an Ibanez as my primary axe.