Learning A Solo/composition |
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Learning A Solo/composition |
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Jan 18 2010, 06:05 AM
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Zsolt,
Thank you for the advice. I have recently made a facebook page for my band Megido. I recorded my instrumental track in one try on a laptop. It is meant as a tribute to Dave Mustaine and early Megadeth. I did not put the solos in because I could not have a rythm behind them. I am the only one playing in the video. Here is the link. Please let me know what you think Connor http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_23...id=252368061708 Hi Connor! Executing speeps/arpeggios in my oppinion are amongst the most difficult techniques. Nothing a guitarplayer can't handle tho with the right attitude. There are very good lessons here on GMC that you can choose to learn, particularly that of Muris' and Emir's. I also have a sweeping lesson. The best way to learn these is to begin with the basic 2 string arpeggios and shapes, then to 3 strings and so on. Practice as much as you can slowly at first and when you are completely familiar with a shape on a particular tempo, increase it a bit, say with 5 bmp. To be able to play them smooth, focus on the clarity of every single note. This is very important in the beginning. You want every note to sound even. No compromise. I would gladly help you and give you an oppinion on your technique if you send me some of your vids or recordings. Cheers -------------------- "Baptized in a firefight. Hot blood running cold as ice. 44 minutes of target practice. All hell's breaking loose.
Outgunned. Watching the force come to a firefight with a pocket knife. Getting schooled until they shot Achilles' heel and brought down the beast." |
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Jan 18 2010, 03:52 PM |
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There are some minor issues but your playing is smooth and tight. You have a powerfull attack, just the way I like it These riffs are great and you could build a song of it. Sound wise: A bit of bass decrease would do good. Overall this is a very nice take. I'm also interested in your lead playing. Zsolt Zsolt, Thank you for the advice. I have recently made a facebook page for my band Megido. I recorded my instrumental track in one try on a laptop. It is meant as a tribute to Dave Mustaine and early Megadeth. I did not put the solos in because I could not have a rythm behind them. I am the only one playing in the video. Here is the link. Please let me know what you think Connor http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_23...id=252368061708 |
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Jan 21 2010, 09:49 PM
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Hi Zsolt,
Thank you, I am glad you liked the aggresiveness. Actually, big news, I posted a full song. The only thing that is missing is drums but other than that it is a completely original song called Ghost Road Blues. I did rythm guitar and also did the solo. I went for a lot of reverb and vibrato (I really wanted the song to have a metal blues feeling). Vocals are heavily influenced by Dave Mustaine (you will probably notice this) and might not be enjoyed by everyone. I'm sure when I record the official version of the song they will sound better than recording them on a laptop. So here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=...id=252368061708 Please don't focus on the vocals haha. Just a demo. Connor Playing wise: There are some minor issues but your playing is smooth and tight. You have a powerfull attack, just the way I like it These riffs are great and you could build a song of it. Sound wise: A bit of bass decrease would do good. Overall this is a very nice take. I'm also interested in your lead playing. Zsolt -------------------- "Baptized in a firefight. Hot blood running cold as ice. 44 minutes of target practice. All hell's breaking loose.
Outgunned. Watching the force come to a firefight with a pocket knife. Getting schooled until they shot Achilles' heel and brought down the beast." |
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Jan 26 2010, 01:47 PM |
Hi
For some reason I cannot open it... is it still up there? Hi Zsolt, Thank you, I am glad you liked the aggresiveness. Actually, big news, I posted a full song. The only thing that is missing is drums but other than that it is a completely original song called Ghost Road Blues. I did rythm guitar and also did the solo. I went for a lot of reverb and vibrato (I really wanted the song to have a metal blues feeling). Vocals are heavily influenced by Dave Mustaine (you will probably notice this) and might not be enjoyed by everyone. I'm sure when I record the official version of the song they will sound better than recording them on a laptop. So here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=...id=252368061708 Please don't focus on the vocals haha. Just a demo. Connor |
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Jan 27 2010, 04:55 AM
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Zsolt,
Yes it is still there. Here is the link again. Hope it works http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=...id=252368061708 Hi For some reason I cannot open it... is it still up there? -------------------- "Baptized in a firefight. Hot blood running cold as ice. 44 minutes of target practice. All hell's breaking loose.
Outgunned. Watching the force come to a firefight with a pocket knife. Getting schooled until they shot Achilles' heel and brought down the beast." |
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Jan 27 2010, 12:02 PM |
It worked this time
Well, the composition is good, and your vocals sound just like early Dave You should however try to find your style of singing. If you plan to compose songs, my suggestion would be that at first you should try to build it up the traditional way: intro riff, verse, bridge, chorus, intro riff, verse, chorus, solo, chorus, outro riff. When you have it down, try to experiment around by expanding this structure. Regarding your lead playing, you should focus on bending and vibratos more. Your attack is very strong, just the way I like it. Try to practice some picking patterns as well, like the "Modal Madness" series. Cheers Zsolt, Yes it is still there. Here is the link again. Hope it works http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=...id=252368061708 |
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Feb 1 2010, 11:16 AM |
Hi!
I have videos scheduled way ahead, and I also have to help my instructors a lot, but nothing's impossible. There is a lesson on GMC done by Laszlo Boross here: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Early-Megadeth-Style/ Cheers Zsolt, Thanks! I was going for early Dave. I am going to try and make my own style, but I feel that the "snarling" vocals fit Thrash Metal so well! :-p And I agree, the traditional song structure is better for me to practice with. I am currently working on 2 other songs: Carnivale (by far my best composition) and The Reaping (in which the bridge is heavily inspired by the bridge in Megadeth's The Conjuring). I plan to work on them and have them posted at the end of the week. As for the solo I do see how it could be improved. I did it in one try (pretty much improvised it) so I will work on the vibrata and different picking patterns. Do you think you might be able to do an "In The Style of Dave Mustaine" lead and rythm lesson in the near future? Just thought it would be a good idea. Thanks! Connor |
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