GMC Guitar Forum

I Find Your Lack Of Explorer Disturbing!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:28:24 +0100

Anyone noticed that we have almost no Explorer shape players on GMC (aside from Aleksander Sukovic) ?

I had to do something against it, sold my Ibanez RG 550 to a friend and got myself this baby:
(warning, crappy cell-phone pic from the rehearsal room)

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=19081

It's a 2001 Gibson Gothic Explorer which I upgraded with Bareknuckle Miracle Man Humbuckers. I bought it used in a decent condition for a fair price. I will be gigging and rehearsing with this guitar anyways so no need for a perfect finish.

It's s really fat, warm and mighty sounding guitar (I use it in D Standard and Drop C most of the time).

Dreamy Ballad Odd Time Collaboration

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:51:48 +0100

Hello guys,

This is the thread for uploads and comments,

Daniel

Licks Or Exercises?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:50:37 +0100

Hey! I want to learn to mix speed pickin and legato like paul gilber, anny one know if i should pratice licks or exercises? so i get that fluid/smooth sound.
Annyone know a good lick or exercise?
Sry for bad english^^

Them Crooked Vultures

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:13:14 +0200

Hey GMC,

Just wondering if anyone else has heard about this new supergroup?

They apparently played the Metro in Chicago last night, but it is proving hard to get a listen to these guys. "These guys" being Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and some guy named John Paul Jones from this little group that was big back in the 70's.... you probably never heard of them... I think they were called Led Zeppelin or something I'm really anxious to have a listen, I mean it's Grohl, Homme and John Paul Jones!!! Talk about some amazing musicianship. I am waiting with bated breath to hear something by them. There is some stuff on youtube but it's horrible quality. Apparently an album is due in October.

rok

Weird Sliding......

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:01:11 +0100

Well when I slide my finger tends to go against the string and that results to slow and bad sliding.

What I do to solve that?

I wash my left hand

But thats a temporary solution because 5 minutes later the same happens.

What should I do?

Also this thing especially happens with my middle finder on the A and D string.To be precise it ONLY happens then

Ramiro In The Chat Room

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:54 +0100

Let's talk about guitar stuff, techniques, theory and more...

Join me here http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat/

Dreamy Ballad Odd Time Collaboration, Try It!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:31:40 +0100

Hello guys and girls! This is my first and fresh collab for GMC! This is way fun,

I got inspired by watching a starry night (who hasn't been there?) and recorded a backing track on 5/8. I went for a very soothing, relaxed, dark vibe. I think it has some fusion in it as well,

For the first part, the chords pretty much are a prolongation of Em7 with added C and F#.

Second part are: Am7 � G � D7

Back to first part, and for the last part the chords are:
Em9 � D/E � G/E � Bm7 - D � Em7 (not exactly sure though)

Some suggested scales are Em, G, Bm but really just follow your ears and don�t over analyse the note names,
if you want don�t even analyse them at all,

I think it�s a good idea to go for melodic ideas over this musical idea. But just go for whatever you feel like.
If you feel like shredding it, please do!

Feel free to take risks, 1000 points to the riskiest

Tempo: 148bpm

Deadline: November 29th/2009

Participants signed up so far:

1. jafomatic

2. Toroso

3. Neurologi

4. Rated Htr

5. NoSkill

6. Keilnoth

7. Dexxter

8. Hammerhead

9.

Metal Dorian Collab

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:21:25 +0200

Here's the final mix and comments for metal dorian collaboration!

There weren't a lot of participants involved, but Dexxter and Jafo really did their best, and I think it sounds awesome. Each put it's own distinct style and flavor into the track, and I'm very pleased on the result!

Comments:

Dexxter:

Rhythm: great figures, not one note off in the whole take and all played with perfect timing, probably due to the fact that you had guitar pro. Really well done for this one. I like the intro, and all the rhythmical phrases in both parts, but I think somewhere after the start of the second part you had some longer notes that kinda outbalanced the rhythmical structure a bit.
Phrasing: Great sense for the phrases, specially in the first part of the take, where melodies interact with each other in a very cool way using some fast passages. In that second part there is again that problematic part that is lacking a bit of a structure and connection with the rest of the solo. My general impression regarding your phrasing on this one was that all the phrases was nicely fitted and perfectly played, but they lack some degree connection so they don't sound phrase-after-phrase like. However, by listening to your take, I definitely didn't get the impression that you were playing lick after lick, the connection is there, I just feel the connection could be a bit stronger.
Technique: You displayed a variety of techniques here, and all of them were perfectly used to execute the notes flawlessly. There are only 1 or 2 week notes in the whole take, and the only thing I would like to hear more is the use of a wider more aggressive vibrato more often.
Sound: Great sound that cuts well, and doesn't suffer from any problems regarding buzzing. The amount of overdrive is just about enough, and space is great. Nothing to add here, very good.

Jafomatic:

Rhythm: Rhythmical structure has tighter connections between the phrases that it may appear at first glance. All the notes were carefully played, with minor timing problems in the beginning section of the second part. The dynamic build up was not executed effectively, and because of this the solo sounded flat. The reason for this is the use of too many similar rhythmical phrases in both takes. Despite of this, the second part indeed had somewhat faster sequences which can be considered a nice separation and build up from the first one. If it had some crucial elements implemented, like defining the transition between the parts better, and defining those faster passages towards the end to a bigger extent so they reach a proper climax, I think it would sound even better.
Phrasing: The phrasing used was excellent, with a very noticeable and straightforward structure of 4 big phrases in each section and more than cool overdubs. All 4 phrases in the first section were really good, and you found a way to balance them and develop them as the backing progressed. In the second part, the notes and the theme start to loose definition towards the end of the solo. All this decreases the effectiveness of the solo a lot, because the listener usually remembers the last part of the solo. Next time, I advise if you do have problems finishing up the last phrases, stop, rest, and come back the next day with a fresh idea in mind. The overdub the guitars carefully and recreate the end part so that really fuses with the solo, but also it wraps up the solo nicely.
Technique: Everything was played very good, with strong accent given on palm muting technique. The thing that I believe lack here is a good controlled vibrato, and some definition in those last phrases, so all the notes come out equally well. Everything else was really nice.
Sound: Overall tone was good. I listened both of your posts, and it sounded more defined to me while listening only to the soloed guitar track. This leads me to conclusion that amount of space used and relative lack of mids made guitar track a bit lost in the mix. Not too much, but I believe it could have better definition to some extent. I believe focusing guitars into 500-1500Hz region and cutting out other places (specially the low end) would make it a bit more tighter and mids-hi mids would be smoothed out and your palm muting and notes would get that pleasant "chunk" pronounced even more to let the notes jump out in the mix. Cutting down the space just a bit would help as well.

Thanks a lot guys for participating in this one!

Lukather Style Collaboration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:28 +0100

Hello friends! This is the final mix and comments thread for the Steve Lukather Style Collaboration. Here we give the results of the collaboration. In general, the work has been very good. Do not know if I've been lucky or if most GMC members are good students and guitarists! When working with the recordings, I recommend you do the mixdown with Sound Forge. It is an interesting program, and also easy to use where you may remove noise and normalize volumes. If any of you work with frutty Loops, I can give them some useful files with very interesting configurations.
I must admit that you have been the best group of students.
Also want to thank you for having done her homework and participating in this collaboration. Now, download the file and listen to the work friends. Enjoy it.

These are the 11 participants:

Marek Rojewski - kaznie_NL - Jafomatic - NoSkill - Sollesnes - Dexxter - Staffy - Rated htr � Mhskeide � Nimrandir � TheKeplerConjecture .

Comments:

Marek Rojewski: (0:03 � 01:04)
Looking for the sound, you pay attention to the search of the tone. I would take a bit of reverb and I proportion more delay, anyway, is a matter of personal taste. Apply a good vibrato suggested in rhythmic phrases beginning with melodies. The rhythmic figures seem to exercise, I would suggest more research figures, play with the spontaneity. In the chorus you play octaves with interesting rhythmic, very original. In general, good work Marek! You're creative when it comes to make the solos.

Kaznie: (01:09 � 02:10)
You're also search the sounds, sounds-like Lukather (gain with chorus) I like it. You create melodies in the beginning, is a good proposal. Duplicate guitars with interesting arguments. In the chorus provides a bluesy color. Then execute difficult moves at the right time. Well done! You must work in the neatness of it. Perform in the style of Steve. Very good finish with a nice job of two guitars. You work in the creation of the solos. You have good vibrato and the implementation of bending are good. Kazni Good job!

Jafomatic: (02:17 � 03:16)
Very Good sound! Use less gain at the beginning and do it more powerful from the chorus. Good setup delay. The arguments are very good, the notes from the beginning has a nice rhythm. Interestingly, the contrast is like 2 guitars. I appreciate a more melodic sound from the chorus. Well done!.

NoSkill: (03:23 � 04:25)
NoSkill, my friend. I found a note that is not on the scale. I recommend that you verify. From the bluesy chorus apply a color (I like!). You give importance to sound, and those looking for close to a great tone. That's part of the maturation of the guitarist. I would change to less reverb and a longer delay so that it's so confusing. You must realize that what I say is a matter of taste. Make good straight and have good control of vibrato. Resolving the problem of the correct scale (which is just a note!), you did a good job. Well done.

Sollesnes: (04:29 � 05:34)
Good proposal in the beginning about melodies and rhythm. You made a good sound. You make some nice fast phrasing, very original. The change in the chorus sound changing positively the song (chorus tone as usage varies sometimes Lukather). In the chorus perform an ascending scale very difficult! You have very good typing and interesting musical ideas. The finish is very good too, with melody harmonization with other guitar. With your track, I had to fix the volume with the sound forge. Very good job.

Dexxter: (05:35 � 06:39)
Looking rhythmic phrases, something very important in a student. Well done. I provide more delay and reverb (a matter of taste). Make good bending and have a good vibrato. Very good finish and good Lick rockers (the style that used in some cases, Steve). Looking melody on the chorus, another plus. Good work mate.

Staffy: (06:40 � 07:44)
Staffy Very good job! You're an experienced guitarist. Dominates the sound of blues and also run some fast movements. You have a good control of vibrato and bending as any blues guitarist (that's why I insist to study the blues as a basic tool of the application of taste when you run a good one.). You have a good sound. You make beautiful melodies in the chorus and make a nice phrase up coming to the end.

Rated htr: (07:46 � 08:49)
Nice Sound Rated. Search melody�s in the beginning, important for a guitarist who moves forward in its level. The work you do in the chorus is interesting, original, with phrases legatos. When you return to the music of the verse, you realize interesting arguments differentiating of others. Well done. The tapping of the end is complicated. It's an interesting work. Well done.

TheKeplerConjecture: (08:54 � 09:56)
Run good arguments rhythmic with melodies and sometimes some nice licks. Your bending is good, it would delay and reverb for a longer sound. In the instrumental styles, is widely used implementation of delay and reverb, when the guitar comes to the first place. Nearing in the end of song, I realize that your arguments rhythmic and melodies are similar throughout the song. I suggest you investigate that. Play with the shift to the blues scale, or just do other things after the chorus. Good job!

Tone Of "dear God"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:02:36 +0100

Dear fellow GMC-ers,

Today, I have a question. I've been trying to play "Dear God" by Avenged Sevenfold.
Already got the intro down, seems like it is in Em (please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm rather a newbie to learning songs by ear). Anyway, the tone used for the lead guitar is very nice, but I have not idea how he gets it.
I've got a Kustom Arrow 16 amp, and a Silvertone SIK1 guitar. It's probably not possible to really get the tone like it is in the song, but I'd like to come as close to it as possible anyway.

Here's the song :

Hoping for some helpful replies, and thanks in advance!

Smooth Latino Collaboration

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:12:41 +0100

Hey guys, here you can post your takes for this collaboration, and get feedback!

For those who already posted takes, no need to repost them here, I will comment on them, and post links here.

Here's the backing track.

Lesson Request "shoegazing"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:37:50 +0100

Hello everybody,

today I have a lesson request for a style called "shoegazing". My girlfriend really likes this style, and I come to like it too. It's a nice contrast to all the metal and punk stuff I usually listen to
I believe the best-known song is "just like honey" by "the jesus and mary chain", although other songs make more use of the shoegazing guitar.
Below is a wiki articel about shoegazing and the song "just like honey".
Does anybody else like this style and/or wants to make a lesson about it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoegazing

I Got Discouraged.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:07:52 +0100

so i recently learned the sweet child of mine song including almost all the solos and what not. i was pretty proud of myself, but than i went on youtube and saw this one cover. it sounded just like slash. and although im playing the same notes, i just cant seem to get the same sound or tone. whats up with that?

Merry Christmas To Me...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:44 +0100

... So apparently spending a small fortune on a new guitar this year was not enough. Now I've spent another small fortune on an amp. Just got off the phone with my guitar shop and have just put a down payment on a Mesa Boogie Mark V!!!!! I have been looking for a new amp half heartedly for a while now but finally decided to go for broke.... Literally

Now to break the news to the boyfriend

Introducing Myself.. Ironguitar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:36 +0100

Hi there... Im pretty new at GMC.net and this is my first month trying it... Im expeceting a lof of this site, specially for the mentee progam... by the way, I had not been able to get in the MTP.... how to???

Greetings From Greece

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:43 +0100

Hi guyz i'm new to this site. It's the first time i pay for a lesson (never had one in my life) in the internet and thats because i saw Muris' exercises. I am 34 year old , i play guitar since 16 , i've played in countless gigs but i still consider myself as intermediate. Maybe its the time to become an advanced player
I like to play the blues , rock and im desperately trying to learn jazz and country although i find these genres very dificult to deal with. Now excuse i have to go practice!!! lol
cya guyzzz

Chat With Ivan Milenkovic

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:13:11 +0100

Let's chat everybody!

Windows Installer Problem

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:36:45 +0100

Hey guys Im experience this Problem

while trying to install this http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en

Do you maybe know why that happens?

EDIT:Dont know if it may have to do something with it but I have Vista

Wiki: Presonus Studiolive Review

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:47:48 +0100

Since Im so excited of that my lastest "toy" finally arrived at my local music store after months of waiting, I could'nt hardly resist to write a review of this incredible machine... As You might understand Im totally blown away by the technology vs. prize on this gear, and I'm maybe so subjective in the review - but on the other hand: It really has no competition in this prize range.....

Read more in the WIKI.

//Staffay

Do You Like My Drummer?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:45:32 +0100

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

Our first album is almost completed....
On the background you can hear our "Grove Del Sol" draft.

Mtp November Thread - Kaznie

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:46:52 +0100

Hey Kaz, here's your new fresh thread for November. The idea now is to upgrade the scheduling of MTP Program, and change the pace of our work a bit.

Here are this months' new things, that were presented on forum as well:

* Weekly assignment: The student has one week to complete the assignment, and must then provide audio or video of how progress is going

* Monthly REC take: After one month of mtp, the student must submit a REC take. (This take doesn't necessarily have to pass)

* One new thread per month / per student: When the month is finished the instructor closes the mtp thread. The instructors' last post in the thread should be a summary of the student's four assignments and a link to the student's REC submission. If the student has failed to complete an assignment/progress report, or the monthly rec submission - he/she will not be able to continue with mtp (this rule applies for November as well!)

We know that these rules will mean a higher tempo for the students - and that some will probably not like it. However there are many people who want to use the mtp - and this is a way to make sure the most deserving ones get to be mentored. Also it is a way to ensure that students in fact make a lot of progress with the mtp program.

I will put one easier week November assignment for you tomorrow, so you have time to record it in the next 3 days.

New Dream Theater Video :)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:16:56 +0100

Pick Noise

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:58:45 +0100

Ok. Here is the deal. I thought I would take the time to really listen to the superposition of pick noise as I played today. Trying different picks as I go. All the while adjusting the pick angle. My conclusions? Doesn't really matter what I do. The only discernible difference I can tell is if I pick closer to the bridge on the unwound strings. So close to the bridge that I have to be pretty much over the pole-pieces. Not really a position where one can easily use the palm for muting as it now finds itself behind the bridge proper hanging in free space. I have yet to test on other guitars but this holds true at least for the Ibanez S470 in its current setup. Anyone else have experience of this phenomenon? Or is there something else I can do to clean up my pick attack? Don't say pick angle. Tried it. Doesn't help.

[EDIT] >> Think I am gonna experiment with treble settings on amp and EQ tomorrow. The Triaxis Treble parameter acts as an extra gain stage and hence tends to be always up fairly high!

How To Look Cool ?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:28:01 +0100

How do you look cool while playing XD (pretty dumb question i know ) could anyone make a lesson on this XD(i�m kidding but at the same time i�m not i would really like to see a lesson on how to have stage presence ) ??? cause i just don�t know what to do on stage ... i totaly freeze and my fingers don�t move everytime i�m infront of an audience , any tips on how to deal with this "freezes" or on how to act on stage???

ps: IF there is a lesson like that could you let me know??? (if there isn�t could anyone do one =) ??? )

My First Band Performance (video 2 )

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:26 +0100

So me again

QUOTE

This is a video made at my first performance ever with a band More videos are being uploaded The bass player is a man who organizes band classes every ten weeks, where he forms the bands, and then he helps with the weekly practice session. Me and the drummer, together with another band, joined last months class, and we had about 8 weeks, with the 8th being the final practice (on the stage) and the 9th one performance. this means we have only practiced 8 times

You can see the other video here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=32013

So I hope it's kinda to your liking, and my apologies for the vocals Because, ther are maybe two notes not in tune... or three... or maybe... five? Well maybe a bit more.. Just listen to the guitars

EDIT: I just saw youtube managed to get it a lot out of sync, nothing to do about it

Beginner Mtp Sign Up

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:36:58 +0100

Beginner MTP Sign up

Here it is!! The sign up thread many of you have been waiting for!

anyone that wishes to sign up as a beginner in the Mentored Training program please do so in this thread using the following criteria:

Firstly you must post a video of your current level of playing - this doesn`t have to be elaborate, just a few chops and techniques. You should also include some ideas on what you want to achieve in the coming months, and some notes on the overall style of playing you would like to develop - either spoken in the video , or in writing in your signup post.

Please read here if require more information about the MTP http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...8610&hl=mtp

Can we encourage the previous members that signed up for Kris`s initial test phase to re apply in this thread as well - all you have to do is re upload your previous application video to be considered.

**As a note, as part of the Intermediate Sign up competition we will be asking them to mentor one beginner each as part of the next phase of the competition, please be aware that we will be asking some of you for a period of one month to be mentored by the potential Intermediate mentor - please lest us know that you will be happy to help with this, and we`d like to give preference to the members that signed up for the original test phase**

Announcement - Mtp Groups

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:25:33 +0200

ok guys, the thread you`ve all been waiting for, and I`m very sorry that it has taken so long to get going, there has been some unforeseen circumstances that held us up a little, but now we have got over those, I`m hoping that we can kick this off in a big way!

First off, a little on the way that we think that we should work this.

After 3 months, we should have a bit of a review, I`m making a cut off point (of tonight) for all MTP applications for this first phase.

After three months we will restart, hopefully as new members join GMC and the forum they will also want a chance to be mentored by an Instructor.

It may be that we only have a few extra applications, so at this 3 month review point, I will discuss with the Instructors how they wish to proceed with their exsisting group etc.

anyway, enough already! heres how the Phase 1 groups will look!

Emir Hot (8 students)

Jesse, Jafomatic, NoSkill, Gus, Alexaiden93, Dexxter, Dark_Dude, ChrnoAM,

Lian Gerbino (5 Students)

Superize, Canis, johnvg, Zogerdr, Marek Rojewski,

Muris Varajic (2 students)

maharzan, playaxeman,

Pedja Simovic (17 Students)

TheKeplerConjecture, Edguy, Sondre, caelumamittendum, Coffeeman, mariogl91, Sami, Matt23, alejandro osorno, frederik, Deleted, Oxac, Paiva, Patrik Jezierski, wrk, marc_maiden, Duendezillo

Ivan Milenkovic (6 Students)

Sted, Staffy, Fusar, methodseeker, Kaznie_NL, shrednbuttah,

Bogdan Radovic (3 Students)

Purple Hayes, Mrblomme, Iluha

David Wallimann (4 Students)

Joruus, arctic1234, T-Gunn, Nimrandir

Ok, please please, if I have missed anyone out at all then let me know asap!

Over the next day or so MTP boards should be added to the individual Instructors sub boards (Emirs is on its way!)

here you`ll be able to communicate better with your mentor/instructor (a little like Pedja has done on his boards if you have missed it )

Its now over to the instructors, as each will have their own way of guiding you, good luck to you all over the next three months, and I hope that you all learn a great deal from the awesome Instructors we have here!

Van Halen- Eruption

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:51:33 +0100

Hey guys, does anyone know where there are any good videos or tab on how to play eruption!!!!

Knocking On Heaven's Door

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:01:27 +0200

Damn it. That was one of the easiest solo I could find, and still, impossible to do any better than this after many takes!!!

Anyway, any comment welcome, as usual.

Tempo Subdivision/track Editing In Garageband

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:38:35 +0100

Hi,

I use garageband and I met the following problem. When I'm using a backing track, most of the time, it doesn't fit with garage band tempo and time subdivision.

For instance, the backing track tempo is "120.05", and after a few measures, there's a shift between garage band time subdivision and the backing track. Or, sometimes, the tempo match, but the back track first beat doesn't correspond exactly to the beginning of the song.

It's not a problem if I just want to record over the BT, but it becomes a problem if I want to do some track editing, or use the metronome over the track (it can be useful sometimes).

Anyway, I'm sure others have encountered this problem. Is there a way to solve this in GB, or in similar software?

Thanks,
Philippe

Christmas Songs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:41:40 +0100

I want to learn some songs for christmas but i cant seem to find any good tabs and i was wondering if anyone know any good website or know how to play them could share it with me

My First Upload,smoot Latino Collab

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:11:22 +0100

Here is my first real recording and upload,maybe you are going to hear that,hehe,anyway it was very fun,hope you can use it.
Thanks from Whitesnake

Edguy's November Mtp Thread

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:27 +0100

Roman welcome to your November thread.

We have to cover 4 weekly assignments and one REC submission in this month. Since 10 days have passed in this month, we will have to squeeze in 2 assignments in one week in order to finish everything!

Here are your first two assignments for November! Deadline for these is 14th of November.

Assignment 1 :

- Record Cycle 4 and 5 for Melodic minor scale.
- Tempo of your choice and do it one octave ascending and descending.

Assignment 2 :

- Theory and Harmony test, complete answers to 10 questions bellow :

1) C is V in what major scale?
2) If G is I what is III ?
3) If A min is III what is V?
4) If F is IV what is I?
5) If E diminished is VII what is I?
6) If D is V what is II ?
7) If B diminished is VII what is III?
8) If C min is III what is II?
9) If D min is VI what is V?
10) If G min is II what is I?

If you are unsure what the answers are to those questions, please read my post from the link bellow!

- LINK

Let me know if you have any extra questions, I will be happy to respond to them.

Pedja

My Second Anniversary At Gmc :)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:37:01 +0100

Another year at GMC! it went so fast it seems like yesterday

Where to start? So many awesome things went by... let's just say that soon after last year's wiki competition I became more & more involved with our wiki/knowledge base, and somehow I became Wiki Coordinator, and a Senior soon after (thanks Kris!).

Lots of projects were going on, and many more came after, the GMC Journal being one of my favourites. Hundreds of entries, a Portal Team being recruited in the process and our best efforts to support other GMC departments such as REC and competition re-issues

I keep practicing every day for a couple hours or so, and I'm having a great time playing GMC lessons and learning songs that I love since I was a teenager. Being able to play them (easy ones!) is my goal, and GMC lessons, boards & community are all I need to keep at it until I can play like Dave Murray (in 30 years time ).

I have gathered some cool gear this year too, mainly a nice tube amp & pedalboard. I love it, and I don't practice anymore with my POD because it can't compare to a real amp, though I still use POD to record. Oh! I also got me a nice webcam too, for REC purposes mainly, though I also record my takes of songs I like

Next year goals:

- Learn some new techniques with GMC lessons. Sweeping for instance.
- Post more REC takes
- Learn loads of songs & record them.
- Get a mic to record my amp for real!
- Keep doing my best working & helping anyone interested in our Wiki
- Get lost in the forums for hours a day... wait that's not new

I can't stress how important GMC is in my regular practice routine. It's amazing how much I've learnt, and how I can now approach song tabs with ease that seemed impossible for me a year ago. I love guitar & I love this site. Thanks to everyone here for being so helpful & nice.

I'm eager to know what I'll be writing in another year's time!!
Once again... Thanks GMC & specially you, Kris, for starting it all!

Gitarrero - John Frusciante Style Lesson

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:41:33 +0100

My first try, recorded with my cellphone...

John Frusciante Style Lesson by Gabriel ( http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...ciante-lesson/ )
I used my Oakland ZX 1200 guitar and a Behringer V-Tone GM108 15 watt amp, all recorded with my Nokia 6120 cellphone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ykfig-tovc

Mirkoschmidt - A Tasty Etude

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:34:18 +0100

This is one of the most beautiful lesson for me! Hope you like it!
The lesson is from Jonathan:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/The_tasty_etude/

I played my PRS SE CUSTOM and the Switchblade 100 from H&K!

I can try it 100 times with my camera, without making a video i play it much better... dont know why... some mistake is in every try...

Purple Hayes - Acoustic Blues Workshop - Level 1 - Delta Blues

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:54 +0100

Original lesson: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-less...l1-delta-blues/

Equipment: Yamaha acoustic guitar, POD X3 live, reaper, vegas.

Notes: watch for the pick grab at :30. This is also the first GMC lesson I ever recorded. I never submitted the original to the REC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1_SlEWRe2k

Jamest -- Michael Jackson Tribute

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:20:51 +0100

Tribute to Michael Jackson, Part 2
Link to Muris's original lesson is Here

PRS Custom 24, Artist
Line6, Pod X3 Live
Sonar,
Re-amped with Pod Farm's Mesa Tri-axis model.
Getting Muris's tone was quite a challenge. I came close by using EQ to add a peak at 1.6KHz, and then rolling off the highs sharply above 5KHz. Not sure if this is a common technique. For this solo, it seemed to work well, especially to filter out some of the fizz that seemes to be a part of this amp model. As for the performance here, it was tricky to get all the slides into and out of some of the notes. I especially like the "one bend" vibrato notes which add something really cool to this solo. They are hard to get right, but again, I think I got close with this take. I'll keep working on it.

I Love Gmc Is Free Of Ads

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:12 +0100

Open Triads Series

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:06:01 +0100

Guys you can check out new series I am doing on the main page today. It is continuation from closed triads but this time we are focusing on open triads or spread voicings.

Check out the lessons leave a comment or feedback and let me know if you got any questions.

Open triads in G major scale part 1

Open triads in G major scale part 2

Someone Help

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:13:47 +0100

hey guys, I have a friend that has played guitar for almost 1 year and practices an hour a day( what he told me) But i have played for 4 years and practice 3 hours . And everyday he says that he is more skilled than me( speed,technique, etc:)
So I tell him that he can't be better than me now. Then he says that he is a fast learner. How should i approach this ?

New Gmc Instructor : Marius Pop

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:08:02 +0100

wow, keeping the new Instructors coming thick and fast,

for your learning pleasure. please allow me to intoduce to you, and a name you may well of heard before! ........

Marius Pop

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=18767 http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=18768

Its excellent tht Marius has joined us here at GMC, please, if you havnt already, check out his youtube channel, some amazing stuff there I think you`d agree

http://www.youtube.com/user/mario404

I`m pleased to be the first to welcome you here to GMC Marius and hope you enjoy being here!

could you tell us some more about yourself, your influences, how it all startd for you, and what your future goals are

welcome again

Downloads

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:36:44 +0100

Hi there,
I'm new to this website have just become a member. I was just wondering if it is possible to download the MP3 backing track, so I can play them when not logged in. Many thanks,

Typos, Bugs And Other Findings

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:21:04 +0100

Hi all!

We are very grateful to receive notifications on typos, broken links etc if you find any on GMC. To avoid getting too many topics started, please notify us here!

edit: For tab corrections please contact the instructor - as they are the ones who can fix it. When they have done so they will notify an admin (Maria or Kristofer), and we will republish the lesson so that it shows the correct tab).

Thank you!

Where Is The Finger-competition Thread?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:57 +0100

hey friends,
have somebody seen the thread with the pictures of the hurting fingers??? i want to show mine too... i was surprised watching my fingers today, because they looks like the fingers from a real guitar player! coooooool!!!!
im was waiting two years for that!

since im here on GMC, im playing much more guitar then before and so i have cool guitarfingers now! thanks GMC!

Couchsurfing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:12:12 +0100

Since GMC is an international community, I found it relevant to share with you this great site I've used I few times,

http://www.couchsurfing.org/

CouchSurfing is a worldwide network for making connections between travelers and the local communities they visit.

Don't worry it's free,

Arrgh!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:58 +0100

Sorry for posting this here but got to get it off my chest.

I am a teacher and am arranging a tour for some of my students.

I have flights booked with Easyjet. 3 students have dropped out of the tour but I have refilled those places.

Easyjet want to charge me �480 for changing 3 names on my booking!!!!!

They say it is an admin charge

I call it theft!!!!

Potential New Uk Resident

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:14:58 +0100

Hey everybody

So my question is kind of wierd, but I am considering making a fresh start in the UK. (Great Britain specifically)
But before I even consider it, I need to get a lot more information about a few things:

I'm looking for somewhere peaceful to live, but not ridiculously overpriced. I imagine I'd need to be somewhat close to a city, as I am going to school to be a Computer Scientist (software engineering), so somewhere that might be notorious for jobs like that might be helpful.

I'm not picky about placement as far as weather, proximity to a coast, etc. I'd actually prefer a mainland area

Probably need somewhere that has some form of public transportation, as when I first arrive chances are I wont have a car

I cant really think of anything else at the moment....

I will be the only prospect moving, so dont need ridiculously large housing

Thanks in advance! I will post questions as they come to me

Gr20 Guitar Synth

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:27:47 +0100

My GR20 arrived yesterday.

Only had time for a quick play so far, but so far the sounds this thing makes are really cool and good fun to play around with.

Will try to post a small clip later today. I'm looking forward to Pedja getting his up and running to see what he makes of it.

I Missed It!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:27:45 +0100

I have singled out this guitar as my next purchase. I love its versitility. And I think it looks great too.

It costs over $2000 but I found one on ebay going really cheaply. I bid �450, I had to go do something before the auction ended and it went for �460. I lost!!

Will I ever get as good a chance again?

First Band Performanc!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:09:31 +0100

Hey peeps!!

This is a video made at my first performance ever with a band More videos are being uploaded The bass player is a man who organizes band classes every ten weeks, where he forms the bands, and then he helps with the weekly practice session. Me and the drummer, together with another band, joined last months class, and we had about 8 weeks, with the 8th being the final practice (on the stage) and the 9th one performance. this means we have only practiced 8 times

Hope ya like it Oh, sorry for the solo, nerves I could easily play that here in ma room

5 Stiches

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:01 +0100

well I opened up my picking finger between the two joints , on the inside of the hand , with a razor. laying carpet they have what they call a suicide knife because both sides of the blade are sharp and exposed. when i first cut and was looking for a bandaid i noticed there was a little more blood than usual and looked at my finger and saw things i aint ever saw before - doc says it cut to the bone, so five stiches later it looks like i'll have ten days off- did get lucky however and didn't cut any tendons so should have fulll movement when it heals.

Gmc Hurted My Fingers / Competition ! (the Official Dirty Fingers Thread)

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:40:01 +0100

Look here what GMC did to my fingers! I can't hardly type on the keyboard anymore. (but my health insurance doesn't consider this to be enough for a vacation from work... )
Post Your fingers here until new years eve, the baddest fingers will get a present from me!!! (instructors are welcome as well ) Posts are rated on a 1-10 scale, but the final judgement will be at new years day!

//Staffay

What Software?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:18:17 +0100

I'm planning on setting up some recording stuff and I don't know what software is good.
I'm looking for some that is rather cheap and easy-ish to use. I am looking at Steinburg Sequel 2
and Cakewalk Sonar 7 Home Edition.

Just wondering what some people here use and what you like... So yeah... Any suggestions?

EDIT: P.S. I'm gonna get a Line 6 interface with a 1/4" input and a mic input. Does that record electric drums
as well?

Software: Dpc Latency Checker

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:46:50 +0100

Here's a software tip for all those people who have issues with their soundcards.
There is an excellent guide online how to use the program. What it does is actually testing audio/video streams
inside the computer, and then meanwhile You can put devices on/off to visually see what is disturbing the audio/video streams. It is an invaluable tool for troubleshooting Your current audio setup no matter if Your an amateur or a pro!
Btw. it's FREE!!!!

Check this linkt to DPC Latency Checker.

//Staffay

Cubase 5 On The Testbench

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:11:22 +0100

Since all the latest reports from manufactorer Steinberg say's that version 5 of Cubase finally should be error-free and run well at even the 64-bit platform, I decided to install it to my laptop and stress the App under Vista -64.
I will report any issues found here, so far it works flawless!

//Staffay

Recording Guitar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:35:27 +0100

Hey all, I dug my homebrew amp out and started playing around with some pedals and what not. It sounds so much better that I want to starting recording that rather than the comp based modelling. (Which is really very cool)

I've ordered a Shure SM57 on the advices of the good folks here. Until that comes in, I'm using my crappy Nady dynamic mic. I'm looking for tips on the getting the best recording I can.

cheers

Gk-3 Pickup

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:18:27 +0100

Hey guys,

Last night I ordered GK-3 pickup for Roland GR-20. I will have it within a week (I hope) so expect some video clips with midi recording after that

Pedja In Chat :)

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:54:05 +0200

I am in chat right now, come and join me for next hour or so!

First Recording With Pod Xt Live

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:10:17 +0100

Have had some problems to solve but now i have finally mad my first recording with the pod xt live

I recorded two guitars and paned them left-right.... If you noticed anything that doesent sound right (timing,sound etc ) let me know ASAP

Our First Reggae Tune

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:22:40 +0100

Hi guys,

It's the Ozzy BLS fanatics... this track is our first try to make a reggae tune.
I play bass, my friend Fredric is doin' the guitar tracks and superman uncle Danny of course vocals.
Total time about 3 hours from start to finish. Hope you like it!
Fredric uses both acoustic and my electric for the guitars.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=19034

We got carried away with the rasta sound... so we made 2 more tracks... here's nr 2:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=19042
PS. Bass track fixed.

Ok guys, here is our 3rd track ... a track called "Songs of freedom". Enjoy:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=19043

/ Jonas, Danny, Fredric

A New Track...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:55:57 +0100

Hi all,

Me (guitar and bass) and my vocal master uncle Danny just finished a new track.

* Amplitube2 and Amplitube Fender for guitars.
* AmpedSVX for bass
* Vocals have compressor, echo, and a doubler effect (ozzy style)

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=19033

Enjoy!

New Song: Stevies Mood = Staffys Struggle

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:44:38 +0100

I've posted the embryo to this song here before, but since I finally got my best friend to come over and play some real bass + I have my amp rebuilt, I think this one sounds quite different.
It started out as a SRV -tribute kind of song with the supposed-to-be title "Stevies Mood", but since I always write songs that I can hardly play myself, I have renamed it to "Staffays Struggle".

Recording notes:
Fender Mexican piece'o'junk with Texas Specials
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe + BOSS OD-20
Two Shure SM57
Bass lined directly and processed with Studio Devil Virtual Bass Amp
Reverb & delay from TC Powercore
Cubase 3.1
Mastered with T-Racks S3 and NomadFactory Max Warmth
EZ Superior drums vintage

All comments are welcome!!!!

//Staffay

Practicing Too Much?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:12 +0100

I would say on average I play guitar around 4-5 hours a day with a schedule, but sometimes in excess of 8-10 hours. Ive been playing for 7 years and about 2 of those seriously with a schedule. I also lift weights 2-3 times a week and also use the pc a fair bit.

Just over 2 weeks ago (I cant really remember when it started) I noticed a slight pain in my right wrist when I pushed myself up from a chair, I didnt think anything of it and carried on with everything. Then a few practice sessions later I really noticed a weird pain in my wrist so I had to stop playing. I'm sure many of u know that the thought of not playing guitar for a while is just a really hard one to accept, and I hadnt really considered it but after this practice session i realised my wrist wasnt right so had to stop. I havnt played for over a week now, no weights and no use of the mouse with my right hand. The pain in my wrist isnt painful, it just twinges a little discomfort if i put it into a certain position and lets me know its still there, but i know playing on it could just make it worse. Also putting weight on it, like doing a push up on the floor is pretty much impossible so it makes me wonder if its RSI or something else like injury from weights or RSI from using the mouse.. im seeing the doctor next week, but i guess the only thing hes going to say is rest it!

Anyone had any problems with this type of thing before? how long do u think i'll be out of action? its depressing me so much cos i cant play! just want it to heal

A New Gmc Instructor: Krisztian Lovrek

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:10 +0100

Dear GMC-ers,

I'm really happy to introduce a new GMC instructor from Hungary. His name is Krisztian Lovrek, and he is a very sophisticated guitar player.

Krisztian is working on his new solo album, and he managed to contact some of his greatest influences, Mr. Kee Marcello (ex-Europe), who agreed to record a solo on Krisztian's album.

Krisztian, will you please tell us how you managed to succeed in this matter?

Pod2: Chris Rea Sound

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:08 +0100

Hi!

I hope i�m in the right section of the forum

I�m using a POD2 with an Hughes & Kettner Amp

Guitars are: Yamaha Pacifica 112 and Gibson Les Paul.
I think the Yamaha is better for the sound example.

How do I get a similar Chris Rea sound with the pod ?

Thanks
Frankster

* New Wallpaper Added To The Wiki*

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:02:34 +0100

Another new wallpaper guys I call this one Button Mosh Mash.

Forum Error

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:21:43 +0100

When I try to post in this topic

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...c=31906&hl=

I get a message that I dont have permission to post there even thou I am logged in?
Any ideas anyone?

Maharzan - Mtp November

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:20:43 +0100

Here's our topic for November!

I would like to make things easier for you as much as possible regarding monthly (REC) assignment
so is there a some lesson of mine that you have been working or started working on recently?
If not I'll pick one for you, not a problem.

And here's first weekly assignment as well, AP lick with some nice rhythm going on, syncopation etc.
Tempo is 120 but that's just a rough one and not the must, do it as good as you can.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=18825

Triaxis Retubing Advice

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:15:48 +0200

Hi Muris,

I am a newbie to the GMC site and noticed by trolling through some older forum posts of yours that you have had experience in this department. I was wondering whether you could offer some advice and suggestions in this regard?

I have experienced the same problem you mentioned about hum and noise. I have tried numerous means to fix the issue. None of which have been overly successful. Of course, pumping up the gain (I can't help it!) does nothing to alleviate this. It has been a constant source of irritation to me in an otherwise awesome piece of kit.

My idea is that there is no way around it --- I need to retube the stock tubes (cheap and not of the best quality considering the purchase price) that came with the unit when I bought it brand new way back when. Many Triaxis users in various forums recommend it as they were not happy with the tone out of the box either.

I was stoked to find you have purchased a retube kit from Eurotubes. I too, was considering exactly that in the coming month or two. In particular, I had my eyes on the "Triaxis High Gain Low Output Option" in their catalog. Some time ago, I got my hands on the schematic diagram which confirmed there is a real need to tame the noise by a specific combination of tube placements in the appropriate stages.

My main question is: "did you find that the hum and noise were appreciably lowered by your action as you hoped and therefore easier to live with?". Like you, I don't use noise reduction and tend to not like the result if I do. More tends to be lost than gained. In short, I am hoping this will be the longed for 'magic bullet', so to speak.

Any and all advice is most welcome.

Many thanks,
Ken

PS GMC has provided a big boost to my desire to dust off my gear and actually start using it again!

Addendum:

Since sending this as a private message, I realise only now that there is a specific forum that is appropriate for this topic and there are at least a few other folks out there in GMC land that could potentially chime in who also are the proud owner of a Triaxis. Therefore, I am reproducing it here. That as well as it also seems Muris is on his vacation ...

I was most surprised to find there is even a fresh topic started by maharzan who even now has his hot little hands on a Triaxis himself? Geez. Talk about weird timing! The stars must be aligned or something?! Congrats, BTW! It takes a lot of work to get it to fit your needs but the effort is definitely worth it.

Gigs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:36 +0100

Last night I played a gig with another guitar player and singer Oliver Katic. He got very famous in Serbia through show called "Ja imam talenat" which means I got talent. We played rock pop blues and some jazz standards in a packed bar in my town. Everything went fantastic, audience loved it, I am very pleased with performance how we interacted and I shall perform with him more in future. Duo gigs are in line along with some band that we plan to organize together so stay tuned.
On the other side I am starting to do my solo gigs again. I have one lined up in the city hall in my town for some famous company that is in charge for medication all across the world. This gig is on 12th and I will play rock blues evergreen and jazz standards. Will try to get some videos in future for you guys from those gigs so you can see and hear what I am doing currently.

Stay tuned !

Another Pickup-thread

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:48 +0100

Hi guys
After playing my Ibanez through different amps, I`ve conluded that it`s my pickup I don`t like, not the gain channel on my amp.

When playing riffs with much gain, f.i. Pantera, Dream Theater, Symphony X and those types of gain amounts, the sound becomes pretty muddy, and I have a hard time hitting all the harmonics as clean as I want.

The guitar will mainly be used (at least the bruidge position) for riffs like the ones mentioned above, and different kinds of rock and metal. It won`t be any extreme metal or death metal, but things like Satriani, Gilbert, Rush, Dream Theater.

Although I almost exclusively mentioned metal, I want the guitar to be versatile. The gain tone is the most important, but to some point it must be able to play some clean stuff and maybe some blues.

I`ve been looking at several Dimarzios, and I`m aware of the high end Bareknuckles, and I saw that virtouso Kiko Lourerio uses a SD TB4 I believe in his custom esp. But I tend to get confused witht eh different specs and so on.

The post written short:
My guitar is of mahogny with a stop tail. I need a cleaner pickup for tight progrock/progmetal/some light fusion and blues.

Please advice

Do You Remember Band Aid And Live Aid?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:06 +0100

Those of us of a certain age will remember Band Aid and Live Aid

They were the rock/pop music industry response to a food crisis in Ethiopia. The original BBC report was very shocking and shocked the world into action.

Band Aid and Live Aid raised lots of money and provided lots of help, this has been ongoing. This all happened 25 years ago.

You would think then that there should not be a problem now, however the World Food Programme estimates that there are even more hungry people in the world today and in Ethiopioa and Kenya war and drought meant that the situation is as bad as ever and people are starving.

I am raising this here because I know GMC is a caring community and many of you will want to help.

You can help very easily and at no cost to yourself simply by going to www.freerice.com where by answering a few simple questions you can send rice to feed hu
ngry people.

It may even help some of you for whom English is your second language improve your vocabulary.

Please everyone lets all commit to 5 min of our time and try to help.

Thanks

Playing Guitar And Bodybuilding?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:58 +0100

Hey friends, i have a question.

I love playing the guitar and also i like doing sports. Today I was in the gym and now after that im playing the guitar.

everytime i did these two things together my fingers are really slow! Thats why im asking me if i should stop weight training.

it isnt a problem for me to be slow the next two ours after my workout.
but somebody told me that a guitar player shouldnt go to gym and train hard!

what do you think about it?

Gaaahhhhh!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:29:09 +0100

Gaaaahhh!

I've just realised how long this is gona take. Got the guitar 2 months ago and, though I'm improving, I still can't play a single tune worth listening to. All the songs and riffs worth playing are around level 4-5 and Slash would slice his wrist if he heard my Sweet Child O'mine.

Sooo.. How long time is it gona take to be able to play the things in lv 4-5 if i practise 1-1,5 hour 4-5 days a week. Feels like the lv 1-3 is too boring and I'm afraid that will ultimately stop me from playing

Are there any fun and cool sounding Lv 2-3 songs i could play 'till I'm good enough for the real McCoy? Or do you suggest an alternative way? (right now I'm practicing Ivans pentatonic boxes, Sweet Child, Under the brigde, Kris' speedpicking and the chords by OToole and the songs are too tough).

Love,Martz

Suggestions/help

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:26:50 +0100

Hi there.

I really like the 101 lessons but I'm having trouble finding them all. The most logical place would be under guitar lessons- under a 101 box. Or can I browse them all some where else?

/Martz

And btw... Would it be posible to add a slow mo in the streaming. I often have to play a section 10 times before I have time to see exactly what the teatcher is doing with their fingers. An the backing tracks are sometimes a bit too fast for me..

I love the rest!

Ciao

My New Guitar - Vigier Passion Iii

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:35:42 +0100

I set this thing up about 2 days ago and it plays very fluidly you can get tones from jazz too hendrix and even malmsteen with this thing since all the pickups (even the single coils) are active and have a rotary switch, which i think is a preamp or an EQ since in the electronics it has a circuit board, these guitars are very rare and unique since the tremelo was designed by vigier for this guitar along with all the other hardware not to forget it has a carbon fibre neck which you dont see very often XD
BTW the pics werent taken by me they where taken by the seller.
full specs:
http://www.vigierguitars.net/gcatalog/gvp6.htm

The Complaint Thread

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:03:59 +0200

Just complan about something, lets see what weird problems GMC Has

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

I tried new strings yesterday, apparently im allergic to the coating the put on it an dmy hands swelled up to 3x there normal size, making a fist was impossible and it satyed like that for about 12 hours, i couldnt play guitar.

M High E String broke, and its a .13 gauge....

_ _ _

Lets hear em GMC!

Video Of Joe Bonamassa In Studio

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:53 +0100

Here`s a clip of Joe Bonamassa with band, playing the opening track on his newest album, Ballads Of John Henry

Awesome and heavy blues, IMO

...and I gotta say, it was quite a surprise to see which guitar the slide solo was recorded on, which by the way is an awesome slide solo!

Angra

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:58:24 +0100

If you haven't checked Angra, I really recommend these guys from Brazil,

Featuring Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt on guitars,

This is one live performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yAJoHwg_L8

Check the solo at 4:40, that's the goal GMCers! to pull that off in a live situation!

Carlos Vamos " Vamosia "

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:14:42 +0100

the tapping lick, he does over and over again. is it played like this ?

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------17-------17-------17-------------
-15-------15------15---------------------
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Hard Rock Shred Solo Backing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:48:03 +0100

Hi Jose! I'm practicing your lesson called "Hard Rock Shred Solo", probably going to post in the rec, but I noticed that the 185 bpm backing track is looped, and I thought that a non-looped track is required to make a good REC record, so is it possible that you could you give me a not looped one?

Thanks
Wabba

Purple Hayes Mtp Thread - November

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:23:23 +0100

This month will be all about the slap!

Your monthly REC take will be to master this lesson :
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Larry_Graham_Style/

All assignments will be revolving around the techniques needed to play that lesson. You should also start working on it right now and hopefully by the end of month you will be able to play it well.

Weekly assignment 1:

Slap bass exercise 1

Lessons to practice:

Slap Bass Exercises 1: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-less...bass-exercises/

Goal : To master different slap patterns and be able to play them against a drum backing.

Purpose : Practice your slap bass technique and get new slap patterns under your belt.

Instructions :

I want you to learn all the patterns included in the lesson. Practice them slowly with a metronome/drum backing or Guitar Pro file included. It is important to start slowly and gradually increase the tempo. I want you to slap and pluck a little harder (then in previous slap videos you posted). Try to attack strings with more force in order to get proper sound. Slap bass is an aggressive technique, don't worry strings will be able to withstand it. You want to be aware of your dynamic range possible when slapping.

Requirements :

Post updates on your practice daily if possible, describing what have you done. I want you to post the recording audio or preferably video of your performance of the patterns from the lesson played against a drum backing at the tempo you are comfortable with. For that recording I want you to record on a tempo you are comfortable with , if its 50-60 or 80 bpm doesn't matter. Its better to play clean and right then sloppy on a faster tempo. Just notify me which tempo backing track you need for recording and I'll send it to you.

Deadline to complete: 8th of November

Good luck and remember to post your questions and progress!

Back From A Long Break

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:38:34 +0100

Hi guys,
I really enjoyed my first 6 months here at GMC from june till december 2008. Then I didn`t renew my membership ( I don`t recall if there's been a reason at all...) but focused on playing with my band, the Rocking Sixties. Yeah, we're a coverband, covering anything from the 60's until now (unfortunately, as I must say). I am 28 years old, my bandmembers are all older than 50, sometimes 60, but it's really cool to play with them. But I'm having trouble to convince them that Bon Jovi's "it's my life" is not a good song for us...
Well, I've made great improvements during my time here at GMC. Being a rhythm guitar player for like 16 years, I'm pretty good at rhythm stuff and a quick study too.
I really want to get deeper into playing alternative and metal rhythm, but also solo stuff, as a contrast to the stuff I play in my band (which I also really love, but it's not that much of a challenge).
And I really like the community here, everone is friendly and always ready to answer any question.
So it's great to be back!

Studio Monitors

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:31:41 +0100

Right, I'm in desperate need of monitors . Only have my macbook pro now and it's incorporated speakers. I would like to see some options until 500� but the best would be like 200�.

Feel free to show other suggestions that envolve saving a bit more.

Cheers
Filipe

Charvel Model 3dr In Large Hall Wallpaper

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:57:14 +0100

Hi everyone, recently i got bored of my old desktop wallpaper so i decided to make a new one. And since i think it came out quite good, i thought i could share it with you

It is in 1920x1200 Resolution so there is plenty of room to crop and resize it to many screen formats...

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=19054

Completed Gmc Collaborations

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:29:07 +0200

Ok, this is where you will find the completed GMC collaborations to date!

Collaboration leaders only, please post the final mix of the collaboration here along with an explanation of the initial brief and any other comments you want to make!

Edit by Maria:

Please make sure to specify the name of the collaboration and number of participants on the top of each new completed collab post. Thank you!

Edit by Kris:

Please include a direct link to the mp3 first, then the comments, finally a link to the original comment thread as well (so that people who want to see the member comments easily can find them).

Bad Habbit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:42:51 +0100

So i've developed the bad habbit of scraping my skin from my index finger on the strings on my downstrokes when I'm strumming (ESPECIALLY on faster songs thats just downpicking or so :S) :S

Funky Bluesy Collaboration

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:11:17 +0100

Hey guys, here you can post your takes and I will comment on the after that.

(for those of you who already posted takes in the sign up thread, there is no need to repost them, I will comment here).

Here's the backing track.

Piieeeeeeep Out Of Amp

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:58:28 +0100

Hey guys!

I got the following probem: When i turn my Marshall 100Watt Hybrid amp to OD 2, there is a constant piiiiiieeep tone. When i turn on my Boss MT2 serials in front of the amp, there is an additional schhhhhhhh tone ( damn whats that word in english??^^)

Do you know anything i could do against that tones? i have thought of a noisekiller from boss, but would that kill the ppiiiiieeeep tone of OD 2 too? because this annoying tone only appears on OD2 it's less loud on OD1 and not there at CLEAN.

thank you guys!

cheers, peter

Free Tc Electronic Reverb!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:09:10 +0100

http://www.tcelectronic.com/freeTCreverb.asp

Frusciante Style Collaboration

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:33:49 +0100

Hello guys! This is the upload only thread for the Frusciante Style Collaboration.

Backingtrack List

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:21:25 +0200

Hey Lian....

As my backingtrack list growing and growing i thought i would make a list so you could send me some of them when you have the time

Viking/Folk Metal 2
How to riff 1
Drowning pool
Pinched Harmonic etude
Metal for beginner
Metal Rythm for beginners
Anthrax
Behmoth
Metal: melodic approch

These are lessons that i are finnished and ready to record.....

I will ad the list when i need more

Maestro Mistheria - More Lessons?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:01:47 +0100

I was just thinking, I'd really love to see some more lessons from Maestro Mistheria.

Cheers!

How Do You Learn A Song When You Play Drums?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:47:32 +0100

Hey! A friend of me have just started playing drums, and he dont know how he should learn songs. Does drummers use tabs or what?

Some Thinking About My Ibanez

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:42:07 +0200

Hi there GMC'ers! I have to much time, as I visited my cousins at Northern Ireland, and I couldn't take the guitar to the plane. I started to wonder what should I do with my second guitar - Ibanez RG 370B (don't know what are the big differences between B and Dx, if there are any except the markers on the fretboard). Anyway - the guitar has a "floyd rose" bridge, but this bridge is of the crappy ibanez bridges family, so it really can't be used and maintain tuning. So now it is my second guitar, that can't be retuned fast, and I can't use the only thing that this guitar has and my schecter devil doesn't. It isn't a prestige/valuable model, so the only reason to keep it, is that's my first electric guitar ever, so it is bit sentimental. And here is the main question, and three answers that can be given:

1.Spend some money on this guitar, for example replacing the crappy bridge with a better one, and painting the guitar to look cooler.

2. Trying to make a average guitar a good guitar is a waste of time, so just sell this guitar, save more and buy another better one.

3. Keep the guitar on the wall and don't use it, as I won't get much money for it anyway.

Help Our Drawer, Jason Nocera!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:08 +0100

Hi guys

We all love Jason Nocera's work and the smiles he draws on our faces weekend after weekend.
Now it's time to return the favor!

Jason needs some help, all he needs is your vote on this online contest, why don't we all go there and vote for our favourite cartoon artist?, but let's allow him to explain it with his own "tune"

In his own words:

"If you have a moment, I could use your help! I entered two cartoons in a contest and they need votes! The cartoons say "Enjoy The Sounds Of the Season" and one has a long line of cartoon characters in front of a cash register and another has cartoon characters singing in front of a lady in a pink robe. They're the 6th and 10th ones on the page. All you have to do is click the word "Vote" that's on top of each cartoon and it's done. Here is the link:

http://blog.psprint.com/humor/

Best,

Jason"

Best of luck Jason!

My New Guitar: What Pickups Should I Need?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:29:16 +0100

Hey there rocker friends!!

I've joined GuitarMasterClass about a year now and since then i've been having this cheap (but relativelly good for it's price) Stagg Fender-style guitar. Since August I moved to India for my studies and in the town where I am staying is a luthier making extraodinary electric guitars. The particularity is that those guitars are very cheap for what they are worth.

Usually it is a one-piece mohagony (or red cedar) body with rosewood fretboard and 12 layers painting, with very good pickups, vibrato and locking tuners costs (everything entirely handmade) for about 1000 euros. Everything is custom, from the body's shape to the woods and pickups.

I know that I am relatively beginner but I probably won't find such an deal anywhere, and I really like playing guitar and I was planning to buy a new guitar anyway. I feel that having such a good and nice looking guitar will push me to study this instrument hard and progress rapidly.

Now I roughly have got all the specs of the guitar in my head: a yamaha shaped body made of a single piece mahogany, rosewood fretboard, sunburst painting, and customized fender-type neck (flatter at buttom to access high notes and 1mm wider than Strats to prevent the high E and low E strings from sliding from the fretboard).

For the pickups a High output pickup and two low output single coil seem the best for me.

Now, I am not a very experienced player, and I am not very sure wich pickups I need exactly.

The styles I like go from blues (especially distorded blues, like Gary Moore or Jimmi Hendrix) to rock (modern bands like RHCP), and hard-rock (Led Zep, Deep Purple, ACDC, and even Black Sabbath in some aspects).

So basically a high output pickup for hard-rock/rock distorded sound, and two other ones for a warmer bluesy sound.

I am not aiming at playing heavy metal or any very "dirty sound" music.

Now this luthier told me about those very good pickups he is working with: Lindy Fralin. Now I am not completely sure I need THAT good pickup, since I don't have an unlimited budget^^

Can you guys help me out wondering what kind of pickup I need? Maybe a Gibson P90 and two fender single coils?

Thanks in advance guys

Lesson Request

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:35:56 +0200

Hi! This is a general request to all instructors, and therefore I hope it's in the right subforum.

Anyway, I'd like to have a lesson from Trilogy suite op. 5 (Yngwie Malmsteen), because i really like this song and want to learn it and perhaps play it with my band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA2-yVoLw8U.

That should be a link to it in youtube.

Easy Listening Aeolian Mood Uploads

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:37:44 +0200

Upload your take for the Easy Listening Aeolian Mood Collab here please...