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Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 1 2009, 08:45 PM

Hello Sonny_NL,

Welcome to bass MTP. This will be your thread in which we'll communicate.
I will post weekly assignments on Wednesday's here.

For start I want you to write me a short CV about you - your playing level/experience, styles, preferences, what do you with to learn etc...

This bass mtp will be in a "bass course" form and we'll cover lots of topics ranging from technique to improvisation.

Have fun! biggrin.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 1 2009, 11:25 PM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 1 2009, 08:45 PM) *
Hello Sonny_NL,

Welcome to bass MTP. This will be your thread in which we'll communicate.
I will post weekly assignments on Wednesday's here.

For start I want you to write me a short CV about you - your playing level/experience, styles, preferences, what do you with to learn etc...

This bass mtp will be in a "bass course" form and we'll cover lots of topics ranging from technique to improvisation.

Have fun! biggrin.gif



Heyy Bogdan!

i am very proud that i am chosen for the Mtp!
first ill say that myn english can some times not be that good but ill try to do myn best!

ok here come's a little bit more information about me and myn playings!
I am sonny and i am 14 years old, living in the netherlands,
on school ill met some friends who all where playing bass/guiter. i liked the bass the most. so i decided to buy an bass guitar, that was 3 years ago. the first year of playing i was not very active. but the last year i have some bass lessons on monday and i making good progress but i want to learn more so i decided to submit on the MTP biggrin.gif

Myn playing level:
I think that myn playing level is not beginner anymore, i can do the lessons here on gmc who are graded 4-5. i can't do slap and pop at all but i really want to learn it. i have tried it before to learn it but it didn't go well.

Myn playing styles:
i like to play rock bass lines and bass lines with an really good groove in it. some bands i like to play are muse! some RHCP. and i like to play melodic pieces, like the beginning of sweet child 'o mine its really nice biggrin.gif i don't like to play metal and that

What do i want to learn?
i want to learn slap and pop i like that alot. and rock groovy styles,
i want to learn some melodic solo's on the bass i saw them and i like it alot.
that are the sides i want to go smile.gif

i hope u have enough information if not, just ask and i answer everything smile.gif
i really liked it that i am now got mentored by you smile.gif
if u something don't understand just ask me and i'll try to explain wink.gif

Maybe it's good to tell that i am 1 week on vacation in december i tell u the exact date later don't know it out of myn head know.

Greetz sonny!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 2 2009, 03:24 PM

Weekly assignment 1:

Technique and timing workout


Lesson to practice: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/technique-exercises-1/

Goal : To be able to play all 6 exercises without mistakes on various tempos and all over the fretboard.

Purpose : Develop proper right and left hand technique and posture + work with a metronome to gain better time keeping skills.

Instructions :

Start tempo: 60 bpm
Target tempo: 120 bpm
Time to practice: 30 minutes daily

You should start by playing quarter notes (meaning one note per metronome click). After you successfully master the tempo of 120bpm (in quarter notes) switch to playing 8th notes (meaning 2 notes per metronome click). You need to play each exercise continuously over whole fretboard. In practice that means - you want to start an exercise on 1st fret, do the exercise ascending and descending and once you finish the pattern immediately move the whole thing one half step higher starting now on 2nd fret and move up the neck that way. For successful practice you need to be able to get to the 12th fret without mistakes on each tempo you practice on.

Rules of the practice:

1. Fretting hand will be fretting 1 finger per fret. You fretting hand thumb should be behind the neck - giving support.
2. Picking hand will be doing alternate picking. When picking notes alternate strictly between index and middle finger. Keep alternating even when changing strings you are playing on. Playing two notes in a row with a same finger is considered as a mistake when doing this kind of practice.
3. Picking hand thumb should be anchored on a "string above" the one you are playing on. If you are playing on E string, rest the thumb on the pickup. If you are playing on G string rest the thumb on D string - you get the concept.
4. Do not go to a higher tempo until you are comfortable on the previous one regarding all aspects mentioned.
5. Making mistake in alternating, fingerings or thumb positioning will restart your exercise. Pay attention to ALL the points mentioned. Do not go to a faster tempo if you can't maintain perfection in all three aspects (alternate,thumb position,fingering).

Requirements :

Post updates on your practice daily if possible, describing what have you done. On which tempo have you started and ended up. What part of the exercise (technique) is challenging etc...
In the end of the week I want you to record one of the patterns (your choice) played on the tempo your are comfortable with (highest comfortable one for you at that time) starting from 1st and ending on 12th fret. Include a metronome click or drum backing in your recording. Recording should be VIDEO but if you can't make it I can accept audio one too (but I need video to see your posture and everything so aim for the video one).

Deadline to complete: 9th of December

Good luck and remember to post your questions and progress!

You can post your assignment before the deadline and I recommend doing so - then we can go on to the next one etc. This month you will have 4 assignments and 1 MTP REC take to complete. Since you will be on vacation in December I recommend focusing on completing all assignments in shorter amounts of time. (you need 4 assignments + MTP REC take posted by the end of the month in order to continue mtp to the next month)

p.s. If you need the drum backing track for the recording, just let me know which one (tempo) you need!

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 2 2009, 04:47 PM

Heyy bogdan! biggrin.gif

thank you for this assignement!
today i have played for like 40 minutes this exercise and its going good.
ill started as u said at 60 bpm with quarter notes everything went fine.
i decided to go 100bpm and i feeled comfortable with that tempo.
for the last tempo today i did 120bpm quarter notes.
and all went fine!

but i have 1 question. is it better to do all the different exercices at 1 time and do them all at the same time a tempo up.
ore an exercire a day?

soon ill be posting something of myn progress.
i am not sure if video going to work but soon ill have video so i can uploud audio file with video!

greetz sonny smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 2 2009, 09:59 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 2 2009, 04:47 PM) *
Heyy bogdan! biggrin.gif

thank you for this assignement!
today i have played for like 40 minutes this exercise and its going good.
ill started as u said at 60 bpm with quarter notes everything went fine.
i decided to go 100bpm and i feeled comfortable with that tempo.
for the last tempo today i did 120bpm quarter notes.
and all went fine!

but i have 1 question. is it better to do all the different exercices at 1 time and do them all at the same time a tempo up.
ore an exercire a day?

soon ill be posting something of myn progress.
i am not sure if video going to work but soon ill have video so i can uploud audio file with video!

greetz sonny smile.gif


Hello Sonny,

I'm glad to hear that you are practicing and that is going well. Tell me , are you following all the rules - right hand strict alternating and thumb rest position following on one string above each string you play? All 3 points of the exercise are valuable.

Its a good question about how to practice them. I would approach them them like this:

There are 6 exercise patterns in total.

Play 1 pattern starting from 60bpm (first quarter notes, latter on as you get comfortable you can switch to 8th notes when starting). Play exercise all the way up the 12th fret on 60bpm (quarter or eight notes whichever you chose). Once you play it with no problem on that tempo and all the way up to 12th fret - go 10/20 bpm higher. Repeat the exercise until you can play it without mistake all the way up the 12th fret. Go 10/20 bpm more. Once you end up on 120 bpm and play it perfectly there you can go on to the second exercise pattern and start over from 60bpm.
In one practice session you should be able to go through all the exercises and you will instantly feel the difference.

You could alternatively do 1 exercise per day that is good when beginning too. Later on its good to add diversity into practice session so multiple exercises are welcome.

On very important thing I have to tell you is : don't make jumps in tempo!
10/20 bpm at a time is MAX. And on higher tempos it has to be even smaller 1-3-5 bpm
Even if you are comfortable you shouldn't make jumps like 60>100. When you get more comfortable with an exercise you CAN move the starting point to 70-80 bpm but go from there. Some things are also hard to play slow and if you go to fast tempo too early you can end up being sloppy on the part that you didn't practice really slow.

Good job so far , let me know your progress daily if possible and ask questions.

I would love to see a video of you playing the exercises so I can see your current level and technique but if you can't make it audio will do. For the december REC take you will need video though.

Cheers,
Bogdan

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 5 2009, 05:35 PM

Heyy Bogdan!

i need to say something these days i don't have much time to practice yesterday and today i have practiced for about 1 hour each day, it's really going good, but myn birthday is monday and sunday family is coming and today friends are coming. sorry about that.
i can now play on 80bpm with eight notes and it feel comfortable wink.gif

greetZ

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 6 2009, 04:31 AM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 5 2009, 05:35 PM) *
Heyy Bogdan!

i need to say something these days i don't have much time to practice yesterday and today i have practiced for about 1 hour each day, it's really going good, but myn birthday is monday and sunday family is coming and today friends are coming. sorry about that.
i can now play on 80bpm with eight notes and it feel comfortable wink.gif

greetZ


Its ok , if you practiced 1 hour yesterday and today that is great! 8th notes on 80bpm with following of all 3 rules of the practice is good progress!!!

You should record this assignment till Wednesday so I can then post a new assignment for you! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 6 2009, 11:40 AM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 6 2009, 04:31 AM) *
Its ok , if you practiced 1 hour yesterday and today that is great! 8th notes on 80bpm with following of all 3 rules of the practice is good progress!!!

You should record this assignment till Wednesday so I can then post a new assignment for you! smile.gif


u must do all the exercises right ore just 1?
and thank u smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 6 2009, 12:42 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 6 2009, 11:40 AM) *
u must do all the exercises right ore just 1?
and thank u smile.gif


For assignment you need to do 1 of the exercises all the way up to 12th fret. If you want, of course, you can record all the exercises too - but only one will be good for evaluation of your weeks work...

Cheers

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 7 2009, 08:34 PM

Hi Sonny,

how is work on recording the assignment going ?

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 7 2009, 11:57 PM

Heyy bogdan!

today it was myn birthday did not that much but i practiced for like 20 minutes.
not the 30:P
tomorrow i am going to record it i am not sure if have an record with video but later i'll get it!
how ur doing?

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 8 2009, 12:07 AM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 7 2009, 11:57 PM) *
Heyy bogdan!

today it was myn birthday did not that much but i practiced for like 20 minutes.
not the 30:P
tomorrow i am going to record it i am not sure if have an record with video but later i'll get it!
how ur doing?


Happy Birthday Sonny! Hope you had a great day! smile.gif

I'm doing well, playing a lot as usual smile.gif

Just checking on you, there is time till Wednesday for assignment. Video would be great but if you can't make it, audio will be just fine. Let me know if you need a certain backing (or you can record against a metronome too).

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 8 2009, 10:17 AM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 8 2009, 12:07 AM) *
Happy Birthday Sonny! Hope you had a great day! smile.gif

I'm doing well, playing a lot as usual smile.gif

Just checking on you, there is time till Wednesday for assignment. Video would be great but if you can't make it, audio will be just fine. Let me know if you need a certain backing (or you can record against a metronome too).

do u have the backings of 80 bpm and 100bpm looking how that goes smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 8 2009, 12:54 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 8 2009, 10:17 AM) *
do u have the backings of 80 bpm and 100bpm looking how that goes smile.gif


Here are the backing tracks:

 80.mp3 ( 6.32MB ) : 280


 100.mp3 ( 5.6MB ) : 265


Let me know if you need help with completing your first assignment! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 8 2009, 02:44 PM

heyy Bogdan!

i have here myn first assignement it is an bit sloppy but in the evening ill get an better one
1 question - is it an requirement to do the excerice on 120bpm quarter notes?



thank u!

 Bass_excersise_1.mp3 ( 2.42MB ) : 229
 

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 8 2009, 03:14 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 8 2009, 02:44 PM) *
heyy Bogdan!

i have here myn first assignement it is an bit sloppy but in the evening ill get an better one
1 question - is it an requirement to do the excerice on 120bpm quarter notes?



thank u!


Hello Sonny,

Regarding requirement for this assignment, you should record the tempo (in quarter OR eight notes) which you feel most comfortable with currently. (so this one you uploaded will work too)

Feel free to record 80bpm quarter notes or 60bpm eight notes or which ever one feels comfortable to you currently.

I'll comment your takes in the evening (once you post another one too, that you feel is better)...
Pay attention to note values though, you want notes ringing as long as they should (quarter or eight notes durations) - ideally notes should overlap each other and not sound too "Staccato" (shorten).

p.s. You don't have to record against drum backings that I sent you, you can also record against a metronome (please include it in the final mix though) - whichever feels more natural to you.

Cheers,
Bogdan

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 8 2009, 04:48 PM

heyy bogdan thanks for the advice!
can u tell me how u put in an metrenome with reaper?


Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 8 2009, 05:18 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 8 2009, 04:48 PM) *
heyy bogdan thanks for the advice!
can u tell me how u put in an metrenome with reaper?


Hello,

If you make a new track and go to Insert > click source (up where File Edit View is) you will insert the click track in the selected track.

In the line where Play , Stop and other controls are - to the right there is BPM option. There you control the tempo (click track will adapt to new tempo).

Set the tempo there and insert the click source and make it as long as you need it in the actual track. (clicking on the right side of it and dragging it to the right).

Make a new track and record your bass there.

After you finish, render the final mix and upload it here.

Hope this helps,
Bogdan

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 9 2009, 11:50 AM

Weekly assignment 2:

Technique and theory workout

Lessons to practice:

Technique part : http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/technique-exercises-2/

Theory part :
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/intervals-bass-lesson/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=3285


Goal : Further extend technique by playing a new set of exercises this week and being able to play faster(bpm). Learn and understand theory about intervals.

Purpose : Develop proper right and left hand technique and posture + work with a metronome to gain better time keeping skills. Learn a basic theory topic - intervals. You really need to understand them well for future progress!

Instructions for technique exercises:

Start tempo: 60 bpm
Target tempo: 120 bpm
Time to practice: 30 minutes daily

You should start by playing quarter notes (meaning one note per metronome click). After you successfully master the tempo of 120bpm (in quarter notes) switch to playing 8th notes (meaning 2 notes per metronome click). You need to play each exercise continuously over whole fretboard. In practice that means - you want to start an exercise on 1st fret, do the exercise ascending and descending and once you finish the pattern immediately move the whole thing one half step higher starting now on 2nd fret and move up the neck that way. For successful practice you need to be able to get to the 12th fret without mistakes on each tempo you practice on.

Rules of the practice:

1. Fretting hand will be fretting 1 finger per fret. You fretting hand thumb should be behind the neck - giving support.
2. Picking hand will be doing alternate picking. When picking notes alternate strictly between index and middle finger. Keep alternating even when changing strings you are playing on. Playing two notes in a row with a same finger is considered as a mistake when doing this kind of practice.
3. Picking hand thumb should be anchored on a "string above" the one you are playing on. If you are playing on E string, rest the thumb on the pickup. If you are playing on G string rest the thumb on D string - you get the concept.
4. Do not go to a higher tempo until you are comfortable on the previous one regarding all aspects mentioned.
5. Making mistake in alternating, fingerings or thumb positioning will restart your exercise. Pay attention to ALL the points mentioned. Do not go to a faster tempo if you can't maintain perfection in all three aspects (alternate,thumb position,fingering).

Instructions for theory practice:

I want you to you read the material in my spoken video of the lesson about intervals. You also need to read the Andrew's thread about intervals as its more elaborated and covers more material. Try to understand the intervals, what they are, how are they built, how to name them etc....Try to get into the material and understand it, not just read it. It is a very important subject you need to master for your future progress.

Requirements :

Post updates on your practice daily if possible, describing what have you done. Regarding technique exercises - which tempo have you started and ended up. What part of the exercise (technique) is challenging etc...
Regarding theory assignment, I want you to consider it your primary one! Go through all the materials (you don't need to actually learn my intervals video lesson's bass line, just the theory about intervals). I will post up a small test for you to fill in on monday/tuesday so that will be your assigment this week.

Recording exercises will be optional but if you can - by all means do it !

Deadline to complete: 16th of December

Good luck and remember to post your questions and progress!

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 10 2009, 05:48 PM

heyy bogdan!

nice assignment never knew something about intervals time to learn them!
yesterdag i have studied i little it, i was also working at the exercise! i started at 60 bpm 8th notes!

Thank u:)

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 10 2009, 06:00 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 10 2009, 05:48 PM) *
heyy bogdan!

nice assignment never knew something about intervals time to learn them!
yesterdag i have studied i little it, i was also working at the exercise! i started at 60 bpm 8th notes!

Thank u:)


Glad you like the assignments so far!

I have decided which lesson will be your MTP REC take for December :

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/muse-style-bass-lesson/

How do you feel about it?

I will need it in standard REC format (audio/video) by the end of the month. You will need to submit 4 assignments and that lessons REC in order to proceed with mentoring into January. You are doing great so far and keeping up with the work - good job man! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 10 2009, 06:43 PM

i am feeling good about that lesson i like that lesson a lot!

i love muse haha tongue.gif

and i hopefully have done everything in this month with the holiday but ill try to do myn best!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 10 2009, 10:44 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 10 2009, 05:48 PM) *
heyy bogdan!

nice assignment never knew something about intervals time to learn them!
yesterdag i have studied i little it, i was also working at the exercise! i started at 60 bpm 8th notes!

Thank u:)


Let me know if you need any help with the intervals. Once you learn them, I can post a test for you (even before deadline) so we can speed things up a bit smile.gif

Here are my comments on your take on the first assignment:

You started well. My main advice at this point will be to pay attention to note values. So if its 8th notes then they need to fill out space between two metronome clicks (two notes in there!). You are shortening notes and playing staccato like. You can hear fret noise from lifting up your left hand fingers too early. Play the note and keep the pressure with the finger until you play the next note. You want the transition between two notes to be as smooth as possible and not cut out notes too early (lift finger/force off the fretboard). That is my main concern here. As you went up the neck you lost track of time and place in relation to metronome. Try bobbing your head or tapping your foot against a metronome pulse - even though its a drum backing you can clearly hear a pulse going on. Concentrate on it in order not to get lost.

Very good take, keep working on the exercises. In assignment 2 you'll do some theory as PRIMARY assignment and in the mean time you can practice more challenging exercises in the same manner (new patterns to learn!) smile.gif

Let me know when you are ready to take the intervals test! smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 13 2009, 09:11 PM

Ok here is the test so you can start working on it:

TEST

1. What is the definition of interval?

2. There are 5 qualifying terms that go with the numerical value of the interval. List them:

- Major
-
-
-
-

3. When you lower the major interval by a half step, which interval it becomes : __________

5. When you rise the perfect interval by a half step, which interval it becomes: __________

6. If the root is note C ,

major 3rd =
perfect 5th =
minor 3rd =
minor 7th =

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 13 2009, 09:25 PM

Thank u bogdan i see that i the most questions know but some i need to get work on!

thank u!
srry if u don't say so much these times i am very busy! wink.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 14 2009, 08:01 PM

Heyy Bogdan!

i had an idea,
friday i go on vacation so i can't play and stuff. butt ill go with the airplane, is there some theory what i need to know for further assignments ore something. i can take it with me!
and tomorrow i going to fill in the test!

thank u wink.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 15 2009, 01:33 AM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 14 2009, 08:01 PM) *
Heyy Bogdan!

i had an idea,
friday i go on vacation so i can't play and stuff. butt ill go with the airplane, is there some theory what i need to know for further assignments ore something. i can take it with me!
and tomorrow i going to fill in the test!

thank u wink.gif


Fill in the test tomorrow and I'll make another theory assignment for you! How long will you be on vacation? You should start working on your mtp rec take as soon as you can! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 15 2009, 07:16 PM

I coming 1 day after christmas back i think that is the 27th smile.gif i want to learn theory so i don't have an huge thing missed smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 15 2009, 07:34 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 15 2009, 07:16 PM) *
I coming 1 day after christmas back i think that is the 27th smile.gif i want to learn theory so i don't have an huge thing missed smile.gif


Ok, I recommend starting work on the MTP REC take (Muse lesson) as soon as you can.

Then when you come back you will have to do the 4th assignment and post up a REC take by the end of month (so you can continue with the mtp into the next month).

I also recommend filling in this previous test so I can give you the next assignment! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 15 2009, 07:50 PM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 13 2009, 09:11 PM) *
Ok here is the test so you can start working on it:

TEST

1. What is the definition of interval?
the distance between 2 notes

2. There are 5 qualifying terms that go with the numerical value of the interval. List them:

- Major
- Minor
- Augmented
- Diminished
- Octave

3. When you lower the major interval by a half step, which interval it becomes : ___minor_______

5. When you rise the perfect interval by a half step, which interval it becomes: ____Diminished______

6. If the root is note C ,

major 3rd =E
perfect 5th = G
minor 3rd =D#
minor 7th = B


I think this is well it i'll hope its good biggrin.gif and the muse REC is going good i know how to play it smile.gif and can play it clean. so when i have the time ill record it smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 16 2009, 01:12 AM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 15 2009, 07:50 PM) *
I think this is well it i'll hope its good biggrin.gif and the muse REC is going good i know how to play it smile.gif and can play it clean. so when i have the time ill record it smile.gif


TEST

1. What is the definition of interval?
the distance between 2 notes

2. There are 5 qualifying terms that go with the numerical value of the interval. List them:

- Major
- Minor
- Augmented
- Diminished
- Octave

3. When you lower the major interval by a half step, which interval it becomes : ___minor_______

5. When you rise the perfect interval by a half step, which interval it becomes: augumented

6. If the root is note C ,

major 3rd =E
perfect 5th = G
minor 3rd =D#
minor 7th = Bb

Good work!

I'll post the next assignment tomorrow for you! I suggest recording REC take as soon as you can...

MTP is hard to keep up and you must do everything in one month (4 assigments + REC) in order to proceed to the next one! smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 16 2009, 04:25 PM

Weekly assignment 3:

Major scale practice

Lesson to practice: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/major-scale-bass-lesson/
Theory : http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=5040

Goal : To learn the major scale and be able play it on bass.

Purpose : Learn your first scale and put it into practice.

Instructions : I want you to read the material from the Andrew's article. Don't worry because its written for guitar, theory is same for all instruments. Once you read it, I want you to check out my video lesson about the major scale. In the first video part you have explanations of how to construct a major scale and everything you need to know. Make sure that you study that page well since test will be based on material that I covered there! Once you learn the scale, try to play it on your bass!

Requirements :
Post updates on your practice daily if possible, describing what have you
done. For this assignment you will need to fill-in another theory test. If you read all the materials I mentioned in the "instructions field" - you won't have any problems!

Deadline to complete: 23th of December

Good luck and remember to post your questions and progress!

If you feel that you are ready to take the test before the deadline, notify me so I can post it for you!

After this assignment you will have to fill in another one and REC take in order to proceed into the next month of mentoring.

Cheers,
Bogdan

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 17 2009, 07:24 PM

Thank u for this assignement!!:)

this is myn lastt post for the vacation soo i talk to you about 10 dayss wink.gif
i hope u have an great timee wink.gif
ill going to learn all the theory u give me smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 25 2009, 09:30 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 17 2009, 07:24 PM) *
Thank u for this assignement!!:)

this is myn lastt post for the vacation soo i talk to you about 10 dayss wink.gif
i hope u have an great timee wink.gif
ill going to learn all the theory u give me smile.gif


Let me know when you get back so I post you the test and last assignment !

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 27 2009, 01:07 PM

I am back!


Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 27 2009, 01:40 PM

TEST

1. What is the formula of the major scale? (Whole step, half step)
2. How do we name the major scale (to be A major or D major etc) ?
3. Write down the notes of the C major scale.
4. Write down the notes of the G major scale.
5. Write down the notes of the D major scale.

After you fill in this assignment's test, I will post your final one for this month.

You should also start working on the Muse Style lessons for the monthly REC take (which is mandatory).

Hope you had a great time during holidays! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 27 2009, 04:34 PM

TEST


1. What is the formula of the major scale? (Whole step, half step)
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2. How do we name the major scale (to be A major or D major etc) ?
the Major scale is an 7 note scale
3. Write down the notes of the C major scale.
C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C
4. Write down the notes of the G major scale.
G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G
5. Write down the notes of the D major scale.
D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 27 2009, 11:22 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 27 2009, 04:34 PM) *
TEST


1. What is the formula of the major scale? (Whole step, half step)
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2. How do we name the major scale (to be A major or D major etc) ?
the Major scale is an 7 note scale
3. Write down the notes of the C major scale.
C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C
4. Write down the notes of the G major scale.
G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G
5. Write down the notes of the D major scale.
D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D


2. How do we name the major scale (to be A major or D major etc) ?

Root note in a scale will determine its name (is it A major , D major, E major etc)...

Very good work on the major scale!

Weekly assignment 4:

Arpeggio shapes on bass!

Lessons to practice:

Arpeggios Lesson: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/arpeggios-lesson/

Goal : To learn 4 most common arpeggios shapes on bass which will help you in improvisation over common chord changes.

Purpose : Learn which notes you can use when improvising over common chord types. Practice your playing technique along with the shapes.

Instructions :

I want you to learn all 4 arpeggios shapes included in the lesson : major 7, minor 7, dominant 7 and minor7b5 . For each shape there is a ascending and descending version included. I want you to both learn the shapes/patterns but also to think in intervals and to notice which ones you are using in which shape.

Requirements :

Post updates on your practice daily if possible, describing what have you done. You want to work on memorizing these shapes and interval formulas. When practicing arpeggios, play with a metronome or backing tracks from the lesson. This will be a great technique exercise. Try to incorporate all the rules you learned in "Technique exercises" you did in first assignments (remember to alternate when playing). For the home work, I want you to record ascending patterns of all 4 arpeggio shapes starting all of them on the root note C. I can provide you with the drum backing or you can play against a metronome click.

Deadline to complete: 31th of December

Good luck and remember to post your questions and progress!

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 28 2009, 09:11 PM

heyyy bogdan!

thank u for the assignement!
i learned the whole muse lesson and can play it good it's now only a matter to record it!
i practiced today for more then 1 hour and can play the major7 arpaggio on 120 bpm 8the notes clear.
so for me it's going good wink.gif

1 question what is the final tempo what u must to play?


thank you smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 29 2009, 01:15 AM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 28 2009, 09:11 PM) *
heyyy bogdan!

thank u for the assignement!
i learned the whole muse lesson and can play it good it's now only a matter to record it!
i practiced today for more then 1 hour and can play the major7 arpaggio on 120 bpm 8the notes clear.
so for me it's going good wink.gif

1 question what is the final tempo what u must to play?


thank you smile.gif


For the REC take you need to play the original lessons tempo.

For the arpeggios assignment I would like you to play 80bpm 8th notes. Main idea is to learn the shapes and what arpeggios are and how they are built, and then being able to play them on bass on various tempos.

Posted by: sonny_NL Dec 31 2009, 05:31 PM

heyy bogdan!,,

tomorrow i think i will upload everything,, i was planning it on today but ill got hurt on myn head.

have a nice 2010 man! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 1 2010, 04:52 AM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Dec 31 2009, 05:31 PM) *
heyy bogdan!,,

tomorrow i think i will upload everything,, i was planning it on today but ill got hurt on myn head.

have a nice 2010 man! biggrin.gif


Happy new year to you also! I wish you all the best! smile.gif

Looking forward to your uploads! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Jan 1 2010, 07:15 PM

heyy bogdann

sorry the uploadings are not today,
myn head is still hurt and can not really concetrate myself, it is going better but the uploadings coming soon!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 2 2010, 04:30 AM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Jan 1 2010, 07:15 PM) *
heyy bogdann

sorry the uploadings are not today,
myn head is still hurt and can not really concetrate myself, it is going better but the uploadings coming soon!


Take your time (but not too long hehe). Looking forward to the takes(REC and assignment ones).

Posted by: sonny_NL Jan 3 2010, 09:32 PM

here is the 4th assignement, the REC take is coming soon i couldn't find the USB cable of the camera

 Major7.wav ( 2.65MB ) : 142
 Dominant7.wav ( 2.65MB ) : 141
 Minor_7b5.wav ( 2.65MB ) : 139
 Minor7.wav ( 2.82MB ) : 127
 

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 3 2010, 11:04 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Jan 3 2010, 09:32 PM) *
here is the 4th assignement, the REC take is coming soon i couldn't find the USB cable of the camera


Great, you have mastered the shapes of arpeggios! Congrats! This will be very useful for your playing in the future.

Please try to post REC take as soon as possible (tonight if you can) so we can close this months thread and continue with the MTP in January (if you don't make too big of delay when submitting mtp takes).

Cheers and keep up the good work! smile.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Jan 4 2010, 12:58 PM

Thank you bogdan,

i'll try myn best, !

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 4 2010, 05:11 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Jan 4 2010, 12:58 PM) *
Thank you bogdan,

i'll try myn best, !


Cool , let me know as soon as you have the material uploaded! REC take should be posted in the REC board. It doesn't need to be perfect or something (or get a passing grade) rather show your current skill level regarding the lesson.

Posted by: sonny_NL Jan 4 2010, 07:15 PM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Jan 4 2010, 05:11 PM) *
Cool , let me know as soon as you have the material uploaded! REC take should be posted in the REC board. It doesn't need to be perfect or something (or get a passing grade) rather show your current skill level regarding the lesson.

i upload it now in the REC board i have some troubles with youtube so i hope it works biggrin.gif

Uploaded! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 4 2010, 07:30 PM

QUOTE (sonny_NL @ Jan 4 2010, 07:15 PM) *
i upload it now in the REC board i have some troubles with youtube so i hope it works biggrin.gif

Uploaded! biggrin.gif


Excellent! I'm really pleased with the video and playing. My only comment would be to keep the left hand thumb behind the neck for better left hand fingering and position and most important - SUPPORT.

Great work during this month of MTP! wink.gif

Posted by: sonny_NL Jan 4 2010, 07:32 PM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Jan 4 2010, 07:30 PM) *
Excellent! I'm really pleased with the video and playing. My only comment would be to keep the left hand thumb behind the neck for better left hand fingering and position and most important - SUPPORT.

Great work during this month of MTP! wink.gif


Thank you for the advice i know this is an problem for me, but i feels very unnatural to do that, i practiced it few times, but i keep it in mind for further playings! looking forward for the next month!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 4 2010, 07:34 PM

Here is your December MTP summary:

Assignment 1 - completed -
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=32292&view=findpost&p=447770
Assignment 2 - completed -
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=32292&view=findpost&p=449769
Assignment 3 - completed -
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=32292&view=findpost&p=452318
Assignment 4 - completed -
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=32292&view=findpost&p=454018

December MTP REC take - completed:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=33019&pid=454207&st=0&#entry454207

Congrats man! smile.gif

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