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Jan 8 2012, 06:54 PM |
A valid method, for sure.
Shawn Lane spoke about how this way of thinking helped him gain speed (http://youtu.be/DhkbSBxPYcU), and Steve Vai has spoken about the "become what you want to be" mindset (http://youtu.be/atGBKuCJ-Jc) - it isn't something to be ignored! As Ben said, playing above your level for short amount of time is beneficial. Even if you can only play it a handful of times at that silly speed, you've still accomplished that level. Remembering quality over quantity here, the method shouldn't be applied day in, day out for long periods of time, as some of the sloppy playing you'll definately encounter may work its way into your technique. In time, if you can persuade yourself that you can play it faster, you will.You'll overcome those mental blocks, your hands will be more relaxed, and you'll find that things will flow a whole lot better. -------------------- Ibanez 2550E
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Jan 8 2012, 08:11 PM |
A valid method, for sure. Shawn Lane spoke about how this way of thinking helped him gain speed (http://youtu.be/DhkbSBxPYcU), and Steve Vai has spoken about the "become what you want to be" mindset (http://youtu.be/atGBKuCJ-Jc) - it isn't something to be ignored! As Ben said, playing above your level for short amount of time is beneficial. Even if you can only play it a handful of times at that silly speed, you've still accomplished that level. Remembering quality over quantity here, the method shouldn't be applied day in, day out for long periods of time, as some of the sloppy playing you'll definately encounter may work its way into your technique. In time, if you can persuade yourself that you can play it faster, you will.You'll overcome those mental blocks, your hands will be more relaxed, and you'll find that things will flow a whole lot better. I finally got around to watching that Shawn Lane vid again.. I'd seen it a long time ago but it was really good to catch up with it again. It definitely goes to show that different approaches work for different people. I guess it all comes down to putting yourself to work and listening to yourself all the time.. go with what works (if it feels good, not forced) and trust it His picking was seriously phenomenal though, wasn't it ? |
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Jan 14 2012, 08:44 PM |
Go on and crank that metro' to 300 bpm today Jordan !! \m/ Now I noticed why I don't play as fast.. My metronome only goes to 240bpm -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jan 24 2012, 12:35 PM
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Hi Ben,what is on tap for todays lesson bro?
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Feb 7 2012, 04:54 PM |
You are not kidding on 3 string sweeps bro....i also have that problem.....it is the the direction of the pick....some guys slice the stings while others pick head on.....i watched Jeff Loomis sweep pick and it is insane! Also Ben forgot to ask what is on for today Feb.7....... For the video chat ? Have you seen my latest Racer X Collab ? https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...mp;#entry568159 I'm going to be talking about this, trying some ideas etc |
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Feb 7 2012, 05:17 PM
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yeah dude that is killer! i have no video just audio at the moment.is that ok? just to send in audio?
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Mar 2 2012, 01:52 PM |
Friday 2nd March : I've added a new challenge to my practice routine... I'm going to learn Gabriel's Yngwie lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...msteen-lesson2/
There's lots of nice string crossing licks. I've been playing patterns lick this for years and years but I've never really tightened up my string crossing technique so this will be putting it to the test for sure ! |
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Mar 2 2012, 02:13 PM |
Friday 2nd March : I've added a new challenge to my practice routine... I'm going to learn Gabriel's Yngwie lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...msteen-lesson2/ There's lots of nice string crossing licks. I've been playing patterns lick this for years and years but I've never really tightened up my string crossing technique so this will be putting it to the test for sure ! Good on you mate... It's a great challenge that Im sure your ready for.... It will be a good journey to read about it in this thread. -------------------- ESP E2 VIPER CAMO,
ENGL INFERNO 100w, TWO NOTES CAPTOR X |
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