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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Help...phrasing

Posted by: [email protected] Oct 11 2006, 10:29 PM

How can I get better phrasing when soloing...

All my licks seem the same .... I can't seem to build any tension and then release it... I hit the "correct" notes in the scale but I don't seem to be saying anything or going anywhere....

One day about two weeks ago it actaully felt like I was talking with the guitar for a few licks - I don't know where it came from - but it seems like I lost that break thru.... any ideas on phrasing practice out there?

Posted by: PickNGrin Oct 12 2006, 12:07 AM

It takes a feel that you get if you keep at it. You will develop your own licks or make use of ones you learn...and be able to transition from one lick to the other fluidly. Dont try to rip all the time, relax at times to creat some dynamics of high points and resolve. rip and resolve. Make a statement (phrase), and make an answer to it.
Practice the licks, and then try to connect them.

Posted by: Rvddps Oct 12 2006, 05:30 PM

im kinda in the same boat, i cant really get a good feel for the playing, but ill assume it will come with practice.

and PS. Hey pick, i didnt know you subscribed to GMC, your vids on UG are awesome, keep it up

and you too kris

Posted by: PickNGrin Oct 12 2006, 07:15 PM

^^^ Thanks!