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Posted by: rhoads Nov 14 2011, 09:26 AM

Ok, so I decided that for the rest of the month I will just learn new songs. I an a bit tired of technique and REC and I have to put them aside for a while.

So I will learn as many songs as a can and also try to record some takes on the collabs that I joined
Oh and the songs I will try to do by ear and look up the tab only if I can't.

I'll start with Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire
Wish me luck !

Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 14 2011, 09:38 AM

Good idea man, it's always good to introduce some variety. Plus, learning songs is fun.. enjoy !

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Nov 14 2011, 04:51 PM

Learning songs and doing collabs is a really good strategy!
It is good to introduce such goals from time to time. Keep it balanced.

Good luck with the first song and yeah - ear training is essential!

Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Nov 14 2011, 07:14 PM

I always like to do songs by ear than by the tabs! I like your approach man, keep practicing

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 14 2011, 09:27 PM

Very good decision, it's so important to learn some songs, it helps boosting musicality!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 15 2011, 03:20 AM

I agree with everybody here. You'll learn a lot from other musicians songs... Good luck man! I hope to see the videos here!

Posted by: maharzan Nov 15 2011, 07:23 AM

Good Luck man. Excited to see your takes. I went on that route too.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 15 2011, 08:29 AM

+1 Sinisa

@ Rhoads -> Here's what some other people did with this song



The possibilities are endless and music is so so so BEAUTIFUL!

Posted by: rhoads Nov 15 2011, 08:44 AM

Cool cover !

Yes, thanks a lot guys. I'll post some covers

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Nov 15 2011, 11:40 PM

that's a great way to improve, looking forward for your vids

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 16 2011, 09:16 AM

Woohoo me too

Posted by: thefireball Nov 16 2011, 12:31 PM

Yeah, I was gonna say that it's great to do something different every now and then. I have been composing a lot lately - actually just finding out just how tight I'm not playing - but it's cool to explore new ideas. There are many songs (lessons) on GMC I would love to work up to the REC honor of posting, but just haven't done it yet. But I say just enjoy life. Don't force too much on yourself with music. Sure, some discipline is fine, but if you don't follow your heart, your guitar spirit will die inside of you.

ok, that just sounded so philosophical!
-Brandon