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Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 10 2012, 04:48 PM
Feb 10 2012, 04:48 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	Hey guys! Transcribing music is a very important subject in a process of becoming a great musician it helps develop your ear and get new ideas! I want to share my tricks when I am transcribing songs and solos! 1) Find a key! Before you will start doing anything figure out the key it will help you to understand notes and chords and will make transcription much easier 2) Find the first note 3) Know your intervals If you know intervals and can recognize their sound it will also help you to transcribe faster! 4) Slow down There is a few different programs that will help you transcribe as well you can slow down your audio file up to 50% without loosing quality as much! Helpful programs! Soundforge is a very nice program that can slow down music without loosing quality you also can loop a few bars and keep playing until you get it! Unfortunately works only on PC Transcribe not just has the same capabilities as soundforge but also charged with transcribing tools to make your life easier! I believe it's available for Mac and PC! I am starting a new thread on my instructor board it will be called "Transcribing Corner" I will be uploading licks, solos and chords that you can transcribe and learn, and if you have any questions you can always ask and I will be more than happy to help out! Good luck! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Dinaga View Member Profile	Feb 10 2012, 04:55 PM
Feb 10 2012, 04:55 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 627 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	This is a great topic and idea, Alex. I think many of us could and should improve our transcribing skills a lot, formally. For example, I can recognize intervals in many cases, but never sat down and learned intervals "from the book", which is a really big issue in my guitar playing. Looking forward to your Transcribing Corner mate! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Connect with me! My Facebook My YouTube channel My band Dolia

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 10 2012, 04:56 PM
Feb 10 2012, 04:56 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Dinaga @ Feb 10 2012, 03:55 PM) This is a great topic and idea, Alex. I think many of us could and should improve our transcribing skills a lot, formally. For example, I can recognize intervals in many cases, but never sat down and learned intervals "from the book", which is a really big issue in my guitar playing. Looking forward to your Transcribing Corner mate! I will be talking about intervals as well! I am looking forward to it as well should be fun!!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Saddlefall View Member Profile	Feb 10 2012, 05:30 PM
Feb 10 2012, 05:30 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 127 Joined: 28-December 11 From: Norway	I've found this great program for slowing down music, and you can even change the pitch so you don't have to tune your guitar if the songs are in e flat or whatever. It's called Amazing Slow Downer (straight forward name ) Amazing Slow Downer You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Epiphone Les Paul Standard Epiphone Explorer Jackson Warrior WRXT Jackson RR24 Schecter Demon 7 string Amp: Marshall JMD:1

derper View Member Profile	Feb 10 2012, 07:35 PM
Feb 10 2012, 07:35 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 691 Joined: 8-November 11 From: Portland Oregon	Audacity can slow down music without changing pitch, although other programs probably can do it better. But it's what I used to figure out 30+ NES tunes for EMULATOR, so it does the trick. I should try slowing down a REAL song, as opposed to an 8-bit track, to see how it really performs. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!!

ElHombre View Member Profile	Feb 10 2012, 08:17 PM
Feb 10 2012, 08:17 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 770 Joined: 25-December 11	I have been transcribing some of Marco sfoglis songs and I have recieved a lot of help here on the forum. I use the amazing slowdowner for fast parts. I have no general method for finding a key of a song rather than guessing? How do you find the key? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Youtube Channel

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 10 2012, 09:22 PM
Feb 10 2012, 09:22 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (ElHombre @ Feb 10 2012, 07:17 PM) I have been transcribing some of Marco sfoglis songs and I have recieved a lot of help here on the forum. I use the amazing slowdowner for fast parts. I have no general method for finding a key of a song rather than guessing? How do you find the key? To find a key you have to figure out the chord structure first and after that you will know what key is it in You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Dinaga View Member Profile	Feb 11 2012, 06:36 AM
Feb 11 2012, 06:36 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 627 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	QUOTE (ElHombre @ Feb 10 2012, 08:17 PM) I have been transcribing some of Marco sfoglis songs and I have recieved a lot of help here on the forum. I use the amazing slowdowner for fast parts. I have no general method for finding a key of a song rather than guessing? How do you find the key? I suggest you check out GMC guitar Grimoire theory book which you received when you registered. If I remember correctly, methods of systematically finding a song key are explained there in great detail. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Connect with me! My Facebook My YouTube channel My band Dolia

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 11 2012, 05:53 PM
Feb 11 2012, 05:53 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Dinaga @ Feb 11 2012, 05:36 AM) I suggest you check out GMC guitar Grimoire theory book which you received when you registered. If I remember correctly, methods of systematically finding a song key are explained there in great detail. Good idea! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Feb 11 2012, 07:19 PM
Feb 11 2012, 07:19 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Great tips mate! That new section in your board sounds very promising! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 11 2012, 09:08 PM
Feb 11 2012, 09:08 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 11 2012, 06:19 PM) Great tips mate! That new section in your board sounds very promising! I am so looking forward to it!!!! I will do the first posting on Monday!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Feb 11 2012, 11:31 PM
Feb 11 2012, 11:31 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	I think that sorting out things by ear and getting to know how to transcribe them is a very important trait for any musician. I am not too good with classical notation , meaning that I can't read a score like a newspaper, but I always liked to sort things out by ear You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

ElHombre View Member Profile	Feb 12 2012, 12:57 AM
Feb 12 2012, 12:57 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 770 Joined: 25-December 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 11 2012, 11:31 PM) I think that sorting out things by ear and getting to know how to transcribe them is a very important trait for any musician. I am not too good with classical notation , meaning that I can't read a score like a newspaper, but I always liked to sort things out by ear yeah mate hows it going with that lick you are helping me with You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Youtube Channel

derper View Member Profile	Feb 12 2012, 01:56 AM
Feb 12 2012, 01:56 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 691 Joined: 8-November 11 From: Portland Oregon	QUOTE (Dinaga @ Feb 10 2012, 09:36 PM) I suggest you check out GMC guitar Grimoire theory book which you received when you registered. If I remember correctly, methods of systematically finding a song key are explained there in great detail. I've heard of this in another post, but didn't know about it when I signed up. I hope it's still available, because I'd certainly be interested in checking it out!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Feb 12 2012, 08:23 AM
Feb 12 2012, 08:23 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (ElHombre @ Feb 11 2012, 11:57 PM) yeah mate hows it going with that lick you are helping me with Hey man, I didn't get shoot once I get back home from rehearsals today I'll try and set it up...sorry for taking so long You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Dinaga View Member Profile	Feb 13 2012, 12:58 PM
Feb 13 2012, 12:58 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 627 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	QUOTE (derper @ Feb 12 2012, 01:56 AM) I've heard of this in another post, but didn't know about it when I signed up. I hope it's still available, because I'd certainly be interested in checking it out!! Check out the first mail you received when you registered to GMC. It should be there. If not, just let me know and I'll send it to you. It's a great e-book! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Connect with me! My Facebook My YouTube channel My band Dolia

maharzan View Member Profile	Feb 13 2012, 01:43 PM
Feb 13 2012, 01:43 PM	Veteran Guitar Lord Posts: 2.381 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Kathmandu	Awesome topic. Transcribing really helps make you a better musician. I have tried few and it really works. I still don't know how to extract the chords though. I have a really bad ear. I can't even tune with open strings. I would love to learn more. I use QuickTime 7 Pro to slow things down (maintains pitch). You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Checkout my YouTube & my band Nissim's YouTube channels.

Dinaga View Member Profile	Feb 13 2012, 02:43 PM
Feb 13 2012, 02:43 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 627 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	I use Guitar Rig for everything - it can change the tempo without much quality loss, it can change the pitch if the song is tuned down, it can loop the backing track, record, tune the guitar, apply different presets... pretty much has everything The only flaw is that it steals the audio resources so you can't listen to any other audio like on YouTube, Winamp, GMC etc. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Dinaga: Feb 13 2012, 02:44 PM -------------------- Connect with me! My Facebook My YouTube channel My band Dolia

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 13 2012, 05:05 PM
Feb 13 2012, 05:05 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	This unit is pretty cool! I use to own the previous model! So what it does it can slow down any song without changing pitch and when you are ready it just will take guitar out of the track!!! so you can have a backing track for any song you want! So cool! http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories...-guitar-trainer You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 16 2012, 11:06 PM
Feb 16 2012, 11:06 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	So I posted the first chord progression to transcribe! I hope you guys will have fun with it! https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=43042 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

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