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IS THAT YOUR MAMA?
Nope didn't think so either. We all know parents don't get this.
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Sep 10 2012, 06:53 PM
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This sucks....I can't find my camera battery charger!! And it only takes that battery pack. I'll be practicing, but I may not be able to submit a vid for a few weeks, fyi. I hope it turns up soon.
EMULATOR gig this friday, then end of month. Our 2 biggest yet. So I'll also be turning my focus to that, this week. But I will still hit the arpeggios during warmups, so I can hopefully submit a REC next month!! Getting very close... --------------------   Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Sep 11 2012, 07:57 AM
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Gabe, take it easy man, tend to your stuff - I'll be here
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Sep 11 2012, 06:21 PM
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Ah HA!! Found my camera battery charger. Gonna get that plugged in now, work on EMULATOR for a while, and hopefully post another vid of how AMAZING my picking is becoming!! Well....amazing compared to before.
Really, just that last tip you gave me, helped my picking so much! I just try and relax, and focus on the very minor mechanics of picking that arpeggio (and other riffs, of course) after warming up...and it's so much better than before. I really think there is a chance I can get a solid REC take soon. I would say by today, but I don't want to jinx it. I'm already about 3-4months over my original estimate for how long it would take to REC. Oops!! I guess it will be that much sweeter to achieve a full-speed REC passing grade when I get there. And I WILL get there! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Sep 12 2012, 06:59 AM
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Right, right! Don't Jinx it man!
 I'll be waiting for that post aaaand vid
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Sep 18 2012, 10:00 PM
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Here's a vid from a few days ago, when I put in a little time to the "Voice of your Guitar" video. It's not the whole thing, just the first half in the lower octave.
This video really shows my weak spots. Ugh! Vibrato has improved a bit, since arriving to GMC, but still not a strong point for me. Also, I didn't put enough time in, to TRULY learn/memorize the notes, so I am a bit sketchy due to that as well. Really, I've already learned a ton by forcing myself to take a video and watch it. I'm sure you'll have some pointers as well, but I can see many points for improvement on this "easy" lesson. Funny, but this "easier" lesson is "more difficult" for me, because it represents a style of music/guitar that I don't ofter play. BUT, that makes it more fun to branch out and work on new techniques!! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Sep 19 2012, 07:39 AM
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Also, here's something else I started working on for fun! Just started, and wow is it some awkward fretboard maneuvering for me! Just watch (at the end you get a GREAT shot at my picking hand!)....
Perhaps there is some advice you could give? Maybe I'm not even playing the proper position for this. Or picking and such. Here's the (streaming) link to the original, if that helps: http://grooveshark.com/s/U+Got+Me+Rx/3FIDA8?src=5 -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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and also, I was ALWAYS wondering why does everybody tackling this lesson, forget about those little bends which are appearing at min 0.7 in the original recording, for instance? 
This lesson was categorized as Level 3 or easy lesson, just because it doesn't have 'fast stuff' in it, but the thing is, there are more difficult things than just 'fast' |
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Sep 19 2012, 08:49 PM
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Thanks for the insights! Very great suggestions, all around. I certainly need to put some more time into getting "familiar" with this tune, before ever playing it from the heart. BUT, I figured I should show you where I'm at, before disappearing for a month into "practice land"!!
And yeah....I do tend to miss that note, almost every time!! I noticed both while practicing it, and while watching the video. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Sep 20 2012, 10:48 AM
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Easy does it mate! I am glad you can use my thoughts to your advantage
Let's see some bends, aye? Cosmin |
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Sep 20 2012, 07:27 PM
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I watched Max's new bending lesson today, and saw that Kristopher mentioned the "exercises" in the last videos... https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bending-Ballad/
They really are some GREAT little exercises to improve bends. I think, after next week's EMULATOR gig (at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo!!) I'll put a little time into those exercises, and apply those skills to your "Voice of your Guitar" lesson!! Max's whole lesson is a little "beyond me" at the moment, but after nailing your lesson perhaps I'll be better suited to give it a run. Thanks Cosmin! **Also, yesterday I found a way to eliminate that "bad" note on the Melvin Sparks funky/jazz riff. It was a very simple change of grip that allowed me to bar the pinky and play the same fret from B to high E string w/out "muting" the note as I was. This whole GMC thing is great because I learn how to LEARN better each day! QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 20 2012, 02:48 AM)  Easy does it mate! I am glad you can use my thoughts to your advantage Let's see some bends, aye? Cosmin -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Sep 21 2012, 02:39 AM
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Also... (boy, it is fun to be BACK at GMC with time to learn!!
) here's a video with a quick picking question regarding the vivaldi lesson. Also, it applies to picking in general. Watch, as I reveal my picking ignorance before your very eyes!!-------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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But, the idea is that usually, with time annd experience you will 'sniff out' the natural and flow wise movements which you have to follow |
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Sep 21 2012, 05:18 PM
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Thanks Coz! I practiced HARD yesterday, and was close....but still not accurate enough to submit a take full-speed. But, I'm still regaining hand strength I lost last month during wedding month. I think the original says "130 bpm" and I'm able to get some clean runs at about 113 or so. I'm going to keep at it, and also keep going back and practicing each piece slower, and hopefully get there soon!
No vid, but I was working on your "Voice" lesson too....wow, I really was missing some stuff in that one!! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Sep 22 2012, 05:22 PM
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Hehe! Good going amigo! Glad to hear you are practicing hard and discovering new things as well!
Looking forward to one of your vids! Cosmin |
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