 3 Level Solo (part 1) By Marcus L., First Try |
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 Jan 3 2009, 06:17 PM
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 GMC:er  Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria Member No.: 6.498  |
Hi all - well Iīm a bit nervous to be honest, but I invite you all (instructors & students) to comment on my first go on Marcusīs 3 Level Solo (Beginner part).
Bear in mind that I just joined and trying to brush up my (obviously inadequate) guitar skills. Also itīs my first go at recording/rendering something at my PC (Iīm sure this file is far to big). Ah..what the hell - hereīs the file!  Cheers Berglmir
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Jan 3 2009, 06:59 PM
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 Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.653 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA Member No.: 3.374 |
Nothing to be nervous about with that one man. Great playing..
 And for that to be your first time recording and rendering too! I do think the lead could be a bit more out in front of the backing. Try duplicating the track and panning each to the right and left, this will help to beef it up a bit. Now your going to be addicted to recording, just wait and see... 
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Jan 3 2009, 07:07 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.765 Joined: 2-April 08 From: Budapest, Hungary Member No.: 4.782 |
Great tone and great playing man!
 Yeah, I think a simple mp3 format would be better for exporting your takes. makes downloading much easier. cheers -------------------- |
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Jan 3 2009, 07:15 PM
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 Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 1.688 Joined: 15-October 07 From: Kilburn, London Member No.: 3.056 |
Go go mate, I'm doing as well, practising the 3 level advanced as we speak
As for your take, it was good, just have two suggestions...You stop playing the notes to pass to another point, don't do that, marcus does vibrato and sustains the notes, if you do what you did, you just look like you're jumping each lick as in the videos. The other suggestion also applies to many people, just work on those bendings Cheers Filipe -------------------- Thy wish for our happiness while thy take it away... QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Oct 13 2009, 11:04 PM)  There will always be people who are not informed or not understand music well, but it's about an attitude here. This was probably some immature person, so it may be wise not to pay attention to youths when they talk like that. They usually don't have the complete picture in their mind about life, let alone music. |
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Jan 3 2009, 07:27 PM
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 Experienced Tone Guru Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 6-September 07 From: USA Member No.: 2.712 |
I'm no pro on playing or recording, but I think for a first attempt at recording, you did very well. Maybe work on your vibrato a bit and intonation.
Good job though. How long have you been playing? -------------------- My guitar bits on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/duathlon70
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Jan 3 2009, 07:43 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria Member No.: 6.498 |
Phew - thanks for all this encouraging feedback!
 "Try duplicating the track and panning each to the right and left, this will help to beef it up a bit. " Well thatīs what I actually did - but I think I will need far more time to get this right. Thx for the tip though. "You stop playing the notes to pass to another point" - hmm. Another recording thing Iīm afraid as I donīt really stop but I think that my "recording technique" swallows the more subtle parts of my play! "How long have you been playing?" I have not been playing for approx. 10 years. Once in a while Iīll try to learn a classical guitar piece (Dowland and Couperin mostly) but thatīs it. As I said in my introduction I just bought myself an audio interface - so thatīs my re-strat point. Regarding this piece I exerciesed 1 hours or so for this take (and now the blisters on my blisters are telling me to take some rest!) Cheers again for all your feedback & support! Berglmir PS: @ Rated Htr: If I could ever, EVER play the advanced part of this solo I would gladly stay on this level! My deepest respect!!! |
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Jan 4 2009, 01:35 AM
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Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 1.688 Joined: 15-October 07 From: Kilburn, London Member No.: 3.056 |
QUOTE (Berglmir @ Jan 3 2009, 06:43 PM) Phew - thanks for all this encouraging feedback! PS: @ Rated Htr: If I could ever, EVER play the advanced part of this solo I would gladly stay on this level! My deepest respect!!! Well, if I knew how to play it perfectly, I wouldn't be practising it...Just heard someone saying "DO IT" and decided to do it .It takes time dude, don't just push yourself down without trying it
-------------------- Thy wish for our happiness while thy take it away... QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Oct 13 2009, 11:04 PM) There will always be people who are not informed or not understand music well, but it's about an attitude here. This was probably some immature person, so it may be wise not to pay attention to youths when they talk like that. They usually don't have the complete picture in their mind about life, let alone music. |
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Jan 4 2009, 07:50 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria Member No.: 6.498 |
Take 2 - better playing; better recording, better rendering.
I hope you agree?!  
1_of_3_Level_Solo_II.mp3 ( 2.27MB )
Number of downloads: 65Feedack always appreciated! Cheers PS: @Rated Htr: You are right of course - even now part 2 of the solo seems...well...achievable!
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Jan 5 2009, 06:30 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 403 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Mosjøen, Norway Member No.: 2.170 |
QUOTE (Berglmir @ Jan 4 2009, 07:50 PM) Take 2 - better playing; better recording, better rendering. I hope you agree?!
1_of_3_Level_Solo_II.mp3 ( 2.27MB )
Number of downloads: 65Feedack always appreciated! Cheers PS: @Rated Htr: You are right of course - even now part 2 of the solo seems...well...achievable! I think you did well. How you somewhere changed the licks to your own made it a little more interesting. If I should tell you to improve on something, it would be vibrato and attitude. I think you understand what I mean with vibrato, but with attitude, I mean that you could add a little more detail into and between your licks. Not anything great, but just some small bends or whatever just to fresh up the sound picture a bit as it can get a bit empty between each phrasing.
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Ibanez S320 Marshall MG100HDFX half stack Line6 PODxt Digidesign Mbox Pro Songs I'm writing down/learning at the moment: Children of Bodom - Downfall |
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Jan 5 2009, 06:51 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria Member No.: 6.498 |
THX very much for your feedback!
By and by I think I understand what you and Rated Htr mean. There are yet too many "pauses" too less feeling of continuity. Iīll work on that and if you are interested Iīll post the results for your reviewing! Cheers!! |
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Jan 5 2009, 07:07 PM
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 Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Group: GMC Senior Posts: 7.004 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida Member No.: 1.304 |
For first time recording this is quite good, I suggest as well duplicating the tracks and panning them left and right, It beefs the guitars up quite a bit and sounds smoother. I think you need a bit more expression in your vibrato, Maybe if you put a little more strength into it. Other than that though, This is about 100 times better than my first recording
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Jan 5 2009, 07:14 PM
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Thats pretty Impressive Stuff ..Loved it
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Jan 5 2009, 07:17 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria Member No.: 6.498 |
QUOTE (Dreamcatcher @ Jan 5 2009, 07:14 PM) Thats pretty Impressive Stuff ..Loved it OH MY!!  Thanks a lot - but I have still a looooooooooooong way to go! |
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Jan 5 2009, 07:20 PM
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 Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 16-October 08 From: Breda , The Netherlands Member No.: 6.091 |
Cheers mate
a great first try& well done!! Next time boost the volume of your lead a little bit more ( and save it as a mp3) Grtzzz -------------------- Gear: PaulReedSmith Santana 3
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Jan 5 2009, 07:22 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria Member No.: 6.498 |
QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jan 5 2009, 07:07 PM) For first time recording this is quite good, I suggest as well duplicating the tracks and panning them left and right, It beefs the guitars up quite a bit and sounds smoother. I think you need a bit more expression in your vibrato, Maybe if you put a little more strength into it. Other than that though, This is about 100 times better than my first recording The terrible thing is: I actually DID duplicate my track and panned them - to no avail it seems. I think it has something to do with my rendering problem described here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=23116 Cheers! QUOTE (playaxeman @ Jan 5 2009, 07:20 PM) Cheers mate a great first try& well done!! Next time boost the volume of your lead a little bit more ( and save it as a mp3) Grtzzz 2nd take/file is mp3 and boosted in volume - please take a look! (itīs uploaded in this thead) Cheers! |
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Jan 5 2009, 07:27 PM
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Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 16-October 08 From: Breda , The Netherlands Member No.: 6.091 |
QUOTE (Berglmir @ Jan 4 2009, 07:50 PM) Take 2 - better playing; better recording, better rendering. I hope you agree?!
1_of_3_Level_Solo_II.mp3 ( 2.27MB )
Number of downloads: 65Feedack always appreciated! Cheers PS: @Rated Htr: You are right of course - even now part 2 of the solo seems...well...achievable! HE There is a 2 take. The lead is better on volume and you did a great job on it. Well done -------------------- Gear: PaulReedSmith Santana 3
Gibson Les Paul Ovation Adamas Ovation Ultra Line 6 Variax acoustic Line 6 Variax 700 Line 6 Pod XT Live Roland Jazz Chorus Korg Pandora PX5D Visit My Website |
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Jan 6 2009, 11:53 PM
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Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 1.688 Joined: 15-October 07 From: Kilburn, London Member No.: 3.056 |
I actually prefer the first take to be honest.
On the second your timming seems worst and, due to the fact that you increased volume, the tone looks drier and worst. But you have spirit, just keep it, you'll achieve
-------------------- Thy wish for our happiness while thy take it away... QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Oct 13 2009, 11:04 PM) There will always be people who are not informed or not understand music well, but it's about an attitude here. This was probably some immature person, so it may be wise not to pay attention to youths when they talk like that. They usually don't have the complete picture in their mind about life, let alone music. |
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Jan 7 2009, 10:53 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria Member No.: 6.498 |
QUOTE (Rated Htr @ Jan 6 2009, 11:53 PM) But you have spirit, just keep it, you'll achieve In other words this means: I compensate my lack of skill with enough brazenness! Just kidding - really appreciate your feedback. Keeps my going and trying to make it "better/perfect". Only consequence for is: I will have to upload a new version for you to listen to! Thanks again! |
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Jan 7 2009, 02:39 PM
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Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 1.688 Joined: 15-October 07 From: Kilburn, London Member No.: 3.056 |
QUOTE (Berglmir @ Jan 7 2009, 09:53 AM) In other words this means: I compensate my lack of skill with enough brazenness! Just kidding - really appreciate your feedback. Keeps my going and trying to make it "better/perfect". Only consequence for is: I will have to upload a new version for you to listen to! Thanks again! That's kinda the point right?
-------------------- Thy wish for our happiness while thy take it away... QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Oct 13 2009, 11:04 PM) There will always be people who are not informed or not understand music well, but it's about an attitude here. This was probably some immature person, so it may be wise not to pay attention to youths when they talk like that. They usually don't have the complete picture in their mind about life, let alone music. |
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Jan 7 2009, 03:05 PM
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 Learning Rock Star  Group: GMC Wiki:er Posts: 4.038 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands Member No.: 3.471 |
Good work! I think you have very nice vibrato, this piece contains some long notes, and you make them sound very nice.
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