Undying's Undying Guitar Drill Options

[Cosmin Lupu]

Hey mate! Welcome to your thread! Let's start with you telling me what your level of playing is, what you know, what you would like to know and what sort of music are you listening to

Cosmin

[Undying]

Hey,
first of all: Thanks for mentoring me and taking the time!

I would say I'm an advanced guitar player with a big lack of theory. I mostly do what is described in the lessons without really knowing what I do. I know "standard" chords, barrés, and 5th power chords. Then I know the pentatonics. And that there are some modes (lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, etc.) but don't know when to play wich mode and why.
I would love to learn how to improvise, mix classic with metal/rock, to have more knowledge about what I'm playing and how to write own songs.

I'm listening to metal mostly, some gothic (normally just "Virgin Black" ), but also classic. I really love the "Mondscheinsonate" from Beethoven.

I hope I expressed myself clearly and gave you the information you need. Any more questions, or some points I shall explain more?

gb
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[Cosmin Lupu]

hey man!


so, out of what I am digging, you want to develop your knowledge in theory and apply them into real contexts, right?

First things first, as you know, I am running a v-chat on modes series and we have reached the Aeolian mode! In this series I am offering small examples and the theoretical aspects of learning how to consciously use modes in various harmonic contexts

Here's what I suggest:

1) Make a big theory rundown
2) Discuss modes and aplications
3) Implement concepts in real situations - based on GMC lessons or on backing tracks

Could you send some recorded material with your playing? I am curious to listen

Waiting on your feedback mate

Cosmin

[Undying]

you want to develop your knowledge in theory and apply them into real contexts, right?

Yes. That sounds good. I'm trying to participate at your v-chat. Not sure if I can make it any time, but I'll try. Normally I'm home at 8 so i could make it. (German time - your chat is at 9.)

Do you got some material for the theory rundown? Or some site I should take a look to.

What do you mean with applications? Is it the intgration of some elements into my playing?


Here are two vids of my playing. Not that happy with them. I'm definitely not straight. So I have to work on my timing. Some playing mistkes also... If the quality is to bad, tell me.
https://rapidshare.com/files/2981631427/PICT0752.MOV
https://rapidshare.com/files/596553476/PICT0777.MOV

[Undying]

All in all I want to learn to improvise, play lead and rythm guitar. Write own songs, solos and stuff; Also transform popular songs for acoustic and e. Maybe some acoustic playing, though it's not priority.

If you want something to know or need some infos tell me!