Warrior Task 38: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Guitar-Loves-Piano-5/

It is my pleasure to pick this weeks warrior task! We will dig into Piotr's wonderful Guitar Loves Piano series. I think we can all agree that piano sounds better with some electric guitar over it.

Now we know to expect a rock ballad here... but this one has an additional twist. Piotr heats it up in the second half with some quick AP runs, bending, strong vibrato which all leads to an epic challenge!

I'm sure we can handle this. So lets hear some great takes!

Deadline is next Friday Oct. 26th... or you'll have to answer to Master Pai Mei

Oh yes !! DG, you're a natural Keeper of The Temple.. I think you should take over from now on !!

Great, I look forward to getting my teeth into Piotr's lines ! I don't want Pai Mei to break my fingers !

Nice one! I'll give it a try, although I haven't even finished the last Donut King's Choice yet. Or Set the Pace. Or most other tasks.
Hmm, I'd better find out which poison she used, Elle...

Most excellent ! Well, better get going on this one myself. I do not want to experience the wrath of Pai Mei!!

I realized that I might as well give up on this right away. There is no way I will be able to play those stacked 5ths in any foreseeable future (not even inside picked).

No way, gangsta ! Try using hybrid picking.. it's a great way to get around licks that would normally demand outside picking !!

Speaking of excuses.. The tab (Guitar Pro) is not in accordance with how he plays it at the second run of ascending triplets.

Oh no.. I guess we better just make it up when we get to that point !

Well, I figured out that part.

But, I honestly can't see it happen that I play this one. The tapping part is sickeningly fast, and the stacked 5ths that I mentioned before (which is really a 5th, a 4th, and a 5th) are simply not possible for me - inside picked, hybrid picked, or tapped doesn't matter. I have already wasted hours. Ask me in 5 years though.

yeah, that stacked 5th part is a thorn in my side right now. I can finally play it on its own but the whole transition into it after the long run and slide always throws me off. I will need all the time I can get before the deadline for this one.

Who the heck picked the lesson!?

Here is my take. Much harder lesson then I thought it would be.
Still a lot of rough spots but overall this was my best take out of many attempts. I still almost always screw up either the fast run or that last lick from hell!

Oh that is smokin' hot, man !

Love that bend you do at 0:11

He nails the damn Donut again, lads !!

Thanks Ben!

hehe, I should probably take it easy on the donuts for a little while. Maybe visit a fitness center or something.

Degroot, that sounds damn good to me man. That Les Paul is silky smooth.

Thanks greg!

That's the great thing about living on the mountain.. it's like a natural assault course !

I have bit of a confession to make. I've only just started learning this piece today and am finding it quite challenging indeed !

Yeah, I know, I know.. but I've had lots of other stuff to get done.. but hopefully I'll have a take for you v. soon !

Of course no big hurry Sensei.... then again, Pai Mei may have a different agenda.

I'm working towards having an offering for Master Pai Mai.. I would not test his patience !

Ok Pai Mei, here is my offering !!

WARNING: There's a blooper reel at the end for those of you with a sense of humour but it contains language !

Brilliant take, mr Donut Master!


Really nice interpretation. I especially like that you include bloopers.

this is what I like about GMC, instructors are willing to show their softer side

Well, I'm quite willing to remind people every now and again that we all make mistake, even up in The Temple of Guitar Bushido

Hahahahaha! That was awesome Ben. Sounds about like one of my sessions there at the end.

But seriously man, your take sounded amazing.

Degroot, I'm probably going to have to give you the Apprentice Task as my offering. I can hang at the beginning of this one but it loses me when it really gets going towards the end. I feel as though I have failed you but I'm determined to respect your wishes.

Oh man

Amazing take, Sir Ben! I think I need to go learn some of your vibrato lessons now.



Thanks H!



No worries bro. It would be cool to hear your rendition of that lesson though!

Man I am in love with that Les Paul! Just a beautiful looking and sounding instrument all around. And your playing on this task is great as well, sweet bends and vibrato,and a very nice touch and feel , very smooth man great job!

yeah man, it was love at first sight for me when I saw it on the wall at Guitar Center. 2001 60's classic. Bought it used but it was in perfect condition... the previous owner had just sold it. He was still in the store when I bought it and he looked a bit regretful.

Thanks a lot AK. I appreciate the comments!

Oh man ! Not only did he have to deal with selling it but to see it sold to another player.. double whammy !

Your gain, though dude