Along the lines of "BETCHA CAN"T PLAY THIS", here is a VIDEO CHALLENGE. Open to EVERYONE. You don't have to play exactly what I"m doing just try to replicate the technique. It's something we have worked on in Video Chat.

1.)THUMBLESS!!!: Notice the left thumb is not touching the neck.

2.)NO PICK!!!!!: NO PICKING at all. Hammer on / Pull Of only.

3.)STRING TRAVERSE: Across every string.

GO FOR IT!!!!!!

PRIZE:

Anyone that pulls off a good entry will get a CUSTOM MISSION BADGE from the Bootcamp!!!!!

Challenge accepted!

Perfect articulation T-Meister !

+1

I've been practicing legato quite a bit lately... but I haven't tried it like this. Great drill!

Who needs the thumb anyway ?

I do. But oh well...

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Cool so we can do any pattern we wish?

Thanks man!




Thumblessness is next to Cleanliness!




Sure! The MISSION is just to use all the strings (demonstrate traverse), and avoid the thumb and use left fingers only (demonstrating finger control/articulation) . Go for it!





Well played Soldier! You are the FIRST recipient of our SPECIAL OPS commendation on your mission badge! (The Bullseye, Representing Pure Precision/Articulation)






Well Played Soldier! And I must say that is one FINE looking Weapon you have there! I think it may have even come from my own ARMORY!

Really nice finger control and use of "Back and Forth" Technique as well!

Thanks! It was the obvious weapon of choice to take on this special op. Hope to see more of your guitar challenges soon!

Thanks. And I agree with Degroot, more challenges would be cool!

More challenges on the way Soldier! Congrats on your Badge!



More SPECIAL MISSIONS in the pipeline!

BLACK OPS SPECIAL MISSION 2!!!!!! Almost Complete!

Prepare for BADGE UPGRADES!!!

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Armed and ready!

Looking forward to your Mission Vid Soldier! The BLACK OPS CHALLENGE goes up on TERRIFYING TUESDAY!!!!

Todd

NEW BLACK OPS CHALLENGE MISSION!!!!!!!!!!!

*Clean strikes
*Good Speed
*Right/Left Hand Synch!!!!





**P.S. No actual amps were harmed/used in the making of this video Emulation/VST Only.

Awesome

Working on challenge and will report to Mission HQ soon!

Looking forward to it Soldier! It doesn't have to be note for not, just try to capture the overall vibe of the lick. Do try to get as close as is workable. This one is a bit over the line in to CRAZY TOWN!!


Todd

Reporting to mission control. I ended up using your formula here. Went for fastest speed I could do with clean strikes before detecting some slur (mostly with middle and ring finger).

Don't mind the rug rat scampering through. She did not pay notice to the heavy artillery and jeopardize the mission at hand.

Nicely done Soldier! You really NAILED it on this one! I can see the bodies of the slain under your desk! Your enemies cower in fear! The rug rag is on border patrol!!!

BLACK OPS
1,)Blistering Speed
2.)Deadly Strikes
3.)Assassins Touch

You are the ONLY soldier so far to attack this mission. Well done!!!! Here is your

BLACK OPS MISSION BADGE UPGRADE!!!

Thanks for the mission and badge upgrade!

Now hopefully others aren't trapped behind enemy lines and will complete this mission!

I am loving the vibe of this thread.. well done T-Master !!

And great playing, guys !

Nice DeGroot!



HA, the rug rat scampering by only means that you have achieved victory in a greater challenge my friend!

If we didn't know any better we could almost say it looks like she's making a mad dash to unplug DG from the mains..

I didn't know it at the time but she was the hero by warding off the enemy. Usually its the other way around, like when she is running in my direction I have to ABORT!


Thanks dudes. Now we need more troops on board so that these challenges keep rolling. They are fun to do!

Nice job DeGroot! These are fun! I have been working on this too, it's hard to record during the week. Hopefully I will join you on the battlefield soon!

Here is my best attempt, I was tripping all over myself on this one.

well fought Soldier! You have good precision here! I see the BLOOD ON THE FRETBOARD!!! I would say releoad and see if you can put just a little more speed on this lick and give it one more shot!!!!

Todd




Thanks The soldiers are laying down the law and the pain!!!!!!!

I seriously think that within a couple of weeks you guys will be ready to invade a small country

That's our plan! Global Guitar Takeover!!!!!!

Sounds good to me !!