Vibrato Lesson 3

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Hello GMC guitarists,

Here’s another chance for you to take a break from the shred stuff! =)

I figured we all are pretty tired of the last song, so I came up with a new one in the same style. It includes a few more techniques, and new situations where we should add vibrato.

The reason I’ve choosen this type of slow songs to practice vibrato is that you’re not really bound to any rythm, which gives you a lot of space to experiment, and to find a vibrato that suits you.

The song is based on C major, and it’s standard tuning on this one! =)


     Lesson Questions, Feedback & Comments



Layzer
post 19th July 2007


Member


"Here’s another chance for you to take a break from the shred stuff! =) ", that is always nice to hear, and this stuff sounds awesome
ezravdb
post 19th July 2007


Member


dude, that's one of the longest main videos ever on GMC ohmy.gif
David OToole
post 19th July 2007


Instructor


That is one nice piece + lesson Marcus, and played with your usual finesse of course. The opening 2 notes remind me of a certain anthem - was there an inspirational moment there? smile.gif.

D
David OToole
post 19th July 2007


Instructor


You mentioned that you hoped the lesson was a 'push in the right direction' Marcus. I think it was a nice hefty shove - really useful top class info there.

Btw it's great to hear all the instructors talking and all the varied accents. I'm working on my first talkie today ... get the Irish one in there smile.gif. D
boy_sets_fire7
post 19th July 2007


Member


oh my god, standard tuning biggrin.gif
nice one smile.gif
Muris Varajic
post 19th July 2007


Instructor


Awesome Marcus!!
Again great job,and tune as well!!
Full respect!

Muris
The Uncreator
post 19th July 2007


Fire Up The Blades, Moderator


wow marcus, extremely epic stuff!!! looking forward to learning this one!
Eat-Sleep-andJam
post 19th July 2007


Member


Your music is such a inspiration to every one on this sit Marcus, Were not worthy! We suck! Were scum!tongue.gif




-John
Eat-Sleep-andJam
post 19th July 2007


Member


This also kind of reminds me of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, for some odd reason, sry for the double post tongue.gif,this is really good though tongue.gif

- John
shredmandan
post 19th July 2007


Member


Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally this lesson is out.I have been waiting for this forever and it's great.Dude you should be a millionare playing all over the world.Thats how good you are to me.I hope you get alot more lessons on here really soon as my guitar playing is improving from you more than anyone.Thanks so much

Shredmandan
Marcus Lavendell
post 19th July 2007


Instructor


Thanks for your comments guys!

DavidO,
Actually the whole intro is inspired by Shawn Lane and particularly one his improvised solos.
What anthem were you thinking about? I'm just curious smile.gif

PS. I promise to work on my english accent until next time smile.gif
Mark Schiewe
post 19th July 2007


Member


Kinda sounds like the backing track for Shawn Lane's "Epilouge for Lisa"
David OToole
post 19th July 2007


Instructor


Well believe it or not Marcus it was the USA one it reminds me of. The first 2 notes are the same I think (well intervals, not sure what the key is).

I done a musical score once that was quite sorta anthemic for a film shot in Ireland, and I used the first 3 notes of our national anthem (disguised a bit to start it off, so I just thought 'well maybe ... ' smile.gif. Those notes were on bagpipes believe it or not! Well keyboard bagpipes that is.

David

p.s. your english is great, wish my small bit of German was as good as. I'm hoping that my heavy Dublin accent will be as understandable - I'll have to tone it down smile.gif.
GuitarDude
post 19th July 2007


Member


Great so relaxing! your my favorit instructor smile.gif
Gustavo
post 19th July 2007


Member


damn!!!!

this is fuk**** awsome biggrin.gif
mattacuk
post 19th July 2007


Lets go fishing!


GET DOWN!!! Thats AMAIZING!!!!
Ryan
post 19th July 2007


Member


That a very nice sound to it. Good job. I bet you can write really great ballads!!
ezravdb
post 19th July 2007


Member


YEah! I watched the whole thing now and I must say Im really impressed and glad with the lesson!
Cool techniques here man!
And very informative video 1 wink.gif

Im off to practice tongue.gif
shredmandan
post 20th July 2007


Member


BTW I never get tired of the shred stuff
Cherio
post 20th July 2007


Member


awesome lesson marcus.
just wondering what kind of bridge do u use? is it a standard?
shredmandan
post 20th July 2007


Member


Love lesson 3 about bending before you strike string.Kinda tricky as im not used to it but getting it down and it sounds cool.
thanks
shredmandan
post 20th July 2007


Member


Are you using a floyd or do you have a lock nut??otherwise i would like to know how you can whammy and stay in tune?
Andrew Cockburn
post 20th July 2007


Theory Instructor & Moderator


QUOTE (shredmandan @ Jul 20 2007, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are you using a floyd or do you have a lock nut??otherwise i would like to know how you can whammy and stay in tune?


Heh, I think Marcus said in a previous lesson that when he built his guitar he added a home made locking tremelo laugh.gif
Marcus Lavendell
post 20th July 2007


Instructor


Thanks guys!

Cherio,
It's a standard "low budget" bridge. It's a bit rusty, so I'm thinking about changing it! smile.gif

shredmandan,
well... the nut is a Floyd Rose, but I've taken away the locking parts/screws. The guitar does not stay in tune at all actually, so I try to compensate the pitch with the vibrato!


-Marcus
Eat-Sleep-andJam
post 20th July 2007


Member


Hey Marcus do you have any tips on that quick legato run in vid 2 ?

- thanks, John
lefty01
post 21st July 2007


Member


Wondefrul. Once again...you r-o-c-k.
Marcus Lavendell
post 21st July 2007


Instructor


Thanks, lefty01

Eat-Sleep-andJam,
hm... other than the standard advise: "Be relaxed", you could try to move that lick to the D and G-string (instead of the G and B-string). It's a lot easier that way, but we lose some of the treble tone...


-Marcus
Francis Viviers
post 23rd July 2007


Member


Lavendell mind if i ask what amp and effect etc you use ? You have the kind of sound i want!
Travelin' Man
post 24th July 2007


Member


Marcus...as usual...brilliant man...just brilliant
Rockwouldbe
post 24th July 2007


Rock Instructor


God bless you Lavendell.!!

so talnted
Kai Muehlenbruch
post 25th July 2007


Instructor


Wonderful...just wonderful smile.gif i really like your tone man!
tha_max
post 26th July 2007


Member


The thing is, I can do vibrato but not the wide one you use when bending all the way up the 21th fret during speedy licks :S
rrhoadstributeplayer
post 28th July 2007


Member


love these marcus i agree with u that vibrato in one of the main things that brings out a guitarist..love the lessons cant wait for more
Marcus Lavendell
post 28th July 2007


Instructor


Thanks guys, I really appreciate your comments! smile.gif

@ Francis Viviers. "what amp and effect etc you use ?"

I only use a PODxt and plug it straight into my computer. You can download one of my solo presets from here: http://www.box.net/shared/hvayxvaif3

PS. Francis, I know I already told you this by private message. But I post the answer here as well, if anybody else needs it.


-Marcus
funkymilk
post 29th July 2007


Member


Wow man, I knew all of this, but you are amazing, you vibrato sounds perfect and you hit all the notes perfectly. Very nice job.. And you speed. I'm amazed. Very good job. thx
Plaidman
post 12th October 2007


Member


Exquisite...
Tjchep
post 17th October 2007


Member


Wow, man.

Your amazing.

But what did you finish your "main" guitars fretboard with after you scalloped it?

I love your style man..
Marcus Lavendell
post 17th October 2007


Instructor


@ Tjchep,
Thanks for your comment! smile.gif

I put lacquer on the fretboard. Check this great guide if you want to do a scallop yourself: http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/scal1.htm
Tjchep
post 26th October 2007


Member


Thanks a bunch :-).
David.C.Bond
post 7th December 2007


Member


Really nice composition!
Tomy Jeon
post 24th December 2007


Member


Your first video helped me a lot but I can't get the bent vibrato if I bend up... sad.gif
Tjchep
post 7th January 2008


Member


What do you use to make your backing tracks?

Is that a synth string or chorus sound?
Marcus Lavendell
post 7th January 2008


Instructor


Thanks guys! smile.gif

@ Tjchep
I use ProTools to make the backing tracks. see www.digidesign.com
The strings and choirs comes from a Roland synth.
Joe Kataldo
post 14th January 2008


Instructor


Your Pre bend are so expressive you must have a secret :-D
Carlos Carrillo
post 14th March 2008


Instructor


nice job!!!

beutifull melody!!!

thanks Marcus!!!


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