Lcsdds (monte) Mentored By Muris, CLOSED |
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May 4 2009, 01:27 AM |
Many players do not use pinky at all when playing
3nps shapes higher on the neck, however I prefer to use wherever possible since its our sweet little tiny weak finger and it needs better/special treatment ( read torturing ) . And there's no need to prove me your progress Monte, it's all very obvious, take a look at your clips at the beginning of the thread, you were avoiding AP all the time and now you're playing it very comfortable and with fun which is all that matters, we have done a great job so far, no doubt!! I'll wait for your tune to comes, no problem. -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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May 10 2009, 04:12 PM |
Muris, I played ZERO guitar this week. The WHOLE family is sick....all have the flu mixed with a nasty cough. Should be back on track next week and get some uploads. Hope you are feeling better than me. I'm having withdrawl pains from my guitar which makes my cold and flu even worse.... Oh man, you scared me to DEATH when you mentioned flu, thought it was the one from Mexico!! Wish you and your family fast and safe recovery tho. And if it means something, I had ALMOST zero guitar this weak. -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 1 2009, 12:55 PM |
Hi Muris, I know you are busy rehearsing for your GI show so I'll keep this short. I've been battling burnout for the last few weeks so I haven't played near as much as I would like. I am still working on my AP and it is progressing nicely. The only thing I have really worked on other than trying to learn to use Logic 8 Pro and my AP is this take on and E lydian backing track. It is still sloppy and needs cleaned up but overall I think it turned out OK. Good luck at the GI show Muris....you deserve to win. I will post again when I have something else to post. I'm gonna shift gears a little and get away from your AP etude for awhile. I might do a take for the PetrucciFever solo contest that they have going right now. Not that I could even compete with those guys but it could be fun to work on it.....\m/\m/ That was very very well played Monte!!!!! Actually I was a bit worried when I was watching, you played tons of uber cool tapping, legato and sweeping lick but no alternate picking. And then near the end you applied some one string AP licks! Now, I'm sure that you wanna be able to throw in much more than just that but hey, you played none AP before we started MTP, way to go! And with more pushing in AP direction you'll naturally play more and more AP when improvising or composing, that's how things work. Yeah, I fully advise you to participate in the contest, contest are great and are not just for the win, you get motivated to play better and that's the key imo. Let me know when you upload your take so I could have a look, ok? Best of luck with it Monte, I'm sure you'll do a great job! And thanks for your kind wishes and support regarding GI 2009, means a lot! We will talk soon, you record as times allows you, no worries. Cheers! -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 1 2009, 02:09 PM |
Thanks Muris. My plan was to do that last legato lick using AP. It is still about 15-20 bpm above what I can play cleanly. I'm still working on it though. I'm working hard on my AP and I'm actually using it quite a bit in my playing....I'm just kind of in that in between stage right now. A couple more months of hard work and I think I should be able to use it quite a bit. I'm probably gonna focus on the PetrucciFever contest this month. Just for fun and it will be fun to get your input. I'll post an initial tak as soon as I have one and you can give me some input as time allows. I know you are gonna be UBER busy with the gigs with Emir and the GI finals. Good luck again Muris......\m/\m/ No problem Monte. I do understand "between stage" feel tho, more work as you said and it'll become quite natural. -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 1 2009, 05:41 PM |
All that sounds fine to me Monte,
as long as you practice and focus I can't complain, all that I CAN do here is to look at your takes and recordings, give some advices IF something doesn't look or sound the why it should. I just sent you some idea for contest via email, check them out! And I'm leaving for London on June 9th, in a week. -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 1 2009, 05:58 PM |
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MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 4 2009, 11:08 AM |
That was nice take Monte!
Now, I believe you can come up with more "catchy" lines in the beginning before rhythm guitars start, something to hold at, something easy to remember for an ordinary listener. Have you tried to sing along with the backing? That always helps to come up with very sweet melodic lines, give it a shot! And second part could be more aggressive tho, everything is burning pretty much so you might as well. -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 4 2009, 04:56 PM |
Thanks for the suggestions Muris. I just listened to it again and I agree with you about the second part. I always struggle with playing too many notes and playing something melodic..... Back to work and I'll keep you updated... Anytime, make few more versions and let me hear all, we'll try to do a fine mix of couple ideas! -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 4 2009, 05:50 PM |
Will do Muris. I'll do a couple of versions and we'll pick the best. Probably wait until you get home from the GI finals. When are you scheduled to come back? Hopefully on June 16th or som. -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Jun 17 2009, 05:03 AM |
Nice Monte! Good luck bro, you looked very relaxed which spilled over into your composition. Enjoyed it!
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Jun 17 2009, 06:40 AM
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Nice Monte! Good luck bro, you looked very relaxed which spilled over into your composition. Enjoyed it! Thanks Skenny.....appreciate it. |
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