Ok so i know ive asked his before but..... I wondered if any of our new instructors are familiar with PG;s work? It's something id love too see here at GMC more than anything

Yeah Paul Gilbert is pretty amazing when you think about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLs0_jaDW2g


He presents so much talent to the the guitar.


- John

More than fishing even? Justr checking ...

Yes but only by a fraction Andrew Hell i could probably be a GMC FLy Fishing instructor

But seriously though, to me Paul Gilbert is just totally awe inspiring. Sure there are guys out there who can shred faster and harder but its not always just about technique for me. The man is just as at home playing a lush series of chords as he is doing some crazy runs. I particularly like the way he studies classical pieces to draw inspiration!

Hes a bit of a Nerd, a bit of a Geek and doesent take himself too seriously!

This post has been edited by mattacuk: Jul 16 2007, 05:17 PM

And thats exactly why we love him .



- John

NIce Presents video lol! heres a few of my faves,

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HC60XNiS-MQ

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nPGA3vjMLgE

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T2zXMR2yc8E

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=11KaKhGAa3I

He used Dimarzio pickups my wall just taught me that... i stole a picture of him with three guitars out of a magazine and put it on my wall. Hes truely amazing, i tried to play scarified and just gave up after a bit, just the intro haha i can't spread that far and play that fast But now ive bought a guitar world with a "Paul Gilberts School of Shred" I can steal his secrets maybe ill turn it into a lession for gmc

This post has been edited by Smikey2006: Jul 16 2007, 06:03 PM

Im seriously tempted to get one of his Instructional DVD's, but i have so much GMC lessons to do its going to have to wait!

The "intense rock I" is really hot! It changed my vision of guitar playing.

I've been a huge fan of Paul during many years. In my instructional DVD, I also explain one of his licks, there's a little rip off at the very end of the trailer, if you wanna check.
http://shredacademy.com/Shop/roo/creative.htm

To answer your idea, IMO, there are already so many lessons from Gilbert himself availabe everywhere on the web that I dont see the interest of doing one here at GMC.
Actually, I like your idea but honestly who would dare to do such a challenging lesson.

This post has been edited by Roo: Jul 16 2007, 09:30 PM

Dude you rock serously impressed by your video clip there

Dude, Roo, can you do a lesson on the bebop scale or something with the bebop scale?

Maybe there's already some bebop in Roo's Farm but I'm not sure and I bet you are.

So anyway I'm pretty new to the bebop scale and would like to know more about it
It has something to do with chromatics that all I know

cant wait for your next lesson

laters
Ezra

Hey Ezra, I'm sure Roo could handle it but the BeBop scales is an 8 note Jazz scale, so maybe you should ask Ben as well ... having said that, there are no rules, and why shouldn't you use it in a metal or rock context

Paul Gilbert is the coolest guy on earth, he freakin owns all other shredders. Paul Gilbert can actually make music, not just run up and down a scale.


If my situation gets out of control I could run down to Mexicoooooooo!

Cough http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XIzmmSSqZzQ Cough!

PABLO SENIARO !!!

He also has a very interesting, and effective way of teaching rythem, but not with chords. Its in solos, licks, riffs, and improve!! Hmm I think i typed that right. His lesson on this is on youtube, and its in the guitar magazine you bought, because i bought that same one, with this shred masterclass thing!!

Was that the Total Guitar Shred Masterclass special? Good mag! I did his Prelude and Fude in D Major peice and it really shaped the way i play useing my pinky!

Hehe, I see what you mean but actually everybody use the Bebop scale...
Its actually a Myxolydian scale with an added 7M or a passing note between the 7b and the root notes.
Let's say, over G7 chord you play G Bebop: G A B C D E F (F#)
Sure there are lots of passing notes in my 2 first lessons that can be linked to this scale.
I assume as well that, in a jazz context, Ben could say much more about it. It's a great bluesy-fusion sounding tool. Or maybe Django's style lesson would be even better...
To conclude with something related to P.Gilbert's topic. Like any other instructors I guess, I try to read often lessons request. Its not possible yet to do "custom lesson" just from 1 request. I'll try to submitt something that take consider of all requests. Mixed with my own style, that must be technical and melodic and instructional material.
Also like Kristofer said, its important to play what we do the best. So for my next lessons, I will not take the risk to handle a lesson too far from my own style. Again, thx for the positives comments and even if negatives comments, they should help to keep realistic.