This is my take from this week. Even though I have learned some solos I have trouble thinking of cool licks to play on the spot. WHen I learn a lick that I like from a solo (Say "time" by Pink Floyd or something) I will practice it in every key that I can. Like the solo in that song is in A major (F#m pent scale) but I will practice all the licks I like in Ampent, Em, Bm, C#m, Gm...
But then I still forget the licks after a while and have to go back to the solo to relearn them!
I am thinking I should change my way of learning to just one lick at a time, instead of trying to learn complete solos...
Your take was really chilled out Alex! I should take it slower for a bit
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QUOTE (Sparrow @ Jun 24 2012, 11:12 PM)
This is my take from this week. Even though I have learned some solos I have trouble thinking of cool licks to play on the spot. WHen I learn a lick that I like from a solo (Say "time" by Pink Floyd or something) I will practice it in every key that I can. Like the solo in that song is in A major (F#m pent scale) but I will practice all the licks I like in Ampent, Em, Bm, C#m, Gm...
But then I still forget the licks after a while and have to go back to the solo to relearn them!
I am thinking I should change my way of learning to just one lick at a time, instead of trying to learn complete solos...
Your take was really chilled out Alex! I should take it slower for a bit
It's a good idea to learn licks but what I would like to work with you on is creating your own licks! This is a perfect way to find your own sound and style! The reason I recorded my solo is to give you ideas and when you will continue it you will be playing totally different things! Give it a try! Instead of playing someone else's licks play your own!
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QUOTE (Sparrow @ Jun 24 2012, 11:12 PM)
This is my take from this week. Even though I have learned some solos I have trouble thinking of cool licks to play on the spot. WHen I learn a lick that I like from a solo (Say "time" by Pink Floyd or something) I will practice it in every key that I can. Like the solo in that song is in A major (F#m pent scale) but I will practice all the licks I like in Ampent, Em, Bm, C#m, Gm...
But then I still forget the licks after a while and have to go back to the solo to relearn them!
I am thinking I should change my way of learning to just one lick at a time, instead of trying to learn complete solos...
Your take was really chilled out Alex! I should take it slower for a bit
Hi! I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing! Let me know if you have any questions!
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QUOTE (Sparrow @ Jun 24 2012, 11:12 PM)
This is my take from this week. Even though I have learned some solos I have trouble thinking of cool licks to play on the spot. WHen I learn a lick that I like from a solo (Say "time" by Pink Floyd or something) I will practice it in every key that I can. Like the solo in that song is in A major (F#m pent scale) but I will practice all the licks I like in Ampent, Em, Bm, C#m, Gm...
But then I still forget the licks after a while and have to go back to the solo to relearn them!
I am thinking I should change my way of learning to just one lick at a time, instead of trying to learn complete solos...
Your take was really chilled out Alex! I should take it slower for a bit
Hi I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing? Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
I just moved to a new place so things have been kind of crazy. I have been improvising over Rancid, Social D, and Joan Jett a lot. I'm trying to come up with cool melodies and make it less busy.
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QUOTE (Sparrow @ Jul 15 2012, 10:13 PM)
I just moved to a new place so things have been kind of crazy. I have been improvising over Rancid, Social D, and Joan Jett a lot. I'm trying to come up with cool melodies and make it less busy.
I will try to post a video this week.
Sounds good!!! Let me know if you have any questions or need help! Looking forward to hear your take!
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QUOTE (Sparrow @ Jul 15 2012, 10:13 PM)
I just moved to a new place so things have been kind of crazy. I have been improvising over Rancid, Social D, and Joan Jett a lot. I'm trying to come up with cool melodies and make it less busy.
I will try to post a video this week.
Hi! I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing! Do you have any questions or need help with anything? Let me know!
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