Funk It! - Gmc Collab |
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Funk It! - Gmc Collab |
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Feb 12 2015, 10:15 PM |
Just found this, been so busy lately. I'm in, this is even harder than the AC/DC collab
Cheers Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Feb 12 2015, 10:53 PM |
Alright, sorry for spamming takes, but I think I'm edging closer to something I like:
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Feb 13 2015, 09:44 AM |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSY2_7Kbsak just one of my favorite funk fusion songs ever. a little extra inspirationn ...btw if anyone can figure out what scales theyre using in this song i would love to know Yeah thanks again Vinman, we ended up with a really cool backing! I hope to hear atake form you as well! I am horribly bad at figuring out what others do since I haven't done it for almost 10 years (and I was not very good at it back then either). However I would guess they go through a lot of different scales in there. Is there a specific section you are wondering about? |
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Feb 14 2015, 02:00 AM |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSY2_7Kbsak just one of my favorite funk fusion songs ever. a little extra inspirationn ...btw if anyone can figure out what scales theyre using in this song i would love to know Hi Vinman, tha song is mostly based on Mixolydian mode. The verse motif is based around G7 chord and this chord is the root chord of Mixolydian mode. This means that the main scale suggested in this collab is shown in action in this song. The is a riff section that modulates to C (0:48). This riff is in C blues scale, but as soon as they harmonize it (giving a Zeppelin vibe), it becomes C mixolydian. They also use a lot of blues scale over G7, and I note that they sometimes empathize the b5 giving the phrasing a "Lydian" feel. The phrasing used there is very interesting. Sometimes they add some chromatic notes as passing notes and I also note that they like playing "sixths" giving it a bluesy vibe. Check out this lesson to know that I mean by Mixolydian sixths: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Mixolydian-Sixths-RnB/ And also give a look at this funk lesson that combines Mixolydian with Pentatonic Minor: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Funk_Fusion_Phrasing/ -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 15 2015, 07:02 PM
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Couldnt have said it better Phil. That sounded awesome...and youre right the funk one is tough. so many different way to go with it
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Feb 15 2015, 11:42 PM |
hey ive been using this MTSR app on my phone which is working great but is there a way for me to import the backing file on to the app? right now im just playing the backing thru my computer speakers and recording it with the phone and using the other three tracks to record my guitar parts. im not very computer savoy. so if there is a better way to do this im all ears...or in this case eyes i guess Hi Vinman56, I don't have this app installed on my phone but when checking out this video on youtube it seems you should be able to use the "load/import" function (by the sound of it) to import an audio track/file, check it out here: http://youtu.be/6gCKyETkcog?t=40s Please let me know if that works? -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Feb 15 2015, 11:55 PM |
Hey, this what I came up with so far. Tried to get some funkiness in my take.
https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/funk-it -------------------- |
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Feb 16 2015, 12:16 AM |
Hey, this what I came up with so far. Tried to get some funkiness in my take. https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/funk-it Thanks Degroot, Ideas- and construction- wise this take is spot on to me! It's really interesting to follow and listen to. * The phrases starting at 00:04, 00:15, 00:17 stick out to me though. These excepted, your take is spot on. But here I can somehow sense your left hand (?) is slowing down things, probably because these phrases are legato based. One way to solve it is just to "brute force" - practice over and over. When doing so you should focus on the left hand, and maybe try practicing slowly without using any picking at all - to make sure your left hand finger is capable of having a leading role. Another quicker solution (and I tend to gravitate towards these kind of solutions myself, just to get more productive) - is to rethink the way you play those passages. And maybe to do more picking, or why not try to funk scratch them somehow (you might need to adjust the idea for that) - since you do that so well. * Mix - to me your guitar sound is a bit loud compared to backing. I suspect lowering it will raise the over all impression of your take and 'glue it' to the rest of the backing. |
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Feb 16 2015, 08:54 AM |
Hey, this what I came up with so far. Tried to get some funkiness in my take. https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/funk-it very nice, I love your bends. Also really nice ghost notes/scratching! Here's my second take. It's more or less the same as my first one except it's cleaner. I kinda wanna scrap this solo, it seems too uncreative and basic too me but I'm honestly stuck... I can't think of anything I like. I also feel like the tapping is maybe a bit excessive? I'm also having A LOT of trouble attempting to incorporate outside notes inside of my solo (you can tell obviously since it's all A mixolydian) it all sounds like garbage when I try to do it. Your advice did make sense though Kris I just can't do it xd. Funkit_gmc_collab2.mp3 ( 568.25K ) Number of downloads: 191 This post has been edited by Nick6373: Feb 16 2015, 09:30 AM |
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Feb 16 2015, 10:20 AM |
ATTENTION -
There is a now an extended version of the backing track available here. This version is intended for those of you who want to practice their jamming/improvising skills. I am currently having a blast over this backing track and I would seriously recommend you try it as well! here is my first take. im trying to expand my reach a bit without losing the funk feel..its proving to be pretty damn difficult but this is kind of what im hearing anyway. as always needs plenty of polishing but ill worry about tht later ...the rythym got messed up again when i mixed it down im gonna re post it Ok, when you repost please lower the volume of your guitar in the mix. It will do your take much more justice. There are some interesting ideas int here, I am looking forward to hearing the fixed version. very nice, I love your bends. Also really nice ghost notes/scratching! Here's my second take. It's more or less the same as my first one except it's cleaner. I kinda wanna scrap this solo, it seems too uncreative and basic too me but I'm honestly stuck... I can't think of anything I like. I also feel like the tapping is maybe a bit excessive? I'm also having A LOT of trouble attempting to incorporate outside notes inside of my solo (you can tell obviously since it's all A mixolydian) it all sounds like garbage when I try to do it. Your advice did make sense though Kris I just can't do it xd. Funkit_gmc_collab2.mp3 ( 568.25K ) Number of downloads: 191 Here's an idea: At 00:11 you land on a bent note after the tapping lick. What if you just move that whole tapping lick a fret down or up, but still land on the same strong note? You will then be doing outside playing by the book: first a fast 'out' passage followed by a strong note. Just be sure when doing this, that you don't repeat the "out" version of the tapping lick for too long. As mentioned, it is best to play outside just for a short period - especially in the beginning. Let me know if this makes sense, and if you can apply it? |
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Feb 17 2015, 01:05 AM |
Thanks Degroot, Ideas- and construction- wise this take is spot on to me! It's really interesting to follow and listen to. * The phrases starting at 00:04, 00:15, 00:17 stick out to me though. These excepted, your take is spot on. But here I can somehow sense your left hand (?) is slowing down things, probably because these phrases are legato based. One way to solve it is just to "brute force" - practice over and over. When doing so you should focus on the left hand, and maybe try practicing slowly without using any picking at all - to make sure your left hand finger is capable of having a leading role. Another quicker solution (and I tend to gravitate towards these kind of solutions myself, just to get more productive) - is to rethink the way you play those passages. And maybe to do more picking, or why not try to funk scratch them somehow (you might need to adjust the idea for that) - since you do that so well. * Mix - to me your guitar sound is a bit loud compared to backing. I suspect lowering it will raise the over all impression of your take and 'glue it' to the rest of the backing. Thanks for the feedback Kris. That is great you pointed out my left hand. Indeed when I playing those licks without picking my left hand seems weak. It is an eye opener for me and will be a good thing to practice slowly for strengthening my left hand. I'll make a new recording before the deadline and maybe tweak some of the parts a bit more. very nice, I love your bends. Also really nice ghost notes/scratching! Here's my second take. It's more or less the same as my first one except it's cleaner. I kinda wanna scrap this solo, it seems too uncreative and basic too me but I'm honestly stuck... I can't think of anything I like. I also feel like the tapping is maybe a bit excessive? I'm also having A LOT of trouble attempting to incorporate outside notes inside of my solo (you can tell obviously since it's all A mixolydian) it all sounds like garbage when I try to do it. Your advice did make sense though Kris I just can't do it xd. Funkit_gmc_collab2.mp3 ( 568.25K ) Number of downloads: 191 Thanks for the comment Nick! I never played much Funk before but it a fun track to jam with. I also think you solo sounds pretty cool! I think fits the track quite well. -------------------- |
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