Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 477
Joined: 28-September 08
From: Asturias
Hi Uncleskillet and my fellow mentees.
Just wanted to say that I am really pleased that you are going to be my mentor. I have watched what you have been doing with Skennington and like the fact that you dont let him get away with much! lol I need a mentor to keep me focused as I tend to jump aound from one lesson to another!
I guess the time zone gap between us might slow things a little but Im sure that we can get round that.
Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 477
Joined: 28-September 08
From: Asturias
Hi
Latest video of the timing exercise.
I think I am ok with everything up to the 16 notes, hope this comes over in the vid.
I didn't record the 16th note triplets because although I can play along with Ivans video fine, on my own with the metronome I get lost because Im not sure how to count it.
For example
With eighths I have got into the habbit of counting one and two and three and four and one and ......
With the eighth triplets I count one and a two and a three and a ..........
With 16ths Im counting one ay and a two ay and a three ay and a .......
But with the 16th triplets at the end I am lost as to how to count it and therefore keep in time
Any Ideas how to do this?
By the way can I just check that you are ok still to continue with this. I realise that the MTP thing has morphed into something other than we started out on. Much more formal and pressured now from what I can see.
For me, what we are doing is great and perfect for what I want in terms of improvement as there is no pressure with regard to pace etc., and I do really appreciate your time and comments and help. But I do realise that it takes time and effort on your part.
It might not show to you but your direction has improved my playing greatly. I have gone from someone who could strum a few chords but didnt have a clue about any aspect of lead playing to being reasonably comfotable to noodling around in Am pentatonics with a much improved left hand technique.
Anyway what I am trying to say is thanks for your help I appreciate it and I hope we can continue.
Now its back to Emirs lesson and those damm pulloffs!! Vids coming soon!.