Claudiostrat's Boootcamp Options

[Todd Simpson]

Welcome to SHRED BOOTCAMP! I'll be your Drill Instructor! And I do mean DRILL! As in a large power tool used in slasher films and Paul Gilbert concerts. Here is were you EARN THE LIVING DEATH out of your fingers and break through any speed bumps/barriers to become a MASTER CHIEF of Shred!
QUICK TIPS TO PREPARE YOU FOR BATTLE
*Make sure you get both hands in the shot when shooting your video*Make sure you use a metronome for the first several Missions and that the metronome can be heard.*After you complete a mission, shoot me a PM and let me know it's ready and I'll give you a debrief! These are pass / fail, so if you pass you BADGE UP and if not, I'll give you some feedback and you head in to the breach once again.
*The first several missions are VERY simple. They are just to get you used to the bootcamp process.
*Most importantly, there is NEVER a speed requirement in bootcamp. I want you to push yourself to play as brisk as you can, but NEVER at the expense of precision. If you find you are missing a note here and there, slow down a bit. Speed is just a byproduct of precision so my goal is to make you a very precise player. At that point, speed just happens.

MISSON #1

THE MISSION

1.)Your mission is to go all the way back to the very start. The base of the mountain.

LESSON 1. http://bitly.com/gmclesson1

Which you will play SUPER PERFECT!. Speed it up bit by bit until you feel your ready to take it to WAR (Any speed, it's up to you, no points for speed, only points for playing in a precise manner as speed is simply a byproduct of precision) Shoot a video and post it as a reply to this post. Make sure to EMBED the video by clicking on INSERT SPECIAL ITEM above the smiley face and then you'll get a drop down menu. Click on INSERT YOUTUBE VIDEO and follow the instructions in the Pop Up Menu. I'll then offer a constructive and brutally honest critique.

THE AFTERMATH

Upon nailing the crap out of lesson one at a speed you didn't think possible, and playing it a clean as a freshly waxed floor, you will be given your first insignia of Rank in BOOTCAMP! You will then proceed to Lesson #2 and so forth. Here is the link to the entire 400 plus Lesson Library. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/inde...rtal:Techniques

Here is the link to your own PRIVATE HOUSE OF PAIN!...Er I mean.. SHRED!

http://bit.ly/claudiosbootcamp

Practice!
Sarge

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[ClaudioStrat]

Worked on that alternate picking little issue, I just had to focus on it a little

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[Todd Simpson]

Well Fought Soldier!! Your technique continues to improve with each mission. I know these may seem less than intricate, but rest assured that getting a grip on these fonmdational techniques will serve you well when the shrapnel starts to fly!!
Lets' Debrief!!

MEDALS OF HONOR

ALT PICK OF DESTINY: Alternate Picking is at the core of this lick. Without good alt picking technique, this lick won't work. You are working your way in to very solid AP technique.

TRAVERSAL OF FORTUNE: Non stop fret traverse is required on this one. Not only are you traversing strings, but non stop fret traverse as a bonus. Your fingers keep it high and tight!

PINKY TIME: Good use of the pinky here! On the lower frets, Pinky Power is crucial. It's tempting to use the first three fingers on a lick like this, glad to see you leaning on the pinky!!

You just..
LEVELED UP!!

The one thing that I notice which could use a pinch of polish is that you seem to using a nearly flat angle when addressing the string. if one's pick is not sharp enough, this can be a natural result. However, it's not ideal. For these drills, it is best if you can use a very very very sharp pick 1.0 mm or thicker. If you are using a somewhat pointy pick, grab a pocket knife and sharpen the pick to a very fine point. This will help train the hand. Also, adjust your pick angle just a bit. If the pick tip is sharp enough, you can angle the pick vertically or horizontally and it won't matter. For these missions, try to angle your pick a bit forward and down at a slight angle. This allows optimal position of the hand. I"m going through my vids to find a good one as an example.

Ok Soldier. Example 1. Notice how the amount of pick wag decreases as I speed up. Also notice the pick angle. The angle of attack/address is important as it sets up an optimal position for the hand.


In example 2, notice that my palm stays planted on the bridge. I don't lift or shift. I'm using thumb/finger articulation and using part of my hand and just a pinch of wrist. I've isolated to a single note.

Worked on that alternate picking little issue, I just had to focus on it a little

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This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Nov 11 2020, 02:36 AM