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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 7 2013, 05:33 PM
Post any guitar/music related question in this thread and I guarantee you a video response within 24 hours!
This thread is dedicated to you: write down your question and I will get back to you with a video response. If you don't feel like sharing your question in public, feel free to send it to me via http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=4&MID=10636.
Super-novice-absolute-beginner questions are particularly welcome
Looking forward to your questions!
/Cosmin
Posted by: Gitarrero Aug 7 2013, 05:36 PM
Awesome idea Cosmin!
I really enjoyed your video responses in our thread so far, sometimes a demonstration is better than 1.000 written words.
At the moment, I don't have a question though 
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 7 2013, 05:37 PM
No problem mate! Put'em'ere when ya got'em 
Glad to hear I could help out
Posted by: Nether Aug 7 2013, 07:19 PM
You have opened Pandora's Box 
I've been working on shuffle rhythm and i got a few questions:
1) Should i practice it with a regular metronome or with a backingtrack with the drums in a shuffle feeling?
2) I have problems changing between straight and shuffle and vice versa. Should i practice with a metronome changing between both or is something that will come with time if i keep practicing shuffle (and straight of course).
3) What happens to shuffle when you increase speed? Is there a limit or is it possible to play with shuffle feeling even at 300bpm? 
4) What are your general impressions on the subject?
Thanks
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 7 2013, 08:19 PM
You hit one of my favorite subjects - stay close and I'll be recording the little vid for ya
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 7 2013, 09:57 PM
Hello my funk loving brother!
1) Should i practice it with a regular metronome or with a backingtrack with the drums in a shuffle feeling?
2) I have problems changing between straight and shuffle and vice versa. Should i practice with a metronome changing between both or is something that will come with time if i keep practicing shuffle (and straight of course).
3) What happens to shuffle when you increase speed? Is there a limit or is it possible to play with shuffle feeling even at 300bpm?
4) What are your general impressions on the subject?
Posted by: Headbanger Aug 7 2013, 10:12 PM
Great thread Cosmin and fast interesting response! I was thinking about the fastest swing/shuffle that I have heard and its probably been Jazz. I'll think of a question soon! Its very generous to offer a video response. 
Posted by: audiopaal Aug 7 2013, 10:28 PM
Awesome idea Cosmin, you're the man
Of course, now that I have this chance I can't come up with a single quiestion..
I'll think of something and come back to you
Posted by: Darius Wave Aug 7 2013, 10:30 PM
Good idea to promote Your style of support Indeed You already do this for quite some time
Posted by: TeoWulf Aug 7 2013, 11:59 PM
How to write vocal melodies over riffs? Not a chord progression, just riffs (let's say in D minor)?
Thanks in adavance for your reply.
Posted by: Dieterle Aug 8 2013, 07:04 AM
Good Morning , Cosmin !
You are a Good Teacher and this Thread is a Very Good Impulse !
All the Best !
Dieter
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 8 2013, 07:18 AM
Thanks in adavance for your reply.
Hey Teo - stay tuned, I got some good hints for ya
Thanks guys, glad you like the idea!
You are a Good Teacher and this Thread is a Very Good Impulse !
All the Best !
Dieter
Thank you very much Dieter!
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Aug 8 2013, 07:28 AM
This idea is very good and very useful!!!
It is very nice of you because you thinking how is better for us to understand and repair our issues
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 8 2013, 07:34 AM
Thank you miss!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 8 2013, 10:20 AM
Hey Teo - here we go:
How to write vocal melodies over riffs? Not a chord progression, just riffs (let's say in D minor)?
Thanks in adavance for your reply.
Posted by: TeoWulf Aug 8 2013, 11:12 AM
How to write vocal melodies over riffs? Not a chord progression, just riffs (let's say in D minor)?
Thanks in adavance for your reply.
Awesome, thank you!
Posted by: Nether Aug 8 2013, 06:13 PM
Thanks man, that was really quick.
Its great to have an example of a song that changes between the two, now i'm listening to it trying to recognize the change (I'm going to become a Pantera fan after all! ).
At the end of the month i'll record my self playing the exercises of chapter 6, which has examples of both shuffle and straight.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 8 2013, 06:35 PM
my pleasure!Its great to have an example of a song that changes between the two, now i'm listening to it trying to recognize the change (I'm going to become a Pantera fan after all! ).
At the end of the month i'll record my self playing the exercises of chapter 6, which has examples of both shuffle and straight.
Lucky I had it in mind
Well, isn't everyone a Pantera fan??? Looking forward to see your vids mate!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 8 2013, 07:55 PM
Very Cool Idea!!!! Great responses too!!!! Nice!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 9 2013, 07:36 AM
Thank you Todd!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 10 2013, 11:09 AM
Hey guys Don't forget about this thread
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Aug 10 2013, 11:18 AM
Yeah, i didn't saw this thread at all! Must think of some clever question regarding show biz ..
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 11 2013, 08:06 AM
Whatever your heart desires, Slav, my friend and neighbor!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Aug 14 2013, 09:11 AM
Very cool thread and questions/responces!
Who has the next question?
Posted by: Headbanger Aug 14 2013, 09:42 AM
Is there an effective use of echo/reverb other than making you sound like you're in a stadium or a large bathroom?
I often here people playing across the internet and their sounds are obviously enhanced by these effects and I never realise what it is until they stop playing and the echo is heard. I tend to never use anything that echoes distinctly after I stop. I play'flat/dead 'as I am always thinking that the echo will put me off and throw my concentration....If you can explain the usages of these effects as tools...for a layman like me...without saying its a matter of taste...I'd appreciate it. If this is a daft question , I won't be offended if you use words instead of wasting precious time on a video!!!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 15 2013, 07:19 AM
Hey buddy, I hope I got the question right
It's not a matter of time, so don't worry - I found it far easier to talk about it then to write about it
Posted by: Headbanger Aug 15 2013, 10:39 AM
Hey Cosmin....That was brilliant thanks.You answered from your perspective, something that for some reason often raises a question in my head. It was reassuring that you said what you did, as my mind often seeks more than what is probably actually there..(I hope you know what I mean.) You did well avoiding the ' it's a matter of taste' quote, when it is probably just a matter of taste..adding a bit of reverb/echo to the raw recording until you like the results.(It still puts me off a bit using any effects when practising...apart from gain and overdrive.)
I'll try and think of a better question next time...
Thanks again for your kind efforts in making this video response!!! You are a credit to GMC
Posted by: eMGie Aug 15 2013, 11:03 AM
I may have a question
How / when to use whole tone scale in solos. I mean if I'm playing for example solo in phygian dominant and I want to use this sound of whole tone scale (in the way as some modern metal guitarists do, like Jeff Loomis etc) should I change the key and then use this scale? Should the new backing track be composed in any specific way, like for example only using one note?
Is there any common way (some kind of well known standard) to do it? Im interested especially in modern metal environment.
Would be great if you could show some example.
You are amazing Cosmin!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 15 2013, 11:25 AM
I'll try and think of a better question next time...
Thanks again for your kind efforts in making this video response!!! You are a credit to GMC
Thank you man for your kind thoughts mate - any question is a good question
as long as the answer triggers a chain of other thoughts - they can be considered as an answer as well Let me know if you have other questions, ok?How / when to use whole tone scale in solos. I mean if I'm playing for example solo in phygian dominant and I want to use this sound of whole tone scale (in the way as some modern metal guitarists do, like Jeff Loomis etc) should I change the key and then use this scale? Should the new backing track be composed in any specific way, like for example only using one note?
Is there any common way (some kind of well known standard) to do it? Im interested especially in modern metal environment.
Would be great if you could show some example.
You are amazing Cosmin!
Hey bro, gimme a minute to gather my ideas
I never used this, but I will try to figure it out
Posted by: sammetal92 Aug 15 2013, 11:36 AM
I wanna ask too, if its not much trouble
You showed me how you think of melodies and you sing it and then play it on the guitar, that's good for solos! And really helped me out, thanks for that!
But now, here's my problem: I have the melody (the lead part), I need to put some chords behind it. How would you approach this challenge?
If it can be answered in a written reply, by all means, do that! If you're more comfortable recording a video, that's swell! By any way you want, I'd appreciate if you can point me in the right direction as you did when you told me how to make up melody lines
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 15 2013, 12:17 PM
How / when to use whole tone scale in solos. I mean if I'm playing for example solo in phygian dominant and I want to use this sound of whole tone scale (in the way as some modern metal guitarists do, like Jeff Loomis etc) should I change the key and then use this scale? Should the new backing track be composed in any specific way, like for example only using one note?
Is there any common way (some kind of well known standard) to do it? Im interested especially in modern metal environment.
Would be great if you could show some example.
You are amazing Cosmin!
Hey bud, hope I was explicit enough
You showed me how you think of melodies and you sing it and then play it on the guitar, that's good for solos! And really helped me out, thanks for that!
But now, here's my problem: I have the melody (the lead part), I need to put some chords behind it. How would you approach this challenge?
If it can be answered in a written reply, by all means, do that!
If you're more comfortable recording a video, that's swell! By any way you want, I'd appreciate if you can point me in the right direction as you did when you told me how to make up melody lines Hey Sam - check it out
Posted by: eMGie Aug 15 2013, 12:57 PM
Thank you for your video response! I like the idea of implementing augmented chord in some solo!
Thats exactly what I was looking for, thanks again!
Posted by: sammetal92 Aug 15 2013, 01:03 PM
Wow, Cos you never fail to amaze me you made up such a beautiful melody and explained everything I wanted to know all in six minutes, man you know how to wow I'm gonna save this link, its been so helpful because since you told me how to come up with melody lines, I have a bunch of lead lines which sound cool but I wasn't able to figure out any chords for them. Thinking about the bass notes, that never crossed my mind thanks a lot bro you're awesome!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 15 2013, 01:29 PM
Glad I could help you guys out! See you around and don't forget to drop by when you need some help from the Big Bad Wolf
Posted by: PosterBoy Aug 16 2013, 06:20 AM
Cosmin could you do a quick video of basic exercises to start getting my hybrid picking skills going, perhaps one rhythm based on and one lead based one
Posted by: Nether Aug 16 2013, 08:11 AM
Yeah, that would be great, i want to do the new lesson by Javier Aviles (http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Country-Train-Beat/) and this would be of great help
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 16 2013, 08:18 AM
Hello, my brothers
Coming up! A chord based one and an arpeggio based one, that can trigger your imagination! It's uploading so allow it 10-15 minutes to be up
CM7 chord = C G B E in that particular order So that you know
Posted by: Nether Aug 17 2013, 09:35 AM
Coming up! A chord based one and an arpeggio based one, that can trigger your imagination! It's uploading so allow it 10-15 minutes to be up
CM7 chord = C G B E in that particular order
So that you knowGreat Cosmin, beautiful pattern. It's a little bit difficult to use all the fingers in such a little space, but thats what exercises are for!!
Thanks man, these questions an answers are very useful to me
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 17 2013, 01:21 PM
Thanks man, these questions an answers are very useful to me
Great to know you like it man
Just practice slowly and you will get there, ok?
Posted by: Taka Perry Aug 20 2013, 08:03 AM
Hey Cosmin, I just noticed you're on the home page of GMC now Great stuff, if I have a question I will ask later.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 20 2013, 11:17 AM
Great stuff, if I have a question I will ask later. Sure mate - go right ahead!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 20 2013, 02:12 PM
Hello guys
To Travis L Starr (FB comment) :
How do you work through a writers block and step outside of your comfort zone, to develop new material?
To Little Pinch harmonix (FB Comment) : How do you sing+play guitar at once (two different melodies)?
To KRu TKs (FB Comment) : How to create a better harmonic while playing solo?
Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Aug 20 2013, 07:59 PM
To Travis L Starr (FB comment) :
How do you work through a writers block and step outside of your comfort zone, to develop new material?
Much thanks for the explanation! I never looked at the stress level being such a factor. Explains why I feel more prone to a clear thought process after I get a good workout at the gym, then take a nice relaxing drive home on a sunny day. It is almost like I have the radio on in my brain from the relaxed state that I am in.
Posted by: Darius Wave Aug 20 2013, 11:25 PM
Not try this one Cosmin - How do You shave Your beard ?
Posted by: kinsbane Aug 21 2013, 03:09 AM
Hey Cosmin, first post! I was wondering if you could help shed any light on mental tricks (or physical ones) to help break through the physical speed barrier.
Background:
I'm not a traditionally-trained guitarist. I started because I just wanted to play Metallica. It was either a guitar, or lessons, but not both (money), so I had the help of a friend teach me power chords, really basic stuff, and let me borrow his tab books. I didn't go through exercises, just learned and played what I wanted, and when I started writing my own stuff, it was ideas based on what other bands did, seeing patterns in the riffs they played, etc, and emulating that.
So, fast forward 17 years (I'm 32), and while I can play somewhat fast, I can't do it comfortably, or, easily, it seems. My right hand, when going fast, loves to tell the tendon in my forearm to tense up and lock me up. My forearm loves to get really involved in my right-hand technique. I watch videos of Alexi Laiho, Josh from Sylosis, all these great guitar players, and it's just effortless for only their right hand to move, all their speed and such coming from the wrist. I can't help but think, when I see the amount of guitar players that easily and swiftly pick their way through 8th-note lines (or 8th-note triplet lines) at 160 - 180bpm, that they know something I don't. I just can't help but feel I am missing out on some aspect of my right-hand technique that every one else seems to know (either mental or physical).
And I don't think I'm talking merely about practice, here; I practice every day, because my lack of ability in precisely this area demands it, but it's never enough. I seem to hit a barrier when I get to a particular pattern or rhythm at a particular speed, and it's as if my brain knows I can play it, but it doesn't transfer to my right hand/wrist.
I am currently working through two series, the "Hand Synchronization" series and the "Right Hand Basics" series to address just this issue. I apologize for the broad and multi-faceted question; I'm unsure of how to ask what I'm asking. What do you and other fast players *think* about when you play? Or is it more of a "in the zone" feeling, where you're just completely stateless, mindless, and everything comes together?
Thanks in advance for any advice you would be able to impart on me. Thanks for all your other lessons, too!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 21 2013, 08:30 AM
Background:
I'm not a traditionally-trained guitarist. I started because I just wanted to play Metallica. It was either a guitar, or lessons, but not both (money), so I had the help of a friend teach me power chords, really basic stuff, and let me borrow his tab books. I didn't go through exercises, just learned and played what I wanted, and when I started writing my own stuff, it was ideas based on what other bands did, seeing patterns in the riffs they played, etc, and emulating that.
So, fast forward 17 years (I'm 32), and while I can play somewhat fast, I can't do it comfortably, or, easily, it seems. My right hand, when going fast, loves to tell the tendon in my forearm to tense up and lock me up. My forearm loves to get really involved in my right-hand technique. I watch videos of Alexi Laiho, Josh from Sylosis, all these great guitar players, and it's just effortless for only their right hand to move, all their speed and such coming from the wrist. I can't help but think, when I see the amount of guitar players that easily and swiftly pick their way through 8th-note lines (or 8th-note triplet lines) at 160 - 180bpm, that they know something I don't. I just can't help but feel I am missing out on some aspect of my right-hand technique that every one else seems to know (either mental or physical).
And I don't think I'm talking merely about practice, here; I practice every day, because my lack of ability in precisely this area demands it, but it's never enough. I seem to hit a barrier when I get to a particular pattern or rhythm at a particular speed, and it's as if my brain knows I can play it, but it doesn't transfer to my right hand/wrist.
I am currently working through two series, the "Hand Synchronization" series and the "Right Hand Basics" series to address just this issue. I apologize for the broad and multi-faceted question; I'm unsure of how to ask what I'm asking. What do you and other fast players *think* about when you play? Or is it more of a "in the zone" feeling, where you're just completely stateless, mindless, and everything comes together?
Thanks in advance for any advice you would be able to impart on me.
Thanks for all your other lessons, too!Hey mate - I know what you are talking about
Got some thoughts for ya which will appear here in the form of a video Hey T-man, glad I could help out
The empty mind can work wonders - this is how I feel after a sword practicing session, at this point that's the easiest for me to empty the mind. It's me and the opponent - if the mind is not empty and if you are not fully in the present, you might end up dead - theoretically dead, you know what I mean, but I like to think things in terms of a real combat situation, where every move can determine the outcome of the match.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 21 2013, 10:53 AM
Background:
I'm not a traditionally-trained guitarist. I started because I just wanted to play Metallica. It was either a guitar, or lessons, but not both (money), so I had the help of a friend teach me power chords, really basic stuff, and let me borrow his tab books. I didn't go through exercises, just learned and played what I wanted, and when I started writing my own stuff, it was ideas based on what other bands did, seeing patterns in the riffs they played, etc, and emulating that.
So, fast forward 17 years (I'm 32), and while I can play somewhat fast, I can't do it comfortably, or, easily, it seems. My right hand, when going fast, loves to tell the tendon in my forearm to tense up and lock me up. My forearm loves to get really involved in my right-hand technique. I watch videos of Alexi Laiho, Josh from Sylosis, all these great guitar players, and it's just effortless for only their right hand to move, all their speed and such coming from the wrist. I can't help but think, when I see the amount of guitar players that easily and swiftly pick their way through 8th-note lines (or 8th-note triplet lines) at 160 - 180bpm, that they know something I don't. I just can't help but feel I am missing out on some aspect of my right-hand technique that every one else seems to know (either mental or physical).
And I don't think I'm talking merely about practice, here; I practice every day, because my lack of ability in precisely this area demands it, but it's never enough. I seem to hit a barrier when I get to a particular pattern or rhythm at a particular speed, and it's as if my brain knows I can play it, but it doesn't transfer to my right hand/wrist.
I am currently working through two series, the "Hand Synchronization" series and the "Right Hand Basics" series to address just this issue. I apologize for the broad and multi-faceted question; I'm unsure of how to ask what I'm asking. What do you and other fast players *think* about when you play? Or is it more of a "in the zone" feeling, where you're just completely stateless, mindless, and everything comes together?
Thanks in advance for any advice you would be able to impart on me.
Thanks for all your other lessons, too!Hey mate, here we go:
and
Posted by: kinsbane Aug 22 2013, 02:09 AM
and
Cosmin,
Thanks so much for your insight and for linking Darius' video. I can see the motion he goes through when picking at different speeds, and I admire and am a little jealous of his ability to NOT move his forearm! This is how I want to play, exactly; and I'm sure it's bad habits I picked up from just learning on my own how to pick (I first started by emulating James Hetfield, with nothing but downstrokes - Master of Puppets is hard because of that).
If you're a night owl like me, I can put up a video of my playing (with a specific riff that causes me headache with this issue) in a couple hours - I'd have to put together my audio recording with my video since I just play through GarageBand and record that way.
Maybe Darius' video will help me out in the interim and I'll even blow myself away
Thanks again!!
Posted by: kinsbane Aug 22 2013, 03:49 AM
Hey Cosmin,
Here's a take I did using a riff from one of my band's songs, Cleanse. This riff has always challenged me, because of a lot of switching between palm mutes on the 6th string and un-muted notes on the 5th string, and it changes really fast.
You can tell when I play without any palm muting that I hiccup a couple times - this is pretty much my barrier right here, and I always feel my forearm lockup when playing this.
I'm playing an ESP explorer w/EMG-81s, 11-54 strings in drop C, through my Digitech RP500 into Garageband. The audio track is straight from GB, I recorded the video with my tablet.
Let the humbling commence!!
Edit: I just realized that my position in relation to the camera isn't optimal, but I can already see how much movement I have in my right arm / wrist / forearm. So, definitely something to consider.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2013, 08:51 AM
Let me introduce myself, I am a complete self taught musician who has been playing for about 5 Years and my favorite Musical Style is Rock-Metal and I love to listen to Steve Vai, Jason Becker etc. I dearly want to play their songs, and I could actually make it, but I don't know how to improve my guitar playing even farther to get to that point. I actually do have that discipline, but I dont know in which direction I should go. The Lessons I play here are 6 and over (till about 8) but I want to reach that 10 sometime. And another one here: If you met your favorite guitarist of all time, what would you ask him? Something like "go on tour with me! =D or what? "
Howdy Steve! Here we go!
Here's a take I did using a riff from one of my band's songs, Cleanse. This riff has always challenged me, because of a lot of switching between palm mutes on the 6th string and un-muted notes on the 5th string, and it changes really fast.
You can tell when I play without any palm muting that I hiccup a couple times - this is pretty much my barrier right here, and I always feel my forearm lockup when playing this.
I'm playing an ESP explorer w/EMG-81s, 11-54 strings in drop C, through my Digitech RP500 into Garageband. The audio track is straight from GB, I recorded the video with my tablet.
Let the humbling commence!!
Edit: I just realized that my position in relation to the camera isn't optimal, but I can already see how much movement I have in my right arm / wrist / forearm. So, definitely something to consider.
Hey man! Glad I could help out, but could you set the video so that we may see it? At this point, it is set on 'Private'
Thank you!
Posted by: SteveGuitar Aug 22 2013, 10:47 AM
Howdy Steve! Here we go!
Hey man! Glad I could help out, but could you set the video so that we may see it? At this point, it is set on 'Private'
Thank you!
THANK YOU!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2013, 11:34 AM
Always a pleasure mate - but, tell me what would you ask of your favorite guitarist?
Posted by: Taka Perry Aug 22 2013, 12:09 PM
Hey Cosmin,
I'm in the process of making a live set, as I will probably have a gig on the 6th Sept. I have an hour and 15 minutes set, and so far, all my material combined is about 50 minutes in total. What would you do in this case? Would you leave it at 50 minutes, or would you 'thicken' up the set so it is it's full time? I'm not sure how to go about this, it's my first gig and any tips would be appreciated. Thanks man
Posted by: kinsbane Aug 22 2013, 04:09 PM
Thank you!
Cosmin, my bad! I updated the settings to "Unlisted", so, if the embed above doesn't work, here's the link!
http://youtu.be/K4VHWwcwV58
Thanks!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2013, 07:41 PM
I'm in the process of making a live set, as I will probably have a gig on the 6th Sept. I have an hour and 15 minutes set, and so far, all my material combined is about 50 minutes in total. What would you do in this case? Would you leave it at 50 minutes, or would you 'thicken' up the set so it is it's full time? I'm not sure how to go about this, it's my first gig and any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks manMaybe you can give me some tips on how to practice a vibrato on the 1st string - that's where I got problems with.. (maybe in your Q&A thread?)
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2013, 09:50 PM
Like every serious man does - with his sword!
http://youtu.be/K4VHWwcwV58
Thanks!
Hey man - one thing spotted - notice how much your thumb is moving? That's one thing you need to get rid of. Practice this riff slowly with a metronome and focusing on picking by using your wrist, like in Darius' video. When you feel ready - post the recording here or in the Practice room for us all to see!
Posted by: Taka Perry Aug 23 2013, 11:45 AM
Thanks so much man! I've started to put my set list together. Being an instrumental guitarist, I'll need to set up some backing tracks, but I will make sure I let you know how it goes
Thanks again.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 24 2013, 09:46 AM
Thanks again.Always a pleasure Taka - how about - after finishing the playlist and spoken moments - sharing it with us
I am sure that you will receive more interesting thoughts from everyone
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Aug 28 2013, 10:45 AM
Thanks for these, very interesting insights Cosmin!
Anyone else got a question?
Posted by: Taka Perry Aug 28 2013, 10:49 AM
Cosmin, I will send you the gigging ideas through a PM within a day or so
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 28 2013, 11:05 AM
Alright mate
Posted by: mad Aug 28 2013, 12:54 PM
Thanks a lot Cos! Just noticed that vid
Will give it a try tonight!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 29 2013, 07:01 AM
Will give it a try tonight!
No problem Marc - let me know how it goes
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Sep 13 2013, 09:37 AM
Very insightful questions and responses here, I'm learning a lot!
Anyone else got a question?
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 13 2013, 11:07 AM
Ear training, or well, just learning something by ear, especially faster passages. How? I'm struggling (but in the end figuring it out) with say... the notes from the "The League of Extraordinary..." after the "intro". Any tips to approaching this? I'm caught a bit in between really listening to it, trying to play it, trying to sing it, trying to play along to it etc., but the process seems very slow at the moment!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 13 2013, 02:44 PM
Hey Ben - well, you are doing everything in the correct order - especially the singing is important and it will help you in remembering any piece until you can also play it - no shortcuts here mate There is one tho, so check out the little movie below:
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 13 2013, 02:52 PM
There is one tho, so check out the little movie below:Cheers, Cosmin! I had completely forgotten about that software. I remember someone mentioning it many years back. Will check it out right away!
And on another note, I'm really digging these video responses. Feel much more personal in some way, if that makes sense.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 14 2013, 04:48 PM
And on another note, I'm really digging these video responses. Feel much more personal in some way, if that makes sense.
Glad to know I can help mate - I think Guthrie Govan mentioned it
I for one know it from him Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 15 2013, 09:26 PM
Alright gents! Another question?
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 15 2013, 11:48 PM
Coming in on 16th note off beat (2nd 16th note, 8th 16th note etc) places in a measure. i.e. like this:
Advice? Practice? What to do?
Posted by: PosterBoy Sep 16 2013, 08:09 AM
Coming up! A chord based one and an arpeggio based one, that can trigger your imagination! It's uploading so allow it 10-15 minutes to be up
CM7 chord = C G B E in that particular order
So that you knowHey Cosmin
Whilst practicing my hybrid picking I overcame my biggest stumbling block in making it work.
When I Alt pick I approach the string with my pick at an angle (like a lot of people do) and I've found the position of the thumb and index finger gets in the way of the middle finger when trying to hybrid picking, so I approached the string with my pick flat to it and this position makes things work!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 16 2013, 08:49 AM
Advice? Practice? What to do?
Well, here are my thoughts mate - give it 10 minutes to load, ok?
Whilst practicing my hybrid picking I overcame my biggest stumbling block in making it work.
When I Alt pick I approach the string with my pick at an angle (like a lot of people do) and I've found the position of the thumb and index finger gets in the way of the middle finger when trying to hybrid picking, so I approached the string with my pick flat to it and this position makes things work!
Glad to hear this mate - post some vids or audio recordings if you wish
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 19 2013, 08:54 AM
Does anyone else have a question?
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Oct 6 2013, 10:48 PM
Anyone got a question?
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Oct 8 2013, 11:30 AM
Anticipating chords when improvising? Especially approaching a dominant chord in say a progression like: ||:Dm7, Gm7, C, Fmaj7, Dm, Gm7, Em7b5, A7 :||
I keep struggling switching into harmonic minor or similar.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 8 2013, 11:07 PM
I keep struggling switching into harmonic minor or similar.
Hey mate
Here ya go:and also:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Common-Notes/
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Oct 8 2013, 11:22 PM
Thanks, Cosmin. That was supposed to say Em7b5 of course. Don't know what happened there
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 9 2013, 08:12 AM
Hey mate
Well, I hope you got the hang of things - that's how I see them at least. Try and see what fits best in respect to the pivoting notes - if you try on that lesson, you will see what possibilities I have explored
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 18 2013, 05:51 PM
Anybody else who needs my assistance with a quick video?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 28 2013, 09:53 AM
Hey guys Anybody have a question, maybe?
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Nov 7 2013, 12:26 PM
Anyone got a new question?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 20 2013, 12:03 PM
Any questions, anyone?
Posted by: Maourow Dec 3 2013, 09:44 PM
Hi Cosmin, I've got a little question for ya. Can you read music? I'd like to improve my rhythm and melodic reading skills. Do you have any tips? Thanks a lot!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 4 2013, 12:27 AM
Hi Maourow! As Cosmin is on vacation I recorded a video for you!
Cited links:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=4363
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Notation-Crescendo-Book-Gardner/dp/0800854535
Posted by: metalheadlady Dec 4 2013, 05:22 AM
I'm not sure if this is the right thread for this question, but I don't know who else to ask, so I figured it would be worth a shot. My amp has a built in tuner, so I was going to tune my guitar about an hour ago and it wouldn't play through my amp. After looking at it a little, I realized that I screwed up the input jack on my guitar somehow. Is there an easy way to fix that? Because with Christmas and the fact that I'm a kid without a job means I'm a bit short on money. If I could fix that myself could you try to explain how, or will I just be better of taking it to a shop when I get some money? If the latter, feel free to just say so.
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Dec 4 2013, 09:32 AM
You should better take your guitar to luthier, if u don't have experience with repairing parts.Or if u have someone in the family with wire-ing tool, ask him to help you. I don't think it can be that expensive, i pay around 1 $ here for repairing , wire-ing cables and stuff
Posted by: metalheadlady Dec 4 2013, 12:41 PM
Ok, thanks Yeah I'll try to get that done next time I'm in a town big enough to have something to do that.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 4 2013, 01:48 PM
Thanks Slavenko! That's the best thing to do. However I wonder why yo didn't replied this with a video as the thread's main topic says.
If you don't have money, I think that this would be easily fixed by a guy with some experience (technician, electronic engineer). By the way, the reparation cost should be very big.
Feel free to ask your questions here, or start new thread at Practice room or Chill Out sub-boards every time you need to ask or share something.
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Dec 4 2013, 02:03 PM
I haven't replied with the video because my make-up artists haven't prepared me for it, and i don't wanna look ugly on internet
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 4 2013, 02:07 PM
hahahaah ok!!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 17 2013, 11:30 AM
Hello guys
I see that you handled this thread properly - with fun and promptly! Thank you Gabe and Slav!
So, I am back, in case anyone needs a little vid
Posted by: zeus Dec 28 2013, 09:49 PM
Hi Cosmin,
How's it going?
I have a quick question in regards to pickups and my PRS SE guitar. I noticed you have a PRS SE and I was wondering if you have had a similar issue.
I have a PRS SE 24TH Anniversary Custom 24 and I love the feel an sound of it, but the stock pickups (SE HFS Treble Humbucker and SE Vintage Bass Humbucker) are too weak for metal. However, I love the tonal characteristics I get from playing this guitar like the articulation from the chords. I would like to retain the tonal characteristics I get from the current setup, but upgrade to pickups with a stronger signal for metal style music. I was wondering if I should upgrade to a higher quality brand of PRS pickup? Or if I choose another brand, like Bare Knuckle, would I sacrifice the PRS tonal characteristics for a stronger signal?
Thanks man.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 29 2013, 10:24 AM
How's it going?
I have a quick question in regards to pickups and my PRS SE guitar. I noticed you have a PRS SE and I was wondering if you have had a similar issue.
I have a PRS SE 24TH Anniversary Custom 24 and I love the feel an sound of it, but the stock pickups (SE HFS Treble Humbucker and SE Vintage Bass Humbucker) are too weak for metal. However, I love the tonal characteristics I get from playing this guitar like the articulation from the chords. I would like to retain the tonal characteristics I get from the current setup, but upgrade to pickups with a stronger signal for metal style music. I was wondering if I should upgrade to a higher quality brand of PRS pickup? Or if I choose another brand, like Bare Knuckle, would I sacrifice the PRS tonal characteristics for a stronger signal?
Thanks man.
Great question mate
I am having the exact thoughts as you, so I will make a video in which I will tell you what I plan to do with my SE Mike Mushok involving Bareknuckles Stay tuned as it's coming in an hour or so.. here we go:Posted by: zeus Dec 30 2013, 03:48 AM
I am having the exact thoughts as you, so I will make a video in which I will tell you what I plan to do with my SE Mike Mushok involving Bareknuckles Stay tuned as it's coming in an hour or so.. here we go:Great info, thanks for taking the time to do that!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2013, 11:17 AM
Nothing to it man Just keep me updated if you manage to do the change soon and let me know how they feel, ok?
Posted by: Yash Jan 4 2014, 10:51 AM
OK. I have one. How do we build arpeggiated chord progressions, using one (or more open strings) and, having just a few hand changing shapes and actually moving that certain shape around the neck ? (Think Scorpions - Still Loving You)
Then, building a vocal melody over that pattern. And singing it over Now that might not be a tough job for some, or maybe !
I always loved arpeggiated chord progressions, but never get to making a real progression or something due to my extremely limited chord knowledge.
What's your approach to that Cos ?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 4 2014, 02:06 PM
Then, building a vocal melody over that pattern. And singing it over
Now that might not be a tough job for some, or maybe !I always loved arpeggiated chord progressions, but never get to making a real progression or something due to my extremely limited chord knowledge.
What's your approach to that Cos ?
Uh oh
I have to think this one a bit, but it'll be here today
Posted by: Yash Jan 4 2014, 11:22 PM
I have to think this one a bit, but it'll be here today Got you a tough one, eh Cos ?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 4 2014, 11:35 PM
Hey mate
Tough because there's a lot to tell and you need a lot of background covered I tried to shoot as easy as possible and not lose you along the way. Hope it makes sense:Give it 5 minutes to load
The thing is, there's no shortcut here.. you need to understand theory in order to build these things
It's not like a magic formula or something, but you should take time to understand this amazing language that music is. You will then be able to write, play and sing without any problem whatsoever
Posted by: Barthandelus Jan 5 2014, 04:28 AM
Hey, Cosmin-mate!
Wonder if you can help me out? Im 99% done with your Pirate Metal lesson! That's taught me so much, with helping with my alternate picking, string skipping (00:16 to 00:29 nearly killed me, but i got there!) and left/right hand co-ordination.
Would you mind going though a little theory in that lesson? How you came up with the melody, how it all fits together? That would seriously help me out. One thing i find hard is understanding what is going on under the hood.
PS - please can we have Pirate Metal II or something as speedy and melodic? :-)
Thanks in advance bro.
-B
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 5 2014, 02:30 PM
Hey mate I totally recommend you to read a bit about the major scale and its modes, as well as about the harmonic minor scale and its modes in the threads below, as it will help you understand the concepts behind the lesson very well - check the video out and follow the links below:
(It will take a few minutes to upload )
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=48825
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50246
Posted by: Barthandelus Jan 5 2014, 06:04 PM
Makes sense on how you came up with the track. Some really interesting stuff going on there.
Thanks SO much for taking time in helping me out - i know what i need to work on next now: how the modes are structured and related and how to apply them.
Can't wait to get going again! Iv been glancing around the forums and found some lessons on breaking out of scale boxes - another big thing for me.
Anyway, time to warm up those tubes and get practicing!
Thanks again man!!!!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 6 2014, 09:14 AM
Nothing to it bro I am very fond of using the relationships between chords and notes, so it was fun for me as well let me know how it's going and why not - make a recording of the lesson if you wish and either send it to me in a PM or post it in the Practice room or, why not in the REC zone
Posted by: Socky42 Jan 8 2014, 05:10 PM
Hey Cosmin, i've got this clean part that I wrote for a song, but I don't think its possible to play the way I had it in mind. Could you take a look? I guess in some parts it isn't possible to sustain the bass note.
I normally just use a midi acoustic for my clean parts, since I write them in guitar pro and it normally sounds better than me trying.
https://soundcloud.com/socky42/8dio-steel-guitar-plugin
2nd part of the guitar pro file, I can play the first 8 bars easily. The other chord changes just seem too fast for me to sustain and still get in position for the next chord.
If it doesnt change on its own, bar 26 onwards is 155BPM
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 8 2014, 11:31 PM
Hey mate I placed my ideas in this little movie here - please let me know what you think and maybe I will be able to help out more
Posted by: Socky42 Jan 9 2014, 12:46 AM
I placed my ideas in this little movie here - please let me know what you think and maybe I will be able to help out more Thanks man, I think I will just take it slow if you can't see anything thats impossible to play.
Fingerpicking has never been my strong point, might as well start working on it now.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 9 2014, 08:14 AM
Fingerpicking has never been my strong point, might as well start working on it now.
Hey matey! Nothing to it -> Precisely - some of the things that you have written in there can't be played without fingerpicking or hybrid picking
I for one use hybrid picking a lot because I tend to write stuff which cannot be played with just normal picking, simply because of the reason you mentioned: some notes need to be played simultaneously.I am very curious to see this piece played so please, keep me updated
Maybe you would also like to work on developing your fingerpicking/ hybrid picking together? Let me know
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 17 2014, 09:26 AM
Anybody has one?
Posted by: mad Jan 17 2014, 09:33 AM
Yes
In Gabriels latest Lesson (bfmv style) I'm wondering how to achieve this tight and fast downstroke picking (like in the first seconds of the video). I can play it at 140bpm, but when speeding up it gets sloppy - just because changing from picking palm muted to unmuted (where I'm slightly releasing my palm) just takes "too long".. what's the trick?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 17 2014, 10:20 AM
Hey mate Lemme analyze things a bit, although I think I already know what the answer is Stay tuned
Here we go
Posted by: mad Jan 22 2014, 08:09 PM
Thanks mate! Didn't saw this, because I didn't get notified as usual by email ?!
But finally that's what I'm doing - I was able to increase speed for the intro-riff by 20bpm
Lemme analyze things a bit, although I think I already know what the answer is Stay tuned Here we go
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 23 2014, 08:51 AM
But finally that's what I'm doing - I was able to increase speed for the intro-riff by 20bpm
Well, it's good you got to see the vid and even better that you incorporated the technique with success! Good going matey! When can we expect a REC take then?
Posted by: PosterBoy Feb 3 2014, 03:09 PM
Cosmin could you do a quick vid on Rhythmic delay Even when I have a dotted 8th note setting which I presume a lot of Rhythmic delay stuff uses, I struggle to get the effect I'm looking for, I think it might be down to over playing and not enough repeats, but settings and playing examples would really help
The sort of thing that's on this at 6 mins
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 3 2014, 09:20 PM
The sort of thing that's on this at 6 mins
hey mate
I'm on it - let's see what I can come up with Here we go:Posted by: ivanaquino Mar 6 2014, 02:13 AM
Hello Cosmin, great idea.
I feel important by having my question answered in a video .
So, my question is:
There is an effective way to get better at horizontal soloing?
I fell like im really used to play fast scales vertically, but it's a bit tricky to play it horizontaly.
Any tips other than practicing with a metronome?
Thanks!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 6 2014, 06:01 PM
Hey mate Here are my thoughts - hope it sparks some ideas for ya:
Posted by: ivanaquino Mar 6 2014, 10:58 PM
Here are my thoughts - hope it sparks some ideas for ya:Thank you man, ill try that one string aproach on my studies.
Maybe this will help my solos to sound a bit different and get another aproach, instead of up and down scales as i do sometimes.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 7 2014, 05:22 PM
Maybe this will help my solos to sound a bit different and get another aproach, instead of up and down scales as i do sometimes.
Knowing the notes of the scale you are using and then understanding their effect when being played over various chords is usually the recipe for success - let me know how it goes mate
Posted by: X14Halo Apr 15 2014, 06:01 AM
Hi Cosmin, I have 2 questions for you!
1) Being a beginner guitarist (4 years or so), my goal is to be able to improvise rhythm and solos. I know a few moveable chord shapes, but I can never figure out which chords go well together. I end up just playing 3 power chords or something boring over and over. (2 styles I like to play are jazzy/fusion, and metal) How do I go about making something good sounding with all these major and minor chords I know up and down the neck? Is there a formula on how to combine them, or something I can practice to be able to improvise interesting sounding rhythm parts on the fly using chords?
2) When it comes to soloing, I am familiar with the pentatonic scale positions and how the modes are formed from them. My problem is, I am only comfortable playing in one or 2 of the positions, and I get stuck just going up and down the same pentatonic positions which leads to all my solos sounding the same. What can I practice (in a fun way) to break out of this, and to be able to improvise different sounding melodies and solos using my knowledge of the major/minor pentatonic scale?
I know that these questions are a little broad and you could probably go on forever about them, but I have hit a wall with my playing and hopefully you can shed some light to get me moving on the right track again! Thanks!
- Ian
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 15 2014, 08:04 PM
Hey man coming up with a vid for your questions in a short while Stay tuned
The link to my practice schedule program: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50025&st=0&start=0
All the best and write me as soon as you want to
Cosmin
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