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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 26 2012, 08:40 AM
Howdy Grace 
Welcome to your thread!
Please tell me a bit about your favorite bands and the gear you are currently using
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Jul 27 2012, 05:46 AM
Hey thanks
Ok so here are a few random bands I like: Red, thousand foot krutch, Three days grace, breaking benjamin, the devil wears prada, of mice and men, august burns red, the word alive, as i lay dying, a plea for purging, and so on...as you can see it's more modern rock not classic.
I have a seven-string Dean vendetta, and a Crate amp because my brother took my fender amp 
Welcome to your thread!Please tell me a bit about your favorite bands and the gear you are currently using
Cosmin
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 27 2012, 07:12 AM
Hehehe 
You got to the right place
I am also a big fan of modern rock and this is what I am playing with both my bands. Tell me Grace, can you record something for me so that i may see and hear your playing?
If you don't have anything recorded yet, I was thinking you could tackle this Breakin Benjamin style lesson here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Breaking-Benjamin-Style/
What do you think?
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Jul 27 2012, 10:00 AM
You got to the right place I am also a big fan of modern rock and this is what I am playing with both my bands. Tell me Grace, can you record something for me so that i may see and hear your playing?
If you don't have anything recorded yet, I was thinking you could tackle this Breakin Benjamin style lesson here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Breaking-Benjamin-Style/
What do you think?
Cosmin
Nice
I don't have anything recorded...but I'll check out the lesson for sure and let you know if I can record something without being so embarrassed I start crying...lol
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 27 2012, 10:01 AM
I don't have anything recorded...but I'll check out the lesson for sure and let you know if I can record something without being so embarrassed I start crying...lol
Embarrassed? Don't worry, you are here to learn, so I would need a recording just to know where to start
Looking forward to it!
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Jul 27 2012, 10:09 AM
Looking forward to it!
Cosmin
True I'll see what I can do
Cool lesson by the way!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 28 2012, 07:47 AM
Hey Grace Thank you!
I'm waiting to see your take on it!
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Jul 29 2012, 12:45 AM
Thank you! I'm waiting to see your take on it!
Cosmin
You're welcome Master! hehe
Today I got so awfully dizzy I started losing my vision and I wanted it back so bad so I could play guitar lol
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 29 2012, 02:07 PM
I was initially amazed by the fact that people in Puerto Rico are listening to 'Of mice and men' But then the 'NOT' came
Great miss Grace Let's see the take!
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Jul 29 2012, 03:07 PM
But then the 'NOT' came Great miss Grace
Let's see the take!Cosmin
Lol I wish it was a metal music country so I would actually fit in x)
How should I record so that you can hear the guitar and the song playing at the same time without a problem?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 29 2012, 03:16 PM
How should I record so that you can hear the guitar and the song playing at the same time without a problem?
Hey Grace
Do you use any DAW? Recording software I mean
Posted by: Grace Jul 29 2012, 03:19 PM
Do you use any DAW? Recording software I meanHonestly I never record anything unless it's with my camera or cellphone so I don't even know...what would you recommend though?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 29 2012, 03:57 PM
We'll start with the camera
Make a few tests before posting the recording on youtube and then here, aiming to get the sound of the guitar and the backing track at a decent level.
Posted by: Grace Jul 31 2012, 12:05 AM
Make a few tests before posting the recording on youtube and then here, aiming to get the sound of the guitar and the backing track at a decent level.
Hey Cosmin!
How are you doing? I haven't been able to record anything yet unfortunately
but hopefully this week I can, I really hope so. So I should play a song on a stereo and play along to it? Is that how you meant?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 31 2012, 09:36 AM
Howdy Grace
Here are the steps which you should follow:
1) Get enough lights in the room
2) Position the camera and make sure you got batteries and space on the SD card or memory
3) Enter the link with the lesson
4) Access the backing tracks in the right part of the lesson screen - you have to press on the little arrows- do you know about this?
5) Start recording
6) Start the backing track and play with it
7) Save the video on your computer and make sure that the audio is ok (you can hear the guitar and the backing track)
8) Post it on your Youtube channel (start one if you don't already have one)
9) Embed it here with the Embed option available on Youtube
Let me know if everything is clear and you can work your way with it
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Aug 1 2012, 01:35 AM
Here are the steps which you should follow:
1) Get enough lights in the room
2) Position the camera and make sure you got batteries and space on the SD card or memory
3) Enter the link with the lesson
4) Access the backing tracks in the right part of the lesson screen - you have to press on the little arrows- do you know about this?
5) Start recording
6) Start the backing track and play with it
7) Save the video on your computer and make sure that the audio is ok (you can hear the guitar and the backing track)
8) Post it on your Youtube channel (start one if you don't already have one)
9) Embed it here with the Embed option available on Youtube
Let me know if everything is clear and you can work your way with it
Cosmin
I'll let you know as soon as I work on it
looks pretty clear to me. Thanks again Cosmin! (you have a cool name l)Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 1 2012, 10:56 AM
Thank you very much It's an honor coming from someone bearing such a beautiful name as yours
Let me know if I can further assist you with the recording process
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Aug 4 2012, 04:30 AM
It's an honor coming from someone bearing such a beautiful name as yours Let me know if I can further assist you with the recording process
Cosmin
Sorry it's not exactly with the same rhythm you played it :s
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 4 2012, 09:08 AM
Hey Grace This is very good! I think we can start working on stuff here, miss
The fact that you switched a few of the phrases is not a bad thing as long as you follow the drums. See, in this style of music, the phrasing is very tightly connected to the drumming - this is why all those bands sound incredibly tight!
Alright then, here's what I suggest:
1) We focus on riffing, which you are obviously into, as long as you like all that modern metal stuff
2) Theory, which you will need in order to understand what you are playing
3) Lead - are you into lead playing? If yes, what techniques do you like and are you experienced with a certain one?
4) Composition - do you like writing your own stuff?
So, what do you think about all this?
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Aug 4 2012, 07:31 PM
This is very good! I think we can start working on stuff here, miss The fact that you switched a few of the phrases is not a bad thing as long as you follow the drums. See, in this style of music, the phrasing is very tightly connected to the drumming - this is why all those bands sound incredibly tight!
Alright then, here's what I suggest:
1) We focus on riffing, which you are obviously into, as long as you like all that modern metal stuff
2) Theory, which you will need in order to understand what you are playing
3) Lead - are you into lead playing? If yes, what techniques do you like and are you experienced with a certain one?
4) Composition - do you like writing your own stuff?
So, what do you think about all this?
Cosmin
Thank you Cosmin and I see what you mean about playing with the drums, it makes perfect sense.
Riffing sounds terrific!, theory I know I need it, lead is great but I have no experience with it and I've always liked rhythm a lot, composition I like it. Sounds great !
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 5 2012, 02:10 PM
Howdy Grace
To start off with a little bit of everything - how about tackling the Metal Metrics 1 lesson?
We can discuss the theory behind it and see what's what from this perspective while you nail down the grooves and the little lead based interventions
Do we have a deal?
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Aug 6 2012, 04:54 AM
To start off with a little bit of everything - how about tackling the Metal Metrics 1 lesson?
We can discuss the theory behind it and see what's what from this perspective while you nail down the grooves and the little lead based interventions
Do we have a deal?
Cosmin
Deal!! Oh gosh I'm excited
and Alex will probably help me with theory so we can focus more on the fun part! lol
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 6 2012, 09:47 AM
and Alex will probably help me with theory so we can focus more on the fun part! lolLet's get to it then, shall we?
Oh, can you tune the guitar to drop C?
Posted by: Grace Aug 8 2012, 04:24 AM
Oh, can you tune the guitar to drop C?Yes sir
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 8 2012, 11:02 AM
Perfect - tell me, Grace, have you taken the time to understand the theoretical concepts behind the lesson?
Posted by: Grace Aug 9 2012, 02:40 AM
Well I've been reading the tabs and I understood it all, the biggest problem is playing it x__x this is very advanced for me but I'm trying to play it slow first I am nowhere near playing it fast yet.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 9 2012, 08:53 AM
Play it slow at first, of course
But, I was curious regarding the scales, the chords used and the relationship between them That's what I had in mind when asking you if you understood the theoretical aspects behind the lesson. It's always nice to know what and why you are playing 
Posted by: Grace Aug 9 2012, 07:45 PM
But, I was curious regarding the scales, the chords used and the relationship between them That's what I had in mind when asking you if you understood the theoretical aspects behind the lesson. It's always nice to know what and why you are playing Trust me I can barely play it slow still
l but I have to check out the scales and chords to see what it is I'm playing I'll do that later today
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 10 2012, 08:33 AM
Howdy Grace
I hope that after that focused session on harmonization, you have a better view on theory already Let me know if there's anything unclear in the lesson, ok?
Posted by: Grace Aug 14 2012, 03:36 AM
Hello Cosmin! Hope you're doing well!
My dad just asked me and my siblings to play a special song for our church anniversary! It will probably be in October, so we have to either pick a song or write one...just letting you know but when I have more details I'll inform you to make sure I play it right with your help and I'm still working on that lesson too.
Thanks for everything!
I hope that after that focused session on harmonization, you have a better view on theory already
Let me know if there's anything unclear in the lesson, ok? As soon as the kids leave tomorrow I'll get back to my guitar practice and learning
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 14 2012, 08:19 AM
Hello Grace I will gladly help you out in any musical endeavor which you might pursuit, so don't worry, just let me know when the time comes, k?
I'm ready when you are
Cosmin
Posted by: Grace Aug 14 2012, 08:42 PM
I will gladly help you out in any musical endeavor which you might pursuit, so don't worry, just let me know when the time comes, k?I'm ready when you are
Cosmin
Cool thanks
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 15 2012, 07:59 AM
The pleasure is all mine, miss
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