Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 627
Joined: 7-August 11
From: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hi and welcome to my Insane Lessons Hunt!
I've noticed that not many people post REC takes of Insane (Level 9 and Level 10) lessons, which is of course, reasonable because those lessons are so hard. It needs months, maybe even years for a regular guitarist to learn those lessons, and it's hard to stay motivated for so long!
That's why I started this topic: I want to learn some of the 'Insane' lessons - Because I'm nowhere near that level, it will take some time. But to keep my motivation I am going to post my slow success by recording myself playing the lessons at lower speeds, starting at 50%. Whenever I feel some noticeable improvement (for example, nailing a specific lick I couldn't do before or being able to play the lesson 10% faster), I'll post a new video, so that progress can be seen.
And the final goal is of course, to finish the Insane lesson and then laugh at the previous lame attempts. But until that, let's go slowly and precisely.
Some of the quotes that inspire me in my journey are:
"Anyone can be motivated to practice all day long, but few can find the motivation to practice every day." - Kristofer Dahl "Speed is a byproduct of precision" - Todd Simpson "The Only Opponent Is Within" - Ben Higgins "That Floyd Rose guitar was a complete waste of money" - Father
Of course, it would be awesome if others joined this as well! It doesn't have to be level 9 or 10 lesson, just pick a lesson that's currently too hard for you and you think you'll need more time to learn it, so you can make smaller, achievable goals and post your progress here. We can give feedback to each other and constantly improve!
For now, here's two beginner attempts at Muris Varajić's lessons: *Oriental Shred at 50% speed (yeah, I know I messed that diminished run in the ending, will improve that! ) and *Mojo Oro - Part 1 at 60% speed.
GMC:er Posts: 359
Joined: 4-June 11
From: Argentina
Maybe i am a bit crazy but i liked much more the oriental shreds at the speed you did it. You can notice much better the phrases....you are a brave man Dinaga, keep them coming!
Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 627
Joined: 7-August 11
From: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Love the idea Dinaga. I'm definitely in to try it.
Right now I've been working on Marcus Lavendell's Evening Blues (among Ben's guitar bushido tasks and a couple others) which is only at level 5 but has sections that are over my head, mainly the tapping stuff. Maybe I'll finish that one then pick a level 7-8 lesson that I will have to grind it out with for a while.
Look forward to seeing what everybody is doing and watching everybody's progress.
Great mate Well believe me, I found many lessons here which are level 5-6 but I couldn't do them! On the other hand, I found some level 7 lessons which were easier for me. I guess it's all about which lessons suit you better and which techniques you know better than others. So numbers don't really matter at all
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Maybe i am a bit crazy but i liked much more the oriental shreds at the speed you did it. You can notice much better the phrases....you are a brave man Dinaga, keep them coming!
Thanks man, and it is really true that less can be more! When playing something at high-speed you can't notice all the tiny details! And sometimes it is even harder to play something slower! Like sweep picking for example, it's easier to do them ultra-fast than at medium speed, at least for me.
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Dinaga, this is an excellent project! I have been thinking for a long time of starting a "practice vlog", but as with many other things I think of it has stayed only a thought.
It will be very interesting to follow your hunt for insane lessons. I would also like to add a quote for you to bring on your quest of becoming a Guitar God:
"I've got to keep running the course I've got to keep running and win at all costs I've got to keep going, be strong Must be so determined and push myself on"
Best of luck!
H4H
Ahh Maiden! Love that song! Thanks mate
I have two more Insane lessons in my pocket, so I'll post my starting slow takes these days. After that has been done, no more new Insane lessons until I get those "big four" on their knees!