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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 15 2012, 08:40 PM

Hey buddy biggrin.gif Welcome to your thread wink.gif

Let's see what we can do to improve things smile.gif improvisation is a long journey - the same as learning how to speak fluently and natural in a foreign language, being expressive and truthful!

Tell me, have you ever done any ear training exercises? And please let me know what lessons from GMC are you working on at the moment smile.gif

all the best

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Feb 16 2012, 09:09 AM

AWESOME, THANKS!

Ok, beside my warrior tasks in ben's guitar bushido temple, I'm working on ben's vibrato odyssey - lessons.
When I grab my acoustic I'm doing sinisa's acoustic arpeggios.
I didn't have any professional ear training excercises, I just did some silly pitch recognition games I found on the internet..

Well, yes.. it's a long journey - let's start biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2012, 09:25 AM

Good morning there mate!

In order for things to evolve in a healthy order, you should be able to know your neck and be able to talk about notes on the neck not numbers wink.gif tabs are good in order to make things simple when communicating over the internet, but in a real situation when you're talking to someone with an instrument in hand, speaking in terms of notes will help A LOT!

My recommendation would be to start with this series:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Improvising-Workshop-1/

and in parallel do ear training exercises smile.gif and we should start with this one:

- find a note on the neck (C for instance, on the 3rd fret, A string)
- play the C note and immediately after it, a D note
- play the C note and then SING the D note smile.gif and play it again on the guitar, to check if it's accurate

Try this with the other intervals around C (D was it's 2nd) see how accurate you get when singing. Once you can sing a note, it means you internalized it and you can sing it again -> that's the first step to being able to recognize what you are singing biggrin.gif and being able to lay down on the guitar, the stuff you are hearing in your head. Pretty lengthy process but it's worth EVERY minute spent!

What do you think about this?

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Feb 16 2012, 09:52 AM

What I think about this?
That's great and I'm starting right now!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2012, 09:54 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 16 2012, 08:52 AM) *
What I think about this?
That's great and I'm starting right now!


Let's rock n roll! I'm here for guidance and I was also curious if you would like to set a goal of let's say 4 lessons/ month for which we would work together so you can get a 10/ piece wink.gif

Is that doable? biggrin.gif


Posted by: mad Feb 16 2012, 10:03 AM

Man, that would be really awesome.. but we should start with easy ones - even for those I need some time. So nailing down 4 lessons a month + guitar bushido temple + time for my new goal to become a more musical ear (I reserve 15mins a day especially for this) will be tough. Just give me a lesson to start with - I'll post my progress on that particular lesson here, until you say it's ok for a REC..

GoGoGo biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2012, 10:39 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 16 2012, 09:03 AM) *
Man, that would be really awesome.. but we should start with easy ones - even for those I need some time. So nailing down 4 lessons a month + guitar bushido temple + time for my new goal to become a more musical ear (I reserve 15mins a day especially for this) will be tough. Just give me a lesson to start with - I'll post my progress on that particular lesson here, until you say it's ok for a REC..

GoGoGo biggrin.gif


That sounds perfect! What do you prefer? Lead or rhythm?

Posted by: mad Feb 16 2012, 10:41 AM

We sould start with rhythm.. I'd like to go more into lead when my ear is more trained - hope that makes sense..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2012, 10:59 AM

Ok wink.gif it does make sense, as I think a good rhythm player can become a good lead player much easier biggrin.gif

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/basic-metal-rhythm/

this one - it may seem easy, but that's why I want you to chug your way with it as smooth and tight as possible wink.gif let's take it from here and see where we are biggrin.gif please take a look over it, practice it, till you feel ready, record it and let's discuss on it

Of course, it's important that you also like it biggrin.gif so the fun level will be greater wink.gif

Posted by: mad Feb 16 2012, 11:24 AM

Like it, very basic stuff, let's rock!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2012, 11:31 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 16 2012, 10:24 AM) *
Like it, very basic stuff, let's rock!


Perfect! Looking forward to helping you making it sound perfect biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Feb 20 2012, 10:55 PM

Ok so far for the REC-take.. currently I'm just struggling a bit with the fast power-chord to open-chord changes in the galloping section.. But I'm isolating and fixing the problem wink.gif going to upload a take for you to check next night!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 21 2012, 08:00 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 20 2012, 09:55 PM) *
Ok so far for the REC-take.. currently I'm just struggling a bit with the fast power-chord to open-chord changes in the galloping section.. But I'm isolating and fixing the problem wink.gif going to upload a take for you to check next night!


Awesome mate! biggrin.gif Let's see whatcha got!

Posted by: mad Feb 22 2012, 12:15 PM

hey cos, i did a few takes with some parts that are too sloppy - I will record another take this night for you to have a look at it!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 22 2012, 05:17 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 22 2012, 11:15 AM) *
hey cos, i did a few takes with some parts that are too sloppy - I will record another take this night for you to have a look at it!


Perfect, I'll be in front of the PC in about 5 hours! wink.gif

Posted by: mad Feb 22 2012, 10:00 PM

OK - that's the best of the last 10^5 worst recordings.
I'm still struggling with several chord changes, muting etc.



Need more practice...

Posted by: mad Feb 23 2012, 08:56 AM

Update on ear-training: I'm able to sing along the c-major scale. I did this: played the major-scale on the 5th string starting on the 3rd fret and tried to sing the note I'm hearing. stopped the note ringing and checked with a mic-tuner, if I'm really singing the correct note wink.gif
then I started to increase the intervalls starting from C while singing the notes. Then I did the same but I sang the note before I played it.. it turned out quite easy after a few minutes. Then, I started to play all the chords in the C major scale and was able to sing along it - that was quite an amazing experience, never did that before (don't know why - everyone playing an instrument should do that biggrin.gif )...

So, I'm making some progress wink.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 23 2012, 10:41 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 22 2012, 09:00 PM) *
OK - that's the best of the last 10^5 worst recordings.
I'm still struggling with several chord changes, muting etc.



Need more practice...


Not bad man! Actually it's very good! There are slight tightness slips here and there but with a little more practice, I think you can get a straight 10 in the REC section! I think this one can go there as well smile.gif would you like to expose it there?

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 23 2012, 07:56 AM) *
Update on ear-training: I'm able to sing along the c-major scale. I did this: played the major-scale on the 5th string starting on the 3rd fret and tried to sing the note I'm hearing. stopped the note ringing and checked with a mic-tuner, if I'm really singing the correct note wink.gif
then I started to increase the intervalls starting from C while singing the notes. Then I did the same but I sang the note before I played it.. it turned out quite easy after a few minutes. Then, I started to play all the chords in the C major scale and was able to sing along it - that was quite an amazing experience, never did that before (don't know why - everyone playing an instrument should do that biggrin.gif )...

So, I'm making some progress wink.gif


hehehe! Very good! It;s wonderful if you can do that! Now a next step wink.gif would be to focus on a certain type of interval, perfect fifth let's say and do the following:

1) Play C and its 5th -> G
2) Play G and it's 5th -> D
3) Play D and its 5th -> A

see, you're practically ascending from 5th to 5th biggrin.gif and so on until your ear gets accustomed to jumping from one tonality to another.

Repeat the same process with every interval type tongue.gif it does WONDERS!

Let me know what else can I help you with - I think we can jump on to another lesson as well, if you'd like!

Posted by: mad Feb 23 2012, 11:07 AM

In my Metal Metrics 4-REC Ivan said, for rhythm I should make my right hand more floating. I thought, I give it another shot and keep an eye on that, this is what I got..



And yes, I'll continue with the intervals, let's see where I'm going from here smile.gif
Next lesson please tongue.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 24 2012, 09:32 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 23 2012, 10:07 AM) *
In my Metal Metrics 4-REC Ivan said, for rhythm I should make my right hand more floating. I thought, I give it another shot and keep an eye on that, this is what I got..



And yes, I'll continue with the intervals, let's see where I'm going from here smile.gif
Next lesson please tongue.gif


Mate, this take is very very good, aside from some slight timing issue at 0.29, I think it's great!

Let's see now biggrin.gif since your gallop needs a bit more care, I thought this could be a good one to tackle, as it also has some single string lines with a little vibrato implemented wink.gif

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/beginners_metal_riffing/

Would you like to give this a shot?

Posted by: mad Feb 24 2012, 10:00 AM

Definately! So , I'll prepare a take on that one and afterwards my galloping should be more in time, then I'll do another take on marcus' lesson and hopefully have two recordings for the REC tongue.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 25 2012, 01:32 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 24 2012, 09:00 AM) *
Definately! So , I'll prepare a take on that one and afterwards my galloping should be more in time, then I'll do another take on marcus' lesson and hopefully have two recordings for the REC tongue.gif


Awesome! Please don't be shy if you have more questions, k? I'm here for ya smile.gif

Posted by: mad Feb 28 2012, 11:49 PM

hey man! just a short update: got the new lesson up to speed, just two parts need to be played a bit more tight biggrin.gif
love the new thread titles laugh.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 29 2012, 08:15 AM

Hehehehe biggrin.gif yours was raised at the net and ready to hit as they say in volleyball tongue.gif glad to hear that and looking forward to seeing what you have prepared biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Feb 29 2012, 10:26 PM

ok, that's not my best take - but the best recorded so far.. will try a better one tomorrow!


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 1 2012, 09:16 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 29 2012, 09:26 PM) *
ok, that's not my best take - but the best recorded so far.. will try a better one tomorrow!



Hey mad! This is not bad at all! you need to check the guitar as it seems a bit out of tune and tighten up the playing a bit. All in all, if you insist a bit and pay attention to the timing, you'll get this one on the checked list wink.gif let's see one more take and we shall move on, k? Give me your best shot!

Posted by: mad Mar 1 2012, 10:27 AM

OK, here's my best shot for today tongue.gif



I'll keep working on that, but now I need a new challenge cool.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 2 2012, 10:25 AM

Clearly a lot smoother than the previous one wink.gif now, this one will help you work out your note separation skills

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/I-got-rhythm-guitar1-drop-d/

what do you think about it?

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 2 2012, 10:34 AM

Thanks! Do you think I can post it as a REC? I'm not aiming for a 10, but it'll make space for new stuff (or do you think it won't pass?) - I'll keep practicing though.
The new one looks fun, too. Will give it a try and let you know!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 2 2012, 03:01 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 2 2012, 09:34 AM) *
Thanks! Do you think I can post it as a REC? I'm not aiming for a 10, but it'll make space for new stuff (or do you think it won't pass?) - I'll keep practicing though.
The new one looks fun, too. Will give it a try and let you know!


It will pass with a good grade wink.gif post it man, go ahead!

Posted by: mad Mar 3 2012, 04:05 AM

This is a first take with just the first two patterns.. thought I share my progress so far for today.


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 3 2012, 11:24 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 3 2012, 03:05 AM) *
This is a first take with just the first two patterns.. thought I share my progress so far for today.



Very good man! Top observations: you are playing very clean and defined - low register from high register! Awesome! I'd suggest a bit of attention towards the end, on the intonation of the bass notes wink.gif rather than that, it's going very very good! Looking forward to the next take and I do believe I shall push you a bit with the next lesson, level wise wink.gif

Congratulations on being so prolific - almost 3 lessons nailed wink.gif

Posted by: mad Mar 3 2012, 02:53 PM

Here we go..



Your mentoring and Bens Bushido Temple is motivating me kickasswise - next one please tongue.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 5 2012, 11:52 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 3 2012, 01:53 PM) *
Here we go..



Your mentoring and Bens Bushido Temple is motivating me kickasswise - next one please tongue.gif


Glad to know! Am I being wrong or it's already 3 '10's in a row? biggrin.gif

How about this one?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/metal-rhythms-with-octave/

biggrin.gif time to push you a bit wink.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 5 2012, 12:24 PM

Oh yes - octaves - always like the sound of them.. getting right to it!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 5 2012, 12:48 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 5 2012, 11:24 AM) *
Oh yes - octaves - always like the sound of them.. getting right to it!


hehehe biggrin.gif let's rock!

Posted by: mad Mar 6 2012, 11:28 AM

Man, these fast octave shifts are challenging. But got it down @85bpm so far.
I'd like to do one acoustic-lesson per month as an additional assignment - do you think that's OK?
Though we should start there with a simple one, too (I'm still struggling with Sinisas Arpeggios to bring it up to speed and sound good and in time tongue.gif ). What do you think?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 6 2012, 09:33 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 6 2012, 10:28 AM) *
Man, these fast octave shifts are challenging. But got it down @85bpm so far.
I'd like to do one acoustic-lesson per month as an additional assignment - do you think that's OK?
Though we should start there with a simple one, too (I'm still struggling with Sinisas Arpeggios to bring it up to speed and sound good and in time tongue.gif ). What do you think?


Sure thing mate smile.gif sounds very good, it will lighten up the spirits from all that heavy riffing. This one seems very interesting, not too difficult to play but theory booked biggrin.gif what do you think? And those shifts in the beginning seem awesome biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Mar 7 2012, 11:29 AM

Good morning!

Here's a take @full speed, so you can see my progress on the metal rhythm lesson. Far from perfect, but I think I'm getting to it soon tongue.gif



Maybe I can make another Take for the acoustic lesson
(http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Acoustic-Arpeggios/) later. I play that one on a steel-string guitar - would it be OK, even for REC?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 7 2012, 12:26 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 7 2012, 10:29 AM) *
Good morning!

Here's a take @full speed, so you can see my progress on the metal rhythm lesson. Far from perfect, but I think I'm getting to it soon tongue.gif



Maybe I can make another Take for the acoustic lesson
(http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Acoustic-Arpeggios/) later. I play that one on a steel-string guitar - would it be OK, even for REC?


Hey Marc! biggrin.gif it sounds great man - a little more flow is what I'd like to hear from this take, and I believe you could achieve that by trying to move your head more towards the bridge when palm muting wink.gif

Sure, a take of the acoustic lesson would be nice as well, post it here first so we can discuss it biggrin.gif

all the best

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 7 2012, 12:37 PM

Thanks!
I tried to record my acoustic-take but there seems to be a problem with the audio hardware. I can barely hear the acoustic guitar in the recording, but the input levels are all on max unsure.gif
This is my hardware: behringer C-1 mic into m-audio fast track pro usb.. I'll try to figure out what the problem is, or maybe I post it here in the forums..

Posted by: mad Mar 8 2012, 09:08 AM

Morning!
Here's a take @ 70bpm recorded with my webcam - still got probs with my mic.
At full speed it gets too sloppy, so I still have to practice.



What do you think about this so far?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 8 2012, 10:45 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 8 2012, 08:08 AM) *
Morning!
Here's a take @ 70bpm recorded with my webcam - still got probs with my mic.
At full speed it gets too sloppy, so I still have to practice.



What do you think about this so far?


Mate, you are ok, till 0.53, where it looks feels you are tensing up a bit smile.gif but that's because you are not relaxed with the tempo YET biggrin.gif nothing which a bit more practice won't settle smile.gif I like it! Let's see some more biggrin.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 9 2012, 09:23 AM

Hey Cos! After the v-chat yesterday I thought maybe it makes sense to do a funk-lesson as next assignment - what do you think about that?
BTW at weekend I'll try your timing developing excercise mentioned yesterday - looks promising smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 9 2012, 09:00 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 9 2012, 08:23 AM) *
Hey Cos! After the v-chat yesterday I thought maybe it makes sense to do a funk-lesson as next assignment - what do you think about that?
BTW at weekend I'll try your timing developing excercise mentioned yesterday - looks promising smile.gif


heeheee biggrin.gif how about this one?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/i-got-rhythm-guitar6-funk-basics1/

it's perfect if you're a beginner at funkin' biggrin.gif

cheerios

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 9 2012, 09:02 PM

Oh yes.. will give it a try for sure!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 11 2012, 04:59 PM

Alrighty smile.gif let me know how it goes wink.gif

Posted by: mad Mar 14 2012, 08:36 AM

Hey maestro! I wasn't able to practice the last couple days, but today I'll come back to it and post a few takes soon!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 14 2012, 09:40 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 14 2012, 07:36 AM) *
Hey maestro! I wasn't able to practice the last couple days, but today I'll come back to it and post a few takes soon!


Let's rock my friend! smile.gif

Posted by: mad Mar 14 2012, 11:22 AM

OK, here is another take for the octaves-lesson:


Posted by: mad Mar 14 2012, 01:05 PM

And here is a first take on the Funk-Lesson (well, the original is @ 80 bpm, but the downloadable backing is @ 100bpm...) but I just give it a first try.

 Funk_Practice.mp3 ( 1.27MB ) : 141

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 15 2012, 12:03 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 14 2012, 10:22 AM) *
OK, here is another take for the octaves-lesson:



Good afternoon mate! Very good timing I must say! A few blurs here and there when playing the octaves, but with a little more practice you'll get this one sparkling clean tongue.gif

Posted by: mad Mar 15 2012, 12:49 PM

Thanks! Yes I'll put some more time on this today and upload another take, what do you think about my take on the funk-lesson? Can we start another one or should I put some more time on this, too (well, to be honest - it's a boring lesson tongue.gif )

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 15 2012, 01:00 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 15 2012, 11:49 AM) *
Thanks! Yes I'll put some more time on this today and upload another take, what do you think about my take on the funk-lesson? Can we start another one or should I put some more time on this, too (well, to be honest - it's a boring lesson tongue.gif )


Hey man! Sounds like you nailed it, although, it needs to be more punchy and tight - this is the role of the guitar in funk music smile.gif you could try it one more time, as I am very fond of the idea of doing things thoroughly wink.gif then we can move on.

Try to play the muted 16th notes as if you were a metronome, k?

Let me know how it goes wink.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 15 2012, 01:24 PM

Alrighty - do you have the 80bpm backing for me (that's the original lesson speed I think)?

Posted by: mad Mar 15 2012, 05:28 PM

jaja.. another take for the Octaves-lesson:



Do you think it's OK for REC now?
I want to post another take for marcus' rhythm lesson soon..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 16 2012, 10:15 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 15 2012, 12:24 PM) *
Alrighty - do you have the 80bpm backing for me (that's the original lesson speed I think)?


Mate, you should ask Bogdan about that - I can only provide backing tracks which are made by me, for the others, I think it's a good idea to ask Bogdan wink.gif

Posted by: mad Mar 16 2012, 10:17 AM

okay!

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Mar 16 2012, 10:15 AM) *
Mate, you should ask Bogdan about that - I can only provide backing tracks which are made by me, for the others, I think it's a good idea to ask Bogdan wink.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 16 2012, 11:01 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 15 2012, 04:28 PM) *
jaja.. another take for the Octaves-lesson:



Do you think it's OK for REC now?
I want to post another take for marcus' rhythm lesson soon..


It is ALMOST ready wink.gif the first part of the lesson - up to sec 0.19 , has the open E string muted a bit too abruptly - I would mute it somewhere closer to the bridge so that it will build up some chunk biggrin.gif otherwise, we are good to go!

Posted by: mad Mar 16 2012, 12:23 PM

phew, man.. this take is the chunkiest i have smile.gif
I've tried several positions, until it got too 'muddy', hope this take is OK..



Id' like to have a new lesson suggestion biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 16 2012, 12:56 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 16 2012, 11:23 AM) *
phew, man.. this take is the chunkiest i have smile.gif
I've tried several positions, until it got too 'muddy', hope this take is OK..



Id' like to have a new lesson suggestion biggrin.gif


That's it my friend!!! Awesome - exactly what I was talking about wink.gif Let's see, would you like a rhythm lesson or a lead one this time?

Posted by: mad Mar 16 2012, 02:21 PM

That's something you as my mentor must say smile.gif
If you say my rhythm playing is good enough to move to lead, then let's go...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 17 2012, 10:31 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 16 2012, 01:21 PM) *
That's something you as my mentor must say smile.gif
If you say my rhythm playing is good enough to move to lead, then let's go...


Rhythm and lead should go hand in hand - honestly speaking, you a re a very good rhythm player smile.gif you are clean and you have good timing, also, attitude is starting to take form so when this will be at its peak, alongside with improving your technique, you're probably going to be nothing short from AWESOME biggrin.gif

Now, I say this one would be very nice:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/combining-rhythm-and-lead/

it involves a concept which is crucial in any situation - combining lead and rhythm wink.gif take a peak and let's rock!

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 17 2012, 08:46 PM

Thanks man! The next one is really tough, this will need some time.. but: I'll log my progress accurately and post a report in your 'how fast are you' -topic this time!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 18 2012, 02:20 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 17 2012, 07:46 PM) *
Thanks man! The next one is really tough, this will need some time.. but: I'll log my progress accurately and post a report in your 'how fast are you' -topic this time!


This sounds like a very, very good plan mate! I am here and waiting - our progress is going very good so far! biggrin.gif Congratulations once again!

Posted by: mad Mar 19 2012, 10:15 AM

Good Morning!
I uploaded another take into the REC for Marcus' lesson yesterday to get some more feedback on that.
Just wanted to say, that I continue working on that lesson, until I record a better take..
Then I have to record 2 takes for Ben's guitar bushido ;P . Will start the new Rhythm/Lead lesson afterwards!

Edit: Just realized I played one part wrong the whole time (Video Nr. 5, I played octaves instead of power chords)!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 19 2012, 11:29 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 19 2012, 09:15 AM) *
Good Morning!
I uploaded another take into the REC for Marcus' lesson yesterday to get some more feedback on that.
Just wanted to say, that I continue working on that lesson, until I record a better take..
Then I have to record 2 takes for Ben's guitar bushido ;P . Will start the new Rhythm/Lead lesson afterwards!

Edit: Just realized I played one part wrong the whole time (Video Nr. 5, I played octaves instead of power chords)!


Hey man, just checked it out - for the REC, yeah, you missed a point I guess (could've been a 9 tongue.gif) because you jumbled the part with octaves but the take is good - you have the groove which is the MOST important aspect. Work on the details a bit more, to get them in shape. At 0.29 you are not quite in sync with the drums, so this is the sort of stuff which you have to correct. Shall we put in another coin on this one? tongue.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 26 2012, 08:47 PM

Hey Cosmin!
Just wanted to let you know that I'm still practicing the funk lesson and marcus' rhythm lesson, will upload the takes soon!

Posted by: mad Mar 26 2012, 10:34 PM

OK, here's another take for the rhythm:



Do you think it'll get a better grade than the last one?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 27 2012, 06:37 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 26 2012, 09:34 PM) *
OK, here's another take for the rhythm:



Do you think it'll get a better grade than the last one?


Hey man! Nice take! Technically, it's better than the previous one by far! But at the end you can here the guitar is a bit out of tune sad.gif I would suggest you to tackle a new one, as it would freshen you up! biggrin.gif what do you say?

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Mar 28 2012, 07:23 AM

ok - just preparing a new one.. if i make 10002 takes, at one point i don't recognize a slightly detuned guitar anymore huh.gif ....

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 28 2012, 08:21 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 28 2012, 06:23 AM) *
ok - just preparing a new one.. if i make 10002 takes, at one point i don't recognize a slightly detuned guitar anymore huh.gif ....


Yeah man, I totally understan smile.gif that's why you have to alternate things so that you may cleanse your hearing wink.gif

Posted by: mad Mar 28 2012, 08:31 AM

mh.. every take today is getting more worse than the one before ohmy.gif

i switched to the funk lesson to bring up some variation - will try again later....
here is a first take with some altering rhythm at the end:

http://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/funkyrhythmtest/s-HYCgF

some muting issues here and there, but I think I'm getting close to have a feel for the funky rhythm....

Posted by: mad Mar 29 2012, 10:43 AM

I won't get any better like this sad.gif
between all takes I checked the tuning and it was fine..



dunno if this is getting better than 8 for REC...
what do you think about that 'funky' take?
I think I'll now start with the wallimann-lesson..
And instead of funk I'd like to switch to your metal metrics series - what do think about that and with which one I could start? Btw: I love your Katatonia-style lesson!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 31 2012, 06:04 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Mar 29 2012, 09:43 AM) *
I won't get any better like this sad.gif
between all takes I checked the tuning and it was fine..



dunno if this is getting better than 8 for REC...
what do you think about that 'funky' take?
I think I'll now start with the wallimann-lesson..
And instead of funk I'd like to switch to your metal metrics series - what do think about that and with which one I could start? Btw: I love your Katatonia-style lesson!


Hey mad!

congrats on a very good take on the basic metal rhythm! It sounds incredibly chunky and aside from a few spots where you rushed it a bit, I have no observations biggrin.gif the funky take is very good as well, sounds tight and with good timing. Now, to develop skills in this area a bit further, you could try different other lessons after the walimann lesson is completed. As with regarding the Metal Metrics series, I would start with no. 4 as it;s the easiest of them and if played right, it can sound as massive as a mountain!

You can play in drop D if you want tongue.gif

Let's see a recording and discuss on it wink.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Apr 3 2012, 04:37 PM

Hi Cos!

Thank you for your feedback! I already had a take on the metal metrics 4, but it wasn't that good (well, got a pass, but I wasn't satisfied).. I'm going to discuss a new take with you asap - to get that 'massive as a mountain'-sound ;P

Regarding the Wallimann-lesson.. I struggle with every lick between the rhythm parts mellow.gif just need some more time to get a descent take.. maybe I post a little progress containing the first 2 or 3 licks just for you to check, ok?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 4 2012, 10:13 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Apr 3 2012, 03:37 PM) *
Hi Cos!

Thank you for your feedback! I already had a take on the metal metrics 4, but it wasn't that good (well, got a pass, but I wasn't satisfied).. I'm going to discuss a new take with you asap - to get that 'massive as a mountain'-sound ;P

Regarding the Wallimann-lesson.. I struggle with every lick between the rhythm parts mellow.gif just need some more time to get a descent take.. maybe I post a little progress containing the first 2 or 3 licks just for you to check, ok?


Hey mate, sure, post it on bits as we can work on it one part at a time smile.gif no problemmo!

Cosmin

Posted by: mad May 10 2012, 03:06 PM

Hi Cosmin,

sorry, didn't have that much time to pick up my guitar in the last weeks..
But I just started again with your metal metrics series, and here is my 5th take for nr. 4 wink.gif



I'll post one for nr. 6 in the next few days.. I'm struggling with the arpeggios unsure.gif but the rhythm section is recorded biggrin.gif

And the first licks in that Wallimann-Lesson are on the way!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 11 2012, 09:33 AM

Hey mate! Welcome back wink.gif your timing is very good but I think we have to focus a bit more on the articulation, k? The bends are a bit under the tone, you should also focus on the vibrato - it has to be wider and you could get awesome results if you would put your wrist to work wink.gif are you accustomed to this concept?

Let's develop this smile.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad May 11 2012, 09:42 AM

I think I'm hopping into the Bushido Temple again to accomplish the current Apprentice Task biggrin.gif
After doing a take on this one, I'll come back with another take for MM4..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 12 2012, 01:05 PM

Hey mad! Ok, I'm here if you need me in the mean time biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jun 12 2012, 09:01 PM

Hey Cos!

So I did some practicing with vibrato and recorded another take for your Metal Metrics4 Lesson:



Oh - my 1st string is missing in this recording.. just snapped while tuning the guitar to drop c mad.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 13 2012, 03:56 PM

Mad! Welcome back man smile.gif I was wondering what you have been up to biggrin.gif Mate the recording is very good - you have a very tight palm muting technique and tightness is yours to command! Now, the only thing you could do even better, would be the vibrato which could be wider smile.gif

So how's life man and what shall we do next? smile.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jun 13 2012, 04:25 PM

Well, as always: family business and work biggrin.gif
Thank you for your feedback - I just watched your recording for this lesson and yes - if I have some time left today, I'll do another recording with a wider vibrato (I think you mean the ones played in the very first 20secs?). And what do you think about the tone: put in some more gain?

OK, what to do next... occasionally I meet with two other guys (drums and guitar) just to jam. We're trying to combine sludge and djent style, so maybe continuing with some odd time signature / djenty lessons would be great..
Maybe these:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Djent-Time-Signatures/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Katatonia-Style/

What do you think?

Posted by: mad Jun 13 2012, 08:39 PM

Okay, here is another recording (audio only this time..) I tried to put some more energy into the vibrato..

http://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/metal-metrics4

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 13 2012, 09:07 PM

Whoa biggrin.gif hey maaan biggrin.gif I am honored that you chose these and I want to thank you for the nice words you posted smile.gif

We can get to them, now that you have the 7 string ready and I am sure you'll do a hell of a job!

Regarding the vobrato in the new recording - it can still be improved man! Check out how Zakk Wylde makes it sound - I was inspired by him for this riff!

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jun 13 2012, 10:15 PM

Ha - so I go for this lesson regarding my vibrato and bends workout tongue.gif
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Wild-Bends/

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 14 2012, 07:43 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jun 13 2012, 09:15 PM) *
Ha - so I go for this lesson regarding my vibrato and bends workout tongue.gif
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Wild-Bends/


Alright man! This one looks like it's gonna get you out of the comfort zone wink.gif <- more bending and vibrato biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jun 25 2012, 03:41 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 14 2012, 06:43 AM) *
Alright man! This one looks like it's gonna get you out of the comfort zone wink.gif <- more bending and vibrato biggrin.gif


definately tongue.gif my fingers are burning..
I'm on your Djent time signatures lesson and have 'AP/tremolo picking'-section down at full speed, and the rest @ 90bpm. It seems that the backing track is only downloadable for 100bpm but not at full speed 135bpm?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 25 2012, 07:35 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jun 25 2012, 02:41 PM) *
definately tongue.gif my fingers are burning..
I'm on your Djent time signatures lesson and have 'AP/tremolo picking'-section down at full speed, and the rest @ 90bpm. It seems that the backing track is only downloadable for 100bpm but not at full speed 135bpm?


Hmmmm, let me take a look...nope, it looks like the full speed track is downloadable smile.gif I'm dying to see what you did with this one man! biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jun 27 2012, 12:59 PM

Ah Ok - it was just confusing, because the GP-file is saying 135bpm and the backing 100bpm... and the backing is 13s longer than the main vid... but I just listened and compared to the main vid and it's at full speed - sorry biggrin.gif
So I'm at 110 bpm for that middle djenty part. My subscription just ran out, I can resubscribe in a few days and will ask Bogdan for the 75bpm backing to make a first recording of me playing this lesson.

I work on the Katatonia style lesson, too. For this I'll use my Zoom to switch between the three sound effects while playing... that's something I have to work on...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 27 2012, 02:45 PM

Howdy mate biggrin.gif great to hear - now, if you want to get a grip on switching effects while playing - I got a few suggestions:

- learn to tap your foot against the beat of the song - in that way, you will know on which beat the effect change occurs and just stomp on the switch at the right time wink.gif count and you can't go wrong!
- first change the actual tone (clean, crunch, riff, lead) and after that the effects - delay, reverb etc. - if you are using stomp boxes!

Looking forward to your takes man wink.gif if there are any questions - I am here to help smile.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jun 27 2012, 02:57 PM

Thanks for your suggestions, I'll try this!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 27 2012, 03:30 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jun 27 2012, 01:57 PM) *
Thanks for your suggestions, I'll try this!


wink.gif

Posted by: mad Jun 28 2012, 10:37 AM

Here is a 75bpm audio only recording..
I'm not very satisfied with the tone and i didn't change any effects... but just have a listen smile.gif

http://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/djenttimesignatures75bpmtake1

Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 28 2012, 01:13 PM

Mate, you still have some issues on the rhythm after 01.18 - you are rushing a bit and it feels out of balance. Try to get a better grasp on connecting with the drum track and this can become a great take wink.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jun 28 2012, 01:46 PM

Yes I'll work on that!
I still have issues to bring that lick up to speed - any suggestions?
I try to do another recording with video, maybe you can see...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 28 2012, 01:48 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jun 28 2012, 12:46 PM) *
Yes I'll work on that!
I still have issues to bring that lick up to speed - any suggestions?
I try to do another recording with video, maybe you can see...


Seeing would be of great help smile.gif

Posted by: mad Jul 4 2012, 10:45 PM

Hey Cos, small update on the Djent-Lesson: I isolated the riff with the timing and 'speeding up' - problem and recorded a video for you to analyze:


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 5 2012, 07:57 AM

Hey there mate biggrin.gif timing is good, but I would like to see a little bit more definition from you wink.gif

I think it's a very good idea to isolate all riffs like this wink.gif what do you think? Let's go for it and I am certain you will get more from this lesson by doing so!

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jul 5 2012, 08:06 AM

Ok, good idea! I'll do another recording with the last riff to isolate this, too.
But what exactly do you mean with more definition?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 5 2012, 08:55 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jul 5 2012, 07:06 AM) *
Ok, good idea! I'll do another recording with the last riff to isolate this, too.
But what exactly do you mean with more definition?


There are some notes which are a bit blurry - such as the first notes in the beginning of each riff - when you do the pull-offs on the low A string using the C in the third position and the open A smile.gif

Posted by: mad Jul 5 2012, 08:59 AM

Ah, I see. Will keep an eye on that with the next recording biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jul 5 2012, 10:34 AM

Okay, here is another take for the two riffs isolated:



It still can be improved, but maybe you can tell me some more details on what I have to keep an eye on..

And maybe you can give me some suggestions on what I can do to get a more djentish tone biggrin.gif

Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 6 2012, 12:39 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jul 5 2012, 09:34 AM) *
Okay, here is another take for the two riffs isolated:



It still can be improved, but maybe you can tell me some more details on what I have to keep an eye on..

And maybe you can give me some suggestions on what I can do to get a more djentish tone biggrin.gif

Marc


biggrin.gif the last one sounds like the robots are coming tongue.gif it needs just a bit more groove to make it great wink.gif You have to understand the drum groove and the accents so that you can follow with the guitar. Technically, it's good, but it lacks groove smile.gif In any case, I can see improvement in correctness and definition.

Tell me, what sort of device are you using for the tone?

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jul 6 2012, 12:58 PM

biggrin.gif

I'm using TH2 with Todds Djent Preset (http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=44968) and adjusted the noisegates... I think getting a better tone would improve the groove. What do you think?

So, his is the gear I'm using to record: Guitar -> FastTrack Pro -> Cubase5 with TH2

I also have a Zoom G2.1u, but it's difficult to get a djentish tone with this one..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 7 2012, 11:53 AM

Hey mad smile.gif Well, I have no experience with the TH2, but I can tell you what I am doing with my AMT - lowering the bass to about 8 o clock and playing with a less distorted tone while hitting the strings pretty hard to get that chunk going.

A good tone will always help out indeed. If you are using Line 6, I can help out with some really good tone presets which will utterly provide THAT tone wink.gif

How's practicing with that groove going?

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jul 7 2012, 09:45 PM

Goes fine ... I feel like this guy here:



biggrin.gif

So, I played around with my Zoom and got a quite genty tone (I think). I used the Peavey 5150 sim with lowered gain and less mids and added a noise gate.
Here we go:


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 8 2012, 09:35 AM

Hey mad! I likethe tone smile.gif it sounds pretty authentic you know biggrin.gif about the second riff, you are delaying the Bb note after the A and this is why it's a bit out of the groove smile.gif try and feel the drums a bit more. Can you sing the guitar part over the backing at full tempo? smile.gif

Posted by: mad Jul 9 2012, 11:40 AM

Thanks!
Yes I can sing the second riff at full speed and now I know exactly what you mean biggrin.gif
I'm playing the whole lesson almost at full speed now - the first riff is still giving me some trouble at full speed, just a little more practice time....

I'll upload a first take of your Katatonia-lesson soon!

Marc

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 8 2012, 08:35 AM) *
Hey mad! I likethe tone smile.gif it sounds pretty authentic you know biggrin.gif about the second riff, you are delaying the Bb note after the A and this is why it's a bit out of the groove smile.gif try and feel the drums a bit more. Can you sing the guitar part over the backing at full tempo? smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 9 2012, 02:04 PM

wink.gif great man! biggrin.gif Looking forward to see the takes - you have to convince me with this one as well tongue.gif

Posted by: mad Jul 18 2012, 10:54 PM

Hey Cos,

Just a short update: to be honest, I think to get the djent lesson clean and up to speed I need another month or so.. I'm getting close, but it seems to be an endurance problem. When I play the first riff slowly up to speed, it works great, but when recording a few takes it gets more and more sloppy and out of time sad.gif so maybe you have an idea or another lesson to practice similar techniques?

The Katatonia lesson is going well so far (except the last riff - it's a bit tricky..)

Working on your Djent collab tomorrow!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 19 2012, 09:57 AM

Hey mad! Glad to see you back into action wink.gif

Regarding the Djent lesson - give it time and try to use a certain anticipation technique - always think a bit ahead and be aware of what's next to be played - in this way you won't let the flow get interrupted by the fact that you are not prepared to move your hand consciously. It is a bit difficult to explain in words, but it's all about anticipation - do it at a slow tempo first and then incorporate it in your habits for anything you will ever play smile.gif

A lot of stamina loss comes from the stress of not being aware of what's next and becoming tense because of that - I may be wrong and in your case it might be something else, but still, this is a good approach smile.gif

You could try Metal Metrics 2 although it's tougher technique wise - but it's a great stamina exercise nonetheless.

About the Katatonia smile.gif the last riff is my favorite! Try to tap your foot to the ground and work on the time signature change, by playing the riff while tapping 8th notes with your foot and when the 4/4 kicks in tap 4/4 biggrin.gif It works awesomely for the whole pulse!

Looking forward to seeing your take for the djent collab and please go ahead and ask me anything else you'd like to know smile.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jul 19 2012, 10:38 AM

Yeah - I'm already using an anticipation technique in all of my playing - I really think it's a stamina problem and more practice of course..
The MM2 Lesson is already on my agenda - I suspected you'll recommend this one tongue.gif
I can say I like all your Metal Metrics lessons and I'll get into the No. 2 asap - is it possible that I can here some clipping in the full backing track for that lesson?

I'll try tapping the foot while practicing the whole katatonia lesson biggrin.gif

BTW - your collab is the first for me cool.gif

Thanks!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 19 2012, 10:50 AM

Hehe! I am honored to have you break the ice with the collabs mate!

Clipping? Hmmmm, dunno man, I'll check it out and see...

Posted by: mad Jul 19 2012, 11:24 AM

well, don't know if you call it clipping - it's a clicky noise appearing at about 28s in the 100bpm backing.. but maybe it's just normal...

And there seems to be an error in the tabs for the Katatonia lesson (in the tabs below the video and in the gp-file): in bar 6 and 10(tabs below video) it's played 0-5 instead of 7-5

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 19 2012, 02:00 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jul 19 2012, 10:24 AM) *
well, don't know if you call it clipping - it's a clicky noise appearing at about 28s in the 100bpm backing.. but maybe it's just normal...

And there seems to be an error in the tabs for the Katatonia lesson (in the tabs below the video and in the gp-file): in bar 6 and 10(tabs below video) it's played 0-5 instead of 7-5


There must be a problem which occurred when I rendered the track sad.gif

Posted by: mad Jul 20 2012, 12:12 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 19 2012, 01:00 PM) *
There must be a problem which occurred when I rendered the track sad.gif


Maybe you just don't here it, if I ever manage to record a take at full speed for that lesson biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 20 2012, 02:23 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jul 20 2012, 11:12 AM) *
Maybe you just don't here it, if I ever manage to record a take at full speed for that lesson biggrin.gif


A slow and perfect one, would sure make my day wink.gif Eh, what say you? biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jul 31 2012, 11:45 PM

Okay, back in action..

So, I was just before giving up to even try to play the Djent-Lesson at full speed. Until today.. I received a parcel from Thomann containing a .68 elixir string that replaced my current .60 on the 7string.. and voilà:



It's not perfect, but it's a start playing your drop-A monster at this speed biggrin.gif
Now continuing with your Katatonia-Lesson cool.gif

Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 1 2012, 11:15 AM

Hey mad!

I see and hear progress! The first part and the one resembling it (the one that makes the link between the main riff and the verse riff) are perfect! Now - the main riff has good timing but you are not playing a few notes as defined as they should smile.gif Take some more time to perfect this one and the verse riff is still a bit rigid, it needs to be more synched with the drums and groovier. I suggest more slow practice and trying to understand the verse groove better - try to sing against the drums if you have the riff in your head smile.gif

When will I see a recording of the Katatonia style lesson? biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 2 2012, 11:47 AM

Thanks smile.gif
Jaja - that verse riff is quite difficult to play slow with a groove.. I'll give that another shot after recording a clean and slow take for the Katatonia style lesson biggrin.gif ... this weekend!

If I can make it to your V-Chat today, would you mind to play the verse-Riff from your Djent Lesson (very slow) for me?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 2 2012, 02:26 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 2 2012, 10:47 AM) *
Thanks smile.gif
Jaja - that verse riff is quite difficult to play slow with a groove.. I'll give that another shot after recording a clean and slow take for the Katatonia style lesson biggrin.gif ... this weekend!

If I can make it to your V-Chat today, would you mind to play the verse-Riff from your Djent Lesson (very slow) for me?


Of course I will play it - ON THE NEW BARITONE biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 2 2012, 05:38 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Aug 2 2012, 01:26 PM) *
Of course I will play it - ON THE NEW BARITONE biggrin.gif


AWESOMENESS!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 2 2012, 07:19 PM

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Posted by: mad Sep 27 2012, 12:52 PM

Hey Cos!

After weeks of non playing guitar I decided to start all over again.. with very simple lessons here from GMC. I realized, that even level 2 lessons were quite hard to tackle for me (in a more enjoyable performance, if you know what i mean happy.gif )
So I picked a few lessons from Gabriel and recorded them. This trained my ability to switch between effects while playing, too..
I'm going to do more advanced lessons soon - especially your new one tongue.gif

I'd like to do some theory with you, too.
What do you think?

Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 28 2012, 09:50 AM

Hey Marc! Welcome back man! Which new lesson are we dealing with - the one based on using modes? smile.gif

What theoretical aspects would you like to discuss about?

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Sep 28 2012, 01:48 PM

Yes: Modes of the rising sun smile.gif
I'm going to put some lighter strings on my Epi LP.. then I should be able to practice the whole lesson with all its bends for more than 5 minutes tongue.gif

Regarding theory: You might ask me anything and I have to answer.. just to test my overall music theory knowledge..

Posted by: mad Sep 29 2012, 08:36 AM

Ah - and in my last REC takes Gabriel mentioned timing problems in some spots.. maybe you have some simple practicing routines to improve this biggrin.gif

Thanks!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 29 2012, 12:39 PM

Alright! So, until you get the lighter strings, let's see what we can work on, regarding theory smile.gif

Let's consider we are in the key of D minor - can you please tell me what parent scale does the D minor/ Aeolian mode have and can you please harmonize it using 7th chords? And can you please tell me how we can modify the structure of the D minor scale to transform it into the D dorian and then the D Phrygian modes - what parent scales do these have? smile.gif

Hope I haven't bombarded you too bad smile.gif

As for timing, I got just the right thing for ya - check out this thread below and tell me what you think - would you be available to record a riff of your choice, using the tracks attached here? biggrin.gif

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=41914

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Sep 29 2012, 08:17 PM

Definately! Will give everything a try right now biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 29 2012, 09:14 PM

OK, theory first:
Hope I'm not absolutely wrong here..

Parent scale of D minor/Aeolian: F Major/Ionian

Harmonized F Ionian with 7th-chords:
F7, Gmin7, Amin7, Bb min7, C7, D min7, E min7b5

Transformations:
D Aeolian to D Dorian: playing major 6th instead of minor 6th
D Aeolian to D Phrygian: playing minor 2nd instead of major 2nd

Parent scale of D Dorian is C Ionian
Parent Scale of D Phrygian is Bb Ionian

Now I grab my guitar tongue.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 29 2012, 10:49 PM

Okay..

While playing I realized some problems in the wider empty spaces in the track. So I decided to play a few times using a click track behind. I played about 4-5 times with that method, and I tapped my right foot to stay in time. Then I recorded without click (only a pre click before recording starts) and this is the first attempt:



It was a huge difference, and it was a really cool feeling to be in time after the first larger spaces biggrin.gif
I realized that sometimes I play a little bit in front of the beat - especially in the very first measures...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 1 2012, 02:39 PM

Hey Marc!

I think you did a great job mate wink.gif The only observation I have, would be the fact that we are dealing with BbM7 instead of Bbm7 there, in the F Ionian wink.gif

Now, for the playing, I think it's going good! You need to become more balanced, but since this is a 4/4 simple track, you can work on those skills, by simply interpreting the riff a bit. You can slack or go a pinch faster to give it some dynamic! Anyway, you tend to hurry because you are scared not to stay behind tongue.gif But if there's no actual rhythmic landmark, when the silence bits come into play, your internal clock is the only one working here - this is the whole purpose of this exercise: Adjusting your internal clock to various grooves and timing situations where you must rely on yourself only wink.gif

Shall we try another one? And regarding theory, it seems to me that you can handle this stuff pretty well - is there anything specific regarding theory which troubled you, or you had not understood?

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Oct 1 2012, 02:58 PM

Yes, another one!

Regarding theory I would say, we just leave it.. when I have a specific question I can just ask smile.gif
By end of the week I'm going to change strings and then you can expect a first take on your modes lesson..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 2 2012, 08:19 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Oct 1 2012, 01:58 PM) *
Yes, another one!

Regarding theory I would say, we just leave it.. when I have a specific question I can just ask smile.gif
By end of the week I'm going to change strings and then you can expect a first take on your modes lesson..


Alright! Well, please let me know when you have the recordings ready - why not chose Gabe's Love Metal lesson and record it over the tricky backing tracks biggrin.gif eh?

Posted by: mad Oct 3 2012, 07:59 PM

I'll let you know. And I'll try to record Gabriel's lesson over your drum-track.. let's see tongue.gif

Posted by: mad Oct 3 2012, 08:53 PM

Here is a first recording of the rhythm section..

http://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/sets/cosmin_timing

This is a set of two tracks, the second contains the recording with more empty spaces..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 4 2012, 09:05 AM

Marc! Congrats man! I think you did a fine job biggrin.gif Now tell me, how does it feel? Are you relaxed or not?

Posted by: mad Oct 4 2012, 09:23 AM

Thanks smile.gif
I'm very relaxed and it feels very natural now. I use to play while tapping my foot since a few days, that really helps with the internal clock..
I just started with another lesson from Gabriel and this time I try to especially keep an eye on timing..

Is there anything else you think I should do to improve timing? Maybe another lesson that contains (easy) phrasing.. just to see if I get the notes played in time?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 5 2012, 09:33 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Oct 4 2012, 08:23 AM) *
Thanks smile.gif
I'm very relaxed and it feels very natural now. I use to play while tapping my foot since a few days, that really helps with the internal clock..
I just started with another lesson from Gabriel and this time I try to especially keep an eye on timing..

Is there anything else you think I should do to improve timing? Maybe another lesson that contains (easy) phrasing.. just to see if I get the notes played in time?


Glad to hear it Marc! I think it's a good thing to play everything like this from now on smile.gif It'll solidify your rhythm skills greatly wink.gif
You mean, a lesson which has to do with lead also, right? smile.gif That would be interesting to see - played against the special backing biggrin.gif
How about this one: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/rhythm-phrasing/ It seems perfect for the task wink.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Oct 7 2012, 10:31 PM

I'll do, I'll do tongue.gif and I really like your new collab wink.gif Will see, if I can come up with something interesting..
Well, that wallimann-lesson is another hard one for me - I'm not into fusion playing, and these chops are quite hard to copy, even at a slow tempo..

I just looked at this one here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Improvisation_High_Low_Contrast/
I think it fits better into my playing style and level.. ok with that, too?

Today I played the first bars of your 'modes of the rising sun' lesson. I played with the slower backing, fiddled around and created some bend/pre-bend-licks of my own just to get a feel for it.. was fun!

And - as you now - I like to grab my acoustic once a while.. and playing your new 'violins and hybrid picking' - lesson is awesome!! I never played hybrid before (just only pick or pure fingerstyle). Will see if I can make a take for you next week..

P.S. there is a bug in the tabs for this lesson: Part4, bar 3 (it's played 5-4-0-3, 5-4-0-5 but in tabs : 5-4-2-3, 5-4-2-5)..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 8 2012, 09:46 AM

Hey man! Go for the High Low Contrast lesson biggrin.gif It's a very good one and if you like it and I also look forward to the Violins and the Modes lesson. Man you got some work to do laugh.gif

Please tell me, what tab were you referring to?

Posted by: mad Oct 8 2012, 10:05 AM

It's the tab for the Violins & Hybrid Picking - Lesson (both - under the video and GP)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 8 2012, 10:21 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Oct 8 2012, 09:05 AM) *
It's the tab for the Violins & Hybrid Picking - Lesson (both - under the video and GP)


Uh oh, I'll correct that biggrin.gif Thanks mate!

Posted by: mad Nov 9 2012, 11:38 PM

OK, as discussed by PM, here is just a small preview with my progress for your deftones style lesson..

http://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/deftonesstyledemoforcosmin

I'm still not satisfied with the tone..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 10 2012, 01:34 PM

Hmmmmm, I think that the riff tone should be a bit brighter - it's a bit dark at this point but the playing sounds pretty good to me. The only thing I'd observe is that in the beginning you need to be closer to the balance in the original piece smile.gif Let's hear the whole thing biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Nov 10 2012, 01:48 PM

I think I found a brighter/crunchier patch for the riff, will give that a try later today. I'll keep you updated, thanks for your feedback smile.gif
btw: I'm still on your Katatonia lesson - the last riff is tricky for me biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 10 2012, 02:13 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Nov 10 2012, 12:48 PM) *
I think I found a brighter/crunchier patch for the riff, will give that a try later today. I'll keep you updated, thanks for your feedback smile.gif
btw: I'm still on your Katatonia lesson - the last riff is tricky for me biggrin.gif


wink.gif Tell me about it...I am currently trying to sing the vocal line and play that bit... I feel like wanting to throw the darn guitar against the wall laugh.gif

Posted by: mad Nov 12 2012, 01:04 AM

Hehe - I hear you biggrin.gif
Few weeks back I remember situations like in Ben's 'guitar recording frustrations' video while playing that part.. tongue.gif And I think: How can one develop such a sick and unplayable riff laugh.gif
BUT: there will be one day when I can play this one and then i am the riff master in my mad rhythm corner cool.gif laugh.gif

Anyway - here is the whole thing:



Would that get a REC pass?

One thing regarding soloing.. I definately need some really easy solos to start over again.. Maybe you can give me your suggestion for one that's playable for me. atm even a level3 solo won't get to a point where I'm satisfied with the way I can play it...

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 10 2012, 02:13 PM) *
wink.gif Tell me about it...I am currently trying to sing the vocal line and play that bit... I feel like wanting to throw the darn guitar against the wall laugh.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 12 2012, 09:17 AM

Good day hombre! This take is very good and it can go in the REC. As an ensemble you got it rolling, but there are tiny details which need attention

- the lead part needs to be smoother - you should use slides when making transitions - in that way and with the aid of the delay, it will sound even more like a vocal line (at least this was my intention, on emulating Chino's vocalizing with the lead lines)
- you have some hesitation moments in the lead part
- when playing the 5/4 riff, you should be more confident and tight and also don't use the left hand when playing open strings. Mute using only the right hand biggrin.gif

About the lead playing in general smile.gif Hmmmmmmm... Let's give this one a shot, shall we?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/aeolian-lead-beginners/

What do you think? I chose it because it has a lot of bends which are fairly doable and they will harden you for what's coming wink.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Nov 12 2012, 10:19 AM

Done!

Will give that Wallimann lesson a try tomorrow - let's see biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 12 2012, 05:57 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Nov 12 2012, 09:19 AM) *
Done!

Will give that Wallimann lesson a try tomorrow - let's see biggrin.gif


Hehe! Goodie! Let's see it!

Posted by: mad Nov 13 2012, 11:32 PM

I tried to play the lick in the second video and for the last two hours and it sounds awful!
It's just too difficult for me to play that "Bend/Prebend-Release Pull-off - and another bend" - thingy... without sounding like an absolute guitar noob huh.gif

I think I need to make another step back with lead playing?!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 14 2012, 08:06 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Nov 13 2012, 10:32 PM) *
I tried to play the lick in the second video and for the last two hours and it sounds awful!
It's just too difficult for me to play that "Bend/Prebend-Release Pull-off - and another bend" - thingy... without sounding like an absolute guitar noob huh.gif

I think I need to make another step back with lead playing?!


Hey hey, Marc, do not let yourself discouraged like that smile.gif Why not make a vid and show me what's what - we'll take it from there smile.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Nov 14 2012, 09:14 AM

sorry biggrin.gif just giving it another try and will upload a progress video asap

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 14 2012, 03:05 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Nov 14 2012, 08:14 AM) *
sorry biggrin.gif just giving it another try and will upload a progress video asap


Please do wink.gif

Posted by: mad Nov 15 2012, 10:01 AM

Man, this is really hard work.. even if it doesn't look like that tongue.gif
Here are the first 20 seconds..



There were takes with a better vibrato, but my fingers are really burning now..
I'm far away from playing like I want it to play..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 15 2012, 04:42 PM

Not bad Marc!

Anything involving bending can get nasty, so I totally understand ya smile.gif now, mate I think that you still have some work to do regarding the way you bend - be a bit more direct, don't wait to reach the pitch, otherwise the bend will sound slow somehow smile.gif Hope I'm making sense - bend round enough to make the note sound good and precise so that you get the desired pitch!

You can DO IT!! I'm here to assist and we'll take it to the end smile.gif Also, watch out for the timing as you were a bit lazy in comparison to the drum groove with the last phrase biggrin.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Dec 17 2012, 09:34 AM

Hey Cos!

As already discussed, here a test-recording (first minute) of your meta-lesson.
Maybe you can give me some tips for my tone, too..

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/days-of-confusion-meta-1-min

For improving my soloing skills, I decided to switch over to Ben's Epic Metal Beginner Solo and try to play it with the same expression regarding bends and vibrato.. will upload a take for you to look over asap..

Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 17 2012, 09:41 AM

Wow biggrin.gif Hey Marc! This is good mate!

The one thing which you can do about the clean tone is to make it brighter - it is too dark at this point and it doesn't push through - maybe turning up the highs a bit?

Also, during the muted riffing in the verse part - let it ring and just palm mute it smile.gif You are currently stopping it with your left hand also and this takes a lot out of its weight smile.gif

Let's see the rest!!

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Dec 26 2012, 06:30 PM

I'll work on a few more parts today and take care of the tone and the muting. Maybe I can upload another take today..

And I resurrected the metal metrics4 lesson, I'll upload another take for you to look over today wink.gif
That one bugged me in the past and I know I can do this lesson better.

Another one (sorry smile.gif ) is it possible for you to show me how you play the verse riff of this lesson (http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Djent-Time-Signatures/). I'm not sure if I play it right, and in the video section I can't figure out the correct playing sad.gif

Thanks!!

Posted by: mad Dec 26 2012, 09:17 PM

OK, here is the take for MM4:


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 27 2012, 08:32 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Dec 26 2012, 05:30 PM) *
I'll work on a few more parts today and take care of the tone and the muting. Maybe I can upload another take today..

And I resurrected the metal metrics4 lesson, I'll upload another take for you to look over today wink.gif
That one bugged me in the past and I know I can do this lesson better.

Another one (sorry smile.gif ) is it possible for you to show me how you play the verse riff of this lesson (http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Djent-Time-Signatures/). I'm not sure if I play it right, and in the video section I can't figure out the correct playing sad.gif

Thanks!!


Hey Marc, sure thing man - could you drop by the video chat session tonight? I can talk about it in there for you biggrin.gif

The only thing you should work on a bit more for the MM4, would be the vibrato, which needs to be wider biggrin.gif Otherwise, k-blaam! Good job mate!

Can't wait to see the Meta lesson biggrin.gif Oh, oh, let me know when you need THAT backing track wink.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Dec 27 2012, 03:59 PM

Mpfh - always that vibrato blink.gif tongue.gif
Will upload vibrato only (suppose it's the one on 3rd fret 6th string you have in mind..) tests for you to look/listen over and hope for some tips on that....

Meta is so much fun to play! And yes - I'll let you know!! biggrin.gif cool.gif

Marc

Posted by: mad Dec 27 2012, 06:51 PM

OK, just did another full recording..

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/mm4take2-2

I think that's just all I have to offer now (with my guitar)
See you in the v-chat (I try to check in early, because I have loads of guitar-work to do atm tongue.gif )

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 28 2012, 08:50 AM

Good morning there my friend!

The vibrato is still small and rushed and yes it's the one you mentioned on the Eb found on the 3rd fret on the 6th string - you need to widen it and make it angry as hell!! biggrin.gif When I recorded this riff on the Voodoo album, the song itself gave me a Zakk Wylde vibe, so I tried to be as aggressive and wide and big as possible. As you said, I think that your idea with recording that bit while trying to emulate various styles of vibrato can prove very productive - let's go for it!

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Dec 28 2012, 09:35 AM

oh man.. biggrin.gif
I recently heard some Black Label Society tunes and yes.. that vibrato is killer.. especially those on that 6th fret.
Ok, I'll record that suggested part and upload a few attempts asap!
And thanks again for playing that drop A- riff for me in the v-chat yesterday! That helped to clear some things.. just because I listened to the recordings and the audio in the lesson and it always sounded to me as you played two PM open A's before that first hammer-on lick. And when playing slow it was ok.. but when going faster it still sounds good, but I always got timing issues ohmy.gif

Later
Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 28 2012, 09:37 AM

The pleasure was all mine man smile.gif

Don't rush - that one is pretty nasty and it will take some time and patience to get it sounding tight and in good timing!

Let me know when you got the vibrato take uploaded biggrin.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Dec 29 2012, 08:43 PM

Yes it is biggrin.gif
I'll upload something today.. I recognized, that doing a vibrato at the lower register, 6th string, works better when I use my second finger instead - is that ok, too? Or is it kinda cheating?

Posted by: mad Dec 29 2012, 09:09 PM

OK, here's a small demo with a loop of these vibrato-parts (without backing):

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/mm4vibratotest

Edit: Just recognized that you're using 3 fingers to get that vibrato.. will give this a try, too biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Dec 29 2012, 09:37 PM

So that one should match it quite close, what do you think?

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/mm4vibratotest2

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2012, 12:51 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Dec 29 2012, 07:43 PM) *
Yes it is biggrin.gif
I'll upload something today.. I recognized, that doing a vibrato at the lower register, 6th string, works better when I use my second finger instead - is that ok, too? Or is it kinda cheating?


No way bro! There's no such thing as cheating in music smile.gif Unless you ask someone to record something and then you say that you did it biggrin.gif

QUOTE (mad @ Dec 29 2012, 08:37 PM) *
So that one should match it quite close, what do you think?

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/mm4vibratotest2


Good! This is getting close, but I want even more biggrin.gif Can you make it more defined? It feels a bit blurry still smile.gif Sorry if I'm being such a nag, but I want you to get this perfect so that you'll keep this skill for the rest of your days!

Posted by: mad Dec 30 2012, 03:22 PM

No, no - thank you for being a nag biggrin.gif (the better for me) But I really don't know what you mean huh.gif
Could you show it to me somehow?? Maybe it's the tone that makes it little blurry, too?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2012, 03:26 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Dec 30 2012, 02:22 PM) *
No, no - thank you for being a nag biggrin.gif (the better for me) But I really don't know what you mean huh.gif
Could you show it to me somehow?? Maybe it's the tone that makes it little blurry, too?


It's in the hand - not the tone, you need to dabble with it until it sounds right - we could take a little look at it in the chat room these days when you have a few minutes wink.gif let's settle a time and we can do this

Posted by: mad Dec 30 2012, 05:10 PM

Cool! How about today @ 7pm GMT?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2012, 05:37 PM

Uh oh does that mean 9 PM My time?

Posted by: mad Dec 30 2012, 05:52 PM

Yes.. and 8pm my time - too early, or too late??

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2012, 05:55 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Dec 30 2012, 04:52 PM) *
Yes.. and 8pm my time - too early, or too late??


Let's do it in 2hrs and 30 min from now - that's 7.30 PM GMT wink.gif What say you?

Posted by: mad Dec 30 2012, 06:00 PM

That's perfect for me smile.gif cya

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2012, 06:13 PM

c ya there cowboy!

Posted by: mad Dec 30 2012, 09:09 PM

Thanks again for helping me out with that Cos!
I definately need to work on my wrist vibrato and for doing a decent one on the 6th string 1st-4th fret I need some more strength.
I'll work on this the next days (just to get that strengh and so a better control) and after this I'll post the result, OK?

To keep you busy, too ( tongue.gif ) you'll get a take on your meta lesson asap

Cheers
Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 31 2012, 08:35 AM

Good morning Marc! Hope I managed to help out on the matter and I am waiting on your vibrato takes as well as the Meta rendition biggrin.gif We will play on the 31st of January at the Metalhead Awards, in Bucharest and I can't wait biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 1 2013, 08:00 PM

Oh man - wish I could be there biggrin.gif

I started with that vibrato at the 5th fret and working my way down to th 2nd - if that makes sense huh.gif
This night I'm going to search for some nicer tones for Meta, too - hope I'll find some ...

Posted by: mad Jan 1 2013, 11:53 PM

Ok, here's another update on my works on your song/lesson Meta.

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/meta3minspreview

I can't seem to get that tone for the clean part brighter than it is right now.. spend too much time on tweaking the tone, better spent that time on getting the octaves-riff tighter biggrin.gif .

Now that riff that comes next will take some practising time laugh.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 2 2013, 10:37 AM

Hey Marc! This is great man! I think you are on the right path, but you should pay a little attention on the following:

- the riff tone should have less highs
- the overall guitar volume is too loud tongue.gif
- there are some small tightness issues when you perform the subdivisions in the chorus riff - 16th notes and 8th notes together in the main riffs
- slight de-balancing here and there

Focus a bit more on these and you can make it shine! BTW the clean tone is MUCH better biggrin.gif

Cosmin

Posted by: mad Jan 2 2013, 10:47 PM

Thanks biggrin.gif
Glad you like it - in a final mix I'll do some mastering, so the volume will fit more the overall mix, but I'll check the highs for the riff tone.
And now... back to practise - riff tightness and Zack Wylde bending biggrin.gif

Marc

Edit: (quick share cool.gif )

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 3 2013, 09:19 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 2 2013, 09:47 PM) *
Thanks biggrin.gif
Glad you like it - in a final mix I'll do some mastering, so the volume will fit more the overall mix, but I'll check the highs for the riff tone.
And now... back to practise - riff tightness and Zack Wylde bending biggrin.gif

Marc

Edit: (quick share cool.gif )


Alright! So you got a Meta preset on the Boss GT8 - that's the one, right? biggrin.gif I used to own one, but I traded it for the AMT and some money laugh.gif laugh.gif I felt incredibly frustrated by the multitude of parameters biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 3 2013, 10:13 AM

Hehe - yes, I use 3 presets on Bank 4 especially for this song smile.gif
And it's fun to switch them while playing along - it works quite well now (got the a-ha effect already while switching between effects when playing your Katatonia-lesson a while ago wink.gif )

But you're right regarding the overwhelming number of possibilities of the gt-8. I'm struggling my way through it, too. I'm using a program called gt8-master. With it I'm able to have all the parameters and the signal chain in a quite simple view and can change them easily... but it's still overwhelming biggrin.gif

Last night I practised to play the Meta-riffs tighter and got that heavy riff at 70% of full speed (btw that's another sick one tongue.gif )

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 3 2013, 09:19 AM) *
Alright! So you got a Meta preset on the Boss GT8 - that's the one, right? biggrin.gif I used to own one, but I traded it for the AMT and some money laugh.gif laugh.gif I felt incredibly frustrated by the multitude of parameters biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 3 2013, 10:38 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 3 2013, 09:13 AM) *
Hehe - yes, I use 3 presets on Bank 4 especially for this song smile.gif
And it's fun to switch them while playing along - it works quite well now (got the a-ha effect already while switching between effects when playing your Katatonia-lesson a while ago wink.gif )

But you're right regarding the overwhelming number of possibilities of the gt-8. I'm struggling my way through it, too. I'm using a program called gt8-master. With it I'm able to have all the parameters and the signal chain in a quite simple view and can change them easily... but it's still overwhelming biggrin.gif

Last night I practised to play the Meta-riffs tighter and got that heavy riff at 70% of full speed (btw that's another sick one tongue.gif )


biggrin.gif That one's Cezar's doing tongue.gif My band mate is an awesome guitarist biggrin.gif

http://youtu.be/8SWNCNJOAqI








Posted by: mad Jan 3 2013, 11:22 AM

Yeah - he's the man biggrin.gif I saw you both in a mozart rocks concert video you provided some time ago (I remember a wmv-file). You both did an awesome job!

That last video (prs with mesa test) got me biggrin.gif
Because I'm ordering this one in a few days:

http://www.thomann.de/de/prs_se_custom_24_ts_trem.htm

I'll give this prs a test-run, maybe it will replace my epihone lp biggrin.gif

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 3 2013, 10:38 AM) *
biggrin.gif That one's Cezar's doing tongue.gif My band mate is an awesome guitarist biggrin.gif

http://youtu.be/8SWNCNJOAqI


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 3 2013, 11:45 AM

whoaa biggrin.gif NICE!! You have to try it first, but I have a hunch you won't be disappointed biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 3 2013, 11:53 AM

That's the mission biggrin.gif I'll try this one with my equipment at home for a few days.. if there is a problem I can send it back smile.gif
Ah, and don't get me wrong - I decided to order this one a few weeks back already biggrin.gif but Cezar's video reminded me to look if it's still the 11th when this guitar will be available laugh.gif




ph34r.gif I'm sure Jessi's killing me for this... ph34r.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 4 2013, 09:35 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 3 2013, 10:53 AM) *
That's the mission biggrin.gif I'll try this one with my equipment at home for a few days.. if there is a problem I can send it back smile.gif
Ah, and don't get me wrong - I decided to order this one a few weeks back already biggrin.gif but Cezar's video reminded me to look if it's still the 11th when this guitar will be available laugh.gif




ph34r.gif I'm sure Jessi's killing me for this... ph34r.gif


Naaaaaaah biggrin.gif Go ahead man! She'll love the PRS too biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 5 2013, 10:23 AM

I hope so happy.gif

Ordered yesterday, because 90% of the next delivery from PRS Thomann is getting on the 11th is already sold!!

I'll do the next Meta-recording tomorrow night smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 5 2013, 01:56 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 5 2013, 09:23 AM) *
I hope so happy.gif

Ordered yesterday, because 90% of the next delivery from PRS Thomann is getting on the 11th is already sold!!

I'll do the next Meta-recording tomorrow night smile.gif


Marc biggrin.gif I am very happy for you biggrin.gif It's almost like I AM buying it laugh.gif Alright brother, you let me know when the recording is ready smile.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 8 2013, 11:16 PM

Hey Cos, just a short update - weekend was full of non-guitar-playing time sad.gif
But today I was able to improve the speed/timing of the riff I have problems with and did a few recordings on AP-exercises for Gabriel.
I should be able to make the next recording for you within the next two days smile.gif


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 9 2013, 09:08 AM

Hey Marc, no problem mate, ah, the thing we call life got in the way laugh.gif Yeah, I hate it when that happens - you make a plan and then all of a sudden the phone rings and it's dad on the phone, not giving a darn on what you have to do and he needs I dunno what - he could get it himself at any time you know... That's what usually happens in my case. One of the little disadvantages of living in a big house with the whole clan laugh.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 9 2013, 10:35 PM

laugh.gif nice one biggrin.gif - but yeah, something like this always happens biggrin.gif

OK - so I'm isolating a riff, that's still a problem to play clean up to speed in your song 'Meta'. I'll do a recording for you today and maybe you can have a listen smile.gif

cya - and next time - don't answer the phone smile.gif - here we usually have a clan-member right in front of our door to get in to 'destroy' our daily plans biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 10 2013, 09:36 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 9 2013, 09:35 PM) *
laugh.gif nice one biggrin.gif - but yeah, something like this always happens biggrin.gif

OK - so I'm isolating a riff, that's still a problem to play clean up to speed in your song 'Meta'. I'll do a recording for you today and maybe you can have a listen smile.gif

cya - and next time - don't answer the phone smile.gif - here we usually have a clan-member right in front of our door to get in to 'destroy' our daily plans biggrin.gif


Hey Marc biggrin.gif imagine that I have 2 of them nasty devices, one on Orange and one on Vodafone... laugh.gif About that riff...it's a nasty one, so I suggest you should try and record it at half speed against a metronome click and send that recording to me wink.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 10 2013, 10:39 AM

Here a quick recording @ 90bpm. I played along the gp-file:

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/nastymetariff-90bpm

I need to increase by 2 bpm steps and work my way up to the 146bpm blink.gif biggrin.gif
I think these are 16th played at 146 bpm.. for me that's hard to play clean atm, even a few notes.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 10 2013, 04:08 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 10 2013, 09:39 AM) *
Here a quick recording @ 90bpm. I played along the gp-file:

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/nastymetariff-90bpm

I need to increase by 2 bpm steps and work my way up to the 146bpm blink.gif biggrin.gif
I think these are 16th played at 146 bpm.. for me that's hard to play clean atm, even a few notes.


You have no clue how nasty this lick is in a live context laugh.gif Mate, I suggest you to practice it on a clean tone smile.gif at the same tempo, or even slower, until you can hear EVERY note as clear as a bohemian crystal glass biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 10 2013, 04:27 PM

Will do so biggrin.gif
recording will be done later today!

Posted by: mad Jan 10 2013, 10:49 PM

Okay.. here is the crystal clearest recording I have for you with 80bpm and from worse to 'better'
https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/nastymetariff-80bpm

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 11 2013, 09:32 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 10 2013, 09:49 PM) *
Okay.. here is the crystal clearest recording I have for you with 80bpm and from worse to 'better'
https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/nastymetariff-80bpm


Much better! biggrin.gif Congrats mate! Now, all you would have to do in order to have the perfect sounding slowed down version of this riff, would be to play all the notes at the same intensity smile.gif Can we have another take having this in mind and adding it on top of the way it sounded in this last recording?

Posted by: mad Jan 11 2013, 04:45 PM

oki! I'll try to record your suggested take in a few minutes smile.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 11 2013, 08:16 PM

okay, here's another take. I extracted the best section wink.gif

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/nastymetariff-t2-80bpm

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 11 2013, 08:50 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 11 2013, 07:16 PM) *
okay, here's another take. I extracted the best section wink.gif

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/nastymetariff-t2-80bpm


This is more like it smile.gif Let's raise it up to speed gradually, but keeping the same timing, tightness and dynamics biggrin.gif Easy does it, 5 bpms at a time, k?

Posted by: mad Jan 11 2013, 09:22 PM

Great! I'll try to upload another take tonight biggrin.gif
Oh - tone should stay crystal clear??

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 11 2013, 11:14 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 11 2013, 08:22 PM) *
Great! I'll try to upload another take tonight biggrin.gif
Oh - tone should stay crystal clear??


Oh yes! biggrin.gif Keep it clean mate biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 12 2013, 07:52 PM

Saturday night - I've got some time biggrin.gif

That's my best take so far @ 90bpm (I increased 2bpm a time just to get me there.. mad.gif )

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/nastymetariff-t3-90bpm

That's gonna be a looong way..... biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 12 2013, 10:35 PM

Hey Marc, it's a long way indeed man smile.gif I know you probably want to play it faster, but trust me, slow is the way to go biggrin.gif

Take care when playing the hellish lick, you are chocking some notes smile.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 14 2013, 08:55 AM

Will do so smile.gif
And yes - I'm choking a few notes sometimes, but it's quite hard, when you play that riff 15 minutes or longer, everything works fine with that tempo - but when you press record ... dry.gif

Are there any other practice-routines you can recommend that I can combine with this?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 14 2013, 09:10 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 14 2013, 07:55 AM) *
Will do so smile.gif
And yes - I'm choking a few notes sometimes, but it's quite hard, when you play that riff 15 minutes or longer, everything works fine with that tempo - but when you press record ... dry.gif

Are there any other practice-routines you can recommend that I can combine with this?


Hmmmm, there was this lesson from Muris, based on alternate picking that involved picking inbetween strings - it will help you sort out your movements a lot in situations where you have to deal with not so usual forms played on adjacent strings.

Here it is - I don't want you to do it at full speed right away, but work on it and get acquainted with the movements smile.gif

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-workout/

Posted by: mad Jan 14 2013, 09:14 AM

Thanks! Will have a look at it and post something soon smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 14 2013, 09:15 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 14 2013, 08:14 AM) *
Thanks! Will have a look at it and post something soon smile.gif


Please do! And focus on timing and clean picking on this one, aye? biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 15 2013, 10:29 AM

Aye! biggrin.gif

I'm currently working my way through the first 8 measures, until I can play them absolutely clean at 70bpm..
Making a recording for you asap smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 15 2013, 10:33 AM

This sounds great! biggrin.gif I like this lesson a lot - learned it myself smile.gif I kinda of made a little personal quest out of trying to play as many Muris lessons as possible biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 15 2013, 10:37 AM

Awesome! What are your favourite lessons you learned/want to learn? Are there any other Muris lessons you can recommend me (maybe I make a small list for let's say this year biggrin.gif )?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 15 2013, 10:39 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Jan 15 2013, 09:37 AM) *
Awesome! What are your favourite lessons you learned/want to learn? Are there any other Muris lessons you can recommend me (maybe I make a small list for let's say this year biggrin.gif )?


Well, I learned Mojo Oro 1 and 2, but haven't played them in 5 months, so I forgot everything laugh.gif I also know Alternate picking Upstrokes and Picking and Legato - the one having the greatest level. I also know one with tapping and legato and this one I recommended to you smile.gif

I think that if you tackle these and get them flowing, you are the man!

Posted by: mad Jan 15 2013, 11:11 AM

Wow - much work to do biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 15 2013, 11:14 AM

Who's rushing? smile.gif

Posted by: mad Jan 16 2013, 10:31 AM

You're right - the year is still long biggrin.gif

Here is my first take for Muris' lesson:

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/apw-take-80bpm

I tried to play it slow but very clean. The shapes are quite unnatural for me to play.. every 2bpm raise is a struggle biggrin.gif
I always have to start at 40 bpm with 2bpm steps just to achieve that tight and flawless playing (if I can call it like that ... )

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 16 2013, 11:26 AM

Hehey biggrin.gif I think you are faring pretty good so far smile.gif it sounds A BIT shaky - yes, I can sense that tongue.gif But work hard and confidence will be felt all over!

Posted by: mad Aug 17 2013, 01:35 PM

OK Cos, let's resurrect this smile.gif

First you'll get a full recording of your song META..

 META_take.mp3 ( 9.33MB ) : 102


Well, part8 isn't played well and like the original - still need to work on that fast run, but I'm getting there.. Also a few timing problems here and there..

I want to get more into soloing skills and I'm currently working on this lesson by Emir:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/neoclassical_solo_for_beginners/

Will upload a first take for you soon..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 18 2013, 09:12 AM

Wow dude biggrin.gif Totally love it!

Aside some small imperfections (a little rush during the chorus for instance), I think you nailed the feeling of this tune perfectly biggrin.gif I will want to share it with the guys as well and we will place it on the Facebook page, if you agree with it tongue.gif

Can you show me a video of that nasty lick in the breakdown? It's the only thing left for this take to be pristine! biggrin.gif

And Emir's classic! I can't wait to see this one in your take smile.gif

I also have another idea - will you be up for making a YT video while performing Meta? It's no rush or anything and only if you wish to make it wink.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 18 2013, 09:32 AM

Thanks man! That really motivates me to continue practicing the tune until it's perfect wink.gif

I've planned to shot a HQ video in a studio as soon as all parts are played as perfect as possible for me.. that may take another 2 weeks. So a final video should be done mid september - would that be ok for you to share this one on FB then?

I can play that nasty lick clean at 75bpm, so I'll shoot a video for that today for you to take a look smile.gif

Hehe, Emir's neoclassical piece is killing my fingertips smile.gif I use 9..46 gauge, but those wide vibratos in the lower register always force me to make a pause for a day when practiced 30min or so smile.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 18 2013, 10:15 AM

OK, here is the recording with 110bpm:



and here is another one with 120bpm:
 nastyLick120bpm.mp3 ( 1.53MB ) : 80

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 19 2013, 08:09 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 18 2013, 08:32 AM) *
Thanks man! That really motivates me to continue practicing the tune until it's perfect wink.gif

I've planned to shot a HQ video in a studio as soon as all parts are played as perfect as possible for me.. that may take another 2 weeks. So a final video should be done mid september - would that be ok for you to share this one on FB then?

I can play that nasty lick clean at 75bpm, so I'll shoot a video for that today for you to take a look smile.gif

Hehe, Emir's neoclassical piece is killing my fingertips smile.gif I use 9..46 gauge, but those wide vibratos in the lower register always force me to make a pause for a day when practiced 30min or so smile.gif


The timing is great - mid September sounds awesome! biggrin.gif Wow - you are recording this in a studio?? How cool is that? But you don't have to do it if it's just for this - if you wanna do it because YOU wanna do it, I'm cool with that smile.gif

The more you bend and vibrate, the more your fingers will get used to it and you won't need those long breaks wink.gif

Now, about the lick - I notice you are moving your left hand fingers quite a lot - this sort of lick requires very little movement, in order to get it up to speed.

My suggestion here, would be for you to practice it starting at a low speed and focusing on moving as little as possible and playing as clean as possible. At 120 BPM it feels a bit too fast for you at this point. Try this idea and let me know how it feels, ok?

Posted by: mad Aug 19 2013, 10:02 AM

No prob - I want to do this - it's just that it's worth when I'm able to play a whole song smile.gif - and the studio is right in the neighborhood - just for the video smile.gif

I think I know what you mean - I'll give that approach a try and record another vid for you today..

Posted by: mad Aug 19 2013, 01:11 PM

OK, here are a few vids for you..





Well, I'm getting closer eventually smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 20 2013, 11:49 AM

Hey Marc - I can see improvement smile.gif The idea is that now, you need to focus on definition - you basically nail about 3 tries out of 6 - can you play the lick at 130 BPM 3 times in a row with full definition and punch?

The more approaches to this idea you will try - the better you will become wink.gif C'mon, it' would be a shame to let this little lick hold you down from playing this tune perfectly from A to Z!

Posted by: mad Aug 20 2013, 09:07 PM

Here you go smile.gif

 metaLick130bpm_consistency.mp3 ( 794.21K ) : 86


I've tried to play it along the original backing at full speed (146bpm) and managed to play it clean once.. so I'm getting closer again..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 21 2013, 08:11 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 20 2013, 08:07 PM) *
Here you go smile.gif

 metaLick130bpm_consistency.mp3 ( 794.21K ) : 86


I've tried to play it along the original backing at full speed (146bpm) and managed to play it clean once.. so I'm getting closer again..


Hey Marc - as you are saying, getting closer and closer!!

Work on it, focusing on staying relaxed and executing clean and defined, ok? How's Emir's lesson coming up?

Posted by: mad Aug 21 2013, 10:41 PM

I do! biggrin.gif

Sent you a PM regarding Emir's lesson wink.gif

And I think I'll nail this lesson quite soon, too - what do you think so far?


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2013, 12:10 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 21 2013, 09:41 PM) *
I do! biggrin.gif

Sent you a PM regarding Emir's lesson wink.gif

And I think I'll nail this lesson quite soon, too - what do you think so far?



Hey Marc! It sounds pretty well played and you seem to have a good definition and balance especially towards the beginning. I think that with a little more practice, focusing on definition on all the track, you can nail a great mark biggrin.gif


Posted by: mad Aug 22 2013, 12:20 PM

Yeah, I'll focus on that in the next take, which will be a complete one smile.gif
I'll record another take for the META-Riff today, yesterday I reached the 140bpm mark and played it clean all the way biggrin.gif

One more thing I'd like to start with: learning to play and sing whole songs with my acoustic.. do you have any recommendation on which song(s) to start with (easy ones)?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2013, 01:02 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 22 2013, 11:20 AM) *
Yeah, I'll focus on that in the next take, which will be a complete one smile.gif
I'll record another take for the META-Riff today, yesterday I reached the 140bpm mark and played it clean all the way biggrin.gif

One more thing I'd like to start with: learning to play and sing whole songs with my acoustic.. do you have any recommendation on which song(s) to start with (easy ones)?


Hey Marc!! Sure thing biggrin.gif

Make a list of your favorite chord based songs and we'll start from there wink.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 22 2013, 01:12 PM

Great! Today I'll make a list of 10 (easy) songs to work on for the next months smile.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 22 2013, 06:21 PM

OK, here's the list..

- GooGoo Dolls: Black Balloon
- GooGoo Dolls: Slide
- Foo Fighters: Cold Day In The Sun
- Incobus: Drive
- The Verve: The Drugs Don't Work
- Staind: Outside
- Foo Fighters: Stranger Things Have Happenend
- A Perfect Circle: 3 Lybras
- Fleetwood Mac: Landslide
- Coldplay - The Scientist

What do you think - manageable?

Posted by: mad Aug 22 2013, 09:48 PM

And here is a MetaRiff-recording @ 140bpm

 MetaRiff_140bpm.mp3 ( 670.85K ) : 100


I'll dare a full recording for part8 tomorrow.. seems that I'm getting close faster than I thought..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 24 2013, 10:23 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 22 2013, 05:21 PM) *
OK, here's the list..

- GooGoo Dolls: Black Balloon
- GooGoo Dolls: Slide
- Foo Fighters: Cold Day In The Sun
- Incobus: Drive
- The Verve: The Drugs Don't Work
- Staind: Outside
- Foo Fighters: Stranger Things Have Happenend
- A Perfect Circle: 3 Lybras
- Fleetwood Mac: Landslide
- Coldplay - The Scientist

What do you think - manageable?


Hey Marc - definitely a lot of my favorite bands and music here biggrin.gif I already know how to sing and play two of the songs - Drive and 3 Libras, but we will not begin with any of them because they are difficult, 3 Libras at least is a killer!

Which one do you find easiest or you already had an attempt at?

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 22 2013, 08:48 PM) *
And here is a MetaRiff-recording @ 140bpm

 MetaRiff_140bpm.mp3 ( 670.85K ) : 100


I'll dare a full recording for part8 tomorrow.. seems that I'm getting close faster than I thought..


Indeed you are mate - 140 BPM could use a bit more definition tho smile.gif Don't rush, ok?

Posted by: mad Aug 24 2013, 10:45 AM

Perfect smile.gif

I can play Black Balloon, intro/verse of stranger things have happened, Landslide (incl. solo), 3 Libras, intro/verse of slide, the scientist
Had an attempt at Black Balloon some time ago..

I think a full recording of META could be expected mid next week!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 26 2013, 06:56 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 24 2013, 09:45 AM) *
Perfect smile.gif

I can play Black Balloon, intro/verse of stranger things have happened, Landslide (incl. solo), 3 Libras, intro/verse of slide, the scientist
Had an attempt at Black Balloon some time ago..

I think a full recording of META could be expected mid next week!


Alright! Hmmm - can you make some recordings of these passages? I mean video recordings with the vocals as well, or you mean you can play them, as in just the guitar? smile.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 26 2013, 07:16 AM

I can only play them on guitar, but I was able to play Black Ballon and sing (some passages smile.gif )

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 26 2013, 08:53 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 26 2013, 06:16 AM) *
I can only play them on guitar, but I was able to play Black Ballon and sing (some passages smile.gif )


Okai! We'll start with that one then - why not make a recording so I can hear your voice smile.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 26 2013, 09:20 AM

Ha - will try that - never made a recording of me playing and singing - not sure if I can post this here biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 26 2013, 09:37 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 26 2013, 08:20 AM) *
Ha - will try that - never made a recording of me playing and singing - not sure if I can post this here biggrin.gif


Everything is difficult at first smile.gif But you must begin somewhere wink.gif

Posted by: mad Aug 26 2013, 09:52 AM

You're right - of course smile.gif

So stay tuned biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 26 2013, 10:19 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Aug 26 2013, 08:52 AM) *
You're right - of course smile.gif

So stay tuned biggrin.gif


Sure thing man! smile.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 3 2013, 10:40 AM

Hey Cosmin!

I saw your latest post regarding ear-training and I'd like to work on this tune smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 3 2013, 10:47 AM

Alright! Marc - in order to begin, I will make a vid to speak to you a little about how to approach these situations wink.gif Stay tuned!

Here we go:


Posted by: mad Sep 3 2013, 01:12 PM

Awesome!

In the meantime, here's a fresh recording of the full solo for your latest collab for discussing:

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/unmaskingthedrama-gmc-collab

Questions
1st: how do you like the other parts, is there anything I should improve/play differently (tell me - I won't be mad at you biggrin.gif)?
2nd: That arpeggio at 1:20 .. something is wrong, but I don't know what...
3rd: When starting to improvise I always tend to play without knowing what key the backing is in or what scales I can use.. so 90% of that 'solo' is just the result of fiddling around - that's fun but takes lot of time. I'd like to play more confident when improvising any tips here?

Thanks smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 3 2013, 04:32 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 3 2013, 12:12 PM) *
Awesome!

In the meantime, here's a fresh recording of the full solo for your latest collab for discussing:

https://soundcloud.com/mad-gmc/unmaskingthedrama-gmc-collab

Questions
1st: how do you like the other parts, is there anything I should improve/play differently (tell me - I won't be mad at you biggrin.gif)?
2nd: That arpeggio at 1:20 .. something is wrong, but I don't know what...
3rd: When starting to improvise I always tend to play without knowing what key the backing is in or what scales I can use.. so 90% of that 'solo' is just the result of fiddling around - that's fun but takes lot of time. I'd like to play more confident when improvising any tips here?

Thanks smile.gif


Hey mate!

Mainly, your phrases are a little bit out of direction sometimes - and that has to do with your next questions smile.gif

- that arpeggio sounds a bit off due to the fact that it is a bit out of context, as it would've been more appropriate - in my opinion to play 16th notes there, rather than triplets. It's a matter of choice tho - it's not like I hold the supreme truth in music laugh.gif
- playing what you hear in your head is very good, but that should be a direction and your knowledge of music should be the chisel that makes the diamond shine smile.gif Theory would help out, in giving you hints of what notes you can use where
- for me, the process of creation is about the same - I imagine something, I make it sound really catchy and with flow and then I analyze it to see if I can use my theoretical knowledge to make it even more interesting.

i think this is the part that you aren't focusing on - am I right?

Posted by: mad Sep 3 2013, 06:14 PM

Absolutely!

Because I like this backing very much I'd like to develop more ideas over it and discuss them with you here.
I'll try to bring that arpeggio into a more sweep-like playing to 16th@120bpm.

Ha - and I just saw you did an edit on your last post with a vid! Will watch that now!

Posted by: mad Sep 3 2013, 10:03 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 3 2013, 09:47 AM) *
Alright! Marc - in order to begin, I will make a vid to speak to you a little about how to approach these situations wink.gif Stay tuned!

Here we go:



Thank you so much! The last 30 minutes I internalized the very first part (before the drums come in) and tried to play the melody over the original tune - that worked great so far. As I can't sing atm (everyone's sleeping biggrin.gif ) I'll give it another try tomorrow.. for the next part. As for the tone I still need to find one that fits. To get that kinda violin-feel I think I have to use lots of slides and legato (and volume pedal biggrin.gif ). So learning that tune is definately a great way to boost my soloing skills..

BTW I played the ending of that first part with slides only - sounds a lot better imho smile.gif

Happy to be able to work and discuss this with you smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 4 2013, 08:57 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 3 2013, 05:14 PM) *
Absolutely!

Because I like this backing very much I'd like to develop more ideas over it and discuss them with you here.
I'll try to bring that arpeggio into a more sweep-like playing to 16th@120bpm.

Ha - and I just saw you did an edit on your last post with a vid! Will watch that now!


Great man - let's begin with that section smile.gif try it and upload it here once you find an appropriate phrasing for it, ok?

Hehe - that violin piece is amazing and I think it will definitely be a great experience for you - it is the exact same thing that I am doing when I have to play the guitar at Mozart Rocks and thus adapt classical pieces on the guitar. I am really looking forward to this!

It is indeed a very good idea to use slides and legato - the idea here is to try and emulate the violin as well as possible! Let's see a first approach and we'll take it from there biggrin.gif And don't forget to sing first, deal?

Posted by: mad Sep 4 2013, 09:16 AM

Deal biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 4 2013, 11:04 AM

So here is a first try.. few wrong notes in the end.
I did everything from scratch by ear.. what do you think?


Posted by: mad Sep 5 2013, 08:05 AM

Good morning smile.gif

Today I wanted to play over that collab backing-track again and develop some new ideas. You wrote that theory will help to find a/my direction. Could you explain a little more so I can include that directly into my playing? Thanks smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 5 2013, 08:42 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 5 2013, 07:05 AM) *
Good morning smile.gif

Today I wanted to play over that collab backing-track again and develop some new ideas. You wrote that theory will help to find a/my direction. Could you explain a little more so I can include that directly into my playing? Thanks smile.gif


Hey Marc - sure thing man wink.gif I will make a video tho, as it's always easier to speak. Stay tuned!

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 4 2013, 10:04 AM) *
So here is a first try.. few wrong notes in the end.
I did everything from scratch by ear.. what do you think?



BE A U TI FUL!!!! biggrin.gif I actually had a smile as big as the Chesire Cat tongue.gif Keep going mate! One thing tho, watch out and don't overdo the slides thing, some arpeggios - the ones that have more notes played in a bar, should be played in a more vertical manner rather than a horizontal one. It's no problem right now, but later on in the song, you will see what i am talking about wink.gif Let's see the next part!!!

Posted by: mad Sep 5 2013, 12:09 PM

Thanks! It's so nice to hear those words from you biggrin.gif
I'll tackle the next part and keep those slide-notes in mind smile.gif

Here's the recording I'd like to use for the cover of META:
 FinalTake.mp3 ( 9.33MB ) : 110


Can't wait for the vid biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 5 2013, 10:05 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 5 2013, 07:05 AM) *
Good morning smile.gif

Today I wanted to play over that collab backing-track again and develop some new ideas. You wrote that theory will help to find a/my direction. Could you explain a little more so I can include that directly into my playing? Thanks smile.gif


Sure thing mate - please listen and tell me what you think:



QUOTE (mad @ Sep 5 2013, 11:09 AM) *
Thanks! It's so nice to hear those words from you biggrin.gif
I'll tackle the next part and keep those slide-notes in mind smile.gif

Here's the recording I'd like to use for the cover of META:
 FinalTake.mp3 ( 9.33MB ) : 110


Can't wait for the vid biggrin.gif


Howdy Marc - you tend to rush a bit in the first clean verse section and in various other spots, although for instance the last part of the first verse sounds immaculate biggrin.gif I think that if you take care at the balance, especially in the clean sections - although as I am listening, the second verse sounds balanced tongue.gif That chord at the end of the verse sounds as big as an ocean - love it!!

Focus on the little imperfections - they are small but they exist! As I said, in general it sounds very good!

Posted by: mad Sep 6 2013, 09:11 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 5 2013, 09:05 PM) *
Sure thing mate - please listen and tell me what you think:





Howdy Marc - you tend to rush a bit in the first clean verse section and in various other spots, although for instance the last part of the first verse sounds immaculate biggrin.gif I think that if you take care at the balance, especially in the clean sections - although as I am listening, the second verse sounds balanced tongue.gif That chord at the end of the verse sounds as big as an ocean - love it!!

Focus on the little imperfections - they are small but they exist! As I said, in general it sounds very good!


Thank's! Your videos are so great!
Well, finding a direction sounds like a long and big adventure smile.gif
So, I'll collect the things I know in terms of theory and write them down for you here.
And yes, it would be cool if you can add the missing things one by one I need to know to 'start' this adventure.
Maybe I could take it step by step and everytime I try to focus on one or two more details to make my ideas shine as you say smile.gif Hope that works though..


Sorry man, I was too lazy with those imperfections. Although I heard them, I didn't take the time to do another billion takes for those parts biggrin.gif I will polish them asap!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 7 2013, 10:15 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 6 2013, 08:11 AM) *
Thank's! Your videos are so great!
Well, finding a direction sounds like a long and big adventure smile.gif
So, I'll collect the things I know in terms of theory and write them down for you here.
And yes, it would be cool if you can add the missing things one by one I need to know to 'start' this adventure.
Maybe I could take it step by step and everytime I try to focus on one or two more details to make my ideas shine as you say smile.gif Hope that works though..


Sorry man, I was too lazy with those imperfections. Although I heard them, I didn't take the time to do another billion takes for those parts biggrin.gif I will polish them asap!


About the journey - smile.gif You know how they say...'A journey of a million miles begins with a single step' wink.gif You will most definitely enjoy it so, please do begin and tell me about your knowledge so far.

And about Meta - please go right ahead! Especially if you know what you have to do biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 8 2013, 09:55 PM

Just polished the things I recognized, here's the recording:

 DOC_META.mp3 ( 9.32MB ) : 107


Sent you a PM regarding music-theory and other things smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 10 2013, 10:38 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 8 2013, 08:55 PM) *
Just polished the things I recognized, here's the recording:

 DOC_META.mp3 ( 9.32MB ) : 107


Sent you a PM regarding music-theory and other things smile.gif


I am waiting for the video mate - this is a great version! I think that this is the best one so far and trying further will either ruin it, or make you lose your appetite for it (that breakdown lick could be cleaner, but as I said, it's a great version!)

Posted by: mad Sep 12 2013, 06:40 AM

Hey Cosmin smile.gif

Just wanted to let you know that the scheduled plan is working great for me so far! Today is theory day smile.gif

I'll record the video in the next days - but you're somewhat right - I'll put some time into that riff again to play it more defined, maybe it works out without messing it up biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 12 2013, 07:50 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 12 2013, 05:40 AM) *
Hey Cosmin smile.gif

Just wanted to let you know that the scheduled plan is working great for me so far! Today is theory day smile.gif

I'll record the video in the next days - but you're somewhat right - I'll put some time into that riff again to play it more defined, maybe it works out without messing it up biggrin.gif


Hey Marc! I am glad to hear that you are feeling confident and that the results will most probably be felt biggrin.gif

Anticipation could be the thing you need to work with here, but since I'm too lazy to type that much, I'll talk to you about it in a video! Stay tuned!

Posted by: mad Sep 12 2013, 01:10 PM

Awesome smile.gif waiting!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 12 2013, 04:29 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 12 2013, 12:10 PM) *
Awesome smile.gif waiting!


wink.gif

It'll probably need around 5 more minutes to load:


Posted by: mad Sep 12 2013, 06:40 PM

Thanks Cos! I absolutely know what you mean and I can remember that we already talked about this topic in our thread some time ago.. and I'm already adopted it to my learning routine smile.gif
Well, the thing is - playing at slow/med speed is no problem and everything is in time and defined, because I know what comes next and what to play.. but when I speed it up, I always reach a point where I have the feeling that there is no mind .. my fingers are just doing their job. There are AP-patterns I can now play at 90bpm, 16th notes that 4 weeks ago weren't possible for me. And I think it 's not anticipation any more then.. it's just muscle memory. Well I think so..
If you want to play let's say something around 180bpm with 16th notes what you used to play at 120bpm and your current speed-barrier is about 160bpm - is it really anticipation to get you to the 180bpm?

Same with riffs - I can play them clear and defined at let's say 90% of full speed and to get there, anticipation helped me alot! But to get those last 10% - there must be something different and I don't know what.. but what I know is that it often takes a lot of my time biggrin.gif

But it could be that I'm wrong here and don't get the point/misunderstood something..

Posted by: mad Sep 12 2013, 10:32 PM

Good evening smile.gif

Here's another recording of Emir's Neoclassic solo (full version)
I practiced 1h again and this here is the last and best recording so far (my left hand feels like one simple clump now).
There are two wrong notes and some articulation problems but I think I'm getting to it..)
 2ndTake.mp3 ( 2.75MB ) : 99

BTW when I have this one in my pocket, I'll continue with my work on Crystallize - so I can have both: aticulation/technique and ear training smile.gif

Those funk v-chats are awesome! Can't wait for the next one smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 13 2013, 03:18 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 12 2013, 05:40 PM) *
Thanks Cos! I absolutely know what you mean and I can remember that we already talked about this topic in our thread some time ago.. and I'm already adopted it to my learning routine smile.gif
Well, the thing is - playing at slow/med speed is no problem and everything is in time and defined, because I know what comes next and what to play.. but when I speed it up, I always reach a point where I have the feeling that there is no mind .. my fingers are just doing their job. There are AP-patterns I can now play at 90bpm, 16th notes that 4 weeks ago weren't possible for me. And I think it 's not anticipation any more then.. it's just muscle memory. Well I think so..
If you want to play let's say something around 180bpm with 16th notes what you used to play at 120bpm and your current speed-barrier is about 160bpm - is it really anticipation to get you to the 180bpm?

Same with riffs - I can play them clear and defined at let's say 90% of full speed and to get there, anticipation helped me alot! But to get those last 10% - there must be something different and I don't know what.. but what I know is that it often takes a lot of my time biggrin.gif

But it could be that I'm wrong here and don't get the point/misunderstood something..


No man - it's all true, but the body needs time as well smile.gif Anticipation helps along the way, but practice goes hand in hand with it. Some people progress faster others slower, don't beat yourself over this, ok? If that's your rhythm, respect it or put more time in it and see if it gives you better results smile.gif If you are practicing focused, diligent and careful, there's going to be progress, slow or fast, it will be there! Speed is something which you need to become comfortable with, both physically and mentally - when you hit speed mode, your brain tends to cramp the body up and there's tension and lack of precision and all that - am I right? tongue.gif

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 12 2013, 09:32 PM) *
Good evening smile.gif

Here's another recording of Emir's Neoclassic solo (full version)
I practiced 1h again and this here is the last and best recording so far (my left hand feels like one simple clump now).
There are two wrong notes and some articulation problems but I think I'm getting to it..)
 2ndTake.mp3 ( 2.75MB ) : 99

BTW when I have this one in my pocket, I'll continue with my work on Crystallize - so I can have both: aticulation/technique and ear training smile.gif

Those funk v-chats are awesome! Can't wait for the next one smile.gif


Sounds like a great plan mate! And I think you did a great job here - the mistakes are MINOR and they are there not because you can't play it, but because you probably lost a bit of focus while recording - YOU ARE VERY VERY CLOSE biggrin.gif C'mon, let's get it into shape! Deal??

Thanks a lot! I enjoy talking about funk and playing it and i am really happy you guys dig it too!

Posted by: mad Sep 13 2013, 11:00 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 13 2013, 02:18 PM) *
No man - it's all true, but the body needs time as well smile.gif Anticipation helps along the way, but practice goes hand in hand with it. Some people progress faster others slower, don't beat yourself over this, ok? If that's your rhythm, respect it or put more time in it and see if it gives you better results smile.gif If you are practicing focused, diligent and careful, there's going to be progress, slow or fast, it will be there! Speed is something which you need to become comfortable with, both physically and mentally - when you hit speed mode, your brain tends to cramp the body up and there's tension and lack of precision and all that - am I right? tongue.gif


Now I got it smile.gif - yes, you're right - I tend to stress my body a lot when leaving my comfort zone.. it's something that I try to get under control by starting my AP-workouts very slow and increase the speed by 5bpm at first, then 2bpm and finally 1bpm steps. I try to keep my body as relaxed as possible - but it's quite hard at some point of course - but yeah, it's getting better. Slowly smile.gif

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 13 2013, 02:18 PM) *
Sounds like a great plan mate! And I think you did a great job here - the mistakes are MINOR and they are there not because you can't play it, but because you probably lost a bit of focus while recording - YOU ARE VERY VERY CLOSE biggrin.gif C'mon, let's get it into shape! Deal??

Thanks a lot! I enjoy talking about funk and playing it and i am really happy you guys dig it too!


I just played that solo for 2 hours - but didn't get a decent recording sad.gif everytime some part went wrong or wasn't played as I wanted it to play.. but hey.. I think my articulation is getting better and better and I get more left hand endurance. Not long ago when playing that solo for 10 minutes (only the first part) my fingers weren't usable anymore tongue.gif

But right now I can't play the other soloing lesson you suggested for today. But I think I got the theory-part down. Should I make a video for you explaining what I learned each week's theory part?
What do you think?

Cheers,
Marc

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 14 2013, 04:52 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 13 2013, 10:00 PM) *
Now I got it smile.gif - yes, you're right - I tend to stress my body a lot when leaving my comfort zone.. it's something that I try to get under control by starting my AP-workouts very slow and increase the speed by 5bpm at first, then 2bpm and finally 1bpm steps. I try to keep my body as relaxed as possible - but it's quite hard at some point of course - but yeah, it's getting better. Slowly smile.gif



I just played that solo for 2 hours - but didn't get a decent recording sad.gif everytime some part went wrong or wasn't played as I wanted it to play.. but hey.. I think my articulation is getting better and better and I get more left hand endurance. Not long ago when playing that solo for 10 minutes (only the first part) my fingers weren't usable anymore tongue.gif

But right now I can't play the other soloing lesson you suggested for today. But I think I got the theory-part down. Should I make a video for you explaining what I learned each week's theory part?
What do you think?

Cheers,
Marc


Marc - you have a great idea about the video conclusions - what do you say if tomorrow you would make this vid? I didn't want to say anything about it as I thought it would be a bit too much or so - there's a lot of work for you.

About the solo - you are doing fine! Sometimes it takes a bit more time for things to settle and usually when you are way too much into a piece the brain keeps making fun of you - give yourself a bit of time - by that I mean... take a little break with rehearsing it smile.gif A day maybe? Try after that day and see what you get biggrin.gif

About the new solo lesson - can you sing it? smile.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 14 2013, 09:36 PM

I was somehow sure you gonna like that conclusion - video idea biggrin.gif so you'll get one tomorrow explaining things about possibilities in soloing over Chords in the key of C-Major...

I took a break for today with the solo and I'll see how it goes tomorrow. As today is a scheduled non-guitar day i got no problem with that... ... well I did few AP-excercises ph34r.gif

As I only have two singing days in this house: no I can't sing that new solo biggrin.gif
I'll give it a try (playing-wise) tomorrow.

One more thing regarding : If I look back to last week and what time I spend with guitar, I think there should be made a new plan with 2h of time each day instead of 1h.. Maybe there are more possibilities with making progress much faster then.. what do you think should be altered?

Posted by: mad Sep 14 2013, 11:33 PM

OK - now is tomorrow biggrin.gif
I tried to play joes solo and it was impossible for me to play in sync with him especially that intro part where he does this pause after the 5th note.. everytime I started to play early or late mad.gif . Until I started to rebuild the melody in my head while playing, and bam! Got it right everytime biggrin.gif
Cool experience rolleyes.gif - so I use my inner voice if I can't sing it out loud in the future wink.gif

Good night..

Posted by: mad Sep 15 2013, 03:34 PM

So here's the best recording I've got today for the neoclassic solo

 NeoClassicSoloFinalTake.mp3 ( 2.75MB ) : 92

Posted by: mad Sep 15 2013, 08:05 PM

As today is recording day.. here's a first take/preview for the Disturbed-lesson.
I know it's not that perfect biggrin.gif though maybe you can give me a little feedback..

 DisturbedFull.mp3 ( 3.77MB ) : 87

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 15 2013, 08:31 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 14 2013, 10:33 PM) *
OK - now is tomorrow biggrin.gif
I tried to play joes solo and it was impossible for me to play in sync with him especially that intro part where he does this pause after the 5th note.. everytime I started to play early or late mad.gif . Until I started to rebuild the melody in my head while playing, and bam! Got it right everytime biggrin.gif
Cool experience rolleyes.gif - so I use my inner voice if I can't sing it out loud in the future wink.gif

Good night..


Great to hear that Marc - but there's one more thing at work here mate - have you also tried counting, in respect to where you begin? It's always good to understand on which beat you have to enter biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 15 2013, 08:54 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 15 2013, 07:31 PM) *
Great to hear that Marc - but there's one more thing at work here mate - have you also tried counting, in respect to where you begin? It's always good to understand on which beat you have to enter biggrin.gif


Believe it or not - I tried that.. but without any good result, because that beginning phrase starts somewhere between 2 beats but not on the 'and' - so it was more confusing for me.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 15 2013, 09:03 PM

About the recordings:

The Neoclassic solo could score a 9 in the REC zone right now - as you only overpushed a bend at 0:44 - that's what I can notice at this hour tongue.gif

The Disturbed lesson - around 0:43 you rushed a bit tongue.gif at 01:09 you played something else biggrin.gif dunno where it came from but it was definitely unexpected biggrin.gif at 01:15 there was another mistake and in general, you should make the palm muting sound a bit more loose - notice how in my take it is not so abrupt? And in the verse part, the vibrato note should be a bit more wide

Otherwise you have done a good job mate - keep at it, aye?

Posted by: mad Sep 16 2013, 09:49 AM

Thanks Cos!

I'll do another take for the neoclassic lesson today and will see if it's better.. if not, I'll just leave it as it is.. time to focus on the other 'lesson' this week smile.gif

I've got the 75% backing for the Disturbed lesson and work on that speed this week until I get a perfect one, then I'm going to speed up..

conclusion video: you're right, it's a whole lot of work tongue.gif BUT: I think it's the best way to show that the theory part is always learned properly and I can use it in action smile.gif
So my idea for the conclusion video 'soloing over major chords - the ionian scale' is this:
- short introduction
- show/play the patterns learned that can be used to play over major chords
- play improvisation using the backing provided in the theory page for that topic (playing over C,D,E,A,G chord)
- explain joes solo-idea (no 4th...) and play the solo.

And finally - if you think that's a video that can someone else here can use to learn something out of - you may post it in the other thread.
What do you think?

META-video will be done in the next 3 days wink.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 17 2013, 08:21 AM

I think you rock biggrin.gif That's what I think biggrin.gif

Mate, this could be an amazing experience both for you and every other GMC member, so I salute your initiative and I also think that the video is structured excellently, so if it's not too much trouble, go ahead and we can do this routine for every mode so that at the end you will have a great bag of tricks regarding improvising lead lines with modes - how does that sound?


Posted by: mad Sep 17 2013, 08:36 PM

Hehehe I wish, but thanks tongue.gif

Well, the explanations are no problem - the problem is improvising (as always) - can't find anything nice to play. That's finally where I want to go though, but it's still very hard, even when it should be more than simple.
Maybe for the current conclusion-vid I just play the arpeggios/scales or pattern over the corresponding chords.. sad.gif

And as today is rhythm day..
Here's my progress on the Disturbed-lesson:
 DisturbedProgress.mp3 ( 3.89MB ) : 86


Need more endurance for this one.. that verse riff is quite hard to play constantly clean when adding those small octave-vibratos. One or two blurrs, 0:38 timing problem and that vibrato you mentioned still needs to be wider. Did I forget something? sad.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 18 2013, 09:42 AM

The verse part sounds better, but yeah, that vibrato needs to be wider and not choked wink.gif Also, watch out at the chorus, as you hit the open strings too hard and they sound a bit out of tune.

It's just a matter of time and practice as I see it, so don't worry wink.gif

About the video - start small smile.gif as you said, record the patterns and arpeggios and try to come up with a simple theme for starting out smile.gif One that will feel complementary to patterns, it can even be based on them. But it has to be one which you hear in your head, not complex or fast, it just has to be yours smile.gif Deal? Try it and we'll take it from there - as I said, a 10000 miles journey begins with a single step, but you need to take that step wink.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 18 2013, 10:03 PM

So practice I will tongue.gif

As today is articulation-day, I restarted my work on Crystallize again. By now I can play the first minute.. there is a part with string skipping. Never worked on that, so this needs some clearance but man, that's so much fun to play smile.gif

Video.. I'm definately not able to improvise over that backing.. it just doesn't matter what I play when using the first triad pattern, everything sounds awful.. and there's nothing I can hear in my head for this one. Normally when I hear a backing track I have something in mind that I can play over it (even if it's not that good - e.g. my direction-finding problem). But with this one I can just play the patterns and arpeggios up and down biggrin.gif but nothing else..

Maybe I do my own one..

So this week I'll stick with the theory learned so far from my first week and prepare some improvisations over a different backing.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 19 2013, 08:35 AM

Hey Marc - sometimes, a track doesn't inspire us to build something on it - I know what you mean smile.gif

If you are willing to build one - make a short one - max 1 minute wink.gif My goal here is to build your coherence over short distances and expand it as you gather experience. There's no point in trying to tell a long story, if you can express yourself with just 3-4 phrases.

So, make the conclusion vid as you thought and what if you would use the backing found in this link for the impro? Does it feel more inspiring?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=39243&view=findpost&p=565889

Posted by: mad Sep 19 2013, 08:59 AM

That's it!! I just listened a few secs and started to build something useful biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 20 2013, 08:41 AM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 19 2013, 07:59 AM) *
That's it!! I just listened a few secs and started to build something useful biggrin.gif


Happy to hear that Marc, share if you care biggrin.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 23 2013, 10:25 PM

Hey sword master smile.gif

Short update: I recorded the audio/video parts for all examples for the conclusion vid, just need to record the spoken part again, will do this in the next 2 days.
The next presentations will be up faster then wink.gif

Needed a few days without hearing/playing music.. don't know why, but regardless what I tried - it was just horrible..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 23 2013, 10:54 PM

Aye mate - no rushing smile.gif The idea is that when I don't feel the connection with the guitar, I connect with my sword or something else smile.gif or with myself. It's good to break the contact with it. That's why I always recommend - one day a week, no guitar smile.gif It's just like in a relationship, you need to be away from someone to miss them

Posted by: mad Sep 25 2013, 11:46 AM

Well, maybe I should start going to the gym again just to do something else in my own spare time - other than guitar wink.gif

Anyway, here is another recording for the Disturbed lesson.
 Take2509.mp3 ( 3.81MB ) : 162

Still need to get that octave-riff tight and the vibrato on the 1st fret must be heavier, too..
As this is just rhythm guitar I recorded twice and panned 70% L/R

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 26 2013, 11:06 AM

Never ever say that! My mates were VERY impressed with your take on Meta, as well as the guy working at Universal Records that takes care of our digital distribution. So I think you are on the good path!

I think this lesson only needs a bit more practice and it's good to go in the REC zone - haven't heard anything that has drawn my attention - and that means it's ok biggrin.gif

Focus on that vibrato there and the octaves and that should be it - panning is also a great idea! How's that Ionian improv going, btw?

Posted by: mad Sep 26 2013, 11:30 AM

Ok, as promised smile.gif here's my conclusion video for the theory part..



Well, as you can see - that's my first explanation video. So it doesn't look that 'natural'.. the more vids I do the better they get, I hope wink.gif

I think this one should be the next:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=49755

What lesson would you recommend?

And thanks for supporting my cover of META biggrin.gif was lot's of fun to make it biggrin.gif

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 26 2013, 10:06 AM) *
Never ever say that! My mates were VERY impressed with your take on Meta, as well as the guy working at Universal Records that takes care of our digital distribution. So I think you are on the good path!


Oh no - I didn't mean replacing guitar completely biggrin.gif , just 'connecting' with something different other than making music (when having a non-guitar-day) - as you say wink.gif

But thanks! Good to know biggrin.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 27 2013, 10:22 AM

WOW!

Mate - that was amazing! You are thorough and hard working - I think you have understood VERY important aspects and you have with you a few concepts with which you can build further - now it's all just a matter of exploring smile.gif Things will come in time! I will come back with a video to talk to you about this a bit, because the next level is the one at which you are stuck - the catchy line building. You already played some cool ideas, but you need to find the courage to express yourself and let the music speak instead of the scales - that only comes with A LOT of experimenting.

Regarding the next topic - after you have read the theory, you should take a look over this one - it will give you a grasp on phrasing in the Lydian context wink.gif

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/lydian-phrasing-beginner/

Posted by: mad Sep 27 2013, 03:29 PM

Thanks biggrin.gif
I'll keep up the hard work and will try to explore and put some time into it.. but yes, it would be cool to have some direction and your videos are always very helpful, can't wait to see and learn from it smile.gif

Muris' lesson is absolutely what I need not only to learn something lydianish but to develope my articulation, so I'm thrilled to get to it!
As this is a level 2 lesson I think all instructors are judging quite hard, maybe we could discuss it here before I post it to the REC section.. this must be a 10! biggrin.gif

Tomorrow I'll visit a guitar workshop with this guy here:



I'm thrilled about this, too smile.gif

Posted by: mad Sep 27 2013, 09:59 PM

I have a hard time to play this:


playing those notes with my pinky on these adjacent strings sounds like I'm a total guitar newbie biggrin.gif
Any tips how to practice it properly? Maybe I'm doing something wrong huh.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 28 2013, 02:17 PM

QUOTE (mad @ Sep 27 2013, 02:29 PM) *
Thanks biggrin.gif
I'll keep up the hard work and will try to explore and put some time into it.. but yes, it would be cool to have some direction and your videos are always very helpful, can't wait to see and learn from it smile.gif

Muris' lesson is absolutely what I need not only to learn something lydianish but to develope my articulation, so I'm thrilled to get to it!
As this is a level 2 lesson I think all instructors are judging quite hard, maybe we could discuss it here before I post it to the REC section.. this must be a 10! biggrin.gif

Tomorrow I'll visit a guitar workshop with this guy here:



I'm thrilled about this, too smile.gif


Wow! Amazing playing and such a beautiful tone! Great to know that you are going to such a workshop, mate! Anyway, I am glad you like my suggestion and regarding that lick - another video will be here today. I'm going to eat something and then I'll shoot for you! smile.gif

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