Melodic Satch

Original lesson: Melodic Satch by Ben Higgins

Hey guys! I'm back with a new take. Overall I thought it was an okay take. Timing was off in some spots and I was not able to hit some pinch harmonics that I wanted, Hopefully you guys still enjoy it. Hope everyone had a great holiday and looking forward to the new year!

Take 2: Beginner Solo in D

Original lesson: Beginner Solo in D by Muris Varajic

Here's a new take from me! Thanks to all the instructors for the constructive feedback a few days ago. I took it seriously and really tried to implement changes. Unfortunately I have yet to perfect the sweep lick and it is still sloppy. I am still facing difficulties reaching the 12th fret consistently. Aside from that I felt pretty good about everything else. I did try to add a bit more emotion and confidence to this take. I hope you guys can hear an improvement. I am working hard to become a better player and enjoy being a member of this community. Thanks again!



Links to previous attempts at this lesson:
http://guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=53039

Beginner Solo in D

Original lesson: Beginner Solo in D by Muris Varajic

Here's my submission to Beginner Solo in D. I'm not particularly happy with the take, but I had the itch to post it because of some new video recording equipment! Thank you for the feedback.

Hello, Looking To Improve!

Hi everyone!

This is my first post on GMC and I wanted to introduce myself. The primary reason I joined is due how active and passionate everyone seemed to be. It seems like a great opportunity and experience for me to learn!

I've been a fairly competitive video game player and serious computer techie for as long as I can remember. I've always loved the guitar and eventually got my first one 2 or 3 years ago but never really practiced or dedicated myself to the art. Going through a couple of different changes I've gotten more serious about it 7 months ago. So if anyone asks I usually say I've been playing for about a year. I'm always looking for ways to improve!

My favorite artists include Jack Thammarat, Vinai Trinateepakdee and a2c. For whatever reason I particularly enjoy emotional instrumental rock. I also enjoy a lot of things I hear from Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Eddie Van Halen, and Greg Howe.

I've been having a good time practicing and learning the past year, but I find two particular areas stressful while playing.

Musical theory is something I've been briefly taught by someone online and it's something I have a hard time retain because it's not something I feel I use on a daily basis. I enjoy covering songs and whatever techniques I've picked up have been trained through that. I tend to play a lot of things by ear unless accurate tabs are available.

Speed also destroys me. I'm not looking to be a speed demon of any sort, but I love guitar solos and would love to be able to play some of the faster things I enjoy. Good examples are the solos from Jump by Van Halen or The Final Countdown by Europe. I believe I use what they call economy style picking. For the most part I incorporate alternate picking but not on everything I do. Just whatever feels natural or "economical".

All of my experience comes from just playing things I enjoy listening to. I don't have particular knowledge of the chords, scales, shapes, or modes. I kind of know what they are just from some small talk and research.

I want to know if this is this a poor way to learn the guitar. I don't want to be handicapping myself, but another discussion with a friend lead me to believe that there is no wrong way. As long as I continue to play and practice that I can eventually get to where I want.

Here are some samples of things I've recorded recently to give representation to where I'm at right now.





I'm using an Ibanez RG20064 equipped with Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB on the bridge and SH-1 59 on the neck. A Line 6 audio interface is being used for Amp modeling (Reaper DAW w/ Amplitube 3) and it's hooked directly to JBL LSR305 monitor speakers.

I've found it particularly difficult to find friends online that I can talk to about guitars. When it came to computers or games, I always had people to discuss things with which made the whole process a lot easier. I'm glad to have found GMC and I trust I can get good feedback here.

Thanks so much,
Glory