Lester's Thread, for Gab's Army |
HEY MAN, I really need your help...
...the thing is, I need you to start progressing faster then ever, but to achieve that I need your help:
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Sep 17 2016, 08:31 PM
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Great!
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Sep 27 2016, 06:25 PM
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QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 16 2016, 02:50 PM)  Great! That's a good starting point mate, let's start working. ASSIGNMENT #1: Goals: - Blues Phrasing - Pentatonic minor improvisation over Blues progression. TASK 1: - Learn this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/BB-King-Blues/ - Improvise over the backing track of this lesson trying to create your own variations. TASK 2: - Read and work the concepts shared at 1. Blues Scale Theory and Application (from 1 to 1.5) from the Blues Guitar Theory Guide. Exam and deadline: By September 28th you'll have to share 3 videos: - A video playing the lesson (4 coins) - A second video improvising over the lesson's backing track (3 coins) - A video explaining the concepts learnt at the blues guitar theory guide (3 coins) Each of this videos will be evaluated (check the coins value below). You need to get at least 7 coins to pass. If you pass, we can continue, if you don't you will have a second "call" that would be the last one. Hi again! I am going to make a video playing the lesson tonight, but haven't decided on the second one yet Can I also do one improvisation video tomorrow to pass the deadline and have an additional week for the theory video? Because I could make a video tomorrow of just me speaking and explaining how it works, because I have already studied the theory. But I would rather include all the backingtracks and edit a nice video where I will play along to explain the idea's behind it. Is that ok? I feel it would be more educative Cheers! |
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Sep 28 2016, 01:58 AM
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Hi Lester, I agree with you. This take is good but there are some details to adjust yet. However, I think that you've done a good job during this days of work so I'd like to extend the deadline to give you time to adjust this lesson and do the other tasks.
What about October 7th? -------------------- My lessons
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Sep 28 2016, 11:02 AM
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Thanks Gabe!
Sure, I'm on it!
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Sep 29 2016, 02:38 PM
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Perfect!
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Oct 6 2016, 09:46 AM
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Hi Gabe!
Here is my video for the blues theory, I will upload the BB's Blues lesson soon! |
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Oct 7 2016, 04:44 PM
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Wou! That video is awesome man! It will be a good help for other guitarists as well! Great job!
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Oct 7 2016, 09:44 PM
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Awesome, thanks!
 Here is my other take on BB's Blues: |
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Oct 10 2016, 01:38 PM
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Hi mate, great job working on this one! I can see that it's getting better, but also that there is still work to do in order to polish the lesson and your overall playing. The things that need your attention are:
- Bending: Some bends don't reach the correct pitch. You tend to stay a bit before the pitch. - Cleanness: There are some moments, mostly when bending where there are unwanted noises. Be sure to mute the closer strings to the one that you are playing, with the first finger of your left hand. (for example at 00:29) - Timing: There are some phrases that aren't played tight. It's not dramatic but your could adjust it. Check the first phrases, compare them with the original lesson. - Vibrato: Your vibrato is not totally consistent. Remember that you can use the other fingers to help your finger 3 when doing vibrato. - Notes length: This element is usually called articulation (articulation refers to the direction or performance technique which affects the transition or continuity on a single note or between multiple notes or sounds.). You are missing some staccato notes and some duration are not natural with the phrases. Re-check this with the original lesson. -------------------- My lessons
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Oct 11 2016, 08:06 PM
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Yes please.
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Oct 15 2016, 04:21 AM
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Hi Lester! Great to find this improvisation here!
There is a lot to do but we have a good base here. I think that more practice and focus on specific areas is the key. Here are some ideas: - Your bending and vibrato are not precise. This is obvious since you still need to work on this techniques over the original lesson. - Try to feel more relaxed while improvising. Breath more, play less notes, and more defined phrases. - Try more rhythm variation. - Use the call and response idea for phrasing. -------------------- My lessons
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Oct 17 2016, 01:39 PM
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Excellent!
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Oct 18 2016, 07:22 PM
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Ok! Good luck with University stuff!
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Oct 28 2016, 11:54 PM
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Hi mate, video isn't working.
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