I would like to begin by telling you that this is your personal training ground and we should start with you telling me a bit about yourself, musical experience so far, goals, preferences and gear
About the music I like.... well, as they say you are your only limit, so let's say that I listen to almost everything, aside from music which is not honest and which does not transmit anything. Although I play modern metal/ rock with both bands, I also like classical music which I play now and then with various orchestras in a concept show called 'Mozart Rocks!' and I' also a vocalist. But enough about that, let's see what your story is
Cosmin
Posted by: MattHeath91 Nov 14 2012, 05:08 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 9 2012, 08:39 AM)
Hey there Matt! Welcome to your thread
I would like to begin by telling you that this is your personal training ground and we should start with you telling me a bit about yourself, musical experience so far, goals, preferences and gear
About the music I like.... well, as they say you are your only limit, so let's say that I listen to almost everything, aside from music which is not honest and which does not transmit anything. Although I play modern metal/ rock with both bands, I also like classical music which I play now and then with various orchestras in a concept show called 'Mozart Rocks!' and I' also a vocalist. But enough about that, let's see what your story is
Cosmin
Hey sorry for the late reply! Been mega busy
I guess im most interested in learning to play metal/rock as they are my favorite musical genre's. My brother got me into music when i was about 15. Before that it never really called to me. He's been playing bass for around 10 years, and it was through watching him progress which motivated me to finally take up the guitar.
I bought my guitar and amp together last week ! I got a ibanez grg170dx & a Orange crush PiX 20L amp.
I've been practicing a few scales & songs from a book i bought. Easy stuff like a Nirvana tracks which seemed to have helped get my get my hands used to chord changes and increase the tension i can put down with each finger. The video lessons on this site have really helped me so far.
Wow that songs awesome. I would potentially like to end up in a metal band, but i know i have a long long road ahead of me before i'm capable of anything like that. I guess the road starts here!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 15 2012, 08:28 AM
Hehe! It seems like you have some history in the family so, it's only good that you're following the path
Mate, I think we should focus on rhythm playing in order to start out so my idea would be to select rhythm oriented lessons and to discuss them with you in order to improve your right hand and timing. As we progress, I'll also add lead stuff into the mix
How does this sound?
Cosmin
Posted by: MattHeath91 Nov 15 2012, 12:10 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 15 2012, 07:28 AM)
Hehe! It seems like you have some history in the family so, it's only good that you're following the path
Mate, I think we should focus on rhythm playing in order to start out so my idea would be to select rhythm oriented lessons and to discuss them with you in order to improve your right hand and timing. As we progress, I'll also add lead stuff into the mix
How does this sound?
Cosmin
That sounds great. I am having trouble getting the strumming motion going so it would be a perfect place to begin!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 15 2012, 04:35 PM
Ok Matt!
I say, Bear Rose's beginner series are the best thing to start with, so, without further ado, tell me mate, do you have the possibility to record video/ audio?
Cosmin
Posted by: MattHeath91 Nov 16 2012, 09:05 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 15 2012, 03:35 PM)
Ok Matt!
I say, Bear Rose's beginner series are the best thing to start with, so, without further ado, tell me mate, do you have the possibility to record video/ audio?
Cosmin
Awesome ill crack on with those then! Should be able to do audio, not sure how great the quality will be but ill think of something.
Matt
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 16 2012, 03:40 PM
QUOTE (MattHeath91 @ Nov 16 2012, 08:05 AM)
Awesome ill crack on with those then! Should be able to do audio, not sure how great the quality will be but ill think of something.
Matt
Great! Tell me man, what are you using for recording your guitar?
Posted by: MattHeath91 Nov 16 2012, 04:36 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 16 2012, 02:40 PM)
Great! Tell me man, what are you using for recording your guitar?
Just a program called Audacity and the microphone on my laptop, probably wont be the greatest of quality : (
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 17 2012, 02:45 PM
QUOTE (MattHeath91 @ Nov 16 2012, 03:36 PM)
Just a program called Audacity and the microphone on my laptop, probably wont be the greatest of quality : (
Well, it's good for beginning Let's hear a first impression and after that, you may want to check out this vid and links here
Hey mate, this is not bad It's just a bit rigid and you hesitate when changing between parts All you need is to slow down the process and becoming flowing at a slow tempo. I can suggest a lesson which will focus on this idea and you can then apply the same principles for this song
What say you?
Posted by: MattHeath91 Dec 3 2012, 09:18 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 1 2012, 12:47 PM)
Hey mate, this is not bad It's just a bit rigid and you hesitate when changing between parts All you need is to slow down the process and becoming flowing at a slow tempo. I can suggest a lesson which will focus on this idea and you can then apply the same principles for this song
What say you?
Cheers. That sounds good to me. Need to get my hands used to switching chord positions. Cant get my dam fingers in the right place
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 4 2012, 09:38 AM
Ok mate! I think this one can work magic on your hands: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Arpeggios/
What say you?
Cosmin
Posted by: MattHeath91 Dec 5 2012, 09:20 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 4 2012, 08:38 AM)
Ok mate! I think this one can work magic on your hands: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Arpeggios/
What say you?
Cosmin
Sweet. Ill crack on with this and Bear Rose's lessons.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 5 2012, 09:46 AM
QUOTE (MattHeath91 @ Dec 5 2012, 08:20 AM)
Sweet. Ill crack on with this and Bear Rose's lessons.