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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 20 2016, 07:07 PM

Hi Chris! Welcome to your mentoring thread.

Before we start, I'd like to know a bit more about you.

- How many time have you been playing guitar?
- Favorite guitarists, bands and musicians.
- What are your guitar goals?
- How would you like to you see yourself in 5 years (related to music and guitar)?
- How many time can you play guitar each day?
- Do you have playing live experience?
- Which are your strong and weak points with guitar?
- What do you know about music theory?
- Can you record videos of you playing?
- Share here audios and videos that reflect your current playing.

Posted by: chris4 Jul 21 2016, 09:24 AM

Hello Gabriel.
First of all, thank you for accepting me into your army. It makes me very happy.

- How many time have you been playing guitar?
I am 48 years old.
I played intensely for 15 to 24 years and I stopped
Then I played 36 to 38 years with a band and I stopped
Then, 43 to 46 years for my forum
I played very little last year, and I take seriously for two weeks at GMC.
So we can say that I have 14 years of guitar.

- Favorite guitarists, bands and musicians.
Gary Moore, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Akira Takasaki (Loudness), Nuno Bettencourt, John Norum, Richie Sambora, Neal Schon.

- What are your goals guitar?
I want to learn musicality, precision, vocabulary, technique.

- How would you like to you see yourself in 5 years (related to music and guitar)?
I do not know. I just want to have fun playing. The guitar is my passion.

- How many time can you play guitar Each Day?
One hour when I work, between four and eight when I'm on vacation.

- Do you have experience playing live?
Yes, a little. I was playing in pubs when I was 18-20 on Sunday afternoon. Then I played once in 24 years in a room of 500 people, and then, once in 38 years before a lot of people with my last band.

- Which are your strong and weak point with guitar?
I think my guitar playing is expressive. However, I lack of musicality, precision, vocabulary and technique.

- What do you know about music theory?
Nothing

- Can you record videos of you playing?
Yes

- Share videos and audios here That Reflect your current playing.



In 2012 , I was able to play that


In 2014


Have a nice day

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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 21 2016, 02:54 PM

Hi Chris! Thanks for this info! Are you currently working on any GMC lesson or any cover song?

Posted by: chris4 Jul 21 2016, 03:47 PM

Hi Gabriel.

Yes. I am currently working on two lessons

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/neoclassical-3-levels-beginner/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Bending-Workout/

For the first one, i can play it "correctly" if i don't use the switch like Marcus.

for the second, I have not yet learned all the riffs.


At the same time, I work exercises 1 to 4 of the Lesson Series by Todd Simpson :

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60,_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_1

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 21 2016, 10:14 PM

Great! So the first assignment will be based on what you are working. Let me know if this sounds good for you:


ASSIGNMENT #1:

Goals:

- Improving your bending technique.
- Polishing Neoclassical solo


TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Bending-Workout/
- Practice it over the backing track, and dedicate some time to improvise your own phrases over the backing.


TASK 2:

- Polishing the bends and vibrato of the Neoclassical solo based on the comments received at the REC take.


Exam and deadline:

By August 1st you'll have to share 3 videos:

- A video playing beginner bending workout (4 coins)
- A video jamming over the backing track. (2 coins)
- A new take of the neoclassical solo (4 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".

Posted by: chris4 Jul 21 2016, 10:35 PM

Yes. Awesome. I will do my best.
Thank you very much.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 21 2016, 10:44 PM

Excellent!

Posted by: chris4 Jul 26 2016, 10:38 AM

Hello Gabriel.

I have made two take.

Here is the first one i've played yesterday :

http://s4s.archive-host.com/membres/up/6732895691933359/Beginner_Bending_Workout_2.mp4


The second one i've played this morning :

http://ahp.li/9513eaae3ef402c235e5.mp4

I've made a very bad bend at 0:27. Sorry

I will continue to work this lesson because I'm not satisfied. I'll wait a bit because I hurt my fingertips

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 26 2016, 01:48 PM

Hi Chris! Good job man! This is going really good. Most of the bends are reaching the correct pitch smoothly. This lesson is a great training for bending so it's ok if you continue practicing it and share a new take at the deadline date to then start working on new stuff.

Congrats on your great work! Keep going!

Posted by: chris4 Jul 29 2016, 01:16 PM

Hello Gabriel.
I've made a take of the neoclassic's lesson :
http://s4s.archive-host.com/membres/up/6732895691933359/neoclassic_2.mp4

What do you think of this ?

Thnak you for advance.

EDIT : I've made another take of the Beginner bending workout ( i've posted it in the Rec section) :
http://ahp.li/1403446f09b4d919ab77.mp4

I don't think i can do better at the instant. Sorry.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 30 2016, 03:53 PM

Hi Chris! Well done!!

- The neoclassical take sounds really good! Your vibrato is consistent, as well as your timing, and tone is just perfect. There is a little wrong note at 00:37 but nothing really serious. I think that with the pass of time, your vibrato will feel more natural but this is very promising.

- The bending lesson take is also good. It's a more demanding lesson and I note that you are still not completely comfortable with some of those bends but it's on the right track.

Please share the 3 required videos for the first assignment in a post to let me give you the grading and start with the second assignment!

Posted by: chris4 Aug 1 2016, 08:52 AM

Hello Gabriel.
Here are the records that I've done. I am not satisfied. I must work hard.

- A video playing beginner bending workout (4 coins)
http://s4s.archive-host.com/membres/up/6732895691933359/Beginner_Bending_Workout.mp4

- A video jamming over the backing track. (2 coins)
http://ahp.li/be8bb7caa29ef7621bee.mp4

- A new take of the neoclassical solo (4 coins)
http://s4s.archive-host.com/membres/up/6732895691933359/neoclassic_2.mp4

Have a nice day

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 1 2016, 03:50 PM

Based on your submits these are your results:

I think that you did a very good job during this first stage. The bending lesson is the one that shows the more relevant progress on this first assignment.

Your improvisation sounds good. I like the fact that it's melodic and that phrases are consistent and defined. In this take I notice that your bending still needs work to become a natural thing since there are pitch issues that are related to the fact that you have to think on many things at the same time when improvising.

The neoclassical lesson sounds good. There are some little details like some vibrato that isn't regular, or some pitch issue but nothing really relevant.

Congratulations assignment 1 is passed!!

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ASSIGNMENT #2:

Goals:

- Bending and vibrato work
- Building Speed


TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Yngwie-Style-Bending/
- Practice it over the backing track, and dedicate some time to improvise your own phrases over the backing.


TASK 2:

- Work on this lesson: Shred Journey - https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_9


Exam and deadline:

By August 12st you'll have to share 3 videos:

- A video playing Yngwie style lesson (4 coins)
- A video jamming over the backing track. (2 coins)
- A video practicing the lesson #9 over metronome (4 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".

Posted by: chris4 Aug 1 2016, 04:14 PM

Hello Gabriel.

Thank you.

I start to work immediately.

What is the end date? Today ?

And for the Shred journey, What is the tempo i have to reach ?

Last question. The shred journey is 3 notes per beat, isn't it ?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 2 2016, 06:51 PM

Hi Chris,

the deadline is now added in the previous post.

About the Shred assignment:

- Tempo required: 160 bpm
- Rhythm: Triplets (3 notes per beat)


Is it clear?

Posted by: chris4 Aug 2 2016, 08:48 PM

Hi Gabriel.
It's clear.
Thank you.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 3 2016, 05:28 PM

Great!

Posted by: chris4 Aug 7 2016, 02:56 PM

Hello Gabriel.
I've record the Yngwie bending lesson.
Here it is :

Have a nice day
chris

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 7 2016, 09:58 PM

Wou! That goes really well man! The take has a very catchy feel and energy. This is going in the right direction. I don't see really relevant things to improve, just keep on playing it the next days.

Congrats!

Posted by: chris4 Aug 12 2016, 06:21 PM

Hello Gabriel.
Here is my works.

The first one is correct, i think :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKGRO44FrTc


The second one is horrible. I've play it every days a long time. I've really problems with it. I don't know how to take my pick. My wrist movement looks bad.
https://youtu.be/qi-sVU69cYk


The last one. I've played a one shot. So, there is some bad notes. I'm sorry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uniSWvfaLyA



I wait for your comments to progress.

Thanx for advance.

chris

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 13 2016, 02:53 AM

Hi Chris!! Great work!!

Based on your submits these are your results:

You did a very good job with Malmsteen lesson and the improvisation. The pitches of your bends are very precise, and your vibrato is also good. Sometimes it (vibrato) can be more regular, and wider, but this is very close. I've also enjoyed the energy of your improvisation. It has some technique issues on fast picking passages, but we are working on it.

The technique exercise is not ready for this tempo. This is not your fault, it's mine that I've suggested 160 bpm. You need to practice this exercise at a slower tempo to be able to play everything tight, with both hands in sync, and focusing on making the movements the smaller possible.

Congratulations, assignment 2 is passed!!

Posted by: chris4 Aug 13 2016, 03:50 PM

Hello Gabriel.
Thank you for your comments. I'll continued to work all the exercices to progress.

I post my last composition of 2012. Just to make you listen.
http://s4s.archive-host.com/membres/playlist/6732895691933359/Songs/trashv14finM.mp3

Have a nice day.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 14 2016, 03:30 PM

Great Chris. While preparing the new assignment I'm listening to your track. It sounds powerful, there are really cool ideas on it, and your playing it very tight!

The parts are interesting, but in order to give some valuable feedback I'll share what I feel when I listen to it. I think that it's lacking a catchy section. The track is a combination of flashy parts which is good, but after many parts I start to need some kind of harmonic movement, and any type of catchy melody. I think that it could be really helpful for you to analyse some tracks in this style and notice how the structure is managed, how the parts create contrasts in order to give a clearer direction to the track. For example check some Andy James songs, or Angel Vivaldi's.



ASSIGNMENT #3:

Goals:

- Alternate picking training
- Hands Sync


TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-thirds/

TASK 2:

- Work on these lesson: Shred Journey - https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_9
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_10



Exam and deadline:

By August 26st you'll have to share 2 videos:

- A video playing the alternate picking lesson (5 coins)
- A video practicing the lesson #9 & #10 over metronome at a tempo in which you can play clean and tight (5 coins)

Each of these 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".

Posted by: chris4 Aug 17 2016, 10:30 AM

hello gabriel. Thank you for the comments and advice about my composition.

I am currently working exercises and lesson.

I ask myself questions about my right hand position, holding my mediator, and my wrist movement.

I watched several videos on youtube about it. What kind of wrist movement should I adopt?










Thank you in advance.

What is the end date of the work I have to do?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 18 2016, 11:19 PM

Hi Chris, I've fixed the deadline for the first assignment.

All those videos are great! There are different approaches to alternate picking but here are some things that are necessary:

- Start the movement from your wrist, and a bit from your elbow.
- Don't do right hand fingers movement.
- Try to make the movement the smaller possible.

If you follow those 3 principles and emulate one of the masters you've shared, you are on the right track.

Posted by: chris4 Aug 18 2016, 11:50 PM

Thank you very much, Gabriel.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 19 2016, 03:41 PM

Keep me updated!

Posted by: chris4 Aug 26 2016, 10:39 PM

Hello Gabriel.

TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...picking-thirds/

I worked a lot this lesson, but there are still errors :


Do i post it in the Rec Section ?


TASK 2:

- Work on these lesson: Shred Journey - LESSON #9 - Building speed

Tempo = 170


- LESSON #10 - Incorporating Inversions

I am ashamed of what I did on this one :/ I have to work hard.
Tempo = 90


thank you in advance

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 27 2016, 10:16 PM

Hi Chris!! Congrats on your great job!!

Based on your submits these are your results:

There is one details that I would check and maybe modify which is the way you are holding your pick. Check out your right hand thumb. You are not touching the pick with the tip of the thumb, and I think that it quits you some precision when picking. Check out some of the vids that you's shared of those killer players and notice if you find any of them holding the pick like you, if you do, keep it, if not, I would try the other way.

About sharing the vid at REC, sure!

Posted by: chris4 Aug 28 2016, 12:01 AM

Hello Gabriel.
Thank you very much for your advice. I feel that I have problems in alternate picking. You are absolutely right for the way I use my pick. I will do everything to correct it. I also feel I have the problem position of right hand and wrist movement problems.
Gabriel thank you very much.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 29 2016, 02:12 PM

ASSIGNMENT #4:

Goals:

- Alternate picking training
- Introduction to Sweep Picking

TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Becker-Made-Easy/

TASK 2:

- Work on these lesson: Shred Journey - https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_11
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_12


Exam and deadline:

By September 6st you'll have to share 2 videos:

- A video playing Becker's lesson (5 coins)
- A video practising the lesson #11 & #12 over metronome at a tempo in which you can play clean and tight (5 coins)

Each of these 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".

Posted by: chris4 Aug 29 2016, 11:02 PM

Hello Gabriel.
I have a question about the https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_12 of Todd.
When i see the video, Todd is playing each note two time. On the tab, it's write 1 time.
So, do i have to play each note once or twice ?
And, do i have to finish each lick by a pinch harmonic as Todd do ?
Thank you in advance

Message edited :
Now, i have a question about the https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_11.
I have to play that is writen on the tab or like on the video ?
Thank you in advance

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 30 2016, 11:29 PM

Good questions!

In exercise 12, please play what is in the tab, forget the video. In exercise 11 play what's played and showed in the video.

Is it possible?

Posted by: chris4 Sep 6 2016, 11:01 PM

Hello Gabriel.

Here is the job i've done

TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Becker-Made-Easy/
i've post it on Rec section. I found my vibratos bad :/



TASK 2:

- Work on these lesson: Shred Journey - LESSON #11
- Inverting Inversions
Tempo = 140, 3 notes per beat



LESSON #12 - Sliding
Tempo =120, 4 notes per beat


Thank you in advance.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 7 2016, 07:23 PM

Hi mate! Great to find the assignment completed!

I think that you've done a great job during this days of practice. There are some issues to adjust but the overall is totally positive. About Becker's style lesson, yes, the main issue is vibrato and the use of tremolo bar. You tend to make the note sound out of pitch so be careful with the "bend" done when using both techniques. Also, I think that maybe there is one string isn't tuned perfectly in this video.

The other two videos sound good. There is still work to do in order to be able to feel more comfortable with the current speed and slowly increase speed, but everything looks good, you just need more days of practice.


Based on your submits these are your results:

Posted by: chris4 Sep 8 2016, 11:01 AM

Hello Gabriel.
you are absolutely right for the detuned chord. In fact, as I never use the tremolo bar, it is usually plated on the body of the guitar. So I had to relax the springs of tremolo. I must again adjust the length of the strings.
You were kind to evaluate 3/5. I would have rated 2/5 maximum. My take is horrible :/
Have a nice day

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 8 2016, 01:52 PM

Hi mate, it's not horrible! I'll give you 4 days more in order to adjust the pitch and share a new take. What do you think?

Posted by: chris4 Sep 8 2016, 10:01 PM

Hello Gabriel.
There is the new take.
Is it possible to delete my rec post to put this one ? Or replace the bad take with this one ?



Thanks in advance

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 9 2016, 01:46 PM

Hi mate! Great job! There pitch issues are minimum now, the overall sounds really good! Congrats on being that fast to fix this.

You can't replace your REC take, but you can add a new one labelled as TAKE 2. That's how it works. Check the guidelines.

Posted by: chris4 Sep 9 2016, 03:18 PM

That's ok. Thank you.
In fact, when i recorded the first take, it was the first time i played it. I've posted it cause of the deadline. Yesterday, i've wok hard on it concentred and more with feeling. As i've restart to work (i'm a science and technologie teacher), i've less time to play guitar. I've a lot of lesson to prepare for my students.
Have a nice day

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 10 2016, 06:13 PM

Awesome! That sounds really interesting! What's your plan for the future weeks? How much time do you think you'll have for guitar practice?

Posted by: chris4 Sep 10 2016, 07:32 PM

I think i can play one hour per day.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 11 2016, 11:24 PM

ASSIGNMENT #5:

Goals:

- Malmsteen style licks
- Building Speed


TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Malmsteen-Made-Easy/
- Practice it over the backing track, and dedicate some time to improvise your own phrases over the backing.


TASK 2:

- Work on this lesson: Shred Journey - https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_13


Exam and deadline:

By September 23th you'll have to share 3 videos:

- A video playing Yngwie style lesson (4 coins)
- A video jamming over the backing track. (2 coins)
- A video practising the lesson #13 over metronome (4 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".

Posted by: chris4 Sep 12 2016, 10:27 PM

Nice.
Thank you Gabriel.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 13 2016, 07:51 PM

Enjoy it!

Posted by: chris4 Sep 23 2016, 11:12 PM

Hello Gabriel.
Here is what i have recorded.

TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Malmsteen-Made-Easy/


- Practice it over the backing track, and dedicate some time to improvise your own phrases over the backing.

I start the improv with the same lick than the lesson.


TASK 2:

- Work on this lesson: Shred Journey - LESSON #12 - FULL SCALE INVERSIONS

It's lesson 13. I have try to go as fast as i could. I think is a bad idea :/
Tempo = 120, 4 Notes per beat



Thanks in advance.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 24 2016, 10:03 PM

Hi Chris! Congrats on your amazing work!

I think that each of these videos show that you are on the right track with your practice. There is some room to polish Malmsteen's lesson but it's very close. The improvisation is very interesting, I think that your phrasing is tasty, and that the work that you've been doing appears reflected in your own improvisation.

The Shred exercise still needs more work in order to sound clean at the current speed. I notice that you have some hand sync issues yet so please keep on practising it.

I'd like to give you 5 more days for the current assignment,

What do you think?

Posted by: chris4 Sep 24 2016, 10:24 PM

Hi Gabriel.
I know i have big problems with hand sync, and i'm currently working on it.
I think there is no problem to continue to work ont this assignement but...
The 5 more days are for the lesson 13, or have i to rec all the assignement ?
Thanks in advance.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 24 2016, 10:43 PM

For this thread, it's ok if you just rec a take of the Shred exercise, but keep the other two tasks in your diary practice.

Posted by: chris4 Sep 24 2016, 11:30 PM

That's ok.
I can replay all the assignement if you think that it's necessary. There's no problem for me. You're the teacher, i'm the student.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 26 2016, 02:41 PM

Hi Chris, it's up to you! If you provide a video of the Shred exercise is enough for me. By the way you can share vids of the other tasks if you want me to check.

Posted by: chris4 Oct 3 2016, 02:39 PM

Hello Gabriel.
I slowed the tempo to 90 bpm. It's horrible as to 120bpm. I am really sorry. I do not know how to fix this issue sync. HELP
Here is the take :///

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 5 2016, 07:38 PM

Hi Chris, I don't think that this is horrible, this is not bad. How to fix this? With practice. The best to work on speed is to practice smaller blocks as loops so what you could do is to divide this exercise in 4 or 6 parts and work on them as a loop, trying to economise movements the more possible.

By the way, we can also move to the next assignment, what do you think?

Posted by: chris4 Oct 5 2016, 07:41 PM

Hello Gabriel.
I will continue to work alternative picking as every days.
And, yes, i will be glad to work a new lesson.
Thank you.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 7 2016, 04:41 PM

ASSIGNMENT #6:

Goals:

- Neoclassical phrasing
- Building Speed


TASK 1:

- Work on this lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/neoclassical-3-levels-beginner/
- Practice it over the backing track, and dedicate some time to improvise your own phrases over the backing.


TASK 2:

- Work on this lesson: Shred Journey - LESSON #12 - FULL SCALE INVERSIONS


Exam and deadline:

By October 25th you'll have to share 3 videos:

- A video playing Neoclassical lesson (4 coins)
- A video jamming over the backing track. (2 coins)
- A video practising the lesson #13 over metronome (4 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".

Posted by: chris4 Oct 8 2016, 04:47 PM

Great !
Thanks Gab.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 10 2016, 02:00 PM

Enjoy it!

Posted by: chris4 Oct 20 2016, 06:55 PM

Hello Gab.
Is it possible to share the 3 videos at October 25th ?
I had too much work at school. I have not had enough time to play and record.
I'm sorry.
I'm on vacation for 2 weeks so i'll have time to play.
Thanks in advance.
have a nice evening

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 21 2016, 06:14 PM

Sure Chris, that sounds good to me.

Posted by: chris4 Oct 21 2016, 07:53 PM

Thank you very much.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 22 2016, 07:47 AM

Posted by: chris4 Jul 22 2017, 01:46 PM

Hello Gab.

I could not play guitar of the year because of my work.
Is it possible to resume coaching with you?

I am no longer interested in neo-classics. For several months, I have been much more interested in guitar players like Gary Moore, Zack Wylde, Van Halen, Doug Aldrich.

I can only play one hour a week now.

Here is the last improvisation I played a short time ago:


If this is not possible, i will understand.

Thx in advance.

chris

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 22 2017, 05:01 PM

Wou!! Your improvisation is very enjoyable man!!! I love your energy and tone on this one. The are many strong points on this one, starting with your vibrato, but also your bending, legato work. You already have a killer base to play the style that you want.

Based on the guitarists that you've listed, you should have knowledge and full control of these elements (among some others):

- Blues improvisation: Minor & Major Pentatonics, Dominant arpeggios, Mixolydian, Dorian and Ionian modes.

- Following the chords: Being able to visualize triads to connect your solos and phrases to the chords sounding in the backing.

- Alternate Picking: I notice some hand sync issues when crossing strings at fast tempos in your solo.

- Economy and Hybrid Picking: Zakk makes a great use of these two techniques.

- Horizontal playing: More use of the scales horizontally along the fretboard.

- Different bending types.



What do you think? I'm open to continue working with you. Should we start?

Posted by: chris4 Jul 22 2017, 10:01 PM

Oh Yeeeesssssss. With great plaesure !!!

Thx a lot Gab !

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 23 2017, 05:46 PM

Ok! What about starting with these ones?

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Killer-Pentatonics-Zakk-Wylde-Style/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Killer-Pentatonics-IV-Richie-Kotzen/


And please check this course and let me know where you are regarding improvisation knowledge. If it's necessary we can start with Week #1.

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42832&view=findpost&p=699881

Posted by: chris4 Jul 24 2017, 12:38 PM

Hello Gab.

The 2 lessons seem very difficult to me because of the speed. However, I will try to do my best because they please me.

As for the improvisation, I used to use only position 1 of the penta minor. So I start the week you advise me.

Thank you in advance.

Have a good day.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 24 2017, 02:05 PM

Hi Chris, these two lessons include essential exercises for you based on your musical tastes. Please use the slow backings and metronome to practice at your comfortable speed and increase it gradually. I know that it will take time to master them, but the idea is to keep these as your diary alternate picking, and hybrid picking exercises.

Posted by: chris4 Jul 24 2017, 08:21 PM

Hello Gab.
It's OK. No problems. I'll work it a little bit every day.
Thank you very much Gab

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 24 2017, 08:51 PM

Great!