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Jul 15 2011, 11:21 AM |
Hi Guys
As an instructor it's really cool to see members using the REC function. For those of you who have recently joined GMC and are not sure of its function.. REC is a feature which is there for members to upload their versions of GMC lessons. For example, if I was learning this (one of my favourites, btw !) then I could go to REC, start a post and upload my video of me playing that lesson and get feedback and a grade from the instructors. The whole point of REC is to encourage members to share their progress and get some constructive feedback that should help them focus on areas of technique that they may not have been aware of, so that it inspires an ongoing process of improvement and study. A REC take doesn't have to be perfect.. and you don't have to wait until you've 100 % nailed a lesson before uploading either. Even if you don't 'pass' the grading poll, the feedback and constructive criticism is the valuable part of the process and it is that aspect that will be the most useful to you in your journey or improving on the guitar.... so I hope you guys will feel more inclined to just jump in and go for it ! Anyway, that's my perspective but it will be interesting to know what your thoughts are behind using REC .. do you feel like you have to pass the grade with a perfect take or is the process of submitting the take and getting constructive feedback the most important aspect ? This post has been edited by Ben Higgins: Jul 15 2011, 11:22 AM |
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Jul 15 2011, 11:42 AM |
I used to like it. I'd only upload a take if I have a feeling that it will atleast 'pass'. If I have no clue, then I'd submit it.
Also, For me, It takes a LONG time to nail a lesson. And by that time, sadly, I'm so over the tune/melody that I move onto something else. This is mostly why I haven't been active in it. Other than that, the REC program encourages exact imitation, which I'm personally not a fan of. One should be allowed to put his/her own spin n feel on pieces (while maintaining the integrity of the tune and notes). Also, Good sound/tone seems to be a judging criteria but it doesn't apply to everyone. In the past, I have heard takes with horrible sounds get a perfect 10. I haven't followed that section in a while, so things may have changed now. But i definitely recommend everyone to just participate. It can only benefit your playing. -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Jul 15 2011, 11:44 AM |
well, for me definitely the feedback is the most value you can get out of it.
You could even upload areas in which you have the most problems, that could even be more helpful in the end. -------------------- Visit my:
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Jul 15 2011, 12:20 PM |
I understand your view of not wanting to imitate and I think it's a view all us musicians share but for the purposes of learning techniques, it's a good way of being able to guage whether you've got the grasp of a technique or a particular way of phrasing or bending. If we view learning lessons as a way of honing and sharpening our tools that we need to have to express ourselves on the instrument then it goes beyond copying and it's more like being shown the way to our own path. But yes, as you say, it can only benefit your progress I agree. One can get some good help on the technique. I should probably start uploading some takes that i know are boderline pass/. .. i have a few of em. -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Jul 15 2011, 12:23 PM |
I should probably start uploading some takes that i know are boderline pass/. .. i have a few of em. Extreme Neoclassic is is then ? |
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Jul 15 2011, 12:26 PM |
Extreme Neoclassic is is then ? I nail that sucker in my dreams -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Jul 15 2011, 01:22 PM |
This is great topic, and zen made some good points from his point of view, I respect that. I think members can be helped a lot as far as their technique goes through the lessons. Yes, people learn the lessons, but they learn to play along the way. By letting someone know that he needs to work on vibrato or tone is a great way to point him in the right direction.
For author material or personal recordings/covers, there is upload section, which functions on the same principle (although there aren't any grades and site titules). -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jul 16 2011, 01:53 AM |
When making a rec, does everyone record the track, then record themselves playing and join the 2 together? In other words, are the video and audio actually separate recordings? Not separate. They are the same take. -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Jul 16 2011, 12:33 PM |
Good luck to everyone .. I still struggle with the red button syndrome. I'm playin 100 times better till i press that dreadful record button..
-------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Jul 16 2011, 05:29 PM |
Good luck to everyone .. I still struggle with the red button syndrome. I'm playin 100 times better till i press that dreadful record button.. 100% agreed -------------------- Guitars:
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