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Posted by: utak3r Feb 3 2009, 11:41 PM

OK, here goes my take on excellent lesson from Carlos Carrillo

Posted by: Toni Suominen Feb 3 2009, 11:52 PM

Nice and clean playing there mate, good bends and vibrato

Posted by: Rated Htr Feb 4 2009, 12:28 AM

Everything is good, maybe less volume from the guitar or different tone

Posted by: berko Feb 4 2009, 12:38 AM

Now that was a truly great take! I think the tone was really good, the bends were well executed.

I know that Carlos doesn't do this in the original lesson but maybe you could (when there are only a few notes in a solo and you have to execute THESE notes with lots of feeling) slide to the starting note of each phrase. Or maybe slide down when you have a little time for the next one. You shouldn't overuse this and I'm not saying that it's necessary but it can really present more confidence when soloing! A little bit more vibrato as well and you're there - even though you applied vibrato a lot and that was well done!

You've said in the chat that you're more of a rhythm player so far but this vid was a clear sign that with practice you can tackle these lessons perfectly so keep up the good work man!

EDIT: what kind of equipment do you record with? Is it a proper camcorder? The quality is really good!

Posted by: David Wallimann Feb 4 2009, 12:40 AM

Good take man!
Great job!

Posted by: utak3r Feb 4 2009, 02:14 AM

QUOTE (berko @ Feb 4 2009, 12:38 AM)

I know that Carlos doesn't do this in the original lesson but maybe you could (when there are only a few notes in a solo and you have to execute THESE notes with lots of feeling) slide to the starting note of each phrase. Or maybe slide down when you have a little time for the next one. You shouldn't overuse this and I'm not saying that it's necessary but it can really present more confidence when soloing! A little bit more vibrato as well and you're there - even though you applied vibrato a lot and that was well done!

Yes, I know. Every time I play it I play it somewhat different

And sometimes I'm using those slide-ins on the first note and slide-outs on the last ones. It's just a matter of the current take

QUOTE (berko @ Feb 4 2009, 12:38 AM)

You've said in the chat that you're more of a rhythm player so far but this vid was a clear sign that with practice you can tackle these lessons perfectly so keep up the good work man!

Thanks, I'm working hard on it...

QUOTE (berko @ Feb 4 2009, 12:38 AM)

EDIT: what kind of equipment do you record with? Is it a proper camcorder? The quality is really good!

Yes, it's a Sony Digital8 camcorder

Posted by: Ramiro Delforte Feb 4 2009, 02:32 AM

Great take mate!!

I think the only thing I have to say is that the guitar is not properly tuned. Be sure to check your tuning before any recording.

Keep them comming

Posted by: UncleSkillet Feb 4 2009, 02:57 AM

Nice take utak3r! It's nice to see you uploading. Your doing really well.

Posted by: Mandos Feb 4 2009, 07:05 AM

Nice take utak3r.

Posted by: utak3r Feb 4 2009, 09:06 AM

QUOTE (UncleSkillet @ Feb 4 2009, 02:57 AM)

Nice take utak3r! It's nice to see you uploading. Your doing really well.

Thanks, mate

The problem is that I'm playing much better when I'm not recording it

geez... after turning my camcorder on I get my playing messed

But I keep uploading just for two things: first, I want to get used to it, and second I want to have my progress documented

QUOTE (Ramiro Delforte @ Feb 4 2009, 02:32 AM)

I think the only thing I have to say is that the guitar is not properly tuned. Be sure to check your tuning before any recording.

It's the problem with the guitar itself, unfortunately... I'm going to replace it soon. This one is really old and it has even no name

I'm tuning it several ones a day, but it can't keep a tune on different frets.

Posted by: superize Feb 4 2009, 09:30 AM

Sounds pretty good

Posted by: Carlos Carrillo Feb 4 2009, 02:27 PM

sorry for I be late!hahah!
Friend, you are incredible! try to look detailed at the video of the lesson! And you obtain a very good results! To gain confidence in the solos, it is just practice!
I see that you are achieving something brilliant, and in every video, we see that you are growing in the technical thing! God bless you!

Posted by: utak3r Feb 4 2009, 02:32 PM

QUOTE (Carlos Carrillo @ Feb 4 2009, 02:27 PM)

in every video, we see that you are growing in the technical thing!

yeah, I'm really surprised, how it goes for me

I hope it won't slow down.
Thanks for your really kind words.