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Jan 7 2014, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE (saintofbladez @ Jan 6 2014, 07:01 PM)  It hasn't gone that great to be honest, i've found it really hard to sing and match the note. In the end I made up a couple of things and found the notes for it. I'm just reading over the Ionian theory to jog my memory again  Hey man If you haven't used your voice so far, it's not really that easy to get things flowing, especially if you haven't really spent time doing it since I gave you the task and until now. If you do it at least 15-20 minutes with full focus every day, you should be able to grasp it in a relatively fair period of time.I would keep the rhythm/lead lesson program each week (btw, how did the KSE lesson fit?) and suggest an Ionian based lesson for the phrasing and articulation section since you are on the Ionian revision.What say you? Let me know and I will prepare things. Cosmin Hola Miguel! I got you bro So, in respect to the music, we have very similar tastes, so this won't be too difficult  Now, I suggest we focus on 2 lessons/week - one for the rhythm and one for the lead, based on the preferences and aims you have mentioned. To begin with, I would start with these: Rhythm and some lead: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alter-...-Style-Riffing/ - involving riffs, octaves and melodic soling with long notes Funk rhythm: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...6-funk-basics1/ - since you want to get good at funkiness Now, for the approach and time division, I would suggest the following: In Day 1 - 4 -> Spending 4 hrs/ lesson (2 hrs each day) in which you should: - understand the theoretical concepts - learn the lesson structure - learn each part and reproduce it slowly with the metronome - put all the parts together and practice them against the slowest available backing track - work your way up tempo with the available backing tracks Day 5-6 - Revision (you practice the lessons, assuming you that you already know the structure and you can play them) - focus on timing, definition, clean playing, articulations and details! You have theoretically 4 hrs for this, or you can try 3 hrs if it feels like a burnout. there will be moments such as those Day 7 - Revision and recording - if you wish - and writing conclusions so that we may draw a line and see what have you learned - be honest to yourself and your progress will occur! How does this all sound, man? Cosmin QUOTE (Unstable @ Jan 7 2014, 03:03 AM) Hello again Cosmin! Here's the answer to the questions to try and setup a schedule and finally de-mistify the guitar for me! * How long have you been playing the guitar? Hard to say…seems like ages. I started playing when I was in middle school (I'm 37 now) but I never got too serious about it so I just went on and off with it with no discipline whatsoever. * What do you feel your current level is? Being brutally honest, I consider myself a beginner as I only learned to play basic riffs and chords of the "easier" songs I liked and never learned any theory. You know, things like the Crazy Train intro, the riff to Enter Sandman, and things like that but no lead guitar whatsoever…I have kind of always "feared" lead guitar... * What sort of theoretical knowledge do you have so far? Basic chord construction knowledge from the CAGED method. Just learned about the triads and the circle of fifths…so you can see….not much. * How much time/day can you spend practicing? More or less 2 hours/day on average weekday. I could definitely spend more time on weekends. * What are your favorite techniques? I love harmonics (natural and artificial), octaves, trills, sweep picking, slapping and thumb thang (love funk!) * What would you like to improve? All man! Everything! So much to learn! * What is your current experience as a player (band, studio, home)? I have no experience recording. I am a complete tech noob! I was in a cover band in college (played rythm guitar and bass in some songs) but nothing too serious. I just practice solo. * What gear do you own? Schecter 006 Deluxe Diamond Series / PRS SE Tremonti (an awesome (albeit expensive) gift to motivate me!) / Line 6 Spider IV 30 W / Boss DS-1 and CH-1 pedals. Just bought a Line 6 FBV2 foot controller. I have Garage Band in my Mac although I have never used it... * Name a few favorite artists that inspire your playing RHCP - Frusciante Daron Malakian (love his clean melodies) Alter Bridge (catchy, inspiring riffs) Randy Rhoads Adam Jones (Tool) - just love the odd-time signatures! Mahoney (311) Jerry Cantrell (AIC) Radiohead (earlier) Soundgarden (Thayil) The Cure I am currently digging post-rock bands such as Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai and God is an Astronaut too! Great stuff! I'm more into rhythm and "feel" of melodies rather than fast playing (although I do love some fast playing when it fits great with the compositions)…Petrucci, Jake E. Lee, etc... All the help is appreciated man! Miguel |
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Jan 7 2014, 10:53 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 7 2014, 11:35 AM) Hey man If you haven't used your voice so far, it's not really that easy to get things flowing, especially if you haven't really spent time doing it since I gave you the task and until now. If you do it at least 15-20 minutes with full focus every day, you should be able to grasp it in a relatively fair period of time.I would keep the rhythm/lead lesson program each week (btw, how did the KSE lesson fit?) and suggest an Ionian based lesson for the phrasing and articulation section since you are on the Ionian revision.What say you? Let me know and I will prepare things. Cosmin Hola Miguel! I got you bro So, in respect to the music, we have very similar tastes, so this won't be too difficult Now, I suggest we focus on 2 lessons/week - one for the rhythm and one for the lead, based on the preferences and aims you have mentioned. To begin with, I would start with these: Rhythm and some lead: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alter-...-Style-Riffing/ - involving riffs, octaves and melodic soling with long notes Funk rhythm: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...6-funk-basics1/ - since you want to get good at funkiness Now, for the approach and time division, I would suggest the following: In Day 1 - 4 -> Spending 4 hrs/ lesson (2 hrs each day) in which you should: - understand the theoretical concepts - learn the lesson structure - learn each part and reproduce it slowly with the metronome - put all the parts together and practice them against the slowest available backing track - work your way up tempo with the available backing tracks Day 5-6 - Revision (you practice the lessons, assuming you that you already know the structure and you can play them) - focus on timing, definition, clean playing, articulations and details! You have theoretically 4 hrs for this, or you can try 3 hrs if it feels like a burnout. there will be moments such as those Day 7 - Revision and recording - if you wish - and writing conclusions so that we may draw a line and see what have you learned - be honest to yourself and your progress will occur! How does this all sound, man? Cosmin Yeah that sounds great man, the Killswitch lesson tied in well, picked up easily enough, (using the tabs mind). Dan |
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Jan 8 2014, 08:57 AM
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Hey there Dan
Glad it feels good for ya - just keep me in the loop and let me know when things are ready or if there are questions which might rise, ok?
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Jan 9 2014, 03:20 AM
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This looks great Cosmin! Although I must admit, your'e pushing me with that Alter Bridge lesson since I don't feel nearly confident or competent enough to play that (its even got a short solo!
 ….I'm taking on the challenge though it's going to take longer than one week to work it up slowly!You got me working and that's a plus! I'll post on my progress shortly. Cheers! Miguel Hola Miguel! I got you bro So, in respect to the music, we have very similar tastes, so this won't be too difficult Now, I suggest we focus on 2 lessons/week - one for the rhythm and one for the lead, based on the preferences and aims you have mentioned. To begin with, I would start with these: Rhythm and some lead: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alter-...-Style-Riffing/ - involving riffs, octaves and melodic soling with long notes Funk rhythm: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...6-funk-basics1/ - since you want to get good at funkiness Now, for the approach and time division, I would suggest the following: In Day 1 - 4 -> Spending 4 hrs/ lesson (2 hrs each day) in which you should: - understand the theoretical concepts - learn the lesson structure - learn each part and reproduce it slowly with the metronome - put all the parts together and practice them against the slowest available backing track - work your way up tempo with the available backing tracks Day 5-6 - Revision (you practice the lessons, assuming you that you already know the structure and you can play them) - focus on timing, definition, clean playing, articulations and details! You have theoretically 4 hrs for this, or you can try 3 hrs if it feels like a burnout. there will be moments such as those Day 7 - Revision and recording - if you wish - and writing conclusions so that we may draw a line and see what have you learned - be honest to yourself and your progress will occur! How does this all sound, man? Cosmin [/quote] |
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Jan 9 2014, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE (Unstable @ Jan 9 2014, 02:20 AM) This looks great Cosmin! Although I must admit, your'e pushing me with that Alter Bridge lesson since I don't feel nearly confident or competent enough to play that (its even got a short solo! ….I'm taking on the challenge though it's going to take longer than one week to work it up slowly!You got me working and that's a plus! I'll post on my progress shortly. Cheers! Miguel Hola Miguel! I got you bro So, in respect to the music, we have very similar tastes, so this won't be too difficult Now, I suggest we focus on 2 lessons/week - one for the rhythm and one for the lead, based on the preferences and aims you have mentioned. To begin with, I would start with these: Rhythm and some lead: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alter-...-Style-Riffing/ - involving riffs, octaves and melodic soling with long notes Funk rhythm: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...6-funk-basics1/ - since you want to get good at funkiness Now, for the approach and time division, I would suggest the following: In Day 1 - 4 -> Spending 4 hrs/ lesson (2 hrs each day) in which you should: - understand the theoretical concepts - learn the lesson structure - learn each part and reproduce it slowly with the metronome - put all the parts together and practice them against the slowest available backing track - work your way up tempo with the available backing tracks Day 5-6 - Revision (you practice the lessons, assuming you that you already know the structure and you can play them) - focus on timing, definition, clean playing, articulations and details! You have theoretically 4 hrs for this, or you can try 3 hrs if it feels like a burnout. there will be moments such as those Day 7 - Revision and recording - if you wish - and writing conclusions so that we may draw a line and see what have you learned - be honest to yourself and your progress will occur! How does this all sound, man? Cosmin Hehe! Great to see that you aren't running away scared I just chose that one, due to the fact that it fit with a lot of your wants If it gets you in the right spot, we're both going to be happy! Let's rock and I am looking forward to hearing about your progress!QUOTE (saintofbladez @ Jan 8 2014, 07:26 PM) Will do man, what should I for the lead/rhythm side of things, i'm not sure which video to go for next. Dan Hey mate I think that the following two should keep you busy in respect to rhythm playing:https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Disturbed-Style-Riffing/ and in respect to phrasing and Ionian concepts: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/major-soloing-no-4th/ - this is interesting as it has a bluesy edge to it and it deals with being aware of the notes you are using in order to avoid the 4th Might I remind you the processes of learning? In Day 1 - 4 -> Learning the lessons (Has your practice available time changed? If yes, in which way - more or less?) - understand the theoretical concepts - learn the lesson structure - learn each part and reproduce it slowly with the metronome - put all the parts together and practice them against the slowest available backing track - work your way up tempo with the available backing tracks Day 5-6 - Revision (you practice the lessons, assuming you that you already know the structure and you can play them) - focus on timing, definition, clean playing, articulations and details! Day 7 - Revision and recording - if you wish - and writing conclusions so that we may draw a line and see what have you learned - be honest to yourself and your progress will occur! Do we have a deal, Dan? Cosmin |
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Jan 9 2014, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 9 2014, 09:13 AM) Hehe! Great to see that you aren't running away scared I just chose that one, due to the fact that it fit with a lot of your wants If it gets you in the right spot, we're both going to be happy! Let's rock and I am looking forward to hearing about your progress!Hey mate I think that the following two should keep you busy in respect to rhythm playing:https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Disturbed-Style-Riffing/ and in respect to phrasing and Ionian concepts: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/major-soloing-no-4th/ - this is interesting as it has a bluesy edge to it and it deals with being aware of the notes you are using in order to avoid the 4th Might I remind you the processes of learning? In Day 1 - 4 -> Learning the lessons (Has your practice available time changed? If yes, in which way - more or less?) - understand the theoretical concepts - learn the lesson structure - learn each part and reproduce it slowly with the metronome - put all the parts together and practice them against the slowest available backing track - work your way up tempo with the available backing tracks Day 5-6 - Revision (you practice the lessons, assuming you that you already know the structure and you can play them) - focus on timing, definition, clean playing, articulations and details! Day 7 - Revision and recording - if you wish - and writing conclusions so that we may draw a line and see what have you learned - be honest to yourself and your progress will occur! Do we have a deal, Dan? Cosmin I've already been through the Disturbed lesson dude It went well, had no issues with it at all.My practice time hasn't changed that's still fine. We have a deal sir  Dan This post has been edited by saintofbladez: Jan 9 2014, 01:42 PM |
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Jan 10 2014, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE (saintofbladez @ Jan 9 2014, 12:40 PM) I've already been through the Disturbed lesson dude It went well, had no issues with it at all.My practice time hasn't changed that's still fine. We have a deal sir Dan Ah, my bad good Sir! Please replace the Disturbed lesson with this one - a bit trickier, but helpful nonetheless:https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Dancehall-Metal-Riffing/ QUOTE (MichaelRdk @ Jan 9 2014, 07:43 PM) Hey. Been away for a little while, been looking and looking at the theory. honestly, feel like it's a little too much for me, that i'm missing things that will get me to a point where i can put this together, i understand what he means with the whole and half step, can't really explaine, it just doesnt make much sense in my head, can't put it together. But the fretboard notes is going forward, will take me some time to remember it all, but getting better and better to remember where the notes are on the fretboard. This is what i can get out of it as of right now: Key is the note that the scale is build on, which would be the same as the root note ? Root note is the starting note and ending note of the scale ? is this also what's called the (?bass / base?) note ? I do not know what minor or major means other than it is used when talking about scales ? Neither do i know what flats or sharps means ? Hey mate I will make a video for you to answer all these questions as it's easier to talk and show rather than write, so stay tuned 
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Jan 11 2014, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 10 2014, 09:15 AM) Ah, my bad good Sir! Please replace the Disturbed lesson with this one - a bit trickier, but helpful nonetheless:https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Dancehall-Metal-Riffing/ Hey mate I will make a video for you to answer all these questions as it's easier to talk and show rather than write, so stay tuned Thanks man. I'm still having a bit of trouble with the ear side of things though, are ther any other exercises I could try to help? Dan |
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Jan 13 2014, 01:06 PM
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Anybody else need a schedule?
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Jan 15 2014, 05:56 AM
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It is clear
Well, the minor and major is a little hard, you say it's distance, but is it the same every time ? |
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Feb 7 2014, 02:23 PM
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Hello mate!
Thank you for answering the questions - I am honored to work with you, so here are my suggestions regarding a practice schedule fit for your time and needs: We will focus on applied theory, technique and rhythm as these pretty much encompass the things you mentioned So, I would go for two lessons a week and discussing theory in parallel. We should begin with the Major scale - what do you know about it so far? I would like to keep this interactive In Day 1 - 4 -> Spending 4 hrs/ lesson (2 hrs each day - I thought like that as maybe you will need time for other things which you are working on - so it's best to have things set for an 'affordable time minimum' if you wish to call it like that ) in which you should:- understand the theoretical concepts - learn the lesson structure - learn each part and reproduce it slowly with the metronome - put all the parts together and practice them against the slowest available backing track - work your way up tempo with the available backing tracks The lessons Technique: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Hand-Basics/ - alternate picking combined with understanding rhythmic subdivisions. it will work wonders on you Rhythm: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/beginner-rock-rhythm/ - something rock n roll'ish to get the juices flowing! Day 5-6- Revision (you practice the lesson, assuming you that you already know the structure and you can play it) - focus on timing, definition, clean playing, articulations and details! Day 7 - Revision and recording - if you wish - and writing conclusions so that we may draw a line and see what have you learned from the lessons and of course, it's important to know that you can ask me anything you might want to know, along the way! It is not compulsory to record, but the satisfaction you will get, will be far greater when you are done with a lesson and you have set everything into place with it How does it sound mate? Cosmin |
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