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Posted by: Alex Feather May 1 2012, 05:41 AM
Great! I am happy that you have decided to join my program!
Let's start with a very cool and simple exercise that will help you develop your technique and will sync your hands together!
You have to practice it at a very very slow tempo and make sure that you have a full control over both of your hands!
Here is the tab
E ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
B ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
G ||o5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5----|--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5----|
D ||o--------------------------|----------------------------------------|
A ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
E ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
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--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5----|--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--o|||
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-------------3--3----------|--------------3--3----------|
-------4--4--------4--4----|--------4--4--------4--4----|
o5--5----------------------|--5--5----------------------|
o--------------------------|----------------------------|
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--------------3--3----------|--------------3--3---------|||
--------4--4--------4--4----|--------4--4--------4--4---|||
--5--5----------------------|--5--5--------------------o|||
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-6--3----------------------|--6--3----------------------|
----------4--6--3----------|-----------4--6--3----------|
o------5-----------5--3----|--------5-----------5--3----|
o--------------------------|----------------------------|
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--6--3----------------------|--6--3---------------------|||
-----------4--6--3----------|-----------4--6--3---------|||
--------5-----------5--3----|--------5-----------5--3--o|||
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-6--3--------------------6--3----------------------|
----------4--6--3-----------------4--6--3----------|
o------5-----------5--3--------5-----------5--3----|
o--------------------------------------------------|
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--6--3--------------6--3----------------|
--------4-----------------4-------------|
-----------5--4--3-----------5--4--3----|
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--6--3--------------------6--3----------------------|
-----------4--6--3-----------------4--6--3----------|
--------5-----------5--3--------5-----------5--3----|
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--6--3--------------6--3---------------|||
--------4-----------------4------------|||
-----------5--4--3-----------5--4--3--o|||
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-6--4--3-------------------------------------------|
-------------------6--4--3-------------------------|
o---------7--5--3--------------------7--5--3-------|
o---------------------------6--5--3----------------|
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--------6--5--3-----------------------------3--5----|
--5--3-----------------------------3--5--6----------|
-----------------6--4--3--3--4--6-------------------|
-----------------------4--6--8--3--4--6-------------|
--------------4--6--8--------------------3--4--6----|
-----3--5--7----------------------------------------|
--6-------------------------------------------------|
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--6--4--3-------------------------------------------|
--------------------6--4--3-------------------------|
-----------7--5--3--------------------7--5--3-------|
-----------------------------6--5--3----------------|
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--------6--5--3-----------------------------3--5----|
--5--3-----------------------------3--5--6----------|
-----------------6--4--3--3--4--6-------------------|
-----------------------4--6--8--3--4--6------------|||
--------------4--6--8--------------------3--4--6---|||
-----3--5--7--------------------------------------o|||
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Posted by: JPBluestring May 2 2012, 05:53 PM
Hi Alex,
Many thanks for this interesting exercise.
I started to work on it last night. Starting at a slower BPM as you suggested - this is indeed recommended at first for the last section especially-.
I will work on increasing the speed gradually.
I'll try to post my take shortly.
I shall see if my sound card that was presenting some major issues in the last few months will hold and allow me to.
Anyhow, thanks for this 1st exercise. Looking forward to your mentoring.
JPBluestring
PS: I plan to submit my take using Soundcloud. Any issue with that?
Posted by: Alex Feather May 3 2012, 04:57 PM
Many thanks for this interesting exercise.
I started to work on it last night. Starting at a slower BPM as you suggested - this is indeed recommended at first for the last section especially-.
I will work on increasing the speed gradually.
I'll try to post my take shortly.
I shall see if my sound card that was presenting some major issues in the last few months will hold and allow me to.
Anyhow, thanks for this 1st exercise. Looking forward to your mentoring.
JPBluestring
PS: I plan to submit my take using Soundcloud. Any issue with that?
The thing is you don't have to increase the speed
Slower you play it better results you will get! This exercise is meant to develop your technique and funny enough you have to do it very slow! I would like you to post your take at a slow speed!
No problems with Soundcloud!
Posted by: JPBluestring May 10 2012, 01:03 AM
Hi Alex,
I am out of the loop again with PC and sound card issues. I am getting desperate with this thing that is slowing me down in my progress in the mentoring program!
I continue to practice the exercise but had to dig out my old Metronome from the attics.
Anyhow I hope you don't think I dropping out.
I'll try to set up my laptop as the studio PC is acting out.
Thank you for your understanding.
JPBluestring
Posted by: Alex Feather May 10 2012, 07:11 PM
I am out of the loop again with PC and sound card issues. I am getting desperate with this thing that is slowing me down in my progress in the mentoring program!
I continue to practice the exercise but had to dig out my old Metronome from the attics.
Anyhow I hope you don't think I dropping out.
I'll try to set up my laptop as the studio PC is acting out.
Thank you for your understanding.
JPBluestring
Take your time! I know it happens!!!
I lost power myself last night! Those things we can't really control! Let me know when you are ready!!!! Have fun with your old metronome!
Posted by: JPBluestring May 20 2012, 01:08 AM
Hi Alex,
Finally resolved my sound card issue.
Compounded problems: issue with driver and configuration after soundcard repair and change of motherboard!
Anyhow, here are two takes of Exercise 1.
I think I have to re-learn how to count - This exercise was good for me to realise that music has a lot to do with counting!
In Take 2 I think I am more in sync with tempo. U be the judge.
I am looking forward for your comments.
Many thanks for your patience!
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/exercise-1-jpb-20120519-1
Take 2:
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/exercise-1-jpb-20120519-2
Posted by: Alex Feather May 21 2012, 04:56 AM
You did a very good job! It's almost perfect! The first take you are rushing a little bit and playing ahead of the beat!
The second track you are ahead as well but doing better! My suggestion would be try to control yourself and really focus on the beat you can even try to hold yourself back! You will hear the results fast!
Add this exercise into your warm up routine!
I will create a new assignment for you in in a meantime!
Posted by: JPBluestring May 21 2012, 02:14 PM
Thank you Alex.
You are right I can see it on the wave shape - my playing Vs the beat. This is a good exercise. There is more to it than it may look like in the first look.
Thanks for your helpful comment.
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather May 22 2012, 07:10 AM
You are right I can see it on the wave shape - my playing Vs the beat. This is a good exercise. There is more to it than it may look like in the first look.
Thanks for your helpful comment.
JPB
It's my pleasure! Are you ready for a new assignment or need to spend a little bit more time with this exercise?
Posted by: JPBluestring May 22 2012, 06:28 PM
Looking forward for a new one! (I will keep practising this exercise from time to time)
Many thanks
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather May 27 2012, 05:20 PM
So! I have a new assignment for you!
We will start to get into improvisation a little bit more! And I will explain you how the stuff works
Here is a very cool II - V - I backing track in E minor
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/ii-v-i-jam
Over A7
A minor blues pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over D major 7 F# minor pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Try to be as melodic as possible and
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: JPBluestring May 27 2012, 10:42 PM
Sounds very interesting. I will get to it. Cool I have to learn the dorian scale.
Posted by: Alex Feather May 28 2012, 09:45 AM
Awesome! Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions! Next week I will goin you and will start to record solos with you to give you ideas!
Posted by: JPBluestring May 28 2012, 06:18 PM
Oups! The pressure is on but that's good I suppose. You know how to trigger the right buttons. I'll try not to disappoint and be creative.
I worked on it last night and really enjoy the challenge with this one. Mixing E dorian with penta is a new territory for me. I'am used to stick with my good old friend "Penta" if you see what I mean. I think I have some good licks over the E dorian but switching to the A penta or F# penta is not obious at first glance. This is good as it forces me to get out of my comfort zone.
Thank you for this relevant exercise.
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather May 28 2012, 07:43 PM
I worked on it last night and really enjoy the challenge with this one. Mixing E dorian with penta is a new territory for me. I'am used to stick with my good old friend "Penta" if you see what I mean. I think I have some good licks over the E dorian but switching to the A penta or F# penta is not obious at first glance. This is good as it forces me to get out of my comfort zone.
Thank you for this relevant exercise.
JPB
Awesome! I am glad you like it! We will continue working on more meldoic assignments and will mix it up with mechanical!
I am looking forward to hear what you came up with!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: JPBluestring May 29 2012, 03:22 AM
Hi Alex,
Here is a first cut - still rough on the edge. With more practice I would improve but I was anxious to get your point of view.
I tend to be stuck on the E dorian mode I think. I tried here and there to include the A minor penta and F# but I seem to lose the momentum.
Somehow I don't really hear those two mixing harmonically with the E dorian. Maybe my imagination?
I value your guidance and insightful recommendations.
Many thanks.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/ii-v-i-in-e-minor-expression-1#play
Posted by: Alex Feather May 29 2012, 06:52 PM
Here is a first cut - still rough on the edge. With more practice I would improve but I was anxious to get your point of view.
I tend to be stuck on the E dorian mode I think. I tried here and there to include the A minor penta and F# but I seem to lose the momentum.
Somehow I don't really hear those two mixing harmonically with the E dorian. Maybe my imagination?
I value your guidance and insightful recommendations.
Many thanks.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/ii-v-i-in-e-minor-expression-1#play
You did a very good job!
Nice tone and melodies! A few timing issues but I think it's because you've just started to work on this longer you will practice it better it will get!
I can hear dorian but to make it more obvious on E minor try to accent G and D it will do the trick!
You are doing a very good job! Just work on it for a little bit more and I will join you in a few days to give you more ideas!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 1 2012, 02:33 AM
Hi Alex,
Gave it a little bit more practice and tried to prolong the backing track in Cubase.
This cut has only one splice at .026 to .031
Allowing more time I would get more ideas as you say and with practice I think it would get more interesting.
Still having some timing issues. Hearing it back after record helps realising this.
This is a good exercise.
Hope you feel I'm going in the right direction?
Many thanks for your comments.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/ii-iv-v-expression-2
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 1 2012, 05:14 AM
Gave it a little bit more practice and tried to prolong the backing track in Cubase.
This cut has only one splice at .026 to .031
Allowing more time I would get more ideas as you say and with practice I think it would get more interesting.
Still having some timing issues. Hearing it back after record helps realising this.
This is a good exercise.
Hope you feel I'm going in the right direction?
Many thanks for your comments.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/ii-iv-v-expression-2
Wow! You are doing very very well! Nice phrases!
Now I would like you to have more space in between licks! Try to use question - answer technique!
I can explain you how to use it in details if you want me to!
Let me know!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 2 2012, 04:08 PM
Thanks 
I think I am starting to get it. Adding those responses (Blues inspiration from the cotton fields) creates a new dimension.
I still think I should add more silence in this last take.
Still timing issues. Got to work on this.
Hope I understood the call-response technique.
Thank you Master.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 2 2012, 08:07 PM
I think I am starting to get it. Adding those responses (Blues inspiration from the cotton fields) creates a new dimension.
I still think I should add more silence in this last take.
Still timing issues. Got to work on this.
Hope I understood the call-response technique.
Thank you Master.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring
I used exactly the same scales I gave you! Try to be melodic and use my idea as a guidance!
When you are done please mix your solo into the track after mine and leave the rest without lead so I can record next 8 bars!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 2 2012, 11:00 PM
Cool!
Responding to a Master is not something I do often.
I think I hear your call!
Still timing issues - Sorry
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 2 2012, 11:32 PM
Responding to a Master is not something I do often.
I think I hear your call!
Still timing issues - Sorry
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring
You did a very good job! I would suggest to keep it less busy on the second half! First 4 bars were awesome! I heard the melody and idea try to make the second part the same way! Maybe play the answer octave higher?
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 3 2012, 02:44 PM
Hi Alex,
Thanks for your comments. I'll give it a try.
BTW I don't understand what happened with my downloads from SoundCloud.
It seems that my last download replaced the version in my last 3-4 postings with the last one for the 8-bar exercise ??
I can't find a way to edit each post with their original versions.
Any idea what might have happened?
JPB
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 3 2012, 03:35 PM
Here is a new attempt going from cage 1 in 5th position to 10th and up.
Timing is getting a little better. 
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-5
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 3 2012, 06:10 PM
Timing is getting a little better.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-5
Good job! I will ad the next part tomorrow!!!!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 5 2012, 01:00 AM
Could'nt help it when I heard it from Zoom's page. Cool groove!
I tried to incorporate a few silences and be more in time to stay in the spirit of your last comments.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-groove-3-jpb
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 5 2012, 01:08 AM
I tried to incorporate a few silences and be more in time to stay in the spirit of your last comments.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-groove-3-jpb
Hehe! If you like this track better we can start using it:)
You did a very nice job! Reminded me of Santana! Sound and phrasing! Nice work!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 6 2012, 12:31 AM
Hi Alex,
Feel more comfortable adding those silences now.
It really helps building confidence as you have a little bit more time to breath and think about the next phrase.
Really good advice. Thanks a lot.
Hope you like this take.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-groove-3-take-2
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 6 2012, 02:14 AM
Feel more comfortable adding those silences now.
It really helps building confidence as you have a little bit more time to breath and think about the next phrase.
Really good advice. Thanks a lot.
Hope you like this take.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-groove-3-take-2
Beautiful take!
I have another suggestion try to develop your solo a little bit more and use different octaves! The beginning was great and it sounded very very good I think adding higher range will make it even more beautiful!
Keep it up you are doing fantastic!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 8 2012, 06:11 AM
Timing is getting a little better.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-5
I will add the next part to it tomorrow!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 8 2012, 10:46 PM
Hi Alex,
I was out of the circuit for a couple of days (extra work-time this week)
Anyhow, back to serious stuff now over the week-end. This backtrak is very interesting indeed!
Anxious to hear what could follow. I think I understand what you mean by "working more on the soloing"
I have a tendency to go back in the same path too easily. I need to explore new territories I guess.
Thanks for your help as always.
JPB
PS: While awaiting to get back on Expression 5 here is a take I could not resist from a backing track from Slavenko's page. I feel the progress. Thanks Alex I think your good advices are paying off. Ooooo!
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/slavenko-blues-trk-jpb-take-2
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 9 2012, 05:22 PM
Can you please make this track downloadable so I can add the next part?
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 9 2012, 10:18 PM
Hum! I normally copy the link an insert it as a Soundcloud clip.
I can see that by putting my mouse over it it offers me the option to download once it saved on GMC site.
Am I missing something??
Sorry about that.
Here's another trial.
Thanks
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-5
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 10 2012, 05:56 PM
I can see that by putting my mouse over it it offers me the option to download once it saved on GMC site.
Am I missing something??
Sorry about that.
Here's another trial.
Thanks
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-5
It's still not downloadable! You have to change it in the song settings or reupload it and select download option on the upload page!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 11 2012, 01:34 AM
I think I found the reason why. Had to click on "downloadable" option indeed. (Don't know why the option was changed on this one??) Anyhow, hope it works now.
Thanks
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 11 2012, 06:56 PM
Thanks
JPBWorks perfect now!!!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 16 2012, 11:15 PM
Alex, I think I am lost in confusion with Soundcloud. My save seem to always link to my latest downoald on Soundcloud which may not be related to this tread. (i.e. collab confused with this tread.)
Here is my latest cut for Expression 6.
Hoping it gets to you correctly this time! (NB: I'm using "Copy link location from Soundclourd??)
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 17 2012, 05:00 AM
Here is my latest cut for Expression 6.
Hoping it gets to you correctly this time! (NB: I'm using "Copy link location from Soundclourd??)
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6
Wow! The first solo was great! Great sound and great melody! I will create and post a new assignment for you in tomorrow!
I can see a huge improvement in your playing! WOW! Keep it up!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 17 2012, 09:00 PM
Thank you Alex.
I can feel it too.
Many thanks for you good advices.
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 19 2012, 07:55 PM
I can feel it too.
Many thanks for you good advices.
JPB
Hi! So I have a new solo added now it's your turn!
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/jp-bluestring
Over A7
A minor blues pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over D major 7 A major arpeggio
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Use exact shapes I gave you!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 20 2012, 01:29 AM
Thanks Alex!
This is very interesting.
It sounds a little off while being in the scale. Very Cool Indeed! (VCI)
I like it.
I will try not to disappoint with my take and measure up - if I can 
Thanks for the challenge.
JPB.
PS: I see that you are challenging me with an arpeggio now. I'll give it a try Master.
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 20 2012, 02:21 AM
This is very interesting.
It sounds a little off while being in the scale. Very Cool Indeed! (VCI)
I like it.
I will try not to disappoint with my take and measure up - if I can
Thanks for the challenge.
JPB.
PS: I see that you are challenging me with an arpeggio now. I'll give it a try Master.
It is cool to use A minor pentatonic over A7 chord!
You will have fun with it!
I can see a huge progress in your playing! You are a very melodic player and have everything it takes! I am just helping you to put those pieces together! Keep it up!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 23 2012, 03:53 PM
Good morning Alex,
Here's my take for this week.
This duo incorporating distorted and clean guitars is getting interesting.
Of course, I'm still not there but I think your lead is giving me good paths.
Liked the arpeggio in it. This is great.
Listening to your style, I have yet to figure out how you achieve this loose but rhythmic style.
I'd love to be able to get there eventually.
Thanks so much for your time. I really appreciate your guidance.
I feel privileged to jazz with you a little.
JPB
I hope you'll like it!
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6d
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 24 2012, 06:08 PM
Here's my take for this week.
This duo incorporating distorted and clean guitars is getting interesting.
Of course, I'm still not there but I think your lead is giving me good paths.
Liked the arpeggio in it. This is great.
Listening to your style, I have yet to figure out how you achieve this loose but rhythmic style.
I'd love to be able to get there eventually.
Thanks so much for your time. I really appreciate your guidance.
I feel privileged to jazz with you a little.
JPB
I hope you'll like it!
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6d
D major 7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
F# minor arpeggio
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jun 29 2012, 03:07 PM
Hi Alex,
Sorry for the delay.
Not quite there I feel but it's improving I think.
Thanks for your patience.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6e
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 1 2012, 01:44 AM
Sorry for the delay.
Not quite there I feel but it's improving I think.
Thanks for your patience.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6e
Emi7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
F#mi7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Gmaj7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
A7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Bmi7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
C#mi7b5
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Just use different combinations and try to turn them into licks!
Here is my take
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/jpbluestrings
Let me know if you have questions or need help!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jul 6 2012, 07:09 PM
Hi Alex,
It's been a busy week for me so I did not find all the time I wanted to trial this out. However I did study your lesson on sweep arpeggios and practiced this a bit using the chords you referred me to in our collab. Great lesson by the way - very instructional.
A few questions:
When playing arpeggios, is it ok to go outside the arpeggio a bit and add one or two notes to help creating a melody?
Do the fingering and picking playing matter much? (hammer and slide, and up down strokes etc.)?
I think I am starting to see the neck differently now as you alluded to. This is great as it seems to open up new opportunities for melody when combining with the scale!!
That said, I find I tend to stick to the arpeggio as represented on the the chord pictogram as opposed to go outside the box and create a melody with the arpeggio notes.
This is new territory for me, I admit. However, nice territory.
Thanks for your guidance as usual. You put me in the right direction.
Sincerely,
JPBluestring
PS: I'll try to post my take over the week-end
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 7 2012, 05:38 AM
It's been a busy week for me so I did not find all the time I wanted to trial this out. However I did study your lesson on sweep arpeggios and practiced this a bit using the chords you referred me to in our collab. Great lesson by the way - very instructional.
A few questions:
When playing arpeggios, is it ok to go outside the arpeggio a bit and add one or two notes to help creating a melody?
Do the fingering and picking playing matter much? (hammer and slide, and up down strokes etc.)?
I think I am starting to see the neck differently now as you alluded to. This is great as it seems to open up new opportunities for melody when combining with the scale!!
That said, I find I tend to stick to the arpeggio as represented on the the chord pictogram as opposed to go outside the box and create a melody with the arpeggio notes.
This is new territory for me, I admit. However, nice territory.
Thanks for your guidance as usual. You put me in the right direction.
Sincerely,
JPBluestring
PS: I'll try to post my take over the week-end
Hello! Great I am glad you like my arpeggio lesson!
It is a fun lesson to work on! Yes you can add a few notes to make a melody out of it!
Yes because when you will be playing them fast you might run into some troubles so it's better to learn it with the right fingers!
It is my pleasure! I am very happy that I can help and that you are learning something new! Let me know if you have any question or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jul 13 2012, 11:38 PM
Hey Alex,
Here's my take for this week.
I think I'm getting there ??
Listen to the last segment I succeeded in adding one odd note like you do (hey hey! )
I like it
Thanks for your valuable comments - It really helps.
JPbluestring
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6f
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 14 2012, 06:35 PM
Here's my take for this week.
I think I'm getting there ??
Listen to the last segment I succeeded in adding one odd note like you do (hey hey!
)I like it
Thanks for your valuable comments - It really helps.
JPbluestring
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6f
You did an amazing job I love the melody and your touch and dynamic got so much better!!! !!!! I will add my take in a few hours!!!!
Keep it up!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 21 2012, 05:29 AM
Here's my take for this week.
I think I'm getting there ??
Listen to the last segment I succeeded in adding one odd note like you do (hey hey!
)I like it
Thanks for your valuable comments - It really helps.
JPbluestring
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/expression-6f
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jul 22 2012, 01:47 AM
That looks like an interesting exercise indeed.
Thanks I'll get to it.
JPBluestring
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 22 2012, 08:11 AM
Thanks I'll get to it.
JPBluestring
It is a great exercise! Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 31 2012, 09:52 AM
Thanks I'll get to it.
JPBluestring
Hello! I just wanted to follow up and see if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Jul 31 2012, 11:59 PM
Hi Alex,
Thanks for checking up.
Have been practicing the scales and it's going relatively well I think.
Still confused with bad fingering habits. I think I should use the Index, Major and pinky fingers -in that order- but with years of playing using the ring finger for the second not on the string I get confused all the time. Does it really matter if one can do it anyway?
Thanks
JPBluestring.
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 1 2012, 06:04 AM
Thanks for checking up.
Have been practicing the scales and it's going relatively well I think.
Still confused with bad fingering habits. I think I should use the Index, Major and pinky fingers -in that order- but with years of playing using the ring finger for the second not on the string I get confused all the time. Does it really matter if one can do it anyway?
Thanks
JPBluestring.
There is the "correct" way to play those! Use each finger for each fret )I hope that makes sense)
At the same time it doesn't matter as long as you feel comfortable!
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 8 2012, 08:51 PM
Thanks for checking up.
Have been practicing the scales and it's going relatively well I think.
Still confused with bad fingering habits. I think I should use the Index, Major and pinky fingers -in that order- but with years of playing using the ring finger for the second not on the string I get confused all the time. Does it really matter if one can do it anyway?
Thanks
JPBluestring.
Hi I just wanted to check and see how are you doing? Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 9 2012, 06:16 PM
So here is what we will be doing!
I will be explaining a new theory subject once a week or every other week and will be giving assignments based on it!
Theory questions (will help me to get a better idea where to start! )
- Harmonize G major scale
- Build A7 chord
- Write ii - V - I chord progression starting with Cmi7
- D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F What key this chord progression in?
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 10 2012, 01:51 AM
The theory program sounds very cool!
Thanks for doing this -I know it may become demanding as well.
I think this is a very interesting addition to the Mentoring pgm.
BTW - I am still working on the modes exercise. A bit longer than what I anticipated at first glance.
I guess my memory is failing and I have to get back to reading the tab to follow so it slows me down.
I manage all the modes if I take them slowly while reading them. (Flipping the pages is an issue though.)
I guess it is just a matter of practicing and then I'll remember the patterns.
Obviously it is important to focus on the name of the mode and the key to associate them together.
I think it helps to try to learn by heart the intervallic structure of each mode.
Anyhow, thanks for your mentoring.
This is much appreciated.
JPBluestring.
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 10 2012, 06:46 PM
Thanks for doing this -I know it may become demanding as well.
I think this is a very interesting addition to the Mentoring pgm.
BTW - I am still working on the modes exercise. A bit longer than what I anticipated at first glance.
I guess my memory is failing and I have to get back to reading the tab to follow so it slows me down.
I manage all the modes if I take them slowly while reading them. (Flipping the pages is an issue though.)
I guess it is just a matter of practicing and then I'll remember the patterns.
Obviously it is important to focus on the name of the mode and the key to associate them together.
I think it helps to try to learn by heart the intervallic structure of each mode.
Anyhow, thanks for your mentoring.
This is much appreciated.
JPBluestring.
It's my pleasure! I have a few questions posted not sure if you have seen them!
After you answer I will get a better idea where to start!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 11 2012, 01:49 PM
Hi Alex,
I thought these were a few tough examples of what to expect.
Anyhow here it is:
Harmonize G scale
G A B C D E F G
HARMONIZED WITH A 3RD
B C D E F G A B
A7 Chord
Would be A dominant 7
Chord structure 1, 3, 5, b7
A C E F#
ii - V - I chord progression starting with Cmi7
Thricky starting on a ii with a minor 7th
My guess: Cmi7 Fmaj Dmaj ? (Need to understand the intricacies here)
D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F What key this chord progression in?
D minor
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 11 2012, 10:34 PM
I thought these were a few tough examples of what to expect.
Anyhow here it is:
Harmonize G scale
G A B C D E F G
HARMONIZED WITH A 3RD
B C D E F G A B
A7 Chord
Would be A dominant 7
Chord structure 1, 3, 5, b7
A C E F#
ii - V - I chord progression starting with Cmi7
Thricky starting on a ii with a minor 7th
My guess: Cmi7 Fmaj Dmaj ? (Need to understand the intricacies here)
D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F What key this chord progression in?
D minor
You did a very good job!
A few things:
I would like you to harmonize G major scale with chords
Gmaj7 - Ami7 etc.
Please check out A7 chord there is a mistake! I would like you to find it yourself
We will comeback to II - V - I chord progression after the first two challenges and you will see why later!
You are absolutely correct about the chord progression but there is an alternative!
The key progression can be in two keys Bb/Gmi and F/Dmi
here is how to look at it:
D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F
F/Dmi major scale harmonized:
F - Gmi - Ami - Bb - C - Dmi - E dim
Bb/Gmi major scale harmonized:
Bb - Cmi - Dmi - Eb - F - Gmi - Adim
You can see that the triads are the same in both keys so unless I will be using 7th chords it can be both!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 12 2012, 10:18 PM
1) Determine A7 structure
I think I will need some help here.
I know the A7 chord per se.
From the fretboard I read from 6th string to 1st: E A E G C# E
However, from the theory
I perspective over A7 is A Dominant 7
Structure: 1, 3, 5, b7
Which would yield:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 3 5 7b
A C E Gb
Whats wrong in my theory?
2) Harmonizing the G scale with chords:
Maj Min Min Maj Maj Min Min
Gmaj Ami Bmi Cmaj Dmaj Emi Fmi
? 
Thanks for your help
JP
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 14 2012, 12:02 AM
I think I will need some help here.
I know the A7 chord per se.
From the fretboard I read from 6th string to 1st: E A E G C# E
However, from the theory
I perspective over A7 is A Dominant 7
Structure: 1, 3, 5, b7
Which would yield:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 3 5 7b
A C E Gb
Whats wrong in my theory?
2) Harmonizing the G scale with chords:
Maj Min Min Maj Maj Min Min
Gmaj Ami Bmi Cmaj Dmaj Emi Fmi
?
Thanks for your help
JP
Let's focus on A7 first!
Try to figure out what A7 is a dominant of? As you know dominant is V
Let me know!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 14 2012, 08:55 PM
To your Q: b7 or flattened 7th degree from A
Applying the ionian/major scale to my count would work better indeed.
Here we go for the A7 structure: 1, 3, 5, b7
W W h W W W
A B C# D E F# G#
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Not forgetting that the 7th is flattened, we get A7
A - C# - E - G
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 15 2012, 04:53 PM
Applying the ionian/major scale to my count would work better indeed.
Here we go for the A7 structure: 1, 3, 5, b7
W W h W W W
A B C# D E F# G#
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Not forgetting that the 7th is flattened, we get A7
A - C# - E - G
Now you are absolutely correct! Good job!
I have created a new backing track!
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/chord-progression
The chord progression is:
Dmi - Bb - Gmi - F
I would like you to create a solo pretending it is in the key of F
You can use
D minor pentatonic
F major pentatonic
F major scale
D minor scale
Try to be as melodic as possible and let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 15 2012, 11:09 PM
Nice backing!!!
Thanks this seems to be an interesting challenge.
I like 'pretending'. (Reminds me of a great song from Eric Clapton,.. Pretending! Hum hum!)
JPBluestring
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 16 2012, 06:20 PM
Thanks this seems to be an interesting challenge.
I like 'pretending'. (Reminds me of a great song from Eric Clapton,.. Pretending! Hum hum!)
JPBluestring
Lol! I am looking forward to hear your take!!!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 20 2012, 04:45 PM
Hi Alex,
Hope you had a good week-end (well deserved)
I don't know if my take will cut it but here it is.
Pretending to be in the key of F ( ) ...
and incorporated progression using Dmin penta, Dmin, Fmai penta and Fmaj
Finally, tried to chip in a G dorian mode scale just to see how it goes.
I know my timing could be better at the end of the soloing.
I guess with a little more practice it would improve.
(Hey, I also tried at the beginning to include a Call/Answer technique wit a few silence here and there!)
I hope you like like it.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f-progression
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 20 2012, 10:24 PM
Second download - Sorry.
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f-progression
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 22 2012, 12:59 AM
I like your ideas a lot! Great job! very nice sound and playing!
I have a new challenge for you!
I would like you to create a solo from the beginning to the end
First part start very slowly with a very low dynamic and bring it up towards the middle and than drop down again!
I am not gonna give you any ideas yet and would like to hear what you can come up with!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 22 2012, 01:57 AM
Clarification please:
( I used your backing above (post 67) where you were only playing rhythm over a drum track - no solo ideas. I added some chords in the background and my own solo ideas from beginning to end)
Is this to say that you want me to create my own backing track and then solo over it progressively and leave half of it with just the backing for the reminder of the track?
Thanks.
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 23 2012, 09:40 PM
( I used your backing above (post 67) where you were only playing rhythm over a drum track - no solo ideas. I added some chords in the background and my own solo ideas from beginning to end)
Is this to say that you want me to create my own backing track and then solo over it progressively and leave half of it with just the backing for the reminder of the track?
Thanks.
JPB
No, use the backing track I gave the one in the key of F you and just write a solo from the beginning to the end!
I want you to compose a solo with the main melody and culmination! you are limited with the chords only but you can use any scales and any shapes!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 26 2012, 02:36 AM
Hi Alex,
Here is a second attempt.
I hope I understand the homework this time!
I tried to be more progressive and build it up.
??
JPBluestring
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f_2
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 27 2012, 08:42 AM
Here is a second attempt.
I hope I understand the homework this time!
I tried to be more progressive and build it up.
??
JPBluestring
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f_2
You did a great job! I love your tone and you did an amazing job on the melody!!!
I will create a new assignment in a couple of days!
Keep it up!
Posted by: JPBluestring Aug 27 2012, 11:36 PM
Thanks Alex,
Glad you like it!
I see the progress. You are pointing me in the right direction. I can feel it.
BTW - Last chat was an eye opener for me. Thanks again.
I am starting to put everything together.
I think you are gonna change my life as Kris put it for the Mentoring Program!
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 31 2012, 03:05 AM
Glad you like it!
I see the progress. You are pointing me in the right direction. I can feel it.
BTW - Last chat was an eye opener for me. Thanks again.
I am starting to put everything together.
I think you are gonna change my life as Kris put it for the Mentoring Program!
JPB
Awesome! I am glad you liked it! I am very happy to help and glad that my chats are working out for you!
Since you have mentioned the last video chat let's have fun!
Here is the chord progression from last assignment!
Dmi - Bb - Gmi - F
I would like you to play different pentatonics over each chord!
D minor over Dmi and F
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
G minor over Bb and Gmi
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Try it out! And I will join you for the next take!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 2 2012, 11:33 PM
Here we go. Only pentatonics ovwer the chords as laid out!
Tried to stick with the program as best as I could while keeping the melody.
Hope you concurr ( )
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f-3
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 3 2012, 02:52 PM
[quote name='JPBluestring' date='Sep 2 2012, 10:33 PM' post='604624']
Here we go. Only pentatonics ovwer the chords as laid out!
Tried to stick with the program as best as I could while keeping the melody.
Hope you concurr ( )
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f-3
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 6 2012, 06:50 AM
Tried to stick with the program as best as I could while keeping the melody.
Hope you concurr (
)JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f-3
You did a very good job! I will add my take tomorrow and will also give you a new assignment!!! I can hear a big progress in your playing! Keep it up!!!
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 8 2012, 12:31 AM
Tried to stick with the program as best as I could while keeping the melody.
Hope you concurr (
)JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/pretending-k-of-f-3
Those are the shapes I would like you to use:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 9 2012, 01:29 AM
I think the dynamic is improving. U be the judge.
Thank you for your guidance.
JPBluestring
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/gmin-come-on-1
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 10 2012, 11:37 PM
Alex,
Please help.
Is everything about speed?.. getting faster and faster on the lead?
Sometimes I feel that we are forgetting about the melody and the feeling in our playing???
... and maybe, just maybe it is not a question of generation... feelings will always transcend generation in my view.
Where should I evolve to? faster? or feelings?? (Shredding ??? OMG! Sorry guys!)
The Beatles, Clapton, Hendrix, The Stones and BBKing were more about expressing something to generations.
Making even an apolitical point!
There was a cultural message at times,.. even.
Is this Phrasing and lyrics Vs Technique and shredding?
Thanks for your guidance. I understand that there are several markets.
For now, I am trying to understand my connection with scales and melody!
Where do you think the market will evolve in the next 2 years?
So much to learn, so little time to guess!
Guess we're all caught in the same dilemma anyhow!
Thanks for your insight.
JPB
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 11 2012, 03:12 AM
If allowed to say musically..
I meant something like this...
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-expression-1
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 11 2012, 06:02 AM
Thank you for your guidance.
JPBluestring
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/gmin-come-on-1
Great job on the track! Love your melodies and tone as usual!
I would like you to start using more bends and vibrato! If you would like I can post a few exercises to work on those!
Let me know!
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 11 2012, 06:39 AM
Please help.
Is everything about speed?.. getting faster and faster on the lead?
Sometimes I feel that we are forgetting about the melody and the feeling in our playing???
... and maybe, just maybe it is not a question of generation... feelings will always transcend generation in my view.
Where should I evolve to? faster? or feelings?? (Shredding ??? OMG! Sorry guys!)
The Beatles, Clapton, Hendrix, The Stones and BBKing were more about expressing something to generations.
Making even an apolitical point!
There was a cultural message at times,.. even.
Is this Phrasing and lyrics Vs Technique and shredding?
Thanks for your guidance. I understand that there are several markets.
For now, I am trying to understand my connection with scales and melody!
Where do you think the market will evolve in the next 2 years?
So much to learn, so little time to guess!
Guess we're all caught in the same dilemma anyhow!
Thanks for your insight.
JPB
Great questions!
Technique is not important at all! Through my career there was a few gigs I had to shred but it was a very short and simple shred!
It is all about feelings and dynamic however it is a good idea to be able to shred if you have to!
Music industry is changing all the time and it's hard to predict I think it will keep mixing with and will become more electronic
More synths and more rhythms but if I would know I would be a producer not a guitar player
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 11 2012, 11:27 PM
I am in for more bending and vibrato.
Please show me the way.
(BTW I agree nobody has a crystal ball!)
JPB.
I would like you to start using more bends and vibrato! If you would like I can post a few exercises to work on those!
Let me know!
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 15 2012, 03:59 PM
Please show me the way.
(BTW I agree nobody has a crystal ball!)
JPB.
Cool give me a few hours and I will prepare a new assignment for you!
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Sep 15 2012, 04:09 PM
Please show me the way.
(BTW I agree nobody has a crystal ball!)
JPB.
You should practice and focus more on micro bends
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 15 2012, 08:10 PM
Lol!
I am making a very fun exercise for you Slav!
Will be ready soon!
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 16 2012, 01:19 AM
Ya we'll be monitoring!
JPB
I am making a very fun exercise for you Slav!
Will be ready soon!Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 17 2012, 04:58 PM
JPB
Cool! So for the next assignment I would like you to start combining pentatonics!
Over D minor chord
Aminor pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over Bb
G minor pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over G minor chord
D minor pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over F major
A minor pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 20 2012, 02:25 AM
Hi Alex,
Thanks for this new assignment. Seems interesting and I'm trying to link it with the theory.
Question though:
I can hear comfortably Amin penta over Dmin, Gmin penta over Bb, Dmin penta over Gmin but,..
I cannot figure out Amin penta over F. It sounds weird.
There is not even a F in the Amin pentatonic scale.
(Maybe my instinct is to keep wishing to resolve on a F there - Sounds a bit better though if I resolve on the perfect 5th i.e. C)
I understand we are in Dmin progression. (I VI IV III)
Harmonizing for Natural minor I get: Dm - Em - F - Gm - Am - Bb - C
In principle any of these scales (including Am) should sound in "harmony" as this is the "harmonisation" (Right?)
Am I missing a piece here?
(Better to consult with you before I see my doctor for earing testing Haha )
Thanks for your guidance.
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 21 2012, 08:03 AM
Thanks for this new assignment. Seems interesting and I'm trying to link it with the theory.
Question though:
I can hear comfortably Amin penta over Dmin, Gmin penta over Bb, Dmin penta over Gmin but,..
I cannot figure out Amin penta over F. It sounds weird.
There is not even a F in the Amin pentatonic scale.
(Maybe my instinct is to keep wishing to resolve on a F there - Sounds a bit better though if I resolve on the perfect 5th i.e. C)
I understand we are in Dmin progression. (I VI IV III)
Harmonizing for Natural minor I get: Dm - Em - F - Gm - Am - Bb - C
In principle any of these scales (including Am) should sound in "harmony" as this is the "harmonisation" (Right?)
Am I missing a piece here?
(Better to consult with you before I see my doctor for earing testing
Haha )Thanks for your guidance.
JPB
I am glad you have asked this question!
The reason I gave you this assignment is so you will be able to hear the difference between modes and shapes!
I purposely put A minor pentatonic over F so you will get a phrygian sound it is not wrong the pentatonic works fine
By doing this exercise you will be able to choose better notes and will start analyzing chords deeper!
What throws you away is E over F we can consider it as a natural 7th if you will be thinking about this progression as F major you will have E natural so the pentatonic is totally fine just have to get use to it and make "smart" note choices!
Would you like me to record a take to give you ideas?
Let me know!
Posted by: JPBluestring Sep 27 2012, 01:45 AM
I don't know if I worked this out correctly.
I tried to stick to the scales based on the chord progression.
I find it difficult not to loosen up and go for it on one scale.
The scale switching certainly requires a different concentration
Anyhow here it is.
JPB
PS: I may give it a try tomorrow or Friday if I have the time.
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/gmin-iii
Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 27 2012, 06:05 PM
I tried to stick to the scales based on the chord progression.
I find it difficult not to loosen up and go for it on one scale.
The scale switching certainly requires a different concentration
Anyhow here it is.
JPB
PS: I may give it a try tomorrow or Friday if I have the time.
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/gmin-iii
Let me know what do you think:)
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 11 2012, 05:06 AM
Hi I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing?
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Oct 14 2012, 10:39 PM
Hi Alex,
I started to work on the 15-Blues Licks as per your last assignment.
Still working on it but while practicing one of my own composition on the acoustic today,
I surprised myself in incorporating some of your licks into it. (I guess it's getting in somehow..)
Hope you will not be offended.
My rhythm is somewhat different to link with the acoustic rhythm.
Anyhow it also proves that these licks can be interpreted differently from the tab of course.
I'll get back to the assignment this week - promised.
Thanks
JPB.
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/15-blues-licks-part-1
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 16 2012, 08:20 AM
I started to work on the 15-Blues Licks as per your last assignment.
Still working on it but while practicing one of my own composition on the acoustic today,
I surprised myself in incorporating some of your licks into it. (I guess it's getting in somehow..)
Hope you will not be offended.
My rhythm is somewhat different to link with the acoustic rhythm.
Anyhow it also proves that these licks can be interpreted differently from the tab of course.
I'll get back to the assignment this week - promised.
Thanks
JPB.
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/15-blues-licks-part-1
That sounds really good I like it a lot! Of course you can use those licks thats what they are for!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: JPBluestring Oct 17 2012, 02:01 AM
Well thank you Alex,
Coming from you it's really encouraging.
Maybe I'll try part II later on.
Thanks
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 19 2012, 12:41 AM
Coming from you it's really encouraging.
Maybe I'll try part II later on.
Thanks
JPB
Part 2? I am not sure which part you are talking about
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 18 2012, 03:31 AM
Hi Alex,
Congratulation on your video again- I really like it. It is so original! Really ground breaking! Cool.
Nowadays, I am trying to get back into my own groove.
Got myself a new guitar - An Ibanez AF105 NT - Niiiice!
I think it will be cool for backing.
Changed the bridge for a rosewood to get a richer tone. Did the trick.
Attached is a quick Blues I recorded today.
I tried to keep it dry on the backing to create a cozy dimension.
Now I have to get back on the Modes and get out of my traditional scales. (Got your point on last few posts!)
Backing is a classic I think.
Would appreciate your comments.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-with-ibanez-af105-nt
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 18 2012, 06:37 PM
Congratulation on your video again- I really like it. It is so original! Really ground breaking! Cool.
Nowadays, I am trying to get back into my own groove.
Got myself a new guitar - An Ibanez AF105 NT - Niiiice!
I think it will be cool for backing.
Changed the bridge for a rosewood to get a richer tone. Did the trick.
Attached is a quick Blues I recorded today.
I tried to keep it dry on the backing to create a cozy dimension.
Now I have to get back on the Modes and get out of my traditional scales. (Got your point on last few posts!)
Backing is a classic I think.
Would appreciate your comments.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-with-ibanez-af105-nt
Man congrats on your new guitar!!!! I love the sound and it is amazing!!! I love the way you played it! Very well done!!!
Can you add some drums into your backing track so we can Jam over it? I will be giving you new ideas and will show you new tricks!
Let me know!
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 21 2012, 04:02 AM
Tried something - Not too fast for now. Defining a drum track was not obvious. I'll have to develop my skills in that area for sure.
Only gave it a little time. I am sure I could be more creative but I thought the idea was to get started on this new track for now.
Two tracks attached - one Backing only, the other with a quick fill in for soloing. (To be worked on for sure)
Any how, as usual, I would appreciate your comments.
Many thanks.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/backing-blues-2-with-ibanez
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 22 2012, 02:38 AM
2nd Trial: Here is the the second track.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blues-2
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 22 2012, 04:21 AM
Did another cut with a better drum track.
This might be more interesting.
Boogie style.
Will need to work on the lead to get out of the usual.
Thanks for your comments.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-1
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 23 2012, 02:40 AM
Decided to dust off the Bass tonight and added one track to it!
This is getting fun but I need to push up the lead definitively.
See 2nd cut.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-1-1
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 23 2012, 03:46 AM
Sorry, couldn't sleep with this lead that was bogging me.
Had to redo it but that's it for to night.
Thanks for listening.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-3
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 23 2012, 10:43 PM
Had to redo it but that's it for to night.
Thanks for listening.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-3
Sounds amazing!!!! Very fat and nice sound!
So how about we will do jam back and forth over your track?
What is the chord progression?
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 24 2012, 03:26 PM
Blues or Boogie shuffle
I - IV - V - VI
I play E5 - A5 - B9 - C9
(E5 and A5 are played in open position with bass line progression on E string, same on A5 with progression on A string)
Rhythm is a steady roll
Thanks
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 25 2012, 11:37 AM
I - IV - V - VI
I play E5 - A5 - B9 - C9
(E5 and A5 are played in open position with bass line progression on E string, same on A5 with progression on A string)
Rhythm is a steady roll
Thanks
JPB
Great! Allow me a few hours to create a backing track for it so we can start jamming over this chord progression!
I am glad you are using 5 chords because it is limitless and we can try a lot of different things over it!
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 25 2012, 09:14 PM
Anything wrong with my backing? see post 108 above?
Got a track from EZdrummer, added my rhythm and created a bass line with the Bass.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-1-1
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 26 2012, 06:25 AM
Got a track from EZdrummer, added my rhythm and created a bass line with the Bass.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-1-1
No it is a great backing!!! I will record my take in a few hours!
Posted by: JPBluestring Nov 27 2012, 01:01 AM
Sorry I should have included a backing track that loops more easily.
I think this one will likely be better for looping in the DAW.
Still learning I guess.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-contd-backing
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 27 2012, 09:35 AM
I think this one will likely be better for looping in the DAW.
Still learning I guess.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-contd-backing
Over A5 A minor
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over B5 B minor
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over C5 I used G minor pentatonic close to E minor shape
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
If you can record your take using the same shapes would be awesome!
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 2 2012, 11:39 PM
Oh my...
Did my take but I am not really satisfied with my backing.
There is a poor transition and that makes things difficult for adding a lead part when looping.
Anyhow, I guess this is something I have to learn to do.
I loved your lead - it was really inspiring (although challenging to follow!!)
Now I have to think about getting more creative if you see what I mean.
I would appreciate your comments.
Many thanks Alex.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-with-alex-take2
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 3 2012, 07:01 PM
Did my take but I am not really satisfied with my backing.
There is a poor transition and that makes things difficult for adding a lead part when looping.
Anyhow, I guess this is something I have to learn to do.
I loved your lead - it was really inspiring (although challenging to follow!!)
Now I have to think about getting more creative if you see what I mean.
I would appreciate your comments.
Many thanks Alex.
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-with-alex-take2
And B minor in this position
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Try to combine them together and create licks using both shapes
for example:
This is a combination of all 2 pentatonics
It's almost a scale but a little bit different
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Try it out and let me know how it feels!
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 5 2012, 01:02 AM
Great!
Attached is a new cut wit a little more drive for the AF105NT
I like the idea of combining two scales like you suggest.
Working on it Master!
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-with-alex-take3
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 5 2012, 02:18 AM
Attached is a new cut wit a little more drive for the AF105NT
I like the idea of combining two scales like you suggest.
Working on it Master!
JPB
http://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/little-boogie-with-alex-take3
Brilliant take man! You have improved so much since we started to work together! Great great great! I am very proud of you!!!
I will be back with a new assignment in a few hours!
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 5 2012, 03:24 AM
Many thanks Alex,..
But really we owe you!
I am just starting to understand what I'm doing on the neck! You know!
You're a beacon man! Your guidance is insightful. I feel the progress and I just LOVE IT!
I just wish I could get that sound - that distinctive sound,.. and be able to move from one scale to the other...just like you do.
When I listen to your work it is so unique, present, distinctive and creative!
Your approach to any song always gets us into new territories!
For this, I would like to thank you and recognize this moment... you are making a difference for me,.. and I am sure, for all of us!
(Gee I hope Kristopher reads this!!)
Alex you're the man! Thanks
JPB.
... and what you did for us last December 2nd was just fantastic!
While experiencing a power outage at your home.. and not able to broadcast your video chat session with us..
you went over board and borrowed a minivan from a friend to get to the nearest MacDonald to gain access to a wireless signal to do your lesson.. Man that was out of the ordinary period. (I hope Bogdan reads this!)
I thought... what a nice gesture, what a nice testimony of a truly artistic moment of thinking outside the box!!
You know what I mean,... we were just truly impressed by your "authenticity".
I rest! You have it!
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 5 2012, 05:51 AM
But really we owe you!
I am just starting to understand what I'm doing on the neck! You know!
You're a beacon man! Your guidance is insightful. I feel the progress and I just LOVE IT!
I just wish I could get that sound - that distinctive sound,.. and be able to move from one scale to the other...just like you do.
When I listen to your work it is so unique, present, distinctive and creative!
Your approach to any song always gets us into new territories!
For this, I would like to thank you and recognize this moment... you are making a difference for me,.. and I am sure, for all of us!
(Gee I hope Kristopher reads this!!)
Alex you're the man! Thanks
JPB.
... and what you did for us last December 2nd was just fantastic!
While experiencing a power outage at your home.. and not able to broadcast your video chat session with us..
you went over board and borrowed a minivan from a friend to get to the nearest MacDonald to gain access to a wireless signal to do your lesson.. Man that was out of the ordinary period. (I hope Bogdan reads this!)
I thought... what a nice gesture, what a nice testimony of a truly artistic moment of thinking outside the box!!
You know what I mean,... we were just truly impressed by your "authenticity".
I rest! You have it!
Wow thank you for kind words man! That means a lot to me! And I am really happy that I can make a difference for you! We will keep working on more stuff and you will keep growing! I will be back with a new assignment shortly!
Thank you again!
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 10 2012, 02:53 AM
While waiting for the next assignment.
REMEMBERING CCR - JPBluestring
I tried to do one that would loop nicely since the last one was hawful.
Cubase 6 recording- Yamaha Bass, Rhythm and Lead guitar Ibanez AF105-NT - Guitar Rig 5 effect - 120 BPM
I think I got it! In the style of CCR.
Just a groove to add a good lead - (Come on guys!)
We're getting there I think!
Thanks Alex for your guidance.
JPB
https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/remembering-ccr
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 11 2012, 11:03 AM
REMEMBERING CCR - JPBluestring
I tried to do one that would loop nicely since the last one was hawful.
Cubase 6 recording- Yamaha Bass, Rhythm and Lead guitar Ibanez AF105-NT - Guitar Rig 5 effect - 120 BPM
I think I got it! In the style of CCR.
Just a groove to add a good lead - (Come on guys!)
We're getting there I think!
Thanks Alex for your guidance.
JPB
https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/remembering-ccr
You did a great job! I would suggest to turn up guitar a little bit louder this way it will be up front and your lead will stand out more! Other than that great job as always!
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 16 2012, 01:18 AM
Yes you are definitively right! (as usual!)
With some tweaking on the mix down and a better balance between rhythm and lead guitars.
Here's a new take. (Same cut)
Makes sense. Thanks
JPB
https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/remembering-ccr-2
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 16 2012, 07:44 AM
With some tweaking on the mix down and a better balance between rhythm and lead guitars.
Here's a new take. (Same cut)
Makes sense. Thanks
JPB
https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/remembering-ccr-2
It sounded very very good! I am glad you have learned a lot and happy that I could help!
I will post a new assignment shortly!
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 17 2012, 12:55 AM
How to present it ? _ I don't know quite frankly!
Here is my track after this morning's lesson.
Based on E min of course (definitely a minor!)
I tried to include the principles of harmonization.
I tried to combine scales the best I could while staying creative on the melody!
U be the judge once again!
I worked hard to get one that would loop perfectly.
Kept the lead up front as much as possible.
Gave it some time for the progression to be - allowing a silent here and there.
Balancing the rhythm and lead guitar to give it the right dimension. Worked a bit on panning.
I am sorry, did not include an arpeggio - but working on it.
This is a Salute to a true Guitar Master
Many thanks - sincerely,..
JPB
https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/salute-to-alex-feather
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 18 2012, 11:25 PM
Blue - Bass - Rhythm guitar and Lead - JPB
https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blue
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 19 2012, 06:47 AM
Here is my track after this morning's lesson.
Based on E min of course (definitely a minor!)
I tried to include the principles of harmonization.
I tried to combine scales the best I could while staying creative on the melody!
U be the judge once again!
I worked hard to get one that would loop perfectly.
Kept the lead up front as much as possible.
Gave it some time for the progression to be - allowing a silent here and there.
Balancing the rhythm and lead guitar to give it the right dimension. Worked a bit on panning.
I am sorry, did not include an arpeggio - but working on it.
This is a Salute to a true Guitar Master
Many thanks - sincerely,..
JPB
https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/salute-to-alex-feather
As always you did a great job!
I love your playing man! You have grown so much and I am really proud of you! Just great job is all I have to say! https://soundcloud.com/jpbluestring/blue
This song sounds very very sad!!! I like it a lot very pretty melody and nicely done performance!
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 20 2012, 03:38 PM
Many thanks Alex for the good words of encouragement.
I feel privileged to have learned from a true Master.
You made a real difference not only in my playing but in my understanding of music.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your wife a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincere thank you,
JPB
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 21 2012, 06:32 AM
I feel privileged to have learned from a true Master.
You made a real difference not only in my playing but in my understanding of music.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your wife a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincere thank you,
JPB
Man thank you so much! Same goes back to you! Happy holidays to you and your family! It was a pleasure mentoring you!
We will stay in touch for sure! You have my email address now and I actually have a Christmas gift for you
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