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Posted by: Manu RASSE Jun 14 2023, 06:15 PM
Hello
After 8 months break guitar, I'm back.
To begin, I chose the lesson I published 8 years ago : Alternate Picking Workout 2 by Darius.
I saw Gert1973's thread and I thought yeah! That lesson was great.
My hand is a bit numb but I thought the restart would be more difficult.
You don't see it, but I'm focused on my thumb and my finger left hand, it's long.....
Very long to correct this point, but it will come....
10 days of practice
Old lesson 8 old here
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Jun 14 2023, 07:17 PM
Hi Manu!
Great to see you back. 
Your take is awesome!!!
I love the fact that you took care about details and you did not forget about the reverted picking direction from the second part of the lesson.
You already play this lesson in a good way, but if you want to improve the playing more, take care of these tiny details:
- 0:41; 0:44; 0:47 - vibrate these notes. The last two notes from each sequence should be played with vibrato.
- 0:39 - 0:48 - on this particular part, try to keep your pinky finger closer to the guitar. As you saw, I pointed out the same thing to Gert.
Overall, your take sounds really good!!! Awesome work!!!
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jun 15 2023, 04:19 AM
Hi Monica
Thank you for feedback
I had not paid attention to the 2nd note in vibrato.
I try to adopt a blues position by putting my thumb over the neck to keep my fingers tight.
Darius often said that I had a jazz position that restrained me.
Playing slowly it works well. When I play at full speed, positioning efforts disappear.
I will focus on this point.
Posted by: Gert1973 Jun 17 2023, 10:27 AM
Hi Manu,
I looked at your takes and they sound great! As you can notice, I'm by far not as skilled as you are 
Nice to hear you spotted my thread and it gave you the inspiration to pick up this lesson again.
Hope you're elbow and right forearm issues will heal fast...
Cheers,
Gert
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jun 18 2023, 02:31 PM
Hi Gert
Thank you for your message of support.
you are Belgian - Are you Walloon or Flemish?
You're going to progress, I see you spend a lot of time on your guitar, it's great.
Beyond the lessons, it is important to do exercises every day in order to gain in economy of movement.
Happy Sunday
Posted by: Gert1973 Jun 18 2023, 03:50 PM
Thank you for your message of support.
you are Belgian - Are you Walloon or Flemish?
You're going to progress, I see you spend a lot of time on your guitar, it's great.
Beyond the lessons, it is important to do exercises every day in order to gain in economy of movement.
Happy Sunday
Hello again Manu,
Yes, I am Belgian and I live on the Flemish side of it
And where do you live in France?
I started playing guitar 8 months ago and I am determined to learn it. 3 or 4 days a week I practise around 4 hour every day. On days I need to work, I play guitar for about 1 hour. And after 8 months, I can see and feel my progress. And that's a good feeling. And I thank Monica for the support and guidance. She's the reason I'm still here on GMC
Take care and will follow your takes here on GMC!
Greetz,
Gert
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jun 24 2023, 06:30 PM
Hi Gert
I live in Lille.
Do you speak French ?
Posted by: Gert1973 Jun 25 2023, 01:26 PM
I live in Lille.
Do you speak French ?
Hello Manu,
My mother language is Flemish but I also do speak French. Although very terrible in writing French
How is it going with the pain in your arm? And was it caused of playing guitar?
Have a good sunday!
Gert
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jun 28 2023, 09:13 AM
Hi Gert
It is a combination of things.
Works in the house for 2 years.... Intensive gardening and poor guitar posture.
Today, I'm paying attention, I still have some pain in my right elbow but it's random.
Have you seen the post https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=63543 ?
I made a tab to learn it. I encourage you to work on this exercise and submit a video if you are motivated.
Speed is not important 30/40/50 bpm, do as you feel.
Posted by: Gert1973 Jun 29 2023, 12:22 PM
It is a combination of things.
Works in the house for 2 years.... Intensive gardening and poor guitar posture.
Today, I'm paying attention, I still have some pain in my right elbow but it's random.
Have you seen the post https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=63543 ?
I made a tab to learn it. I encourage you to work on this exercise and submit a video if you are motivated.
Speed is not important 30/40/50 bpm, do as you feel.
Hello Manu,
For warm up, I play major C scale in every position and also the caged system.
But this piece looks interesting! I will definately have a try when I have some spare time to prctise it and I will post a video after...
Thanks for this recommendation!
Cheers,
Gert
Posted by: FreePizza Jun 30 2023, 12:34 AM
Great to see you back, Manu. I've been really quiet lately (life) but still practicing and checking in. Darius is such a great player. His right hand is so relaxed and on point and his compositions are fantastic. I've been practicing this one for well over a year:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Speed-Runs-For-Intermediates/?part=main
I am still not at full speed but I know someday I will post my take, 90% there. I am making sure I get the proper technique down. It's an exercise I play almost every day. I bet you would nail it.
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jun 30 2023, 08:36 AM
For warm up, I play major C scale in every position and also the caged system.
But this piece looks interesting! I will definately have a try when I have some spare time to prctise it and I will post a video after...
Thanks for this recommendation!
Cheers,
Gert
Hi Gert
Yes I hope to see you here with your video
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Speed-Runs-For-Intermediates/?part=main
I am still not at full speed but I know someday I will post my take, 90% there. I am making sure I get the proper technique down. It's an exercise I play almost every day. I bet you would nail it.
Hi FreePizza.
I Hope that you will finalize it soon
I watched the Darius’ s lesson, It’s great !
Hammer on, alternate picking, pal muting are some things to integrate.
I think I should learn it.
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jul 4 2023, 05:01 PM
I Hope that you will finalize it soon
I watched the Darius’ s lesson, It’s great !
Hammer on, alternate picking, pal muting are some things to integrate.
I think I should learn it.
Hi Freepizza
I learned it...
Very cool lesson. I have some work to improve it.
I should make a video soon to show my work.
Show me your work if you want. What is the problem about this lesson for you ?
Have a nice day
Posted by: Gert1973 Jul 8 2023, 04:11 PM
Hi Manu,
I have unsuccesfully tried to download your tab.
Can I send you my mail adress in a private message so you can send it with wetransfer?
Cheers,
Gert
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jul 9 2023, 04:24 AM
Hello Gert
Acces was limited to reader. I change to editor.
I wait your feedback.
Posted by: Gert1973 Jul 10 2023, 03:53 PM
Hi Manu,
I've tried again but no luck. I can open it's not readable because II don't have the correct app to open it.
Cheers,
Gert
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jul 10 2023, 05:48 PM
Hi Gert
Ok you can download tab but you don't have guitarpro 6 for open it
What is your soft ?
Posted by: Gert1973 Jul 12 2023, 07:01 AM
Ok you can download tab but you don't have guitarpro 6 for open it
What is your soft ?
Hi Manu,
Ah, that explains why I can not open it
I don't have guitar pro 6 or any other 'musical' software to open this. I thought it was just going to be a pdf file or something similar
Posted by: Manu RASSE Jul 12 2023, 04:09 PM
Hi Gert
I sent 3 video for you on https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=63543
Posted by: Blister Jul 13 2023, 02:57 AM
Hi Gert,
Try downloading TuxGuitar software. It's Opensource (FREE!) & can load Guitar Pro files. It's not as good, of course, but you get what you pay for.
And it does work fairly well & can be a helpful tool on your practice journey.
Posted by: Gert1973 Jul 15 2023, 11:32 AM
Try downloading TuxGuitar software. It's Opensource (FREE!) & can load Guitar Pro files. It's not as good, of course, but you get what you pay for.
And it does work fairly well & can be a helpful tool on your practice journey.Thanks for this tip! I have succesfully downloaded and installed Tuxguitar on my iMAC. For ones no issues with downloading and installing musical software for Apple products
Gert
Posted by: Blister Jul 15 2023, 02:37 PM
Gert
Great! I hope it helps!
Posted by: Manu RASSE Aug 6 2023, 04:30 PM
Hi there
Her I share my work on Guthrie Govan Style Arpeggios : https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Guthrie-Govan-Style-Arpeggios/?part=main
I think to post my take on REC section next week-end.
I need one week to improve it or more...Wait and see....
Here my work on 10/25 Jazz Fuison Licks : https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/25-Jazz-Fusion-Licks/?part=main
I saw this video on the web 10 years ago,
it led me to GMC and I decided to sign up.
It's a great lesson and I've been a fan of Stéphane LUCARELLI since that day.
I work on this lesson a few months a year because it is very difficult and I need breaks to pick it up later.
Today I decided to activate the work at 100% on the 10 licks
There is still a lot of work to do, but I have made progress in recent years.
Clic here to see my firts take : 7 years
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Aug 6 2023, 06:51 PM
Her I share my work on Guthrie Govan Style Arpeggios : https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Guthrie-Govan-Style-Arpeggios/?part=main
I think to post my take on REC section next week-end.
I need one week to improve it or more...Wait and see....
Here my work on 10/25 Jazz Fuison Licks : https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/25-Jazz-Fusion-Licks/?part=main
I saw this video on the web 10 years ago,
it led me to GMC and I decided to sign up.
It's a great lesson and I've been a fan of Stéphane LUCARELLI since that day.
I work on this lesson a few months a year because it is very difficult and I need breaks to pick it up later.
Today I decided to activate the work at 100% on the 10 licks
There is still a lot of work to do, but I have made progress in recent years.
Clic here to see my firts take : 7 years
Hi Manu!
Your approach to Guthrie Govan Style Arpeggios sounds really awesome!!! Great work!!!
The second take (Jazz Fusion Licks) - I think you are going in a good direction. It's definitely a hard lesson which has a lot of details.
Be careful at the type of the bends (for example, the first bend 0:06).
BTW, we can't see your first take (7 years ago) for this lesson because the video is set as private.
Have a great evening!
Posted by: Manu RASSE Aug 7 2023, 11:02 AM
Hi Monica
I have difficulty reaching the same pitch as Stéphane
I play at the same time as him to remedy this problem.
There are other errors but this one will require more work,
This lesson requires great flexibility as there are a lot of licks that require incredible finger spread.
New link old take 7 years https://youtu.be/WOhPZYNVldA
Posted by: Manu RASSE Oct 22 2023, 05:29 PM
Hi there.
I made 3 vid this afternoon to see the evolution of my thumb technique.
These are one shots there are errors but I wanted to share them with you.
I'm at a time of year where I'm losing my nails, it's very annoying for hybrid picking.....
For 10 years, always at the end of summer but don't worry...they end up growing back...
These are my 3 favorite lessons right now.
HOT COUNTRY LICKS at 140 BPM, Goal for me 120 BPM...
140 is just crazy fast....I would need 3 times as long and that's not possible with my job
NEOCLASSICAL ETUDE 1
I'm trying to improve the visual, because the one I posted shows forearm movements that are too broad and rigid
MODAL MADNESS 2 STRING PATTERN
I'm thinking of submitting it to the REC SECTION when I'm ready.... There's no fire...I have time
Have a nice day
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Oct 22 2023, 07:41 PM
I made 3 vid this afternoon to see the evolution of my thumb technique.
These are one shots there are errors but I wanted to share them with you.
I'm at a time of year where I'm losing my nails, it's very annoying for hybrid picking.....
For 10 years, always at the end of summer but don't worry...they end up growing back...
These are my 3 favorite lessons right now.
HOT COUNTRY LICKS at 140 BPM, Goal for me 120 BPM...
140 is just crazy fast....I would need 3 times as long and that's not possible with my job
NEOCLASSICAL ETUDE 1
I'm trying to improve the visual, because the one I posted shows forearm movements that are too broad and rigid
MODAL MADNESS 2 STRING PATTERN
I'm thinking of submitting it to the REC SECTION when I'm ready.... There's no fire...I have time
Have a nice day
Hi Manu!
Awesome videos and great lesson choices!!!
It's obvious that you work hard and the progress is visible in your playing. Great work!!!
As you said, Modal Madness 2 needs more work if you want to post this in the REC section. But...because you already know where the issues are, I will not point them out.
I have just one single piece of advice. If you want to improve your thumb joint movement, just analyze once again the movement of the thumb finger at a slower tempo.
Kris made a great explanation in this lesson (vid no 2):
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/How-To-Practice-Alternate-Picking/?part=2
Have a great evening!
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