Sunday Shred Fest Challenge! |
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Sunday Shred Fest Challenge! |
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Sep 17 2016, 08:38 PM |
Anyone else got a take to submit? Now is your last chance!!!
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Sep 18 2016, 02:56 PM |
wasn't able to get as much time on this as I'd liked but the new sunday shred gave me just enough time to sneak in a take
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlFqY1HR7p0 -------------------- You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Sep 18 2016, 08:41 PM |
Very Spiff take! I dig your use of dynamics here quite a bit. You adjust the gain/volume down a bit during the breakdown and then ramp it back up when the song kicks back in. Very cool. You are playing to the backing instead of just playing over it. This is what I'm wanting to see Also, like Gene, very cool use of finger picking on this one. I like how you blend the finger picking with the pick picking It provides a very nice contrast. Your solo works as a musical construction and as a response to the backing. In short, you nailed it!!
no to mention.... LEVELED UP!!!!! wasn't able to get as much time on this as I'd liked but the new sunday shred gave me just enough time to sneak in a take
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlFqY1HR7p0 This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Sep 18 2016, 08:41 PM |
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Sep 18 2016, 09:54 PM |
!!! SAT SHRED FEST X-20!!!! Direct Link to this Challenge :http://bit.ly/saturdayshredx20 DETAILS: DOWNLOAD: mp3 backing RagingThunder.mp3 ( 3.63MB ) Number of downloads: 50 https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/x20-backingtrack-raging-thunder-by-alexa-feat-todd KEY: A# (Sharp) Minor SCALES TO USE:A# Minor, A# Pentatonic A# Minor, A# Pentatonic BPM: 90 bpm DUE DATE: Before 5PM Sunday!! (If you run a bit late that's ok) *Can be SLOW or any speed you like, doesn't have to shred or be fast. ELEVEN RACK PATCH: X20.tfx.zip ( 1.21K ) Number of downloads: 313 ---------- This is something new. It's a "Challenge" I challenge you to play anything over this backing. It just has to have you in it playing like you really mean it!!! That's it, so here is what I need. 1.)Reply to this post with a youtube video of your performance. EMBED the video in the post (Ask me if you need any help) That's it, no files, no transfers, just you playing I will give you feedback on your submission and you will get your updated SHRED FEST MISSION BADGE for having the stones to put yourself out there and for making the time to make music. This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Sep 24 2016, 10:57 PM |
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Sep 23 2016, 08:05 PM |
*Shred Challenge Moved to Sunday, so you have an extra day to get your take in!! !!! SUNDAY SHRED FEST X-20!!!! Direct Link to this Challenge :http://bit.ly/sundayshredfestx20 DETAILS: DOWNLOAD: mp3 backing RagingThunder.mp3 ( 3.63MB ) Number of downloads: 50 https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/x20-backingtrack-raging-thunder-by-alexa-feat-todd KEY: A# (Sharp) Minor SCALES TO USE:A# Minor, A# Pentatonic A# Minor, A# Pentatonic BPM: 90 bpm DUE DATE: Before 5PM Sunday!! (If you run a bit late that's ok) *Can be SLOW or any speed you like, doesn't have to shred or be fast. ELEVEN RACK PATCH: X20.tfx.zip ( 1.21K ) Number of downloads: 37 ---------- This is something new. It's a "Challenge" I challenge you to play anything over this backing. It just has to have you in it playing like you really mean it!!! That's it, so here is what I need. 1.)Reply to this post with a youtube video of your performance. EMBED the video in the post (Ask me if you need any help) That's it, no files, no transfers, just you playing I will give you feedback on your submission and you will get your updated SHRED FEST MISSION BADGE for having the stones to put yourself out there and for making the time to make music. This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Sep 24 2016, 10:55 PM |
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Sep 25 2016, 10:08 AM |
Any reason you chose to call it A# instead of Bb Todd. The correct note naming of the A# scale is icky. A#, B# C##, D#,E#, F##,G##.
I missed this one, but I'll still use it in my practice (and be back to bootcamp too) Maybe I'll join in this weeks Shredfest if I can come up with anything -------------------- My SoundCloud
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Sep 25 2016, 06:14 PM |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9s9lrNnI48
I think I needed a bit longer on this one, I was winging it a bit and Im not very good at improv, also sorry about the camera angle, I think I moved a bit and didnt notice how little of the guitar was in shot...... on the plus side I managed to break out the old whammy pedal again and hit lots of pinched harmonics -------------------- You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Sep 25 2016, 06:55 PM |
WELL PLAYED!!!!!
I must congratulate you for being the ONLY one to brave the odd key signature and symphonic metal backing laiden with mostly vocals and come up with a killer take! The whammy pedal is a perfect addition IMHO. At first I was like "how the heck is he getting dive bombs on an SG!!!' Then I read your bit about the pedal Very clever use of a pedal and it fits in perfectly.. You don't really need a trem bar if you have that pedal it seems. it does a great job of doing really good dives! Your technique throughout is very solid and your Pinch Harmonic Dive is spot on It's one of my fave licks of all time and very Retro, which is part of why I like it Well put together and very well done as an improv! Your improvisation skills are really improving. Very glad to see you leading the charge on this one To wit, I've created a personalized badge for your efforts. It bears the Norway flag that I've seen in your studio. In short you just LEVELED UP!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9s9lrNnI48 I think I needed a bit longer on this one, I was winging it a bit and Im not very good at improv, also sorry about the camera angle, I think I moved a bit and didnt notice how little of the guitar was in shot...... on the plus side I managed to break out the old whammy pedal again and hit lots of pinched harmonics |
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Sep 25 2016, 07:47 PM |
Shred Challenge Moved to Sunday, so you have an extra day to get your take in!! !!! SUNDAY SHRED FEST X-21!!!! *New in this weeks video, I"m not playing. Instead, I'll put the two scale tablatures we are using and you can practice using the video Direct Link to this Challenge : http://bit.ly/sundayshredfestx21 X-21 SLOW BLUES in A! DETAILS: This is a BLUES backing in the key of A. It's a great chance to show off what you have learned about pentatonic scales/blues scales/rock licks/etc! Also a great chance to have a new video to share with the world (if you like) on your youtube/facebook/etc. DOWNLOAD: mp3 backing _X21Blues.mp3 ( 986.86K ) Number of downloads: 44 EXTENDED version (Jam Track) JackTrack21.mp3 ( 8.25MB ) Number of downloads: 64 KEY: A Minor SCALES TO USE: A Pentatonic/Blues, A Minor (If you like) A Blues A Minor (Also known as "Aeolian") BPM: 80 bpm DUE DATE: Before MIDNIGHT Sunday!! (If you run a bit late that's ok) I'm pushing back the due date to as late as possible To give you more weekend time. So the new challenge may already be posted when you go to put up your take. This is fine, just take a look at the new challenge as you post your take so you can practice a bit during the week if possible *Can be SLOW or any speed you like, doesn't have to shred or be fast. This is something new. It's a "Challenge" I challenge you to play anything over this backing. It just has to have you in it playing like you really mean it!!! That's it, so here is what I need. ---------- F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) 1.)What do I need to do?: Reply to this post with a youtube video of your performance. EMBED the video in the post (Ask me if you need any help)That's it, no files, no transfers, just you playing I will give you feedback on your submission and you will get your updated SHRED FEST MISSION BADGE for having the stones to put yourself out there and for making the time to make music. 2.)Who can participate?: ANYONE!! 3.)What do I get? Upon putting your video in the thread, you will get a critique of your playing and a badge to commemorate your effort. The more Challenges you complete, the higher the level you attain Here is a recent badge for reference. This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Oct 1 2016, 11:05 PM |
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Sep 25 2016, 08:47 PM |
10 times in !!
Cheers Laurent -------------------- |
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Sep 25 2016, 09:04 PM |
Looking forward to your take!!!!
------ Shred Challenge Moved to Sunday, so you have an extra day to get your take in!! !!! SUNDAY SHRED FEST X-21!!!! *New in this weeks video, I"m not playing. Instead, I'll put the two scale tablatures we are using and you can practice using the video |
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Sep 26 2016, 05:50 PM |
Hi Todd
This one take about searching a good riff..... final take for the next days Cheers Laurent -------------------- |
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