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Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	May 21 2013, 08:23 AM
May 21 2013, 08:23 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hello my hard working dutch friend! You are on the good path with this, even tho it's clear that you have some polishing to do in certain spots. Now, I noticed a very important thing: your breathing You are holding air too much man! Your brain needs oxygen in order to pump blood into the muscles and provide the necessary things for your performance. Have you tried to be conscious regarding your breathing rhythm? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Jul 21 2013, 11:33 AM
Jul 21 2013, 11:33 AM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Hey CMan I am uploading my progress on this lesson which is very slow. Here is my take on the original tempo of 125 bpm. Still choking on a lot of notes.. About breathing, you are right I tend to hold my breadth at difficult parts I don't know why.. I will try to be more conscious of it. Let me know what you think.. Here we go: You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 22 2013, 09:38 AM
Jul 22 2013, 09:38 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey hombre! Glad to hear from you! You know I noticed something I think that when you sweep up, you tend to move your hand away/towards the exterior from/of the strings a bit and then sweep. It should be a constant motion that doesn't move your hand away at all. I think this is a part where you can lose momentum. What do you think? Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Jul 22 2013, 07:27 PM
Jul 22 2013, 07:27 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 22 2013, 08:38 AM) Hey hombre! Glad to hear from you! You know I noticed something I think that when you sweep up, you tend to move your hand away/towards the exterior from/of the strings a bit and then sweep. It should be a constant motion that doesn't move your hand away at all. I think this is a part where you can lose momentum. What do you think? Cosmin Hey Cosmin that is a very interesting observation. I am not sure if I understand it fully though. Do you think it is possible that you make a video for me showing 1) what you think I do that is wrong and 2) how I should rather do it? This would be very helpful. I want to get this bloody technique down You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 23 2013, 11:00 AM
Jul 23 2013, 11:00 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey Mert - sure thing man, I'll lay my thoughts down in a video and show you what I mean! Here we go: You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Jul 24 2013, 10:02 PM -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Jul 24 2013, 10:23 PM
Jul 24 2013, 10:23 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Hey Cosmin, Thanks a lot for the video!! I now understand what you mean precisely and you are absolutely right, I do that kind of movement with my right hand that possibly slows me down. So I will go back to slower tempos and practice the lesson trying to correct my right hand motion.. Hopefully post something soon but first I need to practice a bit See you soon here Thanks again! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 25 2013, 08:10 AM
Jul 25 2013, 08:10 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	The pleasure is all mine, my Dutch friend You know, sometimes, it takes just an extra pair of eyes to see what we do not, simply because we can't look at ourselves. I think self observation and awareness should be taught as a very valuable skill in life in general. I tend to have the same problems sometimes and only after I watch a recording of myself, I am able to say, hey, that's not ok, I should correct that or this and so on. Show me whatchagot, as soon as you are ready Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 04:14 PM
Jul 27 2013, 04:14 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Ok C-Maestro I practiced this lesson very slowly to get my right hand motion right. Here is the video I still have some of that motion.. What do you think ?? I don't know how to avoid it.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 28 2013, 02:41 PM
Jul 28 2013, 02:41 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey Mert - I observed another thing Would you consider slightly sliding your right hand across the bridge in a vertical fashion while sweeping the high strings and getting it up again when playing the lower strings? I think that the fact that you are keeping your wrist locked in one spot, is hindering you a bit... What do you think? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Aug 13 2013, 09:01 PM
Aug 13 2013, 09:01 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 28 2013, 01:41 PM) Hey Mert - I observed another thing Would you consider slightly sliding your right hand across the bridge in a vertical fashion while sweeping the high strings and getting it up again when playing the lower strings? I think that the fact that you are keeping your wrist locked in one spot, is hindering you a bit... What do you think? Hey Cosmin, I practiced a bit more paying attention to your last observation. Here is my take again at same tempo. What do you think ?? Practicing sweep picking makes me feel I am so untalented with this instrument You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Aug 14 2013, 08:26 AM
Aug 14 2013, 08:26 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Mert, if I ever catch you saying that, I will make my way into the Netherlands and slap you silly! How can you let a single technique bring you down like that? I noticed something else at your right hand that I think is a bit hindering - video coming up! Here we go: You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Aug 15 2013, 12:38 PM -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Dec 23 2013, 12:11 PM
Dec 23 2013, 12:11 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Hey Cosmin, Thanks for monitoring my progress on 40 Metal Bands lesson in forums It was hell of a detour This year my goal was to get sweeping at a good level. I don't think I managed but I am not too unhappy either. I think I will get it soon For 2014 my goal is to get sweeping good and also improve on my articulation. I think you like that goal So here is a surprise: you thought I forgot about this right ? Well, no. Here we go, it is Metal Metrics time I will post something soon on the sweep lessons you assigned to me earlier as well.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 24 2013, 02:20 PM
Dec 24 2013, 02:20 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 23 2013, 11:11 AM) Hey Cosmin, Thanks for monitoring my progress on 40 Metal Bands lesson in forums It was hell of a detour This year my goal was to get sweeping at a good level. I don't think I managed but I am not too unhappy either. I think I will get it soon For 2014 my goal is to get sweeping good and also improve on my articulation. I think you like that goal So here is a surprise: you thought I forgot about this right ? Well, no. Here we go, it is Metal Metrics time I will post something soon on the sweep lessons you assigned to me earlier as well.. SOLID! Good NYR man! Articulation is always a good aim! Also, I think you did a very good job on the 40 Metal Bands - it's a very difficult one, so it's no piece of cake to tackle such a lesson. Anyway - focus a bit on nailing each note when doing the natural harmonics on the thick string and that last bend before the two open C chords should be more into pitch. Otherwise - spot on! And the tone is a beast! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Dec 27 2013, 03:55 PM
Dec 27 2013, 03:55 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Hey Cosmin, Thanks for the feedback Here is another attempt.. What do you think?? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 27 2013, 10:55 PM
Dec 27 2013, 10:55 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 27 2013, 02:55 PM) Hey Cosmin, Thanks for the feedback Here is another attempt.. What do you think?? Haha! Amazing man Now the ONLY thing that I found was that the last bend was a bit too much this time Find the right pitch to reach and you are there! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Dec 27 2013, 11:53 PM
Dec 27 2013, 11:53 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Thanks Cosmin You are right, the bend was not good this time either. It is so strange. I don't remember ever having problems finding the right pitch with bends. I know why this is giving me trouble. It is because the tuning is so low, especially the first string, it is very hard to get it to the correct tuning and also while bending get it sound right.. I will see what I can do You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Opetholic: Dec 27 2013, 11:54 PM --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 28 2013, 01:34 PM
Dec 28 2013, 01:34 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hehe! I know what you mean mate - that's why it's always good to record and listen to yourself And I also think that the thickest string is not the most usual place for that sort of bend Let me know if you are into moving further QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 27 2013, 10:53 PM) Thanks Cosmin You are right, the bend was not good this time either. It is so strange. I don't remember ever having problems finding the right pitch with bends. I know why this is giving me trouble. It is because the tuning is so low, especially the first string, it is very hard to get it to the correct tuning and also while bending get it sound right.. I will see what I can do You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Dec 30 2013, 01:01 PM
Dec 30 2013, 01:01 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Ok here is another take One day you tube will be full of my Metal Metrics 4 takes You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 31 2013, 12:55 PM
Dec 31 2013, 12:55 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 30 2013, 12:01 PM) Ok here is another take One day you tube will be full of my Metal Metrics 4 takes Wow! Mert the perfectionist! I love that! Dude, it was very good, the only thing which was a bit hesitant, being the last slide vibrato. I really think you can move on if you wish, as that one is most surely something that slipped due to some probable attention slip Am I right? If yes, we should tackle the next articulation based one? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Opetholic View Member Profile	Dec 31 2013, 01:41 PM
Dec 31 2013, 01:41 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	Hey Cosmin Ok lets move on to the next articulation lesson. 2014 will be my articulation year along with sweeps.. What do you have in mind for me? Also I will put Metal Metrics 4 to REC. Lets see what happens You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------