Phil66's Bootcamp, Glory Awaits!! |
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Nov 6 2016, 10:23 PM |
Thanks Todd,
There must be a limit though, I mean we couldn't pass at 30bpm could we Tell you what I find of though, so far there's been a "natural" speed for me, for example, 140bpm, and I actually struggle to play in time below that, particularly this number 3. I actually thought about setting the time signature to 3/4 in my DAW so I could play one note per best with the luck spread over two bars but that's cheating so I didn't. Cheers This post has been edited by Phil66: Nov 6 2016, 10:37 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Nov 7 2016, 09:26 PM |
Hello Sarge,
I've posted this here not because i think it's good but because I want to show you how far I've got. It's only had about 20 minutes but I thought you should see it so maybe you could advise. I do play a wrong note halfway through and that throws my timing off Cheers buddy. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Nov 8 2016, 11:15 PM |
Thanks Todd
It makes sense, I was just trying to keep it musically correct in 4/4 really. I'll look at how to alter the metronome times in Reaper next time. Cheers buddy -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Nov 9 2016, 04:10 PM |
Thanks Todd
I guess that was my thinking about setting the metronome to 3/4 time, then the first note on each string would be accented. Hope that makes sense but i will go for just a single tone click track next time. Cheers bud. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 22 2017, 01:37 PM |
Sarge,
I have been MIA and completely neglected my duties since early November. I really struggle to fit these exercises in. Partly because I'm not a repetitive drill kinda person but I am going to try again. I had my first practise this morning since November so here is my video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfheUmlHni0 -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 22 2017, 04:41 PM |
Well Fought Soldier!!! Drills are something that can be a bit repetitive (No pun intended) for sure. You don't have to practice them with an amp/plugin or even metronome. Once your fingers know the pattern, you can take your guitar in to the den and watch a movie/tv whatever, and just loop the drill. Once the patter is locked in to your brain, it's just a matter of repetition, I used to pick a scale, memorize it, then watch my fave movie of the moment a couple of times while playing it back and forth. It worked well for me, but may not work well for you, but it's worth a shot It certainly took the drudgery out of it when I didn't feel like running scales for a couple of hours.
Eventually, these techniques, become simple second nature and you won't even have to think about them. They will just happen. Getting to that point is what Bootcamp is for. You did great on this one and I want to push you a bit at this point before we badge you up and throw you in to Mission 4. Try one pass of this Mission DOUBLE PICKED. Just pick every note twice. There is a LOT of multi picking coming up and I want to prep you for it. It will feel odd at first and it doesn't need to be fast, just precise. . ONWARD!! Todd Sarge, I have been MIA and completely neglected my duties since early November. I really struggle to fit these exercises in. Partly because I'm not a repetitive drill kinda person but I am going to try again. I had my first practise this morning since November so here is my video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfheUmlHni0 |
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Jan 22 2017, 09:13 PM |
I used to pick a scale, memorize it, then watch my fave movie of the moment a couple of times while playing it back and forth. It worked well for me, but may not work well for you, but it's worth a shot It certainly took the drudgery out of it when I didn't feel like running scales for a couple of hours. Todd Thanks Todd, I don't get time to watch a film once never mind twice I get in from work at around 17:30, I have my dinner, I sit and watch the news and chat with my wife until around 19:00-19:30 then I enter my man cave until around 20:30-21:00. I then go and spend an hour or so with my wife. We usually go to bed around 22:00-22:30 as I am up again at 06:00 to leave for work. I hope this explains why I don't progress very quickly. Weekends we are out living, visiting historic towns and villages, or away for the weekend at a seaside town. Sometimes I manage to get up early and have a practise before we go out but mostly it's the 90-120 minutes in the evening. Here is the double picked version you asked for buddy I hope it's ok, I still struggle to palm mute the strings with this string crossing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9B6dkY2Jk Cheers Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 22 2017, 10:09 PM |
Well fought Soldier!! Time is the enemy as they say!! In your case it's a serious and vicious enemy! With your schedule your progress is more than I'd expect so your doing just fine IMHO
The muting while traversing strings is what makes this Mission such a pain in the neck. Then to boot, I added Multi picking which makes some things even more of a pain in the neck Put together it's great practice on traverse and muting whether picking once or twice per string. Let's Debrief!! CONGRATS SOLDIER!!!! You are ripping it up!! You are a more advanced player than I expected. Keep killing it! MEDALS OF HONOR 1.)Precise Pick Control during traverse. 2.)Good Palm Mute all the way through. 3.)Aggressive style and solid pacing. You really tore it up here soldier!! And with quick turn around!! Welcome to the fun world of Multi Picking Congrats Soldier, you just ... LEVELED UP!! Thanks Todd, I don't get time to watch a film once never mind twice I get in from work at around 17:30, I have my dinner, I sit and watch the news and chat with my wife until around 19:00-19:30 then I enter my man cave until around 20:30-21:00. I then go and spend an hour or so with my wife. We usually go to bed around 22:00-22:30 as I am up again at 06:00 to leave for work. I hope this explains why I don't progress very quickly. Weekends we are out living, visiting historic towns and villages, or away for the weekend at a seaside town. Sometimes I manage to get up early and have a practise before we go out but mostly it's the 90-120 minutes in the evening. Here is the double picked version you asked for buddy I hope it's ok, I still struggle to palm mute the strings with this string crossing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9B6dkY2Jk Cheers Phil |
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Jan 28 2017, 10:14 PM |
Hello Sarge,
Reporting for duty. Mission: Drill 4. Total practise time 10 minutes. Recorded for assessment. Current issue: Palm muting on thin strings. This post has been edited by Phil66: Jan 28 2017, 11:31 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 29 2017, 12:54 AM |
Thanks Todd,
It kinda makes sense. I'll keep trying when I get spare time. That take was after only ten minutes practice. Cheers buddy Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 29 2017, 09:55 PM |
Is the "left" hand comment correct Todd? I'm not being a pedant, just clarifying because I know some use the left hand to mute adjacent strings.
I can see a mechanical reason for it being difficult too. Unlike the wound strings, the unwound strings sit low in the groove of the saddle so it's hard to roll your fleshy part of your palm onto a sweet spot. The wound strings sit just above the saddle making it much easier. I am either killing the note, making it buzz or just picking it cleanly with my palm away from the string, the last way is the way I can play it fastest. UPDATE:: I've stained some muscles in my forearm doing drill 4 so have to rest my arm. Cheers The reason the high strings are selected is to try to force your left hand in to a position where it's able to mute the high strings while you pick them.
This post has been edited by Phil66: Jan 29 2017, 11:49 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 30 2017, 10:18 PM |
Sarge,
Been doing my drill. Here are two videos for assessment. Thanks Private Phil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnFbF-T2enQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AEap4NjxN8 -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 31 2017, 03:02 AM |
WELL FOUGHT SOLDIER!!! You are getting the hang of this. I still suspect your pick may be breaking the plane of the string just a pinch to far as it's causing your fingers to have to pull the pick back before making your next strike.
The good news is that you have a good handle on a very difficult muting technique. I know it feels odd. It's natural for it to feel odd I know I have been pushing you way harder than normal on this one, but this Mission in particular is the "Gateway Drug" to many things to come. I can tell you have been putting in time on this and I promise you it will be worth it as you go Let's debrief!!! MEDAL OF HONOR 1.)Planted Right hand, Centered and not drifting, per Drill Instructor. 2.)Steady picking and tight synch between right/left hands. 3.)Solid pacing and consistent muting. You ticked all the boxes Soldier!!!! I am tempted to have you run DOUBLES on this but I'll save that for next time!! For now you just LEVELED UP!!!! Sarge,
Been doing my drill. Here are two videos for assessment. Thanks Private Phil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnFbF-T2enQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AEap4NjxN8 |
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Jan 31 2017, 07:54 AM |
Thank you sarge,
I didn't expect to level up yet. To be honest with you, total practice time on this is no more than 30 minutes. If you want me to hold out on taking the badge and try to improve some more I will. Cheers Private Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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