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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 5 2012, 09:38 AM
Howdy mate! This here, is your thread! Let's start by asking you if you have some recordings of yourself so that I may get a better idea where you're at right now
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Oct 5 2012, 03:37 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 5 2012, 09:38 AM)
Howdy mate! This here, is your thread! Let's start by asking you if you have some recordings of yourself so that I may get a better idea where you're at right now
Cosmin
Hey man! awesome my own thread
I don't have any recordings of myself. What equipment would I need to do this? What should I record?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 6 2012, 08:59 AM
Well, what sort of music gear do you own at this point and what sort of computer soundboard?
Posted by: Lienad Oct 6 2012, 11:10 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 6 2012, 08:59 AM)
Well, what sort of music gear do you own at this point and what sort of computer soundboard?
40 watt combo and a cheap ibanez. Nvidia Geforce 7100/Nvidia nforce 630i.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 6 2012, 08:46 PM
QUOTE (Lienad @ Oct 6 2012, 10:10 AM)
40 watt combo and a cheap ibanez. Nvidia Geforce 7100/Nvidia nforce 630i.
hmmm, no webcam?
Posted by: Lienad Oct 7 2012, 10:36 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 6 2012, 08:46 PM)
hmmm, no webcam?
No mate, can get one though, which webcams would you recommend for a good quality recording?
Thanks
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 8 2012, 08:58 AM
Hey mate, well, I've heard good things about the Microsoft LifeCam - check out the ones having the HD feature:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/webcams
Posted by: Lienad Oct 8 2012, 02:05 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 8 2012, 08:58 AM)
Hey mate, well, I've heard good things about the Microsoft LifeCam - check out the ones having the HD feature:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/webcams
Cheers dude I've got one coming soon. In the meantime what should I be learning?
Thanks
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 9 2012, 09:30 AM
Well, if you wish, you can choose your favorite lesson so far and prepare it Once you got it done, you can use it for the recording you will send to me! I am not choosing a lesson for you at this point because I first need to see your actual playing level in order to know what's what I am curious in respect to what you will choose!
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Oct 9 2012, 09:41 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 9 2012, 09:30 AM)
Well, if you wish, you can choose your favorite lesson so far and prepare it
Once you got it done, you can use it for the recording you will send to me! I am not choosing a lesson for you at this point because I first need to see your actual playing level in order to know what's what
I am curious in respect to what you will choose!
Cosmin
Yeah sounds great to me
The webcam will take a while to arrive so what if I choose maybe a couple of different styles to give you a better overall view of my playing? Thanks for the fast reply! I know you must have many students to reply to! An army of students you could say haha
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 9 2012, 09:56 AM
Oh yes! By all means, the more you record, the better Ill know what's what
Posted by: Lienad Oct 9 2012, 04:02 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 9 2012, 09:56 AM)
Oh yes! By all means, the more you record, the better Ill know what's what
Great!! Right i'll get started choosing some!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 10 2012, 03:20 PM
Groovy!
Posted by: Lienad Oct 15 2012, 01:23 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 10 2012, 03:20 PM)
Groovy!
Hey Comin! Here's a recording, I have watched it and its not the greatest but it's a good estimation of my playing right now. Hope this helps
Posted by: Lienad Oct 15 2012, 02:08 PM
Here's another one sorry I added a few extra notes/played the bends a little different, I kept messing up when I was trying to copy it exactly so I just did an interpretation of the lesson instead. I chose a different style too to help give you a better idea of my playing.
Hope you like them
Posted by: Lienad Oct 15 2012, 04:38 PM
QUOTE (Lienad @ Oct 15 2012, 02:08 PM)
Here's another one
sorry I added a few extra notes/played the bends a little different, I kept messing up when I was trying to copy it exactly so I just did an interpretation of the lesson instead. I chose a different style too to help give you a better idea of my playing.
Hope you like them
Ok so I just learnt this in the last half an hour but i'll post it anyways
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 16 2012, 05:17 PM
QUOTE (Lienad @ Oct 15 2012, 01:08 PM)
Here's another one
sorry I added a few extra notes/played the bends a little different, I kept messing up when I was trying to copy it exactly so I just did an interpretation of the lesson instead. I chose a different style too to help give you a better idea of my playing.
Hope you like them
Ahoy mate! Great to see you finally playing
Well, I say you have good timing and you understood the structure of the phrases, but you are pretty rigid in your approach and your articulation could be greatly improved.
Bending and vibrato are two of the most important techniques for a guitarist and I say we should focus on them
Now let's see your other recording!
QUOTE (Lienad @ Oct 15 2012, 03:38 PM)
Ok so I just learnt this in the last half an hour but i'll post it anyways
Heheh! I can see that you didn't get too much time to spend on this one
You rushed some phrases and also, mate, check your guitar's tuning before you start playing, k?
Now, I suggest we focus on beginner lessons, covering rhythm and articulation, plus, discussing the theory behind them, what do you think?
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Oct 16 2012, 07:49 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 16 2012, 05:17 PM)
Ahoy mate! Great to see you finally playing
Well, I say you have good timing and you understood the structure of the phrases, but you are pretty rigid in your approach and your articulation could be greatly improved.
Bending and vibrato are two of the most important techniques for a guitarist and I say we should focus on them
Now let's see your other recording!
Heheh! I can see that you didn't get too much time to spend on this one
You rushed some phrases and also, mate, check your guitar's tuning before you start playing, k?
Now, I suggest we focus on beginner lessons, covering rhythm and articulation, plus, discussing the theory behind them, what do you think?
Cosmin
Hello!
Thanks for the reply!
Yeah I think you're right I don't feel at ease when im playing I feel VERY rigid, something I want to change badly
What could I do to Improve this?
How could I improve my articulation?
I did rush the last one, I guess I was a little too enthusiastic
haha! but yeah I'll check my tuning in future.
My goal at the moment is to be able to play/write metalcore/modern metal style riffs and passages to a high standard and also be able to perform them in an entertaining fashion in a live setting to people or at a gig
Do you think that plan you have laid out will help achieve this? If so, LETS GO FOR IT!!
Also my alternate picking/triplets are a serious weak spot which is a shame because I really want to be able to play them well. Could we add some lessons for this into the mix too?
lol long post mate, ok where do I start?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 17 2012, 08:22 AM
Tell me man, how much time can you dedicate to guitar playing each day? According to this, we'll set up a schedule to cover rhythm/ riffing, alternate picking/ legato, articulation and ear training!
These are the things ANY guitarist should handle
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Oct 17 2012, 10:46 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 17 2012, 08:22 AM)
Tell me man, how much time can you dedicate to guitar playing each day? According to this, we'll set up a schedule to cover rhythm/ riffing, alternate picking/ legato, articulation and ear training!
These are the things ANY guitarist should handle
Cosmin
Morning Cosmin
Four hours, 6 days a week!! I'm aiming for that because I spend lots of time playing, I just have no practice routine or idea of what to focus on. regular goals and assignments would be great to remedy this!
And sweet If they are essetial components to any succesful guitarist's playing let's get started right away
I'm really excited about this, can you tell haha
Thanks
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 18 2012, 08:39 AM
Alright! Here's the deal:
1h - rhythm/ riffing
1h - technique - legato/ alternate picking
1h - articulation/ ear training
1h - you can use this to jam/ write music/ or perfect some of the stuff above
I will give you tasks and we settle a deadline after which you'll send me recordings so that we can discuss over them
Do we have a deal?
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Oct 18 2012, 03:53 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 18 2012, 08:39 AM)
Alright! Here's the deal:
1h - rhythm/ riffing
1h - technique - legato/ alternate picking
1h - articulation/ ear training
1h - you can use this to jam/ write music/ or perfect some of the stuff above
I will give you tasks and we settle a deadline after which you'll send me recordings so that we can discuss over them
Do we have a deal?
Cosmin
Sounds Great!
Ok whats the first lesson/s?
Posted by: Lienad Oct 19 2012, 07:22 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 19 2012, 10:07 AM)
Alright! So, I will say 10 days for the tasks below - you tell me if that's a reasonable deadline or if you feel that these are too difficult
Alternate picking: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Hand-Basics/
Legato: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginners-Corner-24-Beginner-Legato/
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/basic-metal-rhythm/
Articulation: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Vibrato-Odyssey/
Ear training/ fretboard knowledge:
1) Spot all the C notes on the neck and memorize their sound in the various octaves where they are found
2) Set your metronome at quarter notes to a very slow tempo
3) Pick each C note on one quarter note and sing it in the same time
4) Increase the speed until your fingers will automatically go at the C notes at higher tempo
5) Go back to the slow tempo
6) Hit the first C note and follow through the rest of the exercise as before, with the only difference that you will SING the rest ofthe C notes instead of playing them
Let's rock!
Cosmin
Ten days is cool
and yeah had a look through and they all look achievable
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 20 2012, 07:18 AM
Let's rock then!
Posted by: Lienad Oct 24 2012, 04:08 PM
Hey Cosmin!!
Thought I'd show you where i'm at with the lessons, played them a while now but they still dont sound right, what should I focus on?
Thanks.
[attachment=29330:Picking_...Basics_1.wmv]
[attachment=29333:Basic_Me...Guitar_1.wmv]
[attachment=29332:Beginner_Legato_1.wmv]
[attachment=29331:Vibrato_One_1.wmv]
OOpps...
Here are the others!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 25 2012, 11:01 AM
QUOTE (Lienad @ Oct 24 2012, 03:08 PM)
Hey Cosmin!!
Thought I'd show you where i'm at with the lessons, played them a while now but they still dont sound right, what should I focus on?
Thanks.
[attachment=29330:Picking_...Basics_1.wmv]
[attachment=29333:Basic_Me...Guitar_1.wmv]
[attachment=29332:Beginner_Legato_1.wmv]
[attachment=29331:Vibrato_One_1.wmv]
OOpps...
Here are the others!
Picking hand basics - it's great so far, until the last part where you are omitting some of the 16th notes, probably because of being scared you'll miss the next shift
Take it slower on the tempo and you'll have those perfect as well. And also, your right hand looks kind of tense. Try to loosen up a bit
Basic Metal Guitar - there are some glitches here and there when shifting positions! I suggest focusing on the timing and shifts and also on the accuracy of the gallop part, some notes are blurry
A slower tempo and focusing on the above should take care of the problem!
The Beginner Legato looks and sounds good! And you have ALMOST nailed the vibrato one - this one needs a bit more flow and consistency/ sustain of each note. It's in the touch and only time and focused practice will get the right results.
As a general conclusion I honestly think you did a good job so far! BUT you can do far better and nail these without a spot!!
Let's see the next takes!
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Oct 31 2012, 01:56 PM
[attachment=29414:Basic_Me...Guitar_2.wmv]
[attachment=29413:Vibrato_1_2.wmv]
[attachment=29412:Picking_...sics_1_2.wmv]
[attachment=29411:Beginner...gato_1_2.wmv]
Hello Cosmin!, I'm back!
Here are the next takes
Posted by: Lienad Nov 1 2012, 12:23 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 1 2012, 09:17 AM)
Hey man!
Much much better
I can see improvement!
For the basic metal rhythm guitar - It is ok as an ensemble, but it's a bit rigid in its interpretation - it somehow requires more groove! Don't get scared! This sort of thing comes in time with lots of practice, so I think you're on the right path. usually after developing your internal clock, it's gonna be easier and easier
For the vibrato - keep practicing it! It's correct but it can be better - time will help once you develop a stronger fretting hand
Picking hand basics - the hand still looks a bit tense but you solved the problem of the 16ths!! Good work mate!
Take care of the legato lesson - you rushed the tempo!
In the first take, you did better
Alright! I say, let's move a bit forward with the following tasks:
AP: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Arpeggios/ - focus on getting them as clean as possible
Legato: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/hammer-ons_and_pull-offs_for_beginners/ - one step above the previous one
Vibrato/ bending: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Vibrato-Odyssey-2/
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Metal-For-Rockers/
Let me know what you think and also, please keep practicing the previous ones, ok?
Cosmin
YAY!!!
Improvment
haha!
Thanks Cosmin, I will take note of what you said about each lesson and I will keep practising them too.
Yeah these new lessons look cool, i'll get working on them today. Awesome
I can have a go at an interpretation of the metal rhytm guitar if you want? Play it more natural to how it feels to me
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 1 2012, 12:34 PM
Please do I'm curious!
Posted by: Lienad Nov 5 2012, 06:25 PM
Hello Cosmin!
[attachment=29479:Rhythm_Jam.wmv]
Well I was going to write some parts for this song but then I thought eh i'll just have a jam and see what I play. So it's VERY rough lol seeing as I didnt know what I was going to play/random but still fun
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 6 2012, 09:32 AM
Howdy man! There are nice ideas here and there, but take care about the timing as some interventions sound rigid somehow. It seems like you are not determined on what you want to play, and trust me, the intention is the most obvious thing ever I got a saying - Play it like you mean it! If you are angry at someone, you don't say... 'Hey, I think I'm angry with you...' you usually say 'I am so pissed that I could throw something at you!!' - that feels like you mean it right?
Posted by: Lienad Nov 6 2012, 01:26 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 6 2012, 08:32 AM)
Howdy man! There are nice ideas here and there, but take care about the timing as some interventions sound rigid somehow. It seems like you are not determined on what you want to play, and trust me, the intention is the most obvious thing ever
I got a saying - Play it like you mean it! If you are angry at someone, you don't say... 'Hey, I think I'm angry with you...' you usually say 'I am so pissed that I could throw something at you!!' - that feels like you mean it right?
Well that would make sense, it was entirely improvised. What do you mean when you say rigid? also what are "interventions" in this context?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 7 2012, 08:39 AM
By interventions I meant the little lick appearing somewhere after the gallop passage, where the riffing has some stops. I was particularly thinking about those stops - they sound a bit rigid for the context somehow. Or maybe my ear is too keen on the way Marcus did them and now any other approach might sound a bit strange, due to the fact that they actually fragment the groove Didn't make up my mind yet But hey, EXPERIMENT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!! How are you faring with the new tasks so far?
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Nov 7 2012, 11:37 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 7 2012, 07:39 AM)
By interventions I meant the little lick appearing somewhere after the gallop passage, where the riffing has some stops. I was particularly thinking about those stops - they sound a bit rigid for the context somehow. Or maybe my ear is too keen on the way Marcus did them and now any other approach might sound a bit strange, due to the fact that they actually fragment the groove
Didn't make up my mind yet
But hey, EXPERIMENT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!! How are you faring with the new tasks so far?
Cosmin
OOOOOO I get what you mean now, yeah it does change the groove of the peice
Finding the AP lesson pretty tricky, just not used to playing like that, ever. Unusual fretting positions and stretches
The other lessons are a little better but none of them are flowing start to finish yet. I'm geting there though. Still practicing the original list too
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 8 2012, 01:11 PM
Hehe I knew you'd get it fast
Well, looking forward to your next takes on the new tasks!
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Dec 17 2012, 06:51 PM
Thanks for the feedback Cosmin, will try again and record some better versions
I have had a lot less time than I would have liked as of late getting a new job, but I have managed to find a band and have learn a few covers.
Hopefully start writting my own stuff soon. Speaking of which, could we have a look at dropped D/C tunnings next as these are the tunnings I will be using.
I have a fair grasp of E standard pentatonics and natural minor scales but I'm confused how these patters work/look in the dropped tunnings as well as how to use them to write songs/riffs. An few exercise lessons on these scales and another dropped tunning tune would be useful.
Cheers again mate!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 18 2012, 10:03 AM
Hey mate well, what do you say if you would choose one of my metal lessons in order to get yourself acquainted with the Drop C feeling and about the patterns... a first step is managing to envision standard tuning with the thickest string one tone down. Let's start from drop D - can you see all your low D string power chords in an easy way?
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Dec 24 2012, 10:23 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 18 2012, 09:03 AM)
Hey mate
well, what do you say if you would choose one of my metal lessons in order to get yourself acquainted with the Drop C feeling and about the patterns... a first step is managing to envision standard tuning with the thickest string one tone down. Let's start from drop D - can you see all your low D string power chords in an easy way?
Cosmin
When you say low D chords do you mean something like this? In Dropped d tunning Striking all the bottom three low strings (D,A,D) open would be to play a D5 chord. Barring across these same strings in the second fret would play a E5, Same fretting shape at the third fret would be an F5 chord?
Hope I explained that right.
And I would like to start with your "Pillar style lesson"
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 26 2012, 09:54 AM
QUOTE (Lienad @ Dec 24 2012, 09:23 AM)
When you say low D chords do you mean something like this? In Dropped d tunning Striking all the bottom three low strings (D,A,D) open would be to play a D5 chord. Barring across these same strings in the second fret would play a E5, Same fretting shape at the third fret would be an F5 chord?
Hope I explained that right.
And I would like to start with your "Pillar style lesson"
Exactly mate! Spot on
It is very important to see the disposition of the notes on the neck in respect to the lowered string - it's all a matter of re-orienting interval shapes actually
Glad you like the Pillar style lesson! I would strongly advise you to work on it as slowly as possible at first, due to the fact that it needs a very exact approach in almost all its length. Better to play it at 50% of the speed and be dead on with every note, rather than play it at 100% and sound sloppy!
Deal, mate?
Cosmin
Posted by: Lienad Dec 26 2012, 01:44 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 26 2012, 08:54 AM)
Exactly mate! Spot on
It is very important to see the disposition of the notes on the neck in respect to the lowered string - it's all a matter of re-orienting interval shapes actually
Glad you like the Pillar style lesson! I would strongly advise you to work on it as slowly as possible at first, due to the fact that it needs a very exact approach in almost all its length. Better to play it at 50% of the speed and be dead on with every note, rather than play it at 100% and sound sloppy!
Deal, mate?
Cosmin
Do you have or know of an exercise to learn the pentatonic scale and diatonic natural minor scale in all positions? This would be really helpful to improve my visualisation and practical application of D tunning when writing music.
And it's a deal, I will start today!!
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