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Sep 3 2017, 10:07 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement Todd. This thread has gone strange. You've answered me above my question and you've also quoted and answered a question I've asked in 2016
 Then the challenge is related at the end of the thread after my question 
-------------------- 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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Sep 4 2017, 12:55 AM
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Sorry about that. I was moving things around trying to get the CHALLENGE to stick out a bit more
 QUOTE (Phil66 @ Sep 3 2017, 05:07 PM)  Thanks for the encouragement Todd. This thread has gone strange. You've answered me above my question and you've also quoted and answered a question I've asked in 2016 Then the challenge is related at the end of the thread after my question CALLING OUT ALL GMCERS, STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS!!! TIME TO CHALLENGE YOURSELVES!!!! !!! SUNDAY SHRED CHALLENGE X-53 !!! GAME OF THRONES CHALLENGE!  IMPORTANT: YOU CAN PLAY OVER ANY PART OR ALL OF THE BACKING) DETAILS: VIDEO OPTIONAL : audio or video is fine. DOWNLOAD BACKING: 
Game_of_thrones_Collab.mp3 ( 1.84MB )
Number of downloads: 30https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/solo-challenge-53-game-of-thrones-by-patrik-berg KEY: B Minor SCALES TO USE: B Minor  This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Sep 4 2017, 12:58 AM |
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Sep 4 2017, 09:06 PM
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Hello Todd,
I got in late from work so didn't have time to do a video. I really want to have another go as this is pretty dire. It does get better after 25 seconds though, I'm quite happy with it after that. I'm definitely having another go at this though now I'm starting to get a feel for it. https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/53-got-take-1 -------------------- 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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Sep 5 2017, 01:46 AM
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You are off to a very good start with this one
You gotta break some eggs to bake a cake! Todd QUOTE (Phil66 @ Sep 4 2017, 04:06 PM) Hello Todd, I got in late from work so didn't have time to do a video. I really want to have another go as this is pretty dire. It does get better after 25 seconds though, I'm quite happy with it after that. I'm definitely having another go at this though now I'm starting to get a feel for it. https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/53-got-take-1 |
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Sep 5 2017, 08:45 PM
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Thanks Todd,
Ok, here is another go, this track is so hard for me. Again time was too short to make a video, I'm really digging in hard with the Gab work. I did go off key at one point with one note on a repeated lick but it didn't sound too bad so I made a split second decision to go with it and repeated it a couple of times before trying to resolve it. I think it was a G# I was playing if my memory serves me right. Tried a bit more of an extreme sound too https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/53-got-take-2 Cheers -------------------- 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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Sep 6 2017, 02:50 AM
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You are getting there! It's that one note about 26 seconds in that sorta pulls me out of vibe. I like the rest of it though:) Please do use everything you learn from Gabe on these challenges. Hopefully you can weave it all together in to your solo playing!
Todd QUOTE (Phil66 @ Sep 5 2017, 03:45 PM) Thanks Todd,
Ok, here is another go, this track is so hard for me. Again time was too short to make a video, I'm really digging in hard with the Gab work. I did go off key at one point with one note on a repeated lick but it didn't sound too bad so I made a split second decision to go with it and repeated it a couple of times before trying to resolve it. I think it was a G# I was playing if my memory serves me right. Tried a bit more of an extreme sound too https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/53-got-take-2 Cheers |
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Sep 6 2017, 10:28 AM
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Thanks Todd,
I'll try but the last months, (since late 2016) I have been striving to get the Jack White lesson down so that's all I've been doing apart from the collabs and the Shred Fest plus I've had all the life hassles this year that I told you about in a PM. I'm having a last ditch attempt at one month concentrated effort on alternate picking using the Darius' lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Altern...Picking-Basics/ which hopefully will help get through my problem with ascending runs with more than two notes per string. This is also the reason that I haven't submitted a take to Todd's Bootcamp lately as promised. I can't only do so much alternate picking practise before I get bored. This may be the reason I don't have much ammo and will probably fail this Shred Fest, but it's all good in the big scheme of things. Hope this helps you to understand mate. 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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Sep 7 2017, 10:01 AM
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No worries Soldier!! I just wanted you to push yourself to wing it a bit and see what you came up it and you did!!! Your last take had a couple of dings in it but overall I liked it! I think you can be proud of it as a good example of coming at something you didn't think was possible and then overcoming impossibility and doing it anyway. I just wanted you to fight doubt and try, which is exactly what you did. For that Soldier, you should pat yourself on the back. Keep playing and keep pushing toward the stuff that seems too much to handle, it's in those spots where we really grow as players.
You gotta follow the path that your instincts tell you to follow in terms of what you spend your practice time on and it sounds ilke you are doing just that. So kudos there as well Just keep practicing. That's the honest to God secret of all of this. It really doesn't matter if it's a lesson from Darius, or bits from Gabe or my Bootcamp. It may seem like it matters, it doesn't. What does matter is that you keep playing and that you are motivated to keep playing. If you think a given path is going to get you where you wanna go, your more likely to keep going, so keep doing your thing and keep practicing! Bootcamp will always be here for ya when you are ready to take the plunge.Todd QUOTE (Phil66 @ Sep 6 2017, 05:28 AM) Thanks Todd, I'll try but the last months, (since late 2016) I have been striving to get the Jack White lesson down so that's all I've been doing apart from the collabs and the Shred Fest plus I've had all the life hassles this year that I told you about in a PM. I'm having a last ditch attempt at one month concentrated effort on alternate picking using the Darius' lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Altern...Picking-Basics/ which hopefully will help get through my problem with ascending runs with more than two notes per string. This is also the reason that I haven't submitted a take to Todd's Bootcamp lately as promised. I can't only do so much alternate picking practise before I get bored. This may be the reason I don't have much ammo and will probably fail this Shred Fest, but it's all good in the big scheme of things. Hope this helps you to understand mate. Cheers PHil Not for the feint of Heart, only those with a good Sword Arm need apply but honestly all are welcome Just get swinging with that sword before Sunday Runs out!-- CALLING OUT ALL GMCERS, STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS!!! TIME TO CHALLENGE YOURSELVES!!!! !!! SUNDAY SHRED CHALLENGE X-53 !!! GAME OF THRONES CHALLENGE! [attachment=46457:todd_nightking2.jpg] Direct Link to this Challenge :http://bit.ly/sundayshredchallengex53IMPORTANT: YOU CAN PLAY OVER ANY PART OR ALL OF THE BACKING) DETAILS: VIDEO OPTIONAL : audio or video is fine. DOWNLOAD BACKING: https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/solo-challenge-53-game-of-thrones-by-patrik-berg KEY: B Minor SCALES TO USE: B Minor 
This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Sep 7 2017, 10:10 AM |
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Sep 7 2017, 12:48 PM
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Cheers Todd,
I'll try to get another take in on this one but it just ain't talkin' to my heart and soul. Sorry if I've let you down but delivering on this one mate. Thanks 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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Sep 8 2017, 06:21 PM
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CALLING OUT ALL GMCERS, STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS!!! TIME TO CHALLENGE YOURSELVES!!!! !!! SUNDAY SHRED CHALLENGE X-53 !!! GAME OF THRONES CHALLENGE! [attachment=46457:todd_nightking2.jpg] Direct Link to this Challenge :http://bit.ly/sundayshredchallengex53IMPORTANT: YOU CAN PLAY OVER ANY PART OR ALL OF THE BACKING) DETAILS: VIDEO OPTIONAL : audio or video is fine. DOWNLOAD BACKING: https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/solo-challenge-53-game-of-thrones-by-patrik-berg KEY: B Minor SCALES TO USE: B Minor
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Sep 11 2017, 03:25 AM
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!!! SUNDAY SHRED CHALLENGE X-54 !!! Guns and Roses "knocking on Heavens Door" IMPORTANT: YOU CAN PLAY OVER ANY PART OR ALL OF THE BACKING) DETAILS: VIDEO OPTIONAL : audio or video is fine. BACKING TRACK: Download
GNR.mp3 ( 10.32MB )
Number of downloads: 40SCALES TO USE: G Pentatonic/Blues 
This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Sep 11 2017, 03:26 AM |
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Sep 11 2017, 07:08 PM
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Hi Todd
This is my take.... https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/tapedeck-2-sep-11-19-51-41 cheers Laurent --------------------    |
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Sep 11 2017, 08:03 PM
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That's brilliant Laurent
-------------------- 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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Sep 11 2017, 09:05 PM
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thank you Phil
Cheers Laurent -------------------- |
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Sep 11 2017, 10:25 PM
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QUOTE (fzalfa @ Sep 11 2017, 07:08 PM) Hi Todd This is my take.... https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/tapedeck-2-sep-11-19-51-41 cheers Laurent that's really good, laurent. very impressive work. --------------------  You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Sep 12 2017, 02:22 AM
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NICELY DONE!!!! This is the kind of solo I always knew you could play
It's puts together all of the elements that we've worked on together in bootcamp and then you put your own style on top of it for a really great solo. You play with great dynamism here. You don't just rip in and shred it, which I'm prone to do myself You let the backing lead you where you are going which is great. Being able to respond in a musical way to the backing is key to a good solo. Then when the break hits' you are ready for it and do a great repeating lick that really shows off your technical skill. You have a really good command of the entire fretboard which is great to see. You are not locked in to a single position. This opens up a whole world of possibilities and I"m glad to see you embracing them all In short you just....  LEVELED UP!! I hope your solo inspires others to give it a go! It's a killer backing and wads of fun to play over! Todd QUOTE (fzalfa @ Sep 11 2017, 02:08 PM) Hi Todd This is my take.... https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/tapedeck-2-sep-11-19-51-41 cheers Laurent Laurent has set the bar high for sure! I hope you make the time to put in a take. This is a great backing to work over and wads of fun Todd QUOTE (Phil66 @ Sep 11 2017, 03:03 PM) That's brilliant Laurent You are up next!!! This backing is very fun to work over and is the first in a while that is not just plain crazy. I hope you can put in a take! Love to hear what you do with it Todd QUOTE (bleez @ Sep 11 2017, 05:25 PM) that's really good, laurent. very impressive work. |
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Sep 18 2017, 05:57 AM
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We have some really cool solos on this one. If you have not tried it, go for it and put it on your soundcloud/youtube personal playlist (create one if you don't have one) to track your personal progress. As Be points out this scale is more correctly called G Minor Blues, but commonly just called the Blues Scale. I'll take either
---------- !!! SUNDAY SHRED CHALLENGE X-54 !!! Guns and Roses "knocking on Heavens Door" IMPORTANT: YOU CAN PLAY OVER ANY PART OR ALL OF THE BACKING) DETAILS: VIDEO OPTIONAL : audio or video is fine. BACKING TRACK: Download
GNR.mp3 ( 10.32MB )
Number of downloads: 40SCALES TO USE: G Pentatonic/Blues
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