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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 19 2020, 06:58 PM

Hi friends!! Are you still on quarantine? I am.

I think that it's time for some Blues!

Let's use my new lesson's backing. (https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Eric-Gales-Blues-Licks/).

 Quarantine_Blues_Jam_backing_track_100_bpm.mp3 ( 731.76K ) : 198


This is an only audio collaboration. Please record your solo over this backing track, share your only guitar and mix audio files!

Key: E blues
Tempo: 100 bpm


Who is in?

FINAL MIX:

 Quarantine_Blues_Mix___forum.mp3 ( 3.83MB ) : 139





vid edited by Todd Simpson.

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 19 2020, 07:13 PM

Now that I have a new audio interface to try and my home studio is finally back together, I"M IN !!! Can you put the final mix over a picture of each player with their name so that it can be shared on youtube and we can each share on our social media? I'd be happy to do that part myself actually Just need a picture of each person participating and the time stamps for each solo e.g. Todd Simpson 1:30 to 1:45.

I miss seeing these on our youtube pages! : )

Todd

Posted by: Phil66 May 19 2020, 08:51 PM

I'm in,

first time I've picked up a guitar in a week so cut me some slack Just a quick take for some feedback please.

Thanks

https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/qbc-2020-rough-take

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 19 2020, 09:08 PM

Cool take!!! Especially for having had a break from playing!! I Hope you make version 2! It would be a good chance to try to fit parts of that long pentatonic run you just completed in bootcamp! I don't think you can fit it all in, but even doing a small chunk of it as connected notes would push you in to new levels on your solo playing! Give it a whirl if you can

Posted by: Phil66 May 19 2020, 09:35 PM

Thanks Todd,

I just wanted to dive in and get something down

Cheers

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 20 2020, 01:16 AM

I hear ya! It works as is! Just thought I'd make a suggestion

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 20 2020, 07:28 AM

YEAH! I love this backing!!

Posted by: Phil66 May 20 2020, 01:14 PM

I wasn't complaining buddy, I just meant I wanted to throw something down as I've missed it recently. I will develop it and try your suggestion I also think it's good to bang something out that is in development and not polished, it might coax some of the beginners to have a go, it can be off putting if all they see are the final takes of people, especially the higher level people on here. I'm the beginner's carrot

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 20 2020, 03:25 PM

We have a deal!!




Nice!!! Please remember to share your only guitar take once you have the final version.






Can't wait for your take!

Posted by: Phil66 May 20 2020, 08:47 PM

Can I have some guidance please? How can I get this with more of a groove?

Thanks

https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/qbc-2020-rough-take-2

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 21 2020, 01:40 AM

I agree! IT's a great idea to put something down asap. Before your hands or ears get to to used to it. It's a different thing once you've heard the track a hundred times. Both have value. Great to see you jumping in! Shows confidence in your playing which is great!!

As for groove, you could try to focus on playing accents on the off beat. Even going so far as to be silent for the on beat and playing only on the off beat. Makes a very syncopated sounding lead

Todd

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 21 2020, 12:20 PM

Will get something done and posted this weekend!!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 21 2020, 05:23 PM

I think that the first phrase would sound a lot cooler if you bend that F# note to G, and I also think that adding a bend when you play that blue note, G (00:05) , will make it sound bluesier. I see that you are playing like a variation of my lesson, but those missed bends are the most important element to make this licks sound bluesy and connected with the chords.

One cool groove exercise would to play only the rhythm of this lesson's licks. You can do it using 1 muted string, or strumming with all strings muted. Does it make sense?

 Rhythm.gp ( 14.43K ) : 149

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 21 2020, 06:58 PM

Cool!!

Posted by: Phil66 May 21 2020, 07:35 PM

Thanks Todd,

I think I understand.




Thanks Gab,

I tried to download that GP file but when I click it, it just opens a web page showing a load of ASCII characters

I'll give the bends a try

Cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 21 2020, 07:49 PM

Try this one:  Rhythm.gpx ( 52.94K ) : 143

Posted by: Phil66 May 21 2020, 08:42 PM

Thanks Gab,

Must be an issue with Chrome, that did the same but I tried in Firefox and that was fine. I'll take a look but for now I think this will have to be my last take, I'm running out of ideas I'd still like some critique though please if possible I will look at the rhythm thing though and see what happens

https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/qbc-2020-final-take-with-backing

https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/qbc-2020-final-take-guitar-only

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 22 2020, 01:33 PM

This is a lot better Phil! Your take is sounds very good now. Those first licks sound perfect now, and the overall rhythm is very enjoyable!

There is only one details that I would change, and it's that bend at 00:12/00:13. That's when the progression moves to A, and there you bend to the 4th (D). Not a tasty choice.

But you don't need to re-record this. It's a small detail.

Posted by: jstcrsn May 22 2020, 01:41 PM

I am going to try to introduce you to a major sound ..
Your fifth note in ,which is a g if I am not mistaken , hit it and slide up one fret to a g#, so you will let it ring just long enough to introduce the note and then slide into the g#. Learn where your g#s are because it almost always works to play a g# in place a a g , and you can go back and forth with relatively no problem( with this backing )if it is another backing that G# might clash with a certain chord

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2020, 06:04 PM

Thanks Gab,

As you know I struggle to follow chords changes, when I'm improvising my brain tunes into the rhythm more than anything else, I don't really hear chord changes at the moment for some reason.

Now you've pointed it out, that note at 00:12/00:13 does sound "off", to my ears it sounds like it should have gone sharper. Thanks for pointing it out, I don't always noticed, especially on quick notes like that.

By the way, that muted gp file looks like a good practice tool. I might use the method on other gp files when learning them, it concentrates on getting the rhythm of the phrases right without having to think of anything else.

Cheers



Thanks buddy,

I don't really get what you're saying while reading it but I'll see what happens when my hands are on the fretboard.

Cheers

Posted by: jstcrsn May 22 2020, 06:42 PM

here is a sample for your ear . I had started this before I realized your second take , you have improved a ton BTW

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2020, 07:26 PM

Thanks buddy ;}

Posted by: klasaine May 22 2020, 11:10 PM

During this whole covid19 thing I've found it necessary to get my home recording thing together.
Here's my Quarantine blues take. I added some rhythm guitar and played over 3 choruses.

Mixed version ...
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3/gmc-blues-mp3

Lead only ...
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3/gmc-blues-lead-guitar-only-mp3

Rhythm only ...
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3/gmc-blues-rhythm-mp3

Posted by: jstcrsn May 23 2020, 01:04 AM

nice

everytime I play it I come up with something new .I think I will need five minutes to get my ideas out

Posted by: Phil66 May 23 2020, 04:16 PM

That's great Ken, very jazzy

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 24 2020, 12:05 AM

Here's mine added a wah pedal. Stripped reverb off the guitar only track.

 ToddWithoutBacking.mp3 ( 982.78K ) : 73

 ToddWithBacking.mp3 ( 982.78K ) : 75


https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/quarantine-blues
This was the only track recorded with my new SCARLETT SOLO!!! I used direct monitoring and I used the AIR button. It was nice! Really didn't notice USB 3 not being part of it. I'd highly suggest this unit as a first interface for anyone looking for their first interface.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 24 2020, 08:53 PM

yes! It's a cool method!




Awesome! This is top level phrasing mate! Thanks for your take and also for those cool rhythm guitars.







Wou! Great to hear you bluesing Todd!! Love it!!

Posted by: klasaine May 24 2020, 10:21 PM

Thanks Gab!
Can you grab the soundcloud files or do you need mp3s?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 25 2020, 08:37 AM

Beautiful mate, this is like Sco phrasing on steroids!

I can easily see you gather a large YT following with this level of recording quality.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 25 2020, 05:10 PM

I can use your soundcloud files but you have to allow downloads there.




I agree!

Posted by: klasaine May 25 2020, 05:42 PM

Track downloads are now allowed.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 25 2020, 06:20 PM

Thanks!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 27 2020, 08:55 PM

I can see this track has triggered some extremely cool and different takes!! 😁👌

Here is mine:

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 28 2020, 03:01 AM

Very cool!! I can't wait to hear how this turns out!!

Todd

Posted by: klasaine May 28 2020, 06:04 AM

The "blues" is always a great canvas for creativity.

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 28 2020, 10:07 AM

And you sir are the Rembrandt of Blues!!

Todd

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 28 2020, 02:36 PM

Killer blues playing!! Love those fast lines and that tone!

Posted by: Steve Gilfield May 29 2020, 12:43 PM

Not in quarantine any more, but here is my belated try on this blues track

Mix:
https://soundcloud.com/user-473782366/quarantine-blues-mix?in=user-473782366/sets/gmc

Guitar only:
https://soundcloud.com/user-473782366/quarantine-blues-guitar?in=user-473782366/sets/gmc

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 1 2020, 02:16 PM

Nice Steve! That's a very tasty take!! Lovely tone as well. Thanks a lot!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 3 2020, 03:07 PM

Hi guys! Are there more takes coming?

Posted by: jstcrsn Jun 3 2020, 07:38 PM

yup
[attachment=50340:quaranti...m_guitar.mp3]

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 4 2020, 02:58 PM

I have one coming too Gab!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 4 2020, 04:09 PM

Cool!! Thanks a lot for your bluesing mate!




GREAT!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 11 2020, 04:35 PM

Ok! I'm now downloading everything to start mixing.

Todd, are you still planing to do a video for this one? What do you need for it?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 11 2020, 09:01 PM

I just need a picture of everyone to put over top of when they are playing their bit so that we can upload it to youtube I can put their name and the still image over the part where they are playing their solo. I can move the image around a bit, or just keep it still. So just a high resolution, if possible, picture from everyone and a list of when each solo starts, eg. todd 1:00 - 1:30, Gab, 1:30-2:00 etc.

Todd

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 12 2020, 12:00 AM

Is your take still coming?





Ok!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 12 2020, 01:45 AM

So just post the finished song when your done with a time map for each solo with a name and then everyone who participated just post a fairly high resolution picture of yourself that you want to show during your solo section. That way we can make a video to share on youtube and add to our collection

Todd

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 12 2020, 01:29 PM

Yes Gab, will post when I get home from Work!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 12 2020, 02:50 PM

Ok!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 12 2020, 09:01 PM

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/quar-colt-wbt
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/quar-colt-nbt

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2020, 03:28 AM

Nice playing SJ!! I like that dirty fuzzy tone. Thanks for joining!!!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 14 2020, 01:47 AM

Cheers Gab and thanks for waiting!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 17 2020, 03:06 PM

Hi guys!! This is the mix I've done. Let me know your thoughts!

 Quarantine_Blues_Mix___forum.mp3 ( 3.83MB ) : 55



This collab sounds like a real pub jam with friends. I love the vibes here.


Participants (in order of appearance)

- Klasaine (00:02)
- Kris (00:31)
- Gab (01:00)
- Todd (01:29)
- Steve (01:58)
- Phil (02:25)
- Sensible Jones (02:55)
- Jstcrn (03:24)

Posted by: Phil66 Jun 17 2020, 06:03 PM

Brilliant Gab, thank you once again for a great mix, we'll done everybody.

I see what you mean about a pub jam with friends Gab, it's got that relaxed vibe you'd get after a few pints

Stay safe

Posted by: Steve Gilfield Jun 17 2020, 09:18 PM

Sounds great Gabriel!

I always avoid listening to everyone's submissions before the final mix is done; this way I get excited anticipating how the next solo will sound like

Thank you for your time and effort to put this together!

Posted by: klasaine Jun 18 2020, 02:09 AM

Good work Gab!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 18 2020, 02:48 AM

Turned out very cool! Great job everyone especially gabe!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 18 2020, 08:15 AM

Lovely vibes indeed! 😎👌 I am big fan of these audio collabs - they are super easy to jump right in and jam,

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 18 2020, 12:02 PM

Yeah!!! Awesome job Gab and everyone!
It really does have that Pub Jam type vibe going on! Brilliant!!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 18 2020, 02:49 PM

Thanks for joining mate!




heheh that's cool Steve! Thanks for your take!





Thanks for your take and for that extra amazing rhythm guitar!




Thanks Todd!! Feel free to create the vid for this one!




Agreed!




yeah!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 19 2020, 12:21 AM

I never saw any pictures posts by people for me to use in a video version? Did I miss them?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 19 2020, 02:39 PM

I think that participants didn't see it, but we can go for direct messages... what do you think?

Mine:

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 19 2020, 05:33 PM

Sure I'll give it a shot

Todd

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 20 2020, 10:57 AM

Here you are Todd!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 21 2020, 03:05 PM

Thanks! and nice Ibby!!!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 21 2020, 06:17 PM

Cheers Todd! It's the only Ibby in the stable these days, a much modified 350DX (Korean rather than Indonesian). SD Jazz and JB Jr neck and Bridge and a DiMarzio Evo in the middle, new CTS Pots and Switchcraft 5-way switch and just last week installed a new Floyd as the Edge III was a bit worn out!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 21 2020, 09:46 PM

I have sent you mine by mail!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 22 2020, 02:12 PM

Thanks for the time breakdown to gabe. It's in the works

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 22 2020, 03:14 PM

Awesome!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 24 2020, 02:49 AM

Prepare yourself for the world premiere of our QUARANTINE BLUES JAM VIDEO. I would like to invite everyone to make their own version of the video if they like!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 24 2020, 09:00 AM

Very nicely done Todd, love it!!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 24 2020, 11:36 AM

Great job Todd!!!

Posted by: Phil66 Jun 24 2020, 11:53 AM

That's brilliant Todd, that picture of me brings back some memories (1995)

Posted by: Steve Gilfield Jun 24 2020, 02:04 PM

Thanks a lot Todd!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 24 2020, 02:56 PM

That's really nice Todd!! Thanks a lot for doing this beautiful vid.

Posted by: klasaine Jun 24 2020, 05:24 PM

Cool Todd!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 24 2020, 09:15 PM

Glad you guys like it!!! Thanks


Todd