Welcome to SHRED BOOTCAMP! I'll be your Drill Instructor! And I do mean DRILL! As in a large power tool used in slasher films and Paul Gilbert concerts. Here is were you EARN THE LIVING DEATH out of your fingers and break through any speed bumps/barriers to become a MASTER CHIEF of Shred!
THE MISSION
1.)Your mission is to go all the way back to the very start. The base of the mountain.
LESSON 1. http://bitly.com/gmclesson1
Which you will play SLOWWWWWWLLY, very SLOWWWLLLLYYYY until you master it at a crawl (As You'll Do With Each Mission, and focus on left hand FORM! Make it SUPER PERFECT!). Speed it up bit by bit until you feel your ready to take it to WAR (Any speed, it's up to you) Shoot a video and post it as a reply to this post. I'll then offer a constructive and brutally honest critique.
THE AFTERMATH
Upon nailing the crap out of lesson one at a speed you didn't think possible, and playing it a clean as a freshly waxed floor, you will be given your first insignia of Rank in BOOTCAMP!
Here is your link your personal training ground/HELL!
http://bitly.com/gregcsbootcamp
Practice!
Todd
TechWithTodd Lesson 1 - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_1
Well played! Congratulations on taking on MISSION 1! Here is where you did your DRILL BOSS proud!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Consistent strikes, Nice!
2.)Consistent Tempo, also Nice!
3.)Wide range of fret choice!
4.)Impressive speed!
Here is where half your squad got killed.
PURPLE HEART
1.)String traverse: It's hard, believe me I know. Look at 0:14, and 0:21 on the video. When shifting between strings and trying to maintain consistent speed/strike, any flaws will show up in a big way. The good news is, it's fixed with some more running of the bit.
2.)Drift: Just to show how well you can stick to a given count, try to play with a metronome click or even drum click track in the background and only speed up when it speeds up so show you can LOCK in to a given time signature.
In short, WELL DONE BUT YOUR NOT DONE YET! Take another pass at this one and focus on string traverse and higher frets as those are hard sometimes, and on locking to a given tempo/click. Shoot one more Vid and SLAY THE ENEMY!
FIGHT! I mean, PRACTICE!
Todd
Will Do Bas, Wait thats ME, JK, Lots of Practice for I want to prefect it
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Todd_Simpson_-_Shred_Journey
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lesson_Series:_%E2%80%9C0_To_60%2C_An_Introduction_to_Alternate_Picking%E2%80%9D_-_Lesson_2
CONGRATULATIONS! Private you has passed the first test on your journey to be a RAVING NUT of a Shredder! The road is long, but journey is worth taking. Here is your first MISSION BADGE! The first of many I'm sure!
I could not help to notice that you quoted on my old vid, also I have posted my second vid, I will redo as soon as I can, as this vid was made some time back
NNIIIIIIIICCCEEE!
I wanted to give you a bit of time to enjoy your first badge so I held off a bit on this but man, WELL DONE!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Consistent strikes, Nice!
2.)Consistent Tempo, also Nice!
3.)Tight Control of pick hand and it's nice and planted to the Bridge, never drifts, AWESOME!
4.)Impressive speed!
In short Soldier YOU FREAKING CRUSHED IT! Onward TO BATTLE!
Thank You Thank You, Shall we move on?
What am I doing? Im lost with out my instructor telling me what to do... I need directions here....
Sir Yes Sir, for I do not wish to move on with out being ready Sir, My Mission is to be the best of the best and you will take me there Sir, if its not good enough I will practice it till my fingers bleed Sir
Sorry for the delay Soldier! To ensure smoother reaction time on the part of your Drill Instructor (me), be sure to shoot me a PM whenever you complete a mission so that I know to check your THREAD OF DEATH for new Mission!
One to the DeBrief!
SOLDIER YOU RAWK! This is well played!
-Right hand planted firm on bridge
-Good pick strikes! Nice and clean!
-Speed Kills! Nice and fast!
You even did DOUBLES and TRIPLES! The only complaint I'd have is with the triple picking being a tad off set to the metronome but that's understandable as triples are hard to match to 4/4 time. You played with consistency and that's all that really matters to me. WELLL DONE!
Congratulations Soldier! You have BEEN PROMOTED! YOUR ARE OUR FIRST 3rd MISSION MONSTER!
Sir no Sir for I am on Mission 4 Sir, here is Mission 4 Sir
Sorry for the TYPO Soldier! I just awarded you the MISSION 3 badge so of course it's time for 4! Good eye Soldier!
I"ll have a look at your latest Mission of Death!
Sir all good Sir, Sir mission 4 Sir if I may Sir
OK Mission 5, Here it is
I notice I play faster than others, am i really that good? Dont get me wrong I know Im not Great
Well played Soldier! You are playing nice and brisk! As for marking your performance against our other brothers, keep in mind you are only in a PITCHED BATTLE against yourself! And I"m happy to say your fighting and winning!
One small note on tone. I can hear what your playing but it does sound kinda small in terms of tone. It's fine for our work hear as I just need to hear what your playing, not a Marshal Stack. What kind of amp are you using and what do you have available to you for your weapons of war? Also, do you have an audio interface? Or even an adapter to put your guitar cable in to your computer sound card? I'd like to be able to hear your palm muting and pick strikes a little bit better if at all possible. But these are pretty small concerns. Keep fighting!
On to the DEBRIEF! YOU JUST LEVELED UP SOLDIER!
MEDAL OF HONOR
-Good Precision
-Spiff Strikes
-Killer Speed
Congratulations Soldier! You are our first Warrior to see LEVEL 5!!!!!!!!
Im using a Mini Tone Master by Fender, It has 2 speakers, I believe to be 2 inches each, perfect for my computer desk, I am using a web cam with a built in mic, on my other computer I have a sound card but the video has lag, I have 3 other amps, 2 are in a picture of mine, the 3rd one is smaller than those but has the same style, I also have access to a camera with video recording, I dont think Im palm muting
While the setup you are using with the micro/mini 2 inch speakers is fine if that's what works best. It's really hard to hear any bass as there isn't much to hear and thus I can't tell if your not palm muting which is something I'm trying to get everyone to do on these workouts as it helps separate notes and makes you practice muting while pick traversing strings. If possible, can you skip the mini me amp and just plug in to the computer where your web cam is and use something like Amplitude Free? That way you can create a full range recording and it will really help me get a better idea of what's being played.
Let me know if you have any questions about installing/using Amplitude 3 or what not. Onward!
Todd
Here is Lesson 6, this was made right after lesson 5 so its not what you where looking for, demonstration for being able to play, I will work more on the palm muting
This is the other bit of tablature that will be added to the WIKI. Give it a look
Cool Thanks, ok so what am I doing now?
You gave me an idea so here it is
Great job on the Guitar CAM! Give us a break down of your rig! The guitar sounds almost like nintendo or a guitar synth? It's an interesting tone for sure!
Direct sound through the sound card, Digitech rp50 custom sound
Here is my take at the second part
Well fought Soldier! You got the idea on the single/double picking alternation and the pattern! So guess what! YOU LEVLED UP! AGAIN!
MEDAL OF HONOR
-Good Precision
-Spiff Strikes
-Killer Speed
Moving on to Mission 7, I have worked hard on these and put time into them,
with a little practice one can become good, here is the next lesson
Well fought Soldier! I can your playing improve in each and every Mission! Let's get to the debrief!
MEDAL of HONOR
1.)Nice right hand technique!
2.)High precision!
3.)High Speed!
In short soldier, your time spent in combat training is paying off in spades! You just LEVELED UP!!!!!!!
ok here is lesson 8
and here is lesson 124d at 240 BPM
Lesson 125a at 300BPM
MISSION 8 DEBRIEF
Congratulations Soldier, you continue to show great progress and display the benefits of ardent practice. Someday, both you and I will be able to keep up with GRACE in chat. But until then, we have to earn it!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Clean Strikes
2.)Good Speed
3.)Blood on the fretboard from ardent practice
SOLDIER! IT IS WITH GREAT PRICE THAT I HEREBY AWARD YOU OUR FIRST
here is Misson 9
CONGRATULATIONS SOLDIER! You just made the grade! You have officially .....
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Good Speed
2.)Clean Strikes
3.)Consistent fretting.
4.)Effective use of the weakest link in the chain (The Pinky!)
You are again to be Honored with our
HIGHEST RANKING BADGE IN ALL OF BOOTCAMP!!!
lesson 134
Nicely done Soldier! You are playing these licks like an old pro and we just learned this on Saturday! Good form and good feel and good speed and good precision! Nice pinky work best of all! Good stuff soldier!
Todd
SOLDIER! You did a fine job on Lesson 134! You are well prepped for 135! We are going to take that crazy stretch Tripeggio thing and turn it in to an actual guitar part! This one is a bit more in line with the minor scale but uses the same hand position. Here is a preview!
http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/134-stretchtripeggioincontext
SOLDIER!!!
You are our highest ranking fighter, and I wanted to ask about your progress on lesson 10!!! Give em hell!!
Todd
Mission 10 as Granted, this was recorded when I was a young lad, I have been to war and back since I made this
SOLDIER!! This is REALLY WELL FOUGHT!!! You are going above and beyond with your spiff Double Picking here. It's really nice work! Understand when I say I have a weapons grade respect for your playing and the effort you are putting in. I feel like I"m reporting a death in the family to tell you that the second bit, around 19 seconds, is the only thing keeping you from the Vaunted Rank of LEVEL 11 (Which will be our FIRST Level 11 Mission Badge Ever), is the metronome. You are playing in a fine manner, at time index :19, it's just not tied to the metronome as much as it should be. Your timing is solid. It's just a slightly different timing than the metronome. I Know you can synch to the clicks. There may be too many clicks going on actually. If you don't need them, reduce the number of clicks by cutting the metronome speed in half. Count the time in your head and use the clicks just for reference. You should be able to hear the missing clicks in your head.
Give this one more ASSAULT soldier and be our FIRST TO BREACH 11!!!!!
Old Sarge
Todd
Good news! The MISSION ROOM (The Wiki Lessons) Are BACK!! Training can resume
Thanks BOGDAN For following up on this and getting it worked out!!!
Todd
Well fought Solidier!! In the first video you KILLED IT!!!!!!! And I was about to go and fetch your new RANK BADGE but then..... I saw the second vid and while I applaud your shear cahones!!!!! You were lagging the metronome just enough to throw off your Drill Sarge. I really like to see you pushing yourself! Re Record the second video (Suicide Run Speed) and shave a bit off the tempo. Also, do a pass of Double Picking!!!!
FIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!
Todd
ok so I backed it off a little, and I relaxed a little Double Picking, I forgot the Double Picking, oh NOOOO, If I must, Sir, Permission to skip the double picking sir for my hand is tired sir
Well fought Soldier!!! Due to your performance on the Battlefield and the fact that I can see BLOOD on the fret board, we can let you off on DOUBLES this time, and this time only!!!!
As for your performance on this MISSION. Soldier you KILLLLLEEEEEDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Olympic Precision!
2.)Clean/Brutal Strikes!
4.)Spiff Stretch!!!!
You really knocked em DEAD Soldier!
You remain our TOP RANKED SNIPER!!!!!!
!!!!!PROMOTED!!!!!
SOLDIER!!! Just wanted to point out that your BOOT CAMP thread has over 2,600 views!! Have a look at this.
Your bootcamp is drawing a crowd!!!!
Todd
That's Not Enough, I Need Lots Lots More
Well fought Soldier! After your performance today in Chat, I want to see you play DOUBLES!!!!! Maybe Quads!!!!
Todd
SOLDIER THAT WAS DIRECTLY IN ..... THE...... KILLLLLLLZZZZZZOOOOOONNNNEEE!!!!
BADGE OF HONOR
1.)Single Picking has been demoted to PRIVATE!
2.)Great Precision
3.)Assassins Creed Hand Synch!!
In short Soldier, you just LEEVEEEELLLLLEEEEDDDD UUUUUUPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!
BONUS MEDALION:
I"ve added the "STAR OF FREEDOM" Medal to the right side of your shield as you remain our HIGHEST RANKING SOLDIER!!!!
Im not highest ranking, Im just first to climb this mountain, there will be many that follow, there will be those that push harder than me, and those that give up on a short coming, this is not a race, this is me simply challenging myself, Here is the next mission
Well said soldier!!!! It's not a race and you really are only competing with yourself. The "Top Sniper" badge is simply recognition of being the first of the group to reach new ground. The badge is not permanent, it will shift to whomever is currently reaching the newest ground.
On to the debrief!! I've started watching these and sleeping on it, then watching again and I've found it gives me a better idea of the results and performance. After watching yours a few times now, I wanted to say that your ASCENDING bit is WONDERFUL!!!! Good technique and precision, followed by brisk speed and good control as well as fine mute control with no sympathetic string vibration. NICE!!!
However, on the DESCENDING bit.
HALF YOUR SQUAD GOT KILLED
1.)Right hand not fully planted military style on the bridge.
2.)Sympathetic string vibrations causing extra string noise
You nailed the playing entirely, well done! But Your muting on the descending bit still needs some work. I'd say re-fight this battle and focus less on the speed than on the muting and keeping string noise down. You RAWK soldier!! And are just a few shots away from your next Level.
FIGHT ON!!!!!
Todd
Well fought Soldier!!! You slowed down a bit and increased your precision. One Shot, One Kill!!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Right hand planted firm
2.)Weapons grade hand synch
3.)Clean pick strikes
Congratulations Soldier, you are ready for the next challenge!!!!!!! You also earned your SECOND CHEVRON!!
Mission 14
Congrats Soldier! Another fine Mission. Let's Debrief!!!
Soldier, you just...
!!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Clean Strikes
2.)Picking in singles, doubles, quads!
3.)Tight hand synch.
lesson 15
Well fought Soldier!!!! let's Debrief.
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Clean strikes
2.)Tight Hand Synch
3.)Good Speed!!
In short, you just
ok here is the next mission
Well Fought Soldier!! Even the TRIPLE PICK!!!!!!! I can see you have spent some time on the firing range!!! It does an Old Soldier good to see young fighters willing to earn their DOUBLE and TRIPLE picking stripes!!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Clean Strikes
2.)Good Precision/Speed
3.)Triple Picking!!
Getting close to the BIG MOMENT, for now, here is my mission 17
Yet another well fought Mission Soldier!!!! At this pace you are going to burn through all the missions before I can come up with new ones!! Keep it up Soldier!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Right hand planted firm
2.)Weapons grade hand synch
3.)Sniper Shot pick strikes
In short, you just.....
Mission 18, is this a test? ok the big moment
I can't see the video for some reason soldier?
its a spoiler inside a spoiler inside a spoiler inside a spoiler, ya like five time, its there after you open it a bunch
This is a big moment to be sure!! Soldier this MISSION is the one that separates the FIGHTERS from the DEAD. I see you have been spending time on the firing range!!!
I like way you blend many of our licks from previous missions in one cogent solo. It works quite well and some of these licks are a challenge by themselves much less in sequence so nicely done!!!
In short, you just
!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!!!
Lesson 19 with a one click spoiler
Well Fought Soldier!!! I think you are really getting the hang of the FOUR FINGER TAP!!!!
Let's Debrief!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Clean, Even Playing
2.)Spiff Control and Precision
3.)Very spiff hammer/pull technique.
In short Soldier, you just ....
should i keep going?
HELL YES SOLDIER!!!!!!!! You have not completed the course until you get to LEVEL 300!!!!!! You are no where close!!!
NEXT MISSION SOLDIER!!! DON"T BE SHY!!
SIR! YES! SIR! I WILL GET RIGHT ON IT SIR!
GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK IN THE FIGHT SOLDIER!!!!!!!
This is REALLY WELL FREAKIN PLAYED!!!!! ........BUT........ It's too freakin easy!!!!!!
Soldier, you bear the burden/honor of being one of our highest ranking Soldiers EVER in bootcamp so I wanna see you earn it!!!
GIVE ME 20!! I mean, GIVE ME DOUBLES!!!
Play these licks with double picking soldier!! DEALERS CHOICE pick any of them that you like. CLEAN DOUBLE PICKING!!!
SARGE
Well fought Soldier!!! You slowed down just a pinch and increased your precision. Nice and tight!!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Right hand planted firm
2.)Killer grade hand synch
3.)Aggressive style
Soldier!!! You have just .....
!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!
Not to mention you remain our .......
NICE!!!! Soldier, you are on a RAMPAGE!!!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)DOUBLE PICKING!!!!
2.)Solid Muting
3.)Military Precision
Soldier!!! You have just .....
!!!!LEVELED UP, AGAIN!!!!
Not to mention you STILL remain our .......
NICELY DONE SOLDIER!!! The "Left Hand Only" technique is one of my favorites!! Well played!
But soldier, it looks to easy!!! I wanna see you try that with a pick and the DOUBLE PICK IT!!! EARN IT SOLDIER!! You are, after all, the Highest Ranking Soldier!!!
BLOOD ON THE FRETS!
Sarge
NICE!!!!! Soldier you are truly KNEE DEEP IN BLOOD!!!!
Let's Debrief!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Good right hand, left hand synchronization
2.)Solid Left Hand Placement
3.)TIGHT timing
4.)Killer Multipicking!
Your technique just gets better and better Soldier!! YOU ARE READY FOR THE NEXT MISSION!!
In short you just.....
STRAIGH TO CRAZY!!! I like it Multi picking is your thang!!!!!!! Soldier, Let me hear you do this
SINGLE PICK
DOUBLE PICK
TRIPLE PICK
The TRIPLE PICK may take some coaching with RICH as it makes the lick feel BIZZAAARRRRRRROOOO. But you can do it!! You sure have no problems on MULTI PICKING!!! Do the single/double slow and built up some speed
SARGE
KILLER JOB SOLDIER!!! You dug deep!! And come up with a WIN!!!!!
Let's Debrief!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Sniper Level Picking Precision!
2.)Authoritative Palm Muting!
3.)MEGA MULTIPLIER Multi Picking!
4.)PURE DEATH ON DISPLAY!
You have out done yourself Soldier!
In short you just.....
GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK IN THE FIGHT SOLDIER!!!!
Well fought!!!! Your technique is solid as a rock as thus your precision/speed is benefiting.
Let's Debrief!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)TIGHT hand synch!
2.)Planted right hand! (no extra string noise)
3.)Psychic Link to the metronome!
4.)Sheer KILLER INSTINCT!
You have out done yourself Soldier!
In short you just.....
!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!
and you are still our
!!HIGHEST RANKING SOLDIER!!
well, i was gunna try to use these next 2 lessons to play to this backing track i made, worked on it for a week and then i thought maybe not, then i just got really lazy lol so i would like to use my lazy pass if i have one, here is the backing and the quick vid so fast singles should do fine
https://soundcloud.com/bascuthach/lessons-25-26
Well fought!!!! I like your style!! The cut of your Gib, the glint in your eye and the blood on the frets!! This is NOT easy to play and I can tell you have worked on it. You've got one solid Mission here so let's look at 25 and save 26 for another vid?
Let's Debrief!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Precision/Speed!!
2.)Tight Hand Synch!
3.)Aggressive style!
Congrats on this one Soldier!! It's just DAUNTING!!
In short you just.....
!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!
and you are still our
!!HIGHEST RANKING SOLDIER!!
NICE!!!! Soldier, are on a KILLING SPREE!!!!!!
Let's DEBRIEF!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Precision/Speed is set on DRILLING AND KILLING Mode!!
2.)Solid Finger Control
3.)Picking with Aggression
You continue to have a really good handle on all the techniques we have been working on. If I saw any glaring faults in your playing I'd POUNCE all over you soldier, But I don't see any so just keep going!!!
Soldier!!! You have just .....
!!!!LEVELED UP, AGAIN!!!!
Not to mention you STILL remain our .......
HIGHEST RANKING SOLDIER
*and our ONLY "TRIPLE CHEVRON BADGE", EVER!!!!
WELL FOUGHT SOLDIER!! It's good to see you on the KILLING FIELDS again This is well played and well done on MULTI PICKING!!!!
Let's DEBRIEF!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Aggression, Precision and Style!
2.)Solid Right/Left Hand Synch!
3.)Picking like a MAD MAD!!
Don't Stop now Soldier!! You are on a serious WAR PATH!!! If anyone can make it to the FOURTH CHEVRON it's you!!!!!
Soldier!!! You have just .....
!!!!LEVELED UP, AGAIN!!!!
Not to mention you STILL remain our .......
HIGHEST RANKING SOLDIER
WELL FOUGHT SOLDIER!! Bonus Points for SEASONAL GRAPHICS & COSTUME!!!
I must say Soldier, this is VERY impressive. You continue to dig deep and come correct with the AGGRESSIVE STYLE!!!
Let's DEBRIEF!!!
MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)TIGHT right and left hand synchronization!
2.)PLANTED right hand for a solid mute.
3.)PPRECISION picking with AGGRESSION to spare.
Keep up the fight Soldier!!!! You are on a Roll!!
Soldier!!! You have just .....
Not to mention you STILL remain our .......
HIGHEST RANKING SOLDIER
Some bad news Soldier! You are no longer our "HIGHEST RANKING" Soldier. GMCER FZALFA is now "Top Kick" @ Level 32. I have to take the Top Rank star off your badge. Not to worry, you still have a fine rank and I'm sure you can get your spot back with a bit of work!!!
Sarge
here is your new badge
Sarge here Soldier. I just wanted to touch base to see if you are OK? I have not heard from you in a while and wanted to reach out I'll shoot you a PM as well!
Practice!
Sarge
I'm coming back soon. Sounds like I have some homework.
Life is a busy thing but bootcamp is always here for you Soldier!! You were doing quite well. Looking forward to your return!
Sarge
i thought i made it past lesson 30, ok lesson 29, looking up and starting to practice, soon i shall have a video =D
Looking forward to it Soldier You and Fzalfa are in a fight for the top spot!
Sarge
testing out an idea of recording with my phone
That's more than enough quality audio/video for Bootcamp. Looks like you got the lick in the first pass on the first bit you played Nice! So yeah, that works. Do you wanna submit this one as your next bootcamp vid? Just make sure you play each example in a given lesson as written at least once, per usual, and then you can go nuts.
Todd
Sure, i will let it slide for that lesson, moving on
Nice! You are back in the game and on a Roll Soldier!!! Two for Two since you've been back!! The only small gripe I"d have is using the middle finger on the first lick instead of the one closer to the pinky, but that's really just preference, so it's not gonna slow us down!!! Onward to the Debrief!!
MEDALS OF HONOR
*MUTE: Still on point. Good to see you haven't lost anything on that front!!
*STRIKES: Quick and Clean. Also good to see this battle is still yours for the taking!
*PACE: Even and steady as a heart beat. You have not lost a thing Soldier!!!
You have re entered the Battle and started Kicking Butt and Taking Names. It's good to see you in action again Soldier!!! Don't lose your momentum!! You were the board leader for quite some time. It's yours for the taking Soldier!!!
In short you just
LEVELED UP!!!!!!
Great to see you back in the fight Soldier!!! Great to see you keeping your momentum and DRILLING AND KILLING! This mission requires a CRAZY stretch and PINKY POWER! Those two things together can put any Soldier to the test!! You tore through it like a hot knife through butter. I don't even think you broke a sweat! This stuff might be too easy for you Soldier!! Let's debrief!!
MEDALS OF HONOR
*PINKY POWER: This Mission requires PINKY POWER and you have it in spades Soldier!!!
*STRETCH FROM HELL: Also requires a CRAZY long stretch. You breezed through it!
*STICKING THE LANDING: If you don't stick the landing (nail the pinky notes) on any of these licks, they sound awful. Good news is you stuck the landing every time!!!
You nailed every stretch, stuck every landing, and made short work of this one Soldier!! I"m impressed, I gotta say! None of these licks are easy, but you made it look easy!! Don't worry, harder stuff is on the way Soldier!!
In other words you just.....
LEVELED UP!!!!
Awesome =D Thanks for the advice from previous lessons, i have been working on my new found skills, practice almost every day, slowly making my way up hill, and now the next mission
Look at him go! This one has several bits that you must get correct in order to move on. The good news here is that you are clearly way more advanced than this Mission requires. I fear this stuff may just be far too easy for your Soldier!!!! You may have to start doing multiple missions at once just to get an adequate challenge!!!
You clearly have a good handle on all the techniques I'm trying to get you to focus on in these drills. If you had any gaps in these techniques, they would stick out like a sore thumb. But nope!!! Let's debrief!..
MEDALS OF HONOR
*QUIET AS DEATH: Very nice muting using both left and right hands. I don't hear any unwanted string noise wrecking the drills. I hate unwanted string noise soldier! I"ve been known to send folks back to the wood shed just for that! None here, well done!
*SYNCH LIKE A MACHINE: Right and left hand are stuck on the same clock like glue!! That's what I wanna see. I don't wanna see a strike, then see a fret happen just after, again, that would get you sent back to the shed. Good news, none of that!!! Also well done.
*PRECISION: You attack each drill and play it at speed without any sort of timidness or sheepishness. This is what I like to see. Dive in and get those fingers moving!!!!
Soldier, you are more than ready for what lies ahead, feel free to start taking these missions on two or three at a time until you reach a point where you feel challenged. Well played and you just ...
LEVELED UP!!!
It's great to See you Back in the Fight Soldier!!!! You were leading the pack in Bootcamp for quite some time!!!! You jumped back in on a really tough bit with a serious stretch and one that makes you stick the landing with the pinky over and over again. You have the lower strings going just fine. It seems that on the B and High E you are losing traction. It could be hand synch or not a full fretting But about 7 seconds on the second video you can probably see what I'm talking about. I know you can play this lick as I've seen you play licks very similar in the past. One quick tip, your picking hand seems weighted toward the lower strings so it's losing reach on the high strings, as if your fretting hand. Place both hands as if you were going to be playing everything using only the D string. That puts both hands just about dead center and keep the thumb dead center on the back of the neck. That way you have enough balance on both sides to traverse every string.
I know you can play this Soldier!! You are just back in the fight so give it one more go and you've got this!!!!
Sarge
secon
You can clearly shred this bit, but for the purposes of the recorded takes, there is no bonus for speed. It's all about being able to play with precision since this lick is very very very long. You are killing it until about 5 seconds in. Watch it again and you can hear the open string where you momentarily lost mute and missed a strike but if you slow down just a pinch you can nail this. Once you have badged up, add this bit to your warm up and you'll probably be playing it at 300 BPM in no time at all. It just takes a bit of repetition. Ben has a "burst" approach where he suggests playing perhaps the first 3 strings fast, then the rest slow and adding more string as fast as you go. This is yet another good way to increase your overall speed in increments. For the purpose of the Mission video, I need the entire thing done without a single mistake which is what makes bootcamp so darn hard. Slow down just a bit and focus on each note and you'll be badged up and on to the next thing. I am glad to see you digging back in!! Give me one slower take and your leveled up~
Sarge
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Cool!!! Are you back to playing regularly? You were the TOP DAWG for quite a while in BOOTCAMP. I hope you can take another go at it!!
Todd
for the most part, yes, i have been going through the lessons and playing them, im on lesson 79, just need to get back into recording
You can always record a batch of them in one go. You don't even need to put notation in the video. Just type in text below the vid when you post e.g. mission xx 0-2minutes, mission xy 2-4 minutes.
Todd
ok ok ok, haha, so had a few things i wanted to complete over the last few months, i have completed my tasks and now its time to get back into the grove, took a look at the Christmas collab and was about to start working on a part and then seen i was too late, but never fear for there are more to come here haha, so with this said, time is near, i will sit in this chair and with my guitar in hand i will start to play again, and with a little time i hope to bring another along for the ride =D new neighbor, plays guitar but still learning, still moving in, once settled hope to start playing and recording together, time will only tell, for now, im getting back in this chair
Looking forward to seeing you Missions!
Todd
Back to Recording! Faster and Cleaner! I Strike Again!
Great Stuff Soldier!! However, it looks like this is just the second of 3 licks? There are parts A B and C in this one and each one is slightly different. Take a look at each video and tab in the Notes. You are playing well! Just need part A and Part C. You can do them all in one take if you like or just add the other parts in another vid!
Fight On!
Sarge
wait what? with all due respect, this is part C and you already passed me on part A&B
My bad Soldier! The Fog of War and early senility I think. You are spot on. That is part C! I think you are more than ready for the next bit. if I remember correctly, now that I'm thinking back, this was just to finish up what you'd already started and it just needed a bit of polishing. Consider it polished and shined and you can get on with the next Mission Soldier!! You just..
LEVELED UP!!!
Note that in this lesson part B & C are written the same, i was a little confused on what i should do
Good Eye Soldier!!! You transposed it correctly and have a good handle on the pattern. Let's debrief!!!!
MEDALS OF HONOR
BACK IN THE FIGHT First off, it's just great to have you back at the front lines in the heat of Battle Soldier!! i can still remember when you were the TOP DAWG in Bootcamp and you were on top for quite some time!! Props for sheer aggression and on jumping back in with both feet!
PINKY POWER It's good to see you have not lost your PINKY POWER Soldier! Sometimes I see soldiers heading back to the FRONT LINES and dragging their pinky a bit like a wounded appendage. Not so here!
SEQUENCE This is all about note sequence. Once you can play this bit on the minor scale, you can play it on any scale/shape/mode you like. It works backwards and forwards and with multipicking. Now that you have it down, explore it!
In short, ONE SHOT ONE KILL you just...
LEVELED UP!!!!
Now your talking Soldier!!! Back in form drilling and killing. Note the aggressive style paired with precision under duress of Battle! Noooiiiccceee!
MEDALS OF HONOR
LIKE A BOSS: Points for shear aggression on this one Soldier! You attacked it with speed and precision. Nice.
PRECISION STRIKES Not only did you tear through the Mission, but you sniped it as well! Score!
FIGHT LIKE YOU TRAIN Solid palm mute, precise picking, not to mention the running on fire approach!
In short you just ...
LEVELED UP!!!
Freak Snow Storm knocked out power for 2 days, getting back on track now, here is a treat
Sorry to hear about the power! I had that here a bit ago and it was lame to be sure. Creative approach on the accoustic! I'd say switch back to the main weapon now that power has returned. Good job not giving in to lack of electricity!
Let's Debrief!
MEDALS OF HONOR SOLID PICKING Both hands are synched up, your strikes are very certain and strong. Nice!
SOLID PALM MUTE You have gotten a very good handle on picking while keeping your mute solid. Well done!
SOLID TIMING This Mission, like many, falls apart if your timing slips even just a bit. Not here, timing is spot on.
You are very close to your next Chevron Soldier! Keep it up!
LEVELED UP!!!!!
You are in the tall weeds now Soldier! This is where it starts getting thick. From now through Lesson 50 is where you get tested. Many falter, many fail, but the few, the proud, will not be denied their Victory. Well fought on this one. Let's Debrief!!..
MEDALS OF HONOR
PICKING FROM HELL!: Well done on PICKING on every one of these!
HANDY SYNCH: Top notch hand synch from start to finish.
MUTE IT OR SHOOT IT: Just enough to control any errant string noise.
Look at that PINKY in action!!!! It's great to see you diving in with verve and aggression and still holding on to precision!! keep this up!!
In short you just ....
LEVELED UP!!!
You have crossed over Soldier!! You have entered the range of Missions that scare most folks in to running away at a brisk pace. Not you!! You have chosen to walk the path of the Warrior!! Let's Debrief!!
MEDALS OF HONOR
CLEAN AS GLASS: Despite the Double Picking hurdle, each strike is measured and even and strong.
SYNCH TIGHT AS A GNATS TEETH: Right/Left hand Synch is Spot On, Per Usual!!
PALM MUTE OF DEATH: Palm Muting so solid it's got it's own gravity!
In short, you applied your usual precision to this little finger twister and made it your own! No drama, just clean and precise. Well fought Soldier!!! Also, you just made it to your next CHEVRON and ...
LEVELED UP!!!!!!
NAILED IT!! Where ya been Soldier!!! Good to see you back in the fight!!!!!! This is what I am looking for out of this. It's a great way to run a scale! You can run any scale this way. It always works
let's Debrief!!!
MEDALS OF HONOR
LEFT HAND SKILLS THAT KILL Firstly, all about every string. I made use of every string on purpose so that you can try to mute without moving your hand too much. You did a great job of keeping your mute stable and not moving your right hand around. It's easy to get pulled in to moving the hand instead of just rotating the wrist.
RIGHT HAND SKILLS THAT KILLL Secondly, looking for precision on the right hand. Didn't miss a beat or a note!
THAT SYNCHING FEELING Lastly I wanna see tight synch!!! If there are gaps it's easy to spot. You have really good right left synch.
This is much improved and it looks like you have lost some weight? Congrats you just..
LEVELED UP!!!!
life lol Glad to be back, got my studio set up a little better, started working out Need to get my skills back up, years of not playing takes its toll, looking back, lesson 41 is already done, do i need any retakes?
Great to have you back! Your working out is clearly paying off! Looking at 41 it seems that it does need a Re-Take. I typically badge up/grade one per day so that I can give feedback on each. It looks like you may have been rushing things a bit and there is not always great note separation. This one is NOT a shred lick. It's actually a blues lick so it's meant to be mid tempo at best. Slow this down a bit and focus on making each note clear and distinct. In the learning process, precision always trumps speed. Speed is just a matter of repetition. However, it the precision isn't there, one just repeats un precise playing which just leads to faster un precise playing. So precision always wins. Once more in to the breach!!!
Sarge
That's more like it Soldier!! Nice and tight! Under control as it shoot be.
let's Debrief!!
MEDALS OF HONOR
FINGER TRAVERSE: Firstly Im looking to see how you run all the strings. This drill makes you hit them all! It requires you to traverse all the strings which is a way to test if you have the ability to traverse non stop. You did it!
PALM MUTE: Secondly I need to see a solid mute. You can do it quite well!!!
PICK ONCE HAMMER MANY: Lastly I need to see your "pick once hammer many". You have zero problem with it. Try the pick once hammer many on every scale you know. It's a great technique. Well done!
In short Solder, you just...
LEVELED UP!!!
NICE!! Well fought Soldier. The entire point of this part of the Mission is to get you to dive in and play a solo. At this point, we are 40 plus missions in so you have plenty off licks learned to add to your own. You put them to good use here! For many people, this Mission is a HUGE stumbling block. It requires you to dig deep and actually play a lead solo. This is the entire point of bootcamp. To give you the tools and training you need to be able to create music. I'm impressed with what you came up with! I can see several bits from Bootcamp and some of your own bits as well. I like the use of the harmonizer as well. Well played. This is exactly what I want to see from this bit. You just..
LEVELED UP!!!!
thanks, i finally got to use some switches, also i got a line 6 tone port ux1, so better sounds, Did you notice the dog in the bottom right?
The dog looks like hes hearing something very odd! Nice flames too
AWESOME!! Thanks for the share This takes me back!!
Tod
The Good Old Days, watching this i just had to pick up my guitar and play along =D
Thanks again for the share!! You've been doing great in Bootcamp I look forward to your next Mission!!
Sarge
This is well played Soldier. You have gotten out of what I was hoping and I must blame apologize for not having better tablature set out for you. .I have recreated the tablature to match the video more directly for reference material. You don't need to do this one again, I"m just including these for edification. Let's Debrief!!!
MEDALS OF HONOR
RIGHT HAND CONTROL: For the tapping and picking bits, one needs good control of the right hand. This becomes even more critical as we move ahead.
FINGER POWER: Without finger power, the hammer on lick won't work. You've got power to spare!!!
PRECISION IN TRAVERSE: Wads of traverse here. It's good practice for what's coming. The ability to traverse strings without making huge amounts of string noise is a critical skills.
This is not a simple collection of bits and you play it well! Despite the fact that my tab didn't match up to the vid up reviewing it. You have gotten what I wanted you to get out of this Mission. you just...
LEVELED UP!!!!!
the second piece is a bit tricky for me, i did miss a beat and will practice it more, for now this is what i got, hope for a pass
The first and last bits of your vid are really impressive. I see that one stumble in the middle that you mention but you recover very well which is really more important. So let's Debrief!!!
TRICKY PICKING: You nailed it Soldier. The picking on this is very very tricky indeed.
SPIFF SYNCH: The tricky picking can make your synch drift, good news is your synch is tight!!!!
TRAVERSE GALORE: Part of what I want you to learn here is STRING TRAVERSE. That last lick in particular you traverse like a monster!!!
You didn't even break a sweat!!!! This is NOT an easy MISSION for anyone IMHO and you KILLED it. You are ready for the KRAZY bits ahead.
LEVLED UP!!!!
this is a tricky one
Yet another Lesson, some day i will have done them all haha
odd
Great to see you back in the fight Soldier!!!!! That set of the first two licks is very tricky. both of them make you end on the PINKY. You have the idea but you don't quite fret the last note very smoothly. I know you can reach that soldier!!! you've got a killer pinky!!! The last two licks are THUMBLESS TECHNIQUE licks as it mentions in the notes. It's an easy thing to miss. IT's also a good chance to work on your THUMBLESS!! Take the thumb OFF the neck for the last two.
BACK TO THE FRONT!!
Sarge
Few Months of practice, this is not an easy jump
Well Fought Soldier!! This one has a stretch that can humble even the hardest fighter. Congrats on getting your pinky to reach half way down the neck!!! You got the other lick as well. I often like to see the second lick in a loop but you can play it well and that's what mattes. You've got a solid palm mute with no string bleed and your pick strikes are clean. Also, hand synch is good. It checks all the boxes that I like to see in every mission. This one has the stretch challenge on top of all the rest. Well done! You are ready for what's ahead!!
You just...
LEVELED UP!!
playing with new tones
Nice! This one takes a single shape, and moves it around, the runs it backwards and then has you do a open string tapping lick with it. The first few drills are to get your hand used to playing that pattern on the left hand. It's a bit of a stretch with the pinky and i'm glad to say your pinky is in top shape. You stick the landing each time. During the reverse patter bit you didn't get thrown off and your open string tapping was quite good. Clearly you have the skills Soldier!
You just..
LEVELED UP!!
After several attempts and many new issues with new gear, a few set backs, and many takes and retakes lol though here it is, the end of a long day
Well Fought Soldier!!! Sorry to hear you had some gear issues! It looks like you pushed through and sorted it out! This is well played. This is some very advanced tapping. It's well beyond the standard EVH tapping stuff. This makes use of the open string which gains a free note essentially. Also, you have to to hammer on and pull off with multiple fingers and keep it all high and tight in terms of timing and muting.
The last one is an 8 note per string lick. Getting 8 notes per string on a tapping lick is a lot of notes. In addition, you have move both hands at various points, up and down the neck. So multi tap and traverse. For practice, try these licks on every string to see if you can keep them clean!!! You've got this one sorted Soldier! You just...
LEVELED UP!!!!
Lesson 50!!!
Welcome back to the fight Soldier!! This one is all about the fret hand power. The good news is that you have got loads of fret hand power!! This one requires you to not only do non stop hammer ons, but also non stop pull offs. So if one of those is lagging, the lick falls apart. Also, you gotta traverse every single string so if your hand positioning is poor it won't go well either. You've got solid hand position here and good use of the over hand mute technique!!!! This one is sorted Soldier. You just..
LEVELED UP!!
The first two drills are speed builders and I've seen the speed in your fingers Soldier! The other licks are perfect as is. Those first two are symmetrical and don't require any fret shift. Push the speed on those two Soldier!! Give me on vid with you pushing the ragged edge on the first two licks and it's sorted! Keep it tight but push!
Sarge
I have created a new Mute Drill just for my BOOTCAMP SOLDIERS! This one is not for a badge. This is just to help you work on your mute. It's a very simple drill. Just palm mute the bridge, and take your fret hand OFF of the guitar entirely. This will force your palm mute to do all the mute work and show you if there are gaps in your mute. So try it as in the vid, just strike each string a few times, and move on to the next string. Make sure that you don't hear any other string other than the one you are striking. That's the point of this drill. To make sure that you can isolate all of the other strings with your palm mute.
if you notice that you hear other strings ringing, even when you are not striking them, adjust your palm mute angle/position until you find that sweet spot where your palm should be resting. This is the secret sauce folks. Once you sort this out, you won't have to worry about string noise getting in your way, even on our crazy open string licks that span several or all of the strings. It's a quick and simple drill that can really help you isolate any issues with your mute. give it a whirl!!
ya, i do struggle with muting the B and High E strings, haha so i kinda fake it till i make it xD
The key is just to keep at it until your hand finds it's home!! I hope you hop back in to the BATTLE Soldier!!
ya, i up graded my processor from a dual core 2.7ghz to a quad core 3.1ghz and my video card from 512mb to 1.7GB, seems i cant get a 1080 web cam to work, so im stuck with a 720, computer runs better though, faster video editing, was messing around with a recording program called Podium Free, it allows for vst's, so i have been messing with my midi keyboard and looking for new sounds, so ya, about time to jump back in this fight
Congrats on your upgrade! Looking forward to your next video!!
Sarge
Where are you Soldier!!!
Phil gave me this link which will let you download your mission badge in the even it is giving you trouble. Evidently some folks are getting hung up trying to get their badge!
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i am still here, i pushed past up to lesson 111 now, just have not been recording, was doing 1 lesson a day or every few days, i was playing that last bit a lot faster but for recording i slowed down, i was tired when i recorded it, i will try to get a video recorded here soon, will take a few more practice runs at it before as its been a minute since i played it, my video game i was playing is dead as in no one is playing anymore, found a glitch that lets us have what ever we want, so i got to enjoy it before it died, now i will have more time to play guitar and get back into recording and writing what i call music, well, i dont know what it is that i be making but its something, haha, glad to see your still here, time to shred
ok, just messing around, here is something
Welcome Back Soldier!!!!! Glad to hear you are still neck deep in the fight!! You can go all the way through Mission 400 on your own if you want to as they make for great practice!! Once you think each one is ready for a Mission Video, record and share and bam!!! Well played on this one. Great use of the pinky!! Also solid use of the metronome. To wit!!
Well Fought!! This one has a big stretch in it and requires the pinky to earn it's keep all the way through the strings. You didn't flinch from the Battle!! To wit!!
Well Fought!!! Yet another good brawl for the books!! Very solid on techique here. I love to combine open strings and scales across strings. It's great when you can get a lick that traverses and stays in key like the shapes in this one. To wit!!
Did you notice i updated my intro pic?
Love the update intro pic!! More fun with that harmonic minor shape!! It's tricky when doing it in a 3 note per string scale but you have no problems at all!!!
You are on a roll Soldier!!! This one starts out with some bits to prepare you for that really long run at the end and you sort it all with no trouble at all!!! Impressive work!!! To wit!!
Great to see you back in the fight Soldier!!! Nice mask!! Great playing here. To wit
Well fought!! You just.
LEVELED UP!!
Aggressive playing Soldier!!! You are very close on this. I have to send you back to the Front Lines for more combat training though!!!! To wit. I've made a vid trying to explain what could use some more blood sweat and tears. It's the first vid I've made for a non pass mission, but it seemed better to explain things with.
Well fought! I knew that you could play all these bits. None of this is outside of your range. I appreciate you pushing the envelope for speed! It's a good thing to do. This Mission is just a pinch more basic than that. The good news is there is some truly crazy stuff coming up I think you'll dig it!1
To wit!!
I can hear what sounds like triplets on the open string? Take another look at the tablature. It's two strikes on the open string. I like the mod you are doing here It's just not the riff that I'm trying to get you to play. Do you have a copy of guitar pro? if so you can listen to the riff in software. If not let me know. It could be getting in the way of things. I know you can play this riff. It's well within your ability. You're playing a more complicated version of it so I know you can play a more simple version.
Once more in to the breach!!
Sarge
i had to listen to it a few times too lol, i am playing doubles, i can tell when i listen close, i wrote this up in midi and practices to it for days, i even played it to your backing, im sure its doubles, its one of my favorite rhythm tracks and i use this pattern with a lot of my own created licks, oh i know what it is, i have an echo on my guitar, i bet thats it, ok
Soldier you clearly have the ability to play this riff. I don't want to get too bogged down in to the weeds here but I do want to take a moment to say pretty please never and I do mean never, use Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, etc. or indeed any effects of any kind but for gain/distortion. I just wan to hear the notes Soldier!!!! To wit!
Nice!! Much improved on tone. Thanks for killing the FX! This one is packed with multi picking and then you have to move the lick around a bit. So there are several chances for it go go off the rails. You keep it high and tight!!
To wit!
Well fought Soldier!! Playing with one hand is a tricky thing and you krushed it! It requires doing all of your musing as you are playing and if you hold up the guitar like you are doing it's the extra tricky version. Nice!!!
To wit!
Congrats! You just...
LEVELED UP!!!
is this all down strokes?
One strike and two hammer ons. I'm going through and redoing all the tablature since some of these were done a bit before I knew how to make good tabs One strike and hammer on the other two notes.
Sarge
Well Fought Soldier!! Your reach is on display here for sure. Also you have great pinky power! Without a good stretch and some strong pinkies, these licks fall apart quick. Your pacing is also very good. Everything is played evenly and smoothly. Nice!
To wit..
Congrats Soldier! You just..
LEVELED UP!!!
been so long since i did quad picking, had to really practice this,... Niote?
Good catch!! Ill sort it
Sorry for the Lag Soldier!! Shoot me a PM when you put one up just to make sure!! You have got this one sorted but for the string bleed. You have the pattern down! You have the quad picking down! But... I"m hearing more than one string resonating at a time which means the palm mute is not as strong as it needs to be. I want to hear only one string going at a time which means a very strong palm mute.
To wit!
check out this palm mute demo
One more time! Give it a stronger palm mute Soldier!
Sarge
8 months of practice, i give up, here it is
Nice!! This is what I'm looking for. The muting is much better here. This one doesn't work unless the muting is on point. Once you can mute and pick and move around, you really ready for what's next! To wit...
Congrats Soldier!! You just...
LEVELED UP!!!!
Testing OBS
Well done!!! This is a great example of how far you playing has come. Your stretch is great, pinky power as well, muting on point, its' all there!!!
To wit!!!
Oh No, i spelled my name wrong on the video lol, also borrowed a better camera
Well Fought!! There are a lot of bits to this mission and you have a good handle on them. It's a good combination of skills that that get tested on these and you have come a long way since way back in the day when i think some of these might have put your hands in a twist. Not so anymore!!! This is a LOT about single string work and thus forcing the hand to adjust on the neck rather than allowing it to simply traverse up the strings. Of course, we do a bit of traverse at the end to contrast the single string work.
Your picking, muting, sliding, pinky power, are all very solid and this serves as a good example of what can be achieved through determined effort. To wit!!
Congratulations Soldier, you just.....
LEVELED UP!!!!!!
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