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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 21 2011, 06:45 PM
Hey guys!! Welcome to my new collab called "Pentatonic Shred Collad". This one is based in my latest lesson called http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pentatonic-Shred-Licks/".
This lesson is open to guitar players of all levels so it isn't necesary to play fast on your takes. You can just compose a cool solo using Pentatonic minor scale + Chromatics notes. All the theory behind this can be find in the lesson in which this collab is based. One important thing is that this backing modulates from A minor to E minor (at 00:17). So Pay attention to that change.
Who is in??
Pentatonic_Shred_Collab___250.mp3 ( 451.43K )
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Posted by: Gitarrero Oct 21 2011, 07:22 PM
I sure am!
Posted by: quadrium Oct 21 2011, 10:41 PM
I am in too! 
This will be my first collab since i am back
I am in too! This will be my first collab since i am back
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 22 2011, 12:18 AM
Great!
This will be my first collab since i am back I am in too!
This will be my first collab since i am back I feel honoured!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Oct 22 2011, 01:48 AM
Cool riff! 
I'd like to join for sure Also, would you mind if I used this lick in a Video Chat Less? It's a great way to explore pentatonic chops!
Todd
This lesson is open to guitar players of all levels so it isn't necesary to play fast on your takes. You can just compose a cool solo using Pentatonic minor scale + Chromatics notes. All the theory behind this can be find in the lesson in which this collab is based. One important thing is that this backing modulates from A minor to E minor (at 00:17). So Pay attention to that change.
Who is in??
Pentatonic_Shred_Collab___250.mp3 ( 451.43K )
: 506Posted by: SirJamsalot Oct 22 2011, 06:40 AM
This lesson is open to guitar players of all levels so it isn't necesary to play fast on your takes. You can just compose a cool solo using Pentatonic minor scale + Chromatics notes. All the theory behind this can be find in the lesson in which this collab is based. One important thing is that this backing modulates from A minor to E minor (at 00:17). So Pay attention to that change.
Who is in??
Pentatonic_Shred_Collab___250.mp3 ( 451.43K )
: 506oh snap!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Oct 24 2011, 11:23 PM
When are the recordings due? Should be a very cool collab!
Todd
This lesson is open to guitar players of all levels so it isn't necesary to play fast on your takes. You can just compose a cool solo using Pentatonic minor scale + Chromatics notes. All the theory behind this can be find in the lesson in which this collab is based. One important thing is that this backing modulates from A minor to E minor (at 00:17). So Pay attention to that change.
Who is in??
Pentatonic_Shred_Collab___250.mp3 ( 451.43K )
: 506Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 25 2011, 06:56 AM
I'd like to join for sure Also, would you mind if I used this lick in a Video Chat Less? It's a great way to explore pentatonic chops!Todd
It would be great Todd! Use it freely!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 31 2011, 06:55 AM
hey guys! don't miss this topic!
Posted by: marcopal79 Oct 31 2011, 11:21 AM
I'm in, but with or without video???
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 31 2011, 10:22 PM
great man! this is an only audio collab!
Posted by: Markblack Oct 31 2011, 11:07 PM
This is my take Gabriel, backing track is very charge and powerfull, it's inspire me.
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\m/ Rock & Roll \m/
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 1 2011, 06:00 AM
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Pentatonic_Shred_Collab_with_backing_track.wav ( 4.88MB )
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Cool!! You are so fast to record mate! Thanks for the take. I'll give you feedback with the final mix.
Posted by: bibomoris Nov 1 2011, 06:18 PM
Hey you still accepting ?
im not sure on how to record stuff on my computer so can you please tell me like a program or something ? that would be spot on
and il see if im able to record or not so lets hope i do ! (first collab i join haha !)
Posted by: bibomoris Nov 1 2011, 07:01 PM
bump
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 1 2011, 07:04 PM
im not sure on how to record stuff on my computer so can you please tell me like a program or something ? that would be spot on
and il see if im able to record or not so lets hope i do ! (first collab i join haha !)
Hi Bibomoris! You can join! You need a multi-track software where you can import this backing track and record your solo. Then you have to export two mp3 files from there,,, one with the mix and your solo and another one only with your solo. When you have this files, you have to post them here.
Some multi-tracks that you can use are Reaper, Nuendo, Cubase, Sonar, Pro Tools, Vegas... there are lots of softs. I'm not sure if there are some free ones but you can search with google.
Let me know if you need more help with this. I can guide you during the process.
Posted by: bibomoris Nov 1 2011, 07:12 PM
Some multi-tracks that you can use are Reaper, Nuendo, Cubase, Sonar, Pro Tools, Vegas... there are lots of softs. I'm not sure if there are some free ones but you can search with google.
Let me know if you need more help with this. I can guide you during the process.
Hey Gabe! you mean by "one with the mix" as in with the backing track and the solo ?
ok il try to download one of these multi-tracks !
ty Gabe i have a great solo in mind
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 1 2011, 07:20 PM
ok il try to download one of these multi-tracks !
ty Gabe i have a great solo in mind
I mean that you have to export two mp3 files from the multi-track. The first one must include the backing + the solo and the second one only the solo.
Posted by: bibomoris Nov 1 2011, 08:24 PM
is that ok ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 2 2011, 07:02 PM
is that ok ?
yeah man! it's perfect!
Posted by: bibomoris Nov 2 2011, 08:50 PM
Hey Gabe !!!
Well here are my takes one with both backing track and solo and one with solo alone
and hey improvising to a backing track is new to me so this may not be perfect 
So feedback would be epic ! 
oh and i thought i would go for the basic solo this time if thats ok
Pentatonic_Shred_Collab___250_BOTH_BACKING___SOLO.wav ( 4.86MB )
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Pentatonic_Shred_Collab___250_SOLO.wav ( 4.45MB )
: 117Posted by: QubedAces Nov 3 2011, 01:11 PM
bibomoris, you need to work on the tone of your guitar lol. I'm not good at tone myself, but yours sounds a bit like a duck
Posted by: bibomoris Nov 3 2011, 02:32 PM
and i dont have a distortion pedal so im using the overdrive of a 30watt amp ! xD
thanks alot for the feed back
i needed to know whats wrong well Gabe i think you shouldnt take my take in the final mix
i dont think im used to improvising that much.
but it was a great experience to atleast try !
thanks alot.
Moris,
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 3 2011, 10:00 PM
and i dont have a distortion pedal so im using the overdrive of a 30watt amp ! xD
thanks alot for the feed back
i needed to know whats wrong well Gabe i think you shouldnt take my take in the final mix
i dont think im used to improvising that much.
but it was a great experience to atleast try !
thanks alot.
Moris,
yeah... your tone should be improved! how did you record this take?
Posted by: QubedAces Nov 4 2011, 06:36 AM
When is the cut-off date?
Posted by: bibomoris Nov 4 2011, 08:19 AM
With a headphone microphone.
How can i improve my tone ? i dont really understand the concept of tone. do you mean the amp settings ?
or the guitar setting ? it would really help if you tell me.
Moris,
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 7 2011, 06:24 AM
In one week! You still can record your take.
Posted by: quadrium Nov 7 2011, 12:37 PM
Here is my take
EDIT: Added the file with backing.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 8 2011, 12:53 AM
EDIT: Added the file with backing.
Cool!! Thanks man!
Posted by: Nimrandir Nov 8 2011, 05:10 PM
I'm in! I've had very little guitar practice for more than a year, guess it's time to come back .
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 8 2011, 05:16 PM
I've had very little guitar practice for more than a year, guess it's time to come back .that sounds great!! welcome back to the guitar man! what have you been doing?
Posted by: Nimrandir Nov 9 2011, 04:49 AM
Actually nothing special, I just was not in the mood of playing. I've started practicing regularly about a week ago, hope I'll get something meaningfull for this collab
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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 9 2011, 08:41 AM
.Great!
Posted by: superize Nov 9 2011, 03:16 PM
Here is my take
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 9 2011, 03:30 PM
Great! Thanks mate!
Posted by: Nimrandir Nov 14 2011, 04:38 PM
Here is my take. Not perfect, but at least something . Hope it sounds like real "shred" .
PS sorry about the bend near the beginning. I simply cannot record anything without making at least one mistake .
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 15 2011, 01:10 AM
Great Collab! Can't wait to hear all the results!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 15 2011, 04:27 AM
hey guys!! thanks a lot for the takes! I'll start mixing this soon...
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 15 2011, 05:25 AM
I'd posted the wrong ones
I''ll put up the correct song.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 16 2011, 05:30 AM
I''ll put up the correct song.haha ok Todd! there is no problem. I'll wait for the correct files.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 16 2011, 10:16 AM
I re-did the solo and it turned out better than the first one I added a WAH to it and bingo!
ToddWithBacking_gabcollab.mp3 ( 1.14MB )
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GEAR USED:
Ibanez RG560
Overloud TH2 Guitar Emulation Plugin
Pretty simple setup
Eeek! Part is missing! One sec.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 16 2011, 02:09 PM
Great!! Thanks a lot Todd!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 16 2011, 02:29 PM
No prob!
This was really great to play over. Can't wait to hear the final Opus!---
I re-did the solo and it turned out better than the first one
I added a WAH to it and bingo!
ToddWithBacking_gabcollab.mp3 ( 1.14MB )
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GEAR USED:
Ibanez RG560
Overloud TH2 Guitar Emulation Plugin
Pretty simple setup
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 16 2011, 04:32 PM
Hey, is there still room on this one?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 16 2011, 10:30 PM
yes Ivan!
Posted by: El Fortinero Nov 17 2011, 04:50 AM
When is the deadline?? i'm studing for the exams but i 'd like to give a shoot at this
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 18 2011, 06:00 AM
When could you entry your take?
Posted by: Gitarrero Nov 18 2011, 07:52 PM
The collab isn't over till the german guy uploaded his take
Sorry it took a bit longer, had to change my soundcard since the old one broke. But here is my take.
Christian
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 18 2011, 07:56 PM
Sorry it took a bit longer, had to change my soundcard since the old one broke. But here is my take.
Christian
hahaha thanks German guy!! I'm casually working on German metal lessons...
Posted by: Gitarrero Nov 18 2011, 09:13 PM
haha, what could these be? Germany is not very known for metal bands...except the Scorpions, Blind Guardian, Helloween, Kreator, Accept, Grave Digger, Gamma Ray, Crematory, Edguy, Leaves Eyes, Rammstein...
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 18 2011, 09:46 PM
Sure man! I have to go to Germany to know the metal scene there!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 18 2011, 10:46 PM
Tell me about it! It's Metal Mecca over there
Gotta visit and check out the underground scene as well as the above ground scene!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 18 2011, 11:28 PM
Gotta visit and check out the underground scene as well as the above ground scene!What is Metal Mecca?
Posted by: Gitarrero Nov 19 2011, 09:04 AM
Haha, Todd still has the impression that Germany is for metal fans what Mecca is to the muslims...a holy place where every metalhead must go to once in his life. Omly to find out that german mainstream radio and billboard charts is full of pop music like Rihanna, Lady Gaga and such. Not to forget some winners of german casting shows...
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 19 2011, 11:44 AM
Say it isn't so!
Seriously though, I get that Metal isn't the only music in Germany, or in Europe. But by comparison, there are more active Metal bands releasing music and actually charting and touring than there probably is in my entire country. Metal here is seriously underground. American Metal bands have to go to Europe to tour! I was in GNOSTIC for a while before they got signed and we played dive bars. Then when they go to Europe (The drummer also plays in Atheist) they play these HUGE festivals. Then they come back, and it's back to dive bars. It's just a different world here. By comparison, it really does seem like Metal Mecca Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 20 2011, 04:28 AM
Seriously though, I get that Metal isn't the only music in Germany, or in Europe. But by comparison, there are more active Metal bands releasing music and actually charting and touring than there probably is in my entire country. Metal here is seriously underground. American Metal bands have to go to Europe to tour! I was in GNOSTIC for a while before they got signed and we played dive bars. Then when they go to Europe (The drummer also plays in Atheist) they play these HUGE festivals. Then they come back, and it's back to dive bars. It's just a different world here. By comparison, it really does seem like Metal Mecca Metal is also underground here in Argentina. There are only 2 or 3 bands than play for many people (maybe 8000 persons). The other bands play for 100 persons..
Posted by: Gitarrero Nov 20 2011, 09:07 AM
Okay, you're right, we have a couple of huge Metal Festivals and get to enjoy tours of many great metal bands in somewhat big venues (500 people to 10.000 people).
Didn't know that metal bands in America have to play in small venues...how about Iced Earth, Kamelot, Blind Guardian or Maiden? Where do they play?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 20 2011, 05:10 PM
Didn't know that metal bands in America have to play in small venues...how about Iced Earth, Kamelot, Blind Guardian or Maiden? Where do they play?
Maiden plays in Stadiums for around 30000 persons... Blind Guardian plays for around 1000/2000 persons I think... the other ones for 1000 or less...
but.. all that people that goes to see Maiden rarely goes to see local metal bands...
Posted by: quadrium Nov 28 2011, 11:01 PM
Hey Gab,
When will we hear the final mix? I can't wait
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 29 2011, 01:39 AM
Didn't know that metal bands in America have to play in small venues...how about Iced Earth, Kamelot, Blind Guardian or Maiden? Where do they play?
Just to give some perspective, Kamelot came out recently (With Simone Simmons from Epica singing lead no less!) and played a little dive called the Masquerade. It's a run down ramshackle of a venue in bad part of town. The club has a STANDING SEATING LIMIT (meaning all chairs are taken out) in the "hell" room where metal bands play of 1000 PERSONS. That's it. The night of the show, I called and they had "TONS" of tickets left, the room was half empty.
ICED EARTH is coming to Masquerade in 2012, here is a vid of Blind Guardian playing Masquerade when they were here a while ago. And the guy shooting is standing near the back of the space.
So yeah, these great bands, that play to huge crowds, and big festivals, come over here and most of the time can't even pack the little masquerade lounge. It's honestly lame. The only good thing about it is that the Metal fans here are pretty hardcore. Anyone who is in to Heavy music isn't doing it because it's popular or hip. They do it cause they dig it. So there is a purity to it and a fanatic devotion which is good
The scene isn't filled with poseurs as it was quite a while back. It's just die hard fans.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 29 2011, 01:39 AM
Didn't know that metal bands in America have to play in small venues...how about Iced Earth, Kamelot, Blind Guardian or Maiden? Where do they play?
Just to give some perspective, Kamelot came out recently (With Simone Simmons from Epica singing lead no less!) and played a little dive called the Masquerade. It's a run down ramshackle of a venue in bad part of town. The club has a STANDING SEATING LIMIT (meaning all chairs are taken out) in the "hell" room where metal bands play of 1000 PERSONS. That's it. The night of the show, I called and they had "TONS" of tickets left, the room was half empty.
ICED EARTH is coming to Masquerade in 2012, here is a vid of Blind Guardian playing Masquerade when they were here a while ago. And the guy shooting is standing near the back of the space.
So yeah, these great bands, that play to huge crowds, and big festivals, come over here and most of the time can't even pack the little masquerade lounge. It's honestly lame. The only good thing about it is that the Metal fans here are pretty hardcore. Anyone who is in to Heavy music isn't doing it because it's popular or hip. They do it cause they dig it. So there is a purity to it and a fanatic devotion which is good
The scene isn't filled with poseurs as it was quite a while back. It's just die hard fans.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 29 2011, 02:35 AM
When will we hear the final mix? I can't wait
I'll be working on it this week!! The last days have been so crazy because of a Cirse's show but I'm 100% back!
Posted by: quadrium Dec 5 2011, 07:39 PM
Awesome
Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 8 2011, 07:50 AM
Ooops! One of the tracks is silent! I'll post the fix.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 8 2011, 09:05 AM
Here is my fixed backing
It's a bit drenched in wah wah and delay, but it seemed to work with the backing. Let me know what you think
ToddFinalLead_NoBacking.mp3 ( 1002.98K )
: 89Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2011, 10:19 PM
It's a bit drenched in wah wah and delay, but it seemed to work with the backing. Let me know what you think
ToddFinalLead_NoBacking.mp3 ( 1002.98K )
: 89thanks Todd for the new file!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2011, 11:25 PM
Hey guys!! This is the final mix and comments for this amazing collab!
Mix_Collab.mp3 ( 3.93MB )
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Bibomoris:
First of all thanks for your take! I think that the notes that you chose sounds really good over the backing. However I think that your playing sound a bit shy. Try to play the notes stronger and the ideas with more confidence adding some vibrato and bends to get a more expressive take. Another think that you should work a bit is your tone. I would add more sustain to your sound, maybe a tube screamer pedal or something similar. If you prefer this clean tone that you used I would equalize it a bit to lowering the higher frequencies to make it sound warmer. So, you have good ideas and it’s time to take it to a new level! Keep on working!
Gitarrero:
Hi “German Guy” 
. Thanks a lot for your take. I think that it’s a good take. Every note sounds good and excepting a little detail in the faster last lick, you played everything perfectly. Regarding the phrasing I think that you could work on each phrase a bit more and try to create phrases that relate to each other to give more sense to the ideas. (Does this make sense?). I like your tone on this one but I would add some more presence or treble to the Eq to make it sound clearer. Keep on rocking!
Markblack:
Hey man! Thanks for joining the collab. I must say that this is one of my favorite takes since it sounds like a professional solo. Each part is interesting and is related to the next one. The evolution of the solo is just perfect as well as your technique and tone. I love the take starting from that perfect bends to the last alternate picking licks. Congrats for your playing and creativity!
Nimrandir:
Hi! You are a demon man! Your take is killer and if this were a competition you would be the winner! The tune starts with really cool phrases and ideas played with the confidence and feeling of a professional guitar player. In the last part you play some fast licks that really blow my mind. I just have to congrats you for your awesome playing! Thanks for joining the collab. Keep on rocking the site!
Quadrium:
Hey man! Thanks for your take! It sounds really good. There are some really cool licks in the first section. I like those bends and hammerings! Then I think that it is a bit repetitive and basing on the first part I’m sure that you could do something much better. I think that your guitar has some little tuning issues, I don’t know if this is because the calibration, old strings or just that it was a bit out of tuning. Check it out!
Superize:
Nice playing man. I like the feel of your take and I think that you did a excellent balance between shredding and melody. I really enjoy your take and I think that there is nothing to improve on this one. It’s a perfect take, with a perfect tone and flawless playing. Keep on the great job!
Todd:
I have to say that it’s a honor for me to have you here in this collab Todd. You composed an amazing solo which is very fun to hear. You played it perfectly as always and the only comment that I would do is that it seems that the take has too much effect and it makes it sound a bit less clear... but maybe it's a matter of taste . Thanks for joining mate! I think that this is a good solo to share in one of your videochats!
Posted by: bibomoris Dec 12 2011, 03:08 PM
Mix_Collab.mp3 ( 3.93MB )
: 119Bibomoris:
First of all thanks for your take! I think that the notes that you chose sounds really good over the backing. However I think that your playing sound a bit shy. Try to play the notes stronger and the ideas with more confidence adding some vibrato and bends to get a more expressive take. Another think that you should work a bit is your tone. I would add more sustain to your sound, maybe a tube screamer pedal or something similar. If you prefer this clean tone that you used I would equalize it a bit to lowering the higher frequencies to make it sound warmer. So, you have good ideas and it’s time to take it to a new level! Keep on working!
Gitarrero:
Hi “German Guy”
. Thanks a lot for your take. I think that it’s a good take. Every note sounds good and excepting a little detail in the faster last lick, you played everything perfectly. Regarding the phrasing I think that you could work on each phrase a bit more and try to create phrases that relate to each other to give more sense to the ideas. (Does this make sense?). I like your tone on this one but I would add some more presence or treble to the Eq to make it sound clearer. Keep on rocking!Markblack:
Hey man! Thanks for joining the collab. I must say that this is one of my favorite takes since it sounds like a professional solo. Each part is interesting and is related to the next one. The evolution of the solo is just perfect as well as your technique and tone. I love the take starting from that perfect bends to the last alternate picking licks. Congrats for your playing and creativity!
Nimrandir:
Hi! You are a demon man! Your take is killer and if this were a competition you would be the winner! The tune starts with really cool phrases and ideas played with the confidence and feeling of a professional guitar player. In the last part you play some fast licks that really blow my mind. I just have to congrats you for your awesome playing! Thanks for joining the collab. Keep on rocking the site!
Quadrium:
Hey man! Thanks for your take! It sounds really good. There are some really cool licks in the first section. I like those bends and hammerings! Then I think that it is a bit repetitive and basing on the first part I’m sure that you could do something much better. I think that your guitar has some little tuning issues, I don’t know if this is because the calibration, old strings or just that it was a bit out of tuning. Check it out!
Superize:
Nice playing man. I like the feel of your take and I think that you did a excellent balance between shredding and melody. I really enjoy your take and I think that there is nothing to improve on this one. It’s a perfect take, with a perfect tone and flawless playing. Keep on the great job!
Todd:
I have to say that it’s a honor for me to have you here in this collab Todd. You composed an amazing solo which is very fun to hear. You played it perfectly as always and the only comment that I would do is that it seems that the take has too much effect and it makes it sound a bit less clear... but maybe it's a matter of taste
. Thanks for joining mate! I think that this is a good solo to share in one of your videochats! WOW great work everyone and to Gabriel
i just wanted to say Gabriel i bought a effect pedal and had a freind of mine make my tone ALOT BETTER !
so you i promise in the next collabs il be even better !
but great work in the collab guys.
Take care and keep rocking !!
Moris,
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 12 2011, 03:30 PM
i just wanted to say Gabriel i bought a effect pedal and had a freind of mine make my tone ALOT BETTER !
so you i promise in the next collabs il be even better !
but great work in the collab guys.
Take care and keep rocking !!
Moris,
That sounds great man! I think that you needed something extra to define your tone!
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