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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 31 2013, 02:23 AM
Hi Lukasz!! Welcome to your Gab's Army thread!!
Could you please tell me a bit about you, your musical tastes, influences, strengths and weaknesses? I would need some videos of you playing rhythm and solo guitar, so please post your best material here. If you have some music or ideas of your own, also post them here. Also let me know how you think that I can help you and what are your expectations for our job. You can check the other Army's thread to discover the different modalities of this project.
The principles of our Army are:
+ Improve your technique
+ Make music and solos
+ Have fun
+ Destroy the enemy (hahaha not really just kidding... )
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 31 2013, 02:00 PM
Thanks for making that thread.
I wanna improve my playing in all aspects. Everything is my weaknesses xD I wanna improve my technique, improvisation. My favourite guitarists are Paul Gilbert, John Pettrucci, Zakk Wylde,so my aim is play like them. About my videos i dont know what i should record 
Maybe u recommend what i should learn. I think my skill here is around 4/5, but mb im wrong. Actually i take part in Todd Simpson Bootcamp.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 31 2013, 03:25 PM
I wanna improve my playing in all aspects. Everything is my weaknesses xD I wanna improve my technique, improvisation. My favourite guitarists are Paul Gilbert, John Pettrucci, Zakk Wylde,so my aim is play like them. About my videos i dont know what i should record
Maybe u recommend what i should learn. I think my skill here is around 4/5, but mb im wrong. Actually i take part in Todd Simpson Bootcamp.Cool! Let's start with this lesson, please learn it and shoot a video in a few days to let me see your current level.
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/guitar_loves_piano/
also incorporate this warming up and endurance exercises into your diary routine:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42825
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Feb 2 2013, 07:45 PM
Its my playing, i have very cheap guitar so sometimes its out of tune specially some frets on high e string ;d Maybe sometimes is my fault xD
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 3 2013, 05:58 PM
Hi mate! Nice take! We have now 2 things to concentrate on. First, your right hand movement when you play alternate picking technique. I can notice that you are moving your fingers while the correct way to do it is moving your hand from your wrist. Please read the explanations in this thread: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42828
Also check the right hand of the instructor in this lesson and you will notice it: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginners-Corner-25-Alternate-Picking/
We should go for an alternate picking lesson, could you please search for one at your level http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/search/alternate%20picking/n/1/5/n/n/n/t/f/
The second thing to improve is your vibrato technique. It's not consistent and one of the reasons why is that you are not using the other fingers to help the finger that is pushing the string. Please pay attention to how Piortr makes the vibrato at 00:07: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/guitar_loves_piano/
Review these things and keep on practising this one.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Feb 4 2013, 05:07 PM
Is it good right hand movement?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 4 2013, 08:05 PM
Is it good right hand movement?
yes! It's much better now! This is another cool lesson to practice this:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Hand-Basics/
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Feb 5 2013, 03:42 PM
Picking Hand Basics:
and my second take of Guitar Loves Piano:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 5 2013, 06:00 PM
and my second take of Guitar Loves Piano:
Awesome!! You really understood how vibrato must be done! You improved Guitar loves Piano take a lot! You just have to continue practising in this way to feel even more comfortable with the technique now. Great job!!
You could add this one to your practice: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Guitar-Loves-Piano-2/
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Feb 10 2013, 06:27 PM
My 1st take of Guitar Loves Piano #2
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 11 2013, 03:55 AM
Nice take mate! IT sounds cool! I think that you still have to concentrate on feeling... dynamics and vibrato. Try to make vibrato even more consistent and regular, sometimes is a bit too electrical. Also be sure to do it from your wrist, not with the finger.
Check the first part of this video where Joe shows how to add vibrato properly to bends... check how he moves his left hand...
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Feb 19 2013, 04:19 PM
3rd take of Guitar Loves Piano #1:
And here is Guitar Loves Piano #2:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 20 2013, 05:13 AM
Hi Lukasz! Thanks for the videos! Your feeling is better now! I can notice that your vibrato starts to be much more natural than in your previous version! This means that you are doing a great job, keep on working on it. There are some details starting at 00:45 in the Guitar loves Piano lesson 1 but it's just some random wrong notes. The part 2 is also very good, and the most important thing to work are the bends because there are many that don't reach the correct pitch.
Keep on the good job!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 12 2013, 01:51 PM
Take a look on this one.
Guitar Loves Piano #1:
Guitar Loves Piano #2:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 13 2013, 12:34 PM
Hi Lukasz! Thanks for your take and congrats for your work! You are on the right path with these two lessons! Your timing and overall feeling are very enjoyable. I think that you only have to review your bending technique because there are some bends that don't reach the correct pitch in both takes, for example at 00:55 in the first one and at 01:26 in the second one. Your bending is better than in the past but it still needs more work. Do you notice the problem?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 13 2013, 12:40 PM
I think i understand that, but u will see that on next takes, what lessons can you recommend to practice bending?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 13 2013, 02:33 PM
Great! These two lessons are very useful for practising bending:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginners-Corner-21-String-Bending/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 17 2013, 05:19 PM
Guitar Loves Piano #1:
How it looks now? later i will post second #2.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 17 2013, 10:05 PM
Hi Lukasz! You have been working hard mate! You bending technique is very good now! You are reaching the correct pitches!! I'm impressed how fast you are improving your playing. Keep on working on this lesson to feel more comfortable with it, and now concentrating a bit more on your vibrato technique. But let me say congratulations!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 22 2013, 01:25 PM
Next take:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 23 2013, 12:09 AM
Excellent job mate! You keep on improving this lesson! We are ready to start working on new lessons. How is the "Picking hand basics" lesson going?
You can start working on this lesson: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Guitar-loves-piano-3/
but we also need to work on legato and alternate picking. Let's start with this lesson:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Land-Of-Legato/
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 23 2013, 03:22 PM
I have a suggestion. I make .doc file with list of lesson what u give me on my notebook. And maybe u will vote on this lessons takes (1-10) like in REC program. And i write this on my list, and i will know on what lessons i need to focus more and how much left to achieve perfect take.
Nr lesson. (difficulty)Lesson Name /DateOfLastTake/ ---- score
1.(2)Beginner's Corner 25: Alternate Picking /04.02.2013/ ---- 0
2.(2)Picking Hand Basics /05.02.2013/ ---- 0
3.(2)Guitar Loves Piano #2 /12.03.2013/ ---- 0
4.(3)Guitar Loves Piano /22.03.2013/ ---- 0
5.(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /NoTakeYet/---- 0
6.(3)String Bending /NoTakeYet/ ---- 0
7.(3)Guitar Loves Piano #3 /NoTakeYet/ ---- 0
8.(2)Bens Land Of Legato /NoTakeYet/ ---- 0
And every day when i wake up i will look on my list and practise. When i post new take i will copy line with my lists. You will vote, and i will change score on my list. What do you think about it? If you are ok with it please score my last takes of each lesson what i post ealier, it will be help me a lot.
Lukasz
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 23 2013, 08:27 PM
hehehe I really like this idea! We don't have all those lessons here at this thread. Could you please post all the links to the latest versions of each lesson to be sure that I'm grading the correct one?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 24 2013, 03:56 AM
Ok I will do this!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 24 2013, 05:32 PM
Great!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 25 2013, 08:25 AM
This takes from thread i want to vote by you. Thanks for everything!!!
1.(2)Beginner's Corner 25: Alternate Picking /04.02.2013/ ---- 0
2.(2)Picking Hand Basics /05.02.2013/ ---- 0
3.(3)Guitar Loves Piano /22.03.2013/ ---- 0
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 25 2013, 02:42 PM
1.(2)Beginner's Corner 25: Alternate Picking /04.02.2013/ ---- 6
2.(2)Picking Hand Basics /05.02.2013/ ---- 4
3.(3)Guitar Loves Piano /22.03.2013/ ---- 8
Done! Looking forward your new takes! This is very exciting.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 3 2013, 01:53 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /03.04.2013/---- 0
(2)Guitar Loves Piano #2 /12.03.2013/ ---- 0
Ealier take:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 3 2013, 02:46 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /03.04.2013/---- 6
(2)Guitar Loves Piano #2 /12.03.2013/ ---- 8
Hi mate! Good job with these takes. The main problem in both is the pitch of your bending. I think that you still have to work hard on the exercise by Joe Satriani that I shared earlier until you are sure that you are reaching the correct pitches. The guitar loves piano lesson sounds very good and I think that the only important issue is that some bends. Keep on the hard work!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 5 2013, 12:06 PM
1.(2)Beginner's Corner 25: Alternate Picking /04.02.2013/ ---- 6
And im thinking about putting lessons on REC zone if i get 9-10 from you ;d Im not sure about 8, what are u thinking about that?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 5 2013, 03:31 PM
And im thinking about putting lessons on REC zone if i get 9-10 from you ;d Im not sure about 8, what are u thinking about that?
This is up to you mate. Having other instructors feedback is very useful so it makes more sense to post takes the sooner possible but this is your decision.
1.(2)Beginner's Corner 25: Alternate Picking /04.02.2013/ ---- 6---- /05.04.2013/ ---- 8
Hi mate! Good job with this lesson! I can see an improvement since your previous take! You still have to work on timing to make it sound tighter and also on pick intensity to make the notes sound more equal. Also pay attention to the section where you have to reach the higher note, this has improved but can be smoother. Keep on the great job!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 7 2013, 06:03 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /03.04.2013/---- 6
Ealier take:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 7 2013, 09:15 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /03.04.2013/---- 6.5
Ealier take:
Hi mate! I can notice an improvement in your bends, you look more comfortable playing them. The pitch is closer but most of the bends aren't reaching the correct pitch yet. Keep on working on this lesson
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 9 2013, 04:14 PM
(2)Bens Land Of Legato /9.04.2013/ ---- 0
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 10 2013, 02:02 PM
(2)Bens Land Of Legato /9.04.2013/ ---- 6
Hi mate! Good job with this new lesson. The things to work on this one are timing on each position, position changes and also some noises that appear close to the end, in the higher positions. Concentrate on this two things and you will master this one. I'm using here the same criteria that I use at REC to grade so don't feel bad is the number is not high, the idea is to have enough headroom from your current playing
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 10 2013, 02:14 PM
I like your voting system. So im not feel bad at all. That motivate me even more!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 10 2013, 02:34 PM
Excellent!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 12 2013, 01:14 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /03.04.2013/---- 6.5
Ealier take:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 12 2013, 01:44 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /03.04.2013/---- 6.5-----/12/04/13/-----7
Hi mate! Your bending technique keeps on improving! The are some our of pitch but the overall are ok. Be careful with timing and don't forget to add vibrato. Good job!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 12 2013, 09:27 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /12/04/13/-----7
How its look now?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 14 2013, 07:11 PM
(2)Beginner's Corner 21: String Bending /12/04/13/-----7-----/14/04/13/-----7.5
It sounds better but there are still pitch issues at 00:09, 00:11, 00:14, 00:22, and then the issues are much smaller but some bends aren't perfect. You are getting closer by the way... keep on working!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jun 7 2013, 12:37 PM
I had left arm dmg, but now im healthy! Check this lesson
(2)Bens Land Of Legato /9.04.2013/ ---- 6
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 8 2013, 12:56 AM
Hi Lukasz! I'm glad to know that you are feeling good now! Your take is ok, you are on the right track with this lesson. You still have to practice it and to feel more comfortable. It is important also to focus on doing less left hand movement when you are playing this patterns.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jun 14 2013, 12:40 PM
Guitar Loves Piano #3
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 14 2013, 03:23 PM
Guitar Loves Piano #3 /14.06.2013/ ---- 5
Hi Lukasz! Good job with this lesson, you already know the sections not it's time to adjust it. I think that you have to work on timing, vibrato, bending and dynamics to give your take more feeling. There are pitch issues when you go to the higher frets, starting at 00:39. I think that your guitar needs some calibration, or maybe the first 2 strings weren't well tuned. In this section appears pitch issues in your bending, but I'm not sure if this is because of the guitar issue.
Work on these things for some days an post a new take.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Sep 19 2013, 04:02 PM
Guitar Loves Piano #3 /14.06.2013/ ---- 5
Check this take. In last section i did slide instead of bend. Im thinking its guitar issues in higher frets.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 19 2013, 04:54 PM
Guitar Loves Piano #3 /14.06.2013/ ---- 5 /19.09.2013/ ---- 6
Hi mate! Your take is better. You look more comfortable with the different parts and your bending technique is a bit more precise. However, the pitch issues in your guitar is ruining the second half of the take. That's the reason why this take wouldn't pass. did you send your guitar to a professional?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Sep 19 2013, 05:25 PM
I dont have posibilities now for that. But i will try callibrate on my own with tuner and practice bends with tuner alse. And i will post my new take with better pitches soon. So for now im working on my weak bend and legato lesson. Can u give me some rhythm lessons also on which should i focus on?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 20 2013, 03:49 PM
Ok! Two questions:
Are the string old?
Which GMC rhythm lessons have you tried?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Sep 20 2013, 04:11 PM
I didnt tryied yet rythm lessons. And yeah my strings are old. So i will change them also.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 20 2013, 04:18 PM
Ok, and rhythm songs? have you played some songs that include riffs and rhythms?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Sep 20 2013, 05:02 PM
Black Sabbath - Blach Sabbath, AC/DC - Back in Black, Some Metallica stuff, Down to mexico - paul gilbert, Fear of the Dark - Iron Maiden, ZZ-Top - La Grange, ZZ-TOP - sharp dressed man. Something like that.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 20 2013, 07:01 PM
Ok, we have many great lessons here. I was thinking that we could start with something around level 3/4. Here you have some ideas:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Sum-41-Style/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Ratt-Style/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Motley-Crue-Style/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Grunge-III-Stone-Temple-Pilots/
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Sep 25 2013, 08:35 PM
I post my video but now im not happy on my own on my playing. i will update thread in new days.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 27 2013, 05:31 AM
haha ok mate. I'll wait for the new video.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 8 2013, 03:45 PM
Tell me that will be pass in rec zone? or should i work on it more?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 8 2013, 04:42 PM
Hi mate. Before I ask your question, I would like to clarify that the main purpose of REC is receiving constant feedback from all the instructors at the site. "Passing" is a result of practice time and receiving constant feedback from different professionals can make you use your time wisely.
now talking about your take. It's going well but most of the bends aren't reaching the correct pitch. They are close but there are not there. An important question that I would like to make is: "Do you note it? Can you hear it?"
If you can't here this, you have to o some ear training. If you can hear it, you just have to continue practising bending to be more precise.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 8 2013, 04:46 PM
What should i do to train my ear?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 8 2013, 05:05 PM
Here you have some ideas:
1- Playing / Singing scales: Playing a scale and singing it at the same time will help you to connect your mind with your guitar and this will also train your ear. Experiment with variations of this, like playing the scale once and then singing it without playing.
2- Play a melody and then sing it // Sing a melody and then play it: This will be possible after some work on exercise 1.
3- Learning songs by ear. This will make you practice the connection between your mind, ears and guitar. Start with simple melodies and then with full songs. You can use GMC lessons, because you can then check the guitar pro or tabs to see if you did a good job.
4- Use ear training software to exercise interval, scales and chord recognizance. There are many free software in the web, just use google and you will find them. Example: http://www.good-ear.com/
5- Practice Luciana's singing lessons at GMC: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/phrygian-mode-singing-lesson/
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 10 2013, 08:59 PM
Here is next take of Guitar Loves Piano #3
Im aware that my bending skill dont going better...
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 10 2013, 11:08 PM
It's set as private.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 10 2013, 11:14 PM
My bad. Changed now.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 10 2013, 11:47 PM
Guitar Loves Piano #3 /14.06.2013/ ---- 5 /19.09.2013/ ---- 8
Hi friend! Have you changed your strings?? Your tuning is ok now!! And your bending is much better, close to be perfect. I think that you are very close to master this technique, well done! There are only some little timing issues her and there but I'm sure it's because you were very concentrated on your bending. It's an 8!!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 11 2013, 12:16 AM
Thanks for feedback. Yeah i change strings.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 11 2013, 04:31 PM
Well done! Ok mate, so now it's time to concentrate on timing to make a perfect take of this lesson.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 22 2013, 08:47 PM
Here is my neoclassical alternate picking Etude in slow tempo:
You can give me some rutine plan, which will help me in learning all your lessons. I can get 2/3 hours each day for practicing.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 23 2013, 01:27 PM
Hi mate, you are on the right track with this lesson. You still have to practice it at this tempo to make your picking sound even more consistent. Also, having a guitar routine that includes this lessons and technique exercises will help you with this lesson. Let's start designing it.
What about something like this:
Warming UP
HOUR 1:
-Technique Job (30 minutes)
Alternate Picking
Legato
-Lesson Practice (30 minutes)
HOUR 2:
-Technique Job (30 minutes)
Vibrato + Bending
Rhythm
Any other technique? (Sweep Picking, tapping, hybrid picking)
-Lesson Practice (30 minutes)
HOUR 3:
- Theory (15 minutes)
- Jamming / Composing / Recording your own ideas (30 minutes)
- Lesson Practice (15 minutes)
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Nov 13 2013, 12:06 PM
I checked your routine and i practise like this. For now i dont have any camera to record my playing, but soon i will got Line 6 GX interface. So i will update thread with my new takes.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 13 2013, 01:12 PM
Great! This was just a template. I would also like to recommend lessons for each topic. What are you currently practising for each topic?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Nov 14 2013, 12:21 AM
Go lets recommend some your lessons on each topic. I'm curious your recommendation
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 14 2013, 01:56 PM
Here we go!! Tell me what you think of these suggestions!
Warming UP
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Arpeggios/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/dark-atmosphere-lesson/
HOUR 1:
-Technique Job (30 minutes)
Alternate Picking (20 minutes)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/neoclassical-alternate-picking-etude/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/power-metal-soloing-lesson/
Legato (10 minutes)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Land-Of-Legato/
-Lesson Practice (30 minutes)
Practice more musical lessons and lessons that you already know.
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/rocker-riff/
HOUR 2:
-Technique Job (30 minutes)
Vibrato + Bending
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/blues-licks1/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/blues-licks2/
Rhythm + Timing
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pop-Punk-Lesson/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pop-Punk-II/
Sweep Picking
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/neoclassical-sweeping-legato/
-Lesson Practice (30 minutes)
Practice more musical lessons and lessons that you already know.
HOUR 3:
- Theory (15 minutes)
Learn a news concept everey day from here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=47852
- Jamming / Composing / Recording your own ideas (30 minutes)
- Lesson Practice (15 minutes)
Practice the musical lessons that you already know and add new ones every week.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Nov 14 2013, 05:52 PM
I will practice this way for a while andl see how i will like it
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 15 2013, 06:21 PM
Great! Keep me updated!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 15 2013, 01:35 PM
I have request, i wanna learn The Festive Challenge and i can only dowload WinterWonderland backing track, where i can find other backings?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 15 2013, 04:13 PM
Hi mate! This sounds great! Here you can download the backings:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=32776
Looking forward your takes!!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 17 2013, 03:10 PM
My first take of Iron Maiden For Beginners:
And same with The Hives Style:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 18 2013, 04:14 AM
Hi mate! Nice videos! Let's go with some comments:
Iron Maiden for Beginners: (grade: 7)
This one is sounding good mate. The first melody's timing could be better, try to play it tighter. There is a problem in the connection between the lead guitar and the verse's rhythm. The bridge starting at 00:38 that also appears in the end should sound cleaner, there are some extra noises there. Try to experiment a bit more with the palm muting the make it sound better.
The Hives: (grade 6)
You have been very fast with this one! I think that you still have to play it to get used to the chord changes and be able to play it tighter. Concentrate on timing and following the drums. This is the most important thing to fix.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 23 2013, 12:27 PM
Warming UP
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Picking-Arpeggios/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...osphere-lesson/
HOUR 1:
-Technique Job (30 minutes)
Alternate Picking (20 minutes)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...-picking-etude/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...soloing-lesson/
Legato (10 minutes)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Land-Of-Legato/
-Lesson Practice (30 minutes)
Practice more musical lessons and lessons that you already know.
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/rocker-riff/
HOUR 2:
-Technique Job (30 minutes)
Vibrato + Bending
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/blues-licks1/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/blues-licks2/
Rhythm + Timing
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pop-Punk-Lesson/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pop-Punk-II/
Sweep Picking
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...weeping-legato/
-Lesson Practice (30 minutes)
Practice more musical lessons and lessons that you already know.
HOUR 3:
- Theory (15 minutes)
Learn a news concept everey day from here: LINK
- Jamming / Composing / Recording your own ideas (30 minutes)
- Lesson Practice (15 minutes)
Practice the musical lessons that you already know and add new ones every week.
Normally i working with this routine, but now i can play all day, how i should expand this routine? Play it longer or add something? This extra time is till 7th January. I wanna use this time in good way.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 23 2013, 01:03 PM
I think that we could add HOUR 4 with some extra techniques like tapping, hybrid picking, combining techniques and also expand hour 3 which is very important (composing). I would like to see you posting here new ideas / compositions diary that we could work together.
What are you doing during hour 3 nowadays?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 23 2013, 01:06 PM
Im learning teory from link what you share, and try doing my improvisation for less is more But i want more time destine on technique, mine main goal will be master technique next year, and be able play your 10 difficult lesson (dream yet) But maybe you are right
And is possible get Guitar Pro file on Blues Licks? its hard for me get timing in full speed.
The Hives next take:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 24 2013, 01:36 AM
Hi mate, nice take on the hives lesson. There are two things to pay attention on this one. The first one is timing. You are playing a a bit before the beat during the first triads riff. Then, the second thing is to make the chord changes smoother to make the silence between chords shorter. The rest is ok. Keep on working on it since it's something that once you master, it will help you with many of my lessons.
Regarding the blues licks lesson, I don't have the guitar pro, but I can write it in the next days, or we can schedule some minutes at the chat room so I can help you with the rhythm once you learn the notes. What do you think?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 24 2013, 02:07 AM
Thanks for feedback, i think i know what this timing issues are now, you will could check it on next take. And with Blues Licks, for me will be better Guitar Pro files becouse i can slow down the tempo and play with it, but i know its Christmas time, so it can be in one of your chat sessions.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 24 2013, 04:53 AM
I was't talking about my Vchat session, I was talking about scheduling a moment specially for you, but we can go for the guitar pro. I will transcribe it in the next days. While I do it, you can work on other lessons.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 29 2013, 05:26 PM
After i post Iron Maiden For Beginners at REC, i saw that i have tendence to rush so fast and normal tempo. I have idea. I will post slow tempo and u will tell me. If its ok, i go bump up as much as u tell me. If i should play as same tempo will do it, if i need to slow down will do it also. How you think about it? I Will dont bump up alone for sure, maybe this is a point where i fail.
Neoclassical Etude 80 BPM
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/neoclassical-etude-80-bpm
Check your inbox i send you next take.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 29 2013, 05:44 PM
Hey mate! I checked this take, and yes, you have timing issues. You are playing a bit after the beat most of the time. I recommend you to set a metronome in 160 bpm and use it as 8th notes count. You should play at the same speed but it will help you to play tighter. Once you get used to it, you should feel inside those 8th notes even when you set the metronome normally... does it make sense?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 29 2013, 05:48 PM
Ok i practice like that and send next take at 160 bpm with 8th notes count
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 30 2013, 11:30 PM
Great!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 2 2014, 04:46 PM
Neoclassical Etude 80 BPM (160 )
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/neo-80-bpm
And i did same with German Power Metal I:
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/halloween-90-bpm
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 2 2014, 06:35 PM
Hi mate! Good job! Your playing becomes tighter with 8th notes count! The neoclassical still has timing issue, but it's better, the other lesson is sounds very tight. I think that you should keep on practicing like this for some more time. Then we will get back to 4th notes count, but there is no hurry. Keep on working hard!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 3 2014, 01:41 PM
Soon you will see next takes
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 3 2014, 02:31 PM
Great!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 4 2014, 11:53 AM
I back on 80 BPM Neoclassical Etude:
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/neoclassicalnext-80-bpm
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 4 2014, 03:20 PM
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/neoclassicalnext-80-bpm
Great job mate. This one is very tight! Your timing is getting better and better. We are definitely on the right track. Keep going!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 4 2014, 03:22 PM
Should i bump it up? or play still at this speed?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 4 2014, 10:59 PM
It still has some little parts where notes sound bad but I think that it's time to increase a bit the speed. It's good to always keep moving the tempo 10 bpm around your target zone.
Check this video: (until the end)
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 5 2014, 12:50 PM
Thanks for that VIDEO!!!
Halloween full speed :
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/halloween-full
I know its needs some time practice but i wanna share what i got now
And here is Etude with 90 BPM:
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/neo-90-bpm
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 6 2014, 04:44 AM
Hi Lukasz! Great job on both audios! I can notice that you are getting very close with them. Your timing is much better on both lessons! It seems that the double tempo practice is giving very notable results!! There is nothing to fix on here, just continue practice, concentrating on timing. Well done!!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 7 2014, 03:44 PM
Hey
Can you tell me what your lessons are good to practice before start practicing 40 Power Metal Bands lessons? I think im not ready yet for that difficulty. Any recommendations?
Or i shouldnt be affraid of difficulty and start learning this lesson (40 Power Metal Bands)? What do you think?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 7 2014, 04:00 PM
The most difficult section is the part where I cover Dragonforce's style. There I play very fast Alternate Picking licks and Sweep Picking. However there are many parts that can give trouble so you have to start slowly and be patient.
There are many lessons that can help you to master this one. Let me share here a list.
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/yngwie-malmsteen-lesson/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/yngwie-malmsteen-lesson2/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/yngwie-malmsteen-lesson4/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/power-metal-soloing-lesson/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Power-Metal-Soloing-Timo-Tolkki/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Power-Metal-Soloing-Kai-Hansen/
and off course my Power Metal series:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonseries/German-Power-Metal/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonseries/Finnish-Power-Metal/
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 8 2014, 06:51 PM
Thanks for this list. I'm ready to practice!!! My routine will look like this now:
1,5h malmsteen lesson ( i divided this lesson on 3 parts - 30 min each part practice) - Having problem with playing triplets with metronome, yet
1,0h rythm lesson (German Power Metal Series)
0.5h jamming, theory
And i spied on other thread. And i think i can expand mine music albums knowledge.(i dont listen music so much). It's hard to admit, but i dont listen full albums, i just listen single songs And its time to change it.
I think i cant yet analyze it (weak teory), but i can listen it and find some chords on mine own (kinda ear training or sth like that) with that album
Can you give me one album per week?
And have question for collab, on improvising i can use this scale notes right?
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/images/scales/gmcscale_e_aeolian_mode_e1R01101011010R_b11010R0110101_g101011010R011_d10R0110101101_a1011010R01101_e6R01101011010R.jpg
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 9 2014, 11:43 AM
1,5h malmsteen lesson ( i divided this lesson on 3 parts - 30 min each part practice) - Having problem with playing triplets with metronome, yet
1,0h rythm lesson (German Power Metal Series)
0.5h jamming, theory
Hi mate! This routine sounds great for me. Are you having problems with triplet rhythm in general or just with that YM style lick?
And its time to change it.I think i cant yet analyze it (weak teory), but i can listen it and find some chords on mine own (kinda ear training or sth like that) with that album
Can you give me one album per week?
So you mean that I recommend you "the album of the week"? Great!
Could you please tell me your favorite bands / artists / styles? You told me about Paul Gilbert, Petrucci, Zakk Wylde but not much more...
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/images/scales/gmcscale_e_aeolian_mode_e1R01101011010R_b11010R0110101_g101011010R011_d10R0110101101_a1011010R01101_e6R01101011010R.jpg
What collab?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 9 2014, 01:04 PM
In general, but i will first go triple tempo per click (one note per click) 180 bpm and then go on 3 notes per beat at 60 BPM its should work fine. Like we did ealier.
Could you please tell me your favorite bands / artists / styles? You told me about Paul Gilbert, Petrucci, Zakk Wylde but not much more...
ZZ Top, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Guns n' Roses, Stratovarious, Rammstein, Dio, Rolling Stones, Metallica, Dream Theater, Motorhead, Hammerfall, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Nightwish this bands i like it.
Smells like winter video collab
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 9 2014, 09:59 PM
Ah ok, yes, that will really help. Maybe this lesson could be added soon to your routine:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/timing-exercise/
Classics!
Ok, I assume that you've already listened to the fundamental albums from that great bands that you added in your list (if not please tell me). The album for this week is "Superunknown" by Soundgarden. In this one you will notice that they took 70's hard rock by bands like Led Zeppelin and make it sound alternative. I think that they have really rich melodies but the most amazing thing is the way they work riffs and meters.
yes, that's exactly the scale that you have to use. Feel free to post ideas here.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 9 2014, 10:19 PM
Thanks for album Like i said i listen separate songs never listen full albums(yeah i know its shame), so you can also recommends this classics albums. But now i have one album so im happy
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 9 2014, 11:35 PM
Like i said i listen separate songs never listen full albums(yeah i know its shame), so you can also recommends this classics albums. But now i have one album so im happy Great.
Take your time to listen to it at least 3 times this week. Let's start being deeper than usual.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 10 2014, 01:21 PM
When i wake up and post mine halloween on rec, i thinking about retake mine all REC takes which was passed(I want only 10!!!). I will practice each one by one half an hour, and when will be ready post this in that thread, so you can tell me, that is perfect one and mastered, and then post in REC to take 10 from everyone Deal?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 10 2014, 01:34 PM
Deal?hahaha ok deal!
I'll check your new REC take in some minutes.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 10 2014, 02:47 PM
I will get an concert imitation practice to get this takes to perfect I mean i got 7 REC takes passed in standard tuning, and i combine all lesson backing tracks in one audio file. Final audio have 8 minutes. So i got 8 minutes concert every day. And when i master one i remove from mine concert this track. Same i will add one when i got something new passed. I think it will be motivated way And of course before day concert i will practice few times single song
So i will concerting every last 10 min mine practice routine each day
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 10 2014, 03:27 PM
I mean i got 7 REC takes passed in standard tuning, and i combine all lesson backing tracks in one audio file. Final audio have 8 minutes. So i got 8 minutes concert every day. And when i master one i remove from mine concert this track. Same i will add one when i got something new passed. I think it will be motivated way And of course before day concert i will practice few times single song So i will concerting every last 10 min mine practice routine each day
This sounds very good. And I wonder... what if you invite me to one of these 10 minutes concerts and play it with your webcam streaming at chat-room? now as an evaluation, just for fun. You can say me... ok, the "concert" starts in 15 minutes. I enter into the chat-room and watch it. I'd love the experience, but I don't know if you would feel comfortable.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 10 2014, 04:38 PM
I can do this with my camera some week(on chat-room would have problem with backing and guitar played in same time got some delay in hearing myself). So i will do (30 min warm up) and push Rec button on my camera(one take no cheating), like on real concert live and will send you my concert version on your pm some day maybe.
Yeah im not comfortable with it yet
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 11 2014, 11:06 PM
Yeah im not comfortable with it yet
Ok! deal.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 21 2014, 07:18 PM
Can you give me album for this week?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 21 2014, 09:14 PM
Sure! Thanks for reminding me.
What are your thoughts about Soundgarden's album? Did you like it? What have you learnt?
This is this week's album:
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 22 2014, 07:09 PM
Thanks for next album. Superunknown album, is not bad. For each song i find tonation, and try play some easy riffs by ear
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 22 2014, 10:45 PM
Great! It's important to analyze the rhythm / meters and scales used for riffs. You will find really refreshing stiff on Soundgarden's album.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 28 2014, 01:45 PM
I need to change my practice routine its boring for me now. Can you help me? I wanna focus this month more on expressions (vibrato/bends/pharsing), but still dont forget others techniques. And will be glad with new album
Luke
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 28 2014, 01:57 PM
Luke
Hi mate! This sounds very good for me! Keeping motivation is the rule number 1 of this job together so please always tell me when you are not motivated with your current guitar plan.
I was thinking that maybe we could focus on one or two longer lessons, more musical, more based on phrasing. Here I have some suggestions:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Melodic-Yoppe/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Melodic-Phrasing/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Blues-Dynamics/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Soloing-Over-A-Fusion-Ballad/
Your routine would still keep warming up but then you would work on some of these lessons.
Also I was thinking that you could start working on your own compositions.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 6 2014, 02:31 PM
Hey Gab
I was not writing so much last time, but it doesnt mean that i dont practice in some period of time i can show you something ;d I have now request for you. I wanna start one project.
"40 Power Metal Bands"
Goal: 31.12.2014 - REC zone that lesson
And i have 3 hours per day to practice. Can you do new practice routine from 0, that can make me reach that goal? Of course if u have enough time And i want 1 hour dedicates to my imporvisations, so u can give me some backgroud, and i will share my guitar ideas to this background in this thread
You can include everything in this routine except that what i pass in Rec zone for skill excercises
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 6 2014, 05:49 PM
Hi Lukasz! Nice to hear from you! That goal sounds killer and I would ready like to help you to achieve it. We can work on the tricky parts first and I can assign extra exercises or lessons that will help you to master them.
The first thing that I will ask you is to identify the trickier parts for you and write them here. (you can use the name of the bands).
Regarding improvisation, what do you think you are lacking? what concepts do you think you already know?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 6 2014, 05:59 PM
In improvistations i know minor scale boxes and can play it in different keys, and i want practice how to use that scales.
About 40 Power Metal Bands. I was thinking about routine like this: 1,5h routine 0,5h - 40 Power Metal Bands, 1h improvisations to some backing track. Still all parts are tricky for me becouse of speed. But i want beak the ice.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 6 2014, 06:04 PM
About 40 Power Metal Bands. I was thinking about routine like this: 1,5h routine 0,5h - 40 Power Metal Bands, 1h improvisations to some backing track. Still all parts are tricky for me becouse of speed. But i want beak the ice.
Ok! Let's start with the first 3 bands. But then we can re organize the practice, because there are parts extremely difficult while there are others easier.
Would you like to share some improvisations here? To have a first idea of the things that we should improve? It would be great if you can add a comment about each take you share here with your honest thoughts. Analyze yourself.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 6 2014, 06:16 PM
I have only one recorded, and u saw this, we work together on this one. I think basic things we should improve, becouse not always, my improvisation is clever, not always sounds good, usually is the boring one what i make... i need to sit and practice on making new solos, and see in period of time how i improve this.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 6 2014, 08:01 PM
yes, I can note that you are hitting nice notes over the backing but it's true that the solo is lacking some direction and stronger points. I would like to list here a series of things that you should work every day, to slowly improve your improvisations and solo compositions.
+ Learn the Pentatonic Scale (with the blue note) in all positions. It's the basic scale for rock, blues, pop and many other styles so it's a must to learn to play it and how to use it.
+ Learn the Major scale. You should be able to play it in 5 positions, and combine them on each string. Play the scale over a the root chord to hear how each note sounds over it and also try to sing the notes while you play them to incorporate the sound.
+ Patterns: Play both Pentatonic and Major scales using different patterns (in 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths).
+ Play Random notes over backing tracks to hear how each note sounds over the backing. Experiment with different combinations.
+ Learn and experiment with Triads & Arpeggios. Both can help you to avoid playing the same combination of notes that we are used to play when we learn scale shapes and practice them up and down all the time. The arpeggios can include extensions like 6th, 9th, 11th so your soloing can become very rich.
+ Learn new licks every day. It's like learning show phrases of a language. It helps to start a conversation, to start a solo. Learn them, and create your own variations, but always be ready to shot one of them during a solo.
+ Modes: A new world can be open if you expand your knowledge and learn modes and how to use them.
+ Learn and analyze your favorite solos. Learn the licks, the theory behind it, and the structure used.
+ Combine everything over backing tracks.
This list is very wide and can take a whole life to master everything, but if you work on one of these things every day or if we create a routine that covers some of these topics, be sure that you'll be going on the right track.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 6 2014, 08:48 PM
Awesome!!! I cant wait to see routine that helps me in this. I just write that tips on paper ;d
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 7 2014, 02:56 PM
This is the best thing that you can do. You can create a weekly schedule to cover different items from that list. But be sure to go slowly and enjoy the process. It's not something that you will learn in 1 month. Please write down your weekly plan here so I can give you feedback and help with it.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 7 2014, 03:13 PM
My schedule for this week:
0,5 h Stratovarius
0,5 h Helloween
0,5 h Gamma Ray
0,5 h Im playing "German Power Metal I :Halloween", and "The Voice of Your Guitar"
1h learn Pentatonic Scale + playing with backing track
And i noticed that when i can play each part in same tempo i have problem with connecting it, even if i can play them in that tempo separately
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 7 2014, 04:33 PM
The plan looks great! and yes, that's the following thing to work. Once you can play the parts isolated, you have to learn to connect them. It's part of the practice. This also happens with normal lessons but in this case, the connection is more difficult.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 14 2014, 03:32 PM
Now i alomst can play first 5 parts of 40 Power Metal Band in 115 tempo, but i cant record it becouse i havent seen option to download that version, (only full speed) 
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 14 2014, 04:37 PM
Check your inbox!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 15 2014, 01:23 PM
Here is what i got by last week:
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/40-power-metal-bands
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 15 2014, 02:29 PM
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/40-power-metal-bands
Excellent! This medley will definitely take your playing to a new level. There are some licks that are more difficult than others. As I said before, you should isolate this ideas to give them extra attention and practice. Also creating variations as exercises is a good idea. For example the first pattern from 00:02 to 00:07, the one between 00:21 and 00:24, etc. Also, be sure to use palm muting at 00:33 to get that Helloween style sound. Before you move to a faster tempo, try to improve a bit the timing of this one.
Keep on the hard work!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 15 2014, 02:42 PM
Ok thanks for feedback. One more question about that lesson i should focus on that parts to make them full speed or learn all parts on 115 bpm. What is better road to learn?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 15 2014, 02:46 PM
Learning all parts at 115 can make you discover which are the parts that will give you more problems and then, when you increase the tempo you will naturally have to work on them. If you just work the trickier parts and not the whole song, you can get bored soon so I suggest going for the whole thing played at 115 bpm.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Aug 25 2014, 05:33 PM
Hi!
From few moths my goals, change about 180 degrees. I learn from this time kinda more teoretic things, more musician.
I know:
- all pentatonic shapes and conections between them
- modes ( the shapes)
and now trying learn arpeggios, can you show me how i can use arpeggios, i know shapes. My question is how practice them over the chords. How you learnt use arpeggios? Any tips and advices are appreciated.
Luke
PS. And can u make guitar routine for me this week? I wanna focus on difference techniques 1.5h and (0.5hor more) if have more time for creative workout
And u can give me one challenging lesson per month. What u think about it
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 26 2014, 05:48 PM
Hi Lukasz, how are you?
Nice to see you back here!
A lot of great stuff happening here. Let's start with Arpeggios.
Arpeggios are an awesome way to learn to improvise and solo over chord progressions applying a concept known like "following the chords". This helps you to create more solid phrases that are totally related with the chords, that fits so nicely and that can make you hear the chord progression even playing them without a backing track. The best way to work on them is practicing over different chord progressions. You can start with progressions that include only major chords, then just minor, them combine both. Once you are comfortable with them, you can start working on Maj7th, Min7th, Maj7th 9th, Min 7th 9th, Dominant and min7 b5. This is not an easy task, it can take many weeks/months to master, but once you can play it, you will be able to play over every progression, in styles like rock, blues, pop, jazz, fusion, etc.
Off course that this arpeggios are combined with the use of Pentatonic scales, Modes, and Passing notes. Finally there is a cool concept called Polychord that is based on combining different arpeggios in one to get more unusual guitar lines.
The first exercise could be:
- Learn Major Arpeggios.
- Practicing them over this progression: G - D - C - D (you can download my backing using this chords clicking http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=38469)
- Combine Major arpeggios of each chord with G major and G major pentatonic scales.
Now regarding your guitar routine. The creative / theory section can be the one described above.
Technique Workout could cover:
Warming up
http://youtu.be/1XsLRQFV7rY
Alternate Picking (20 min)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Linear-Shred-Zone/
Feeling (Vibrato, dynamics, Bending) (20 min)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/blues-bending-lesson/
Sweep Picking (20 min)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/alternate-and-sweep-picking-etude/
Legato (20 min)
Rhythm (20 min)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Rhythm-Guitar-80s-Rock/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/metal-rhythm-lesson/
What do you think? Do you have some lessons in mind that cover these ones?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Aug 26 2014, 06:18 PM
Thanks for your response
For alternate picking i start learning Linear Shred Zone by Ben Higgins, and dont have in mind what put in other topics.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 26 2014, 07:21 PM
Lessons added!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Mar 28 2015, 03:22 PM
Hey,
I was not active on forum last months, but i still trying become better guitarist, musician. After some research I have some propositions how to work together in this thread. What can help me with systematize my excercising. I want touch some aspects.
1. Ear training
2. Technical playing
3. Improvisation
On each point you can make assigments for me. For example monthly assigments (try play this lesson at xxx bpm) . In Sunday i will sumarise the week. What i achieve, what i dont achieve. I thinking about separate each topic with few assigments.
Ear training:
You can give me song, and i try find chord progression or something like that. Later when i can easy find chords, we can move on a little deeper.
Technical:
alternative picking
feeling (vibrato/bending/dynamics)
legato/sweep picking
rythm
Improvisation:
I will do your improvisation course from first lesson. Step by step, lesson by lesson. And tyring improvising to backing track in each lesson what i got in technical topic.
I think we should start with lessons diffuculty 3-4, and slowly move on with difficulty without racing. In our thread i got many lessons, what i dont learn them. So when you think that this lesson is really effective, you can post this again.
There is a link to my rec zone:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lukasz_Drazek
I want practise this way from 06 April 2015 what do you think about this? Maybe you have any suggestions?
Lukasz
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 29 2015, 06:29 PM
Hi Lukasz, great post.
I think that your plan and goals are very well chosen. The three topics that you want to cover are fundamental, wide and also totally connected each with each other.
1. Ear training
There are many ways to train our ears. We can use software designed for this to use our ear and mind to discover the different intervals but I think that it's better for us to do things that include guitar for this training. Learning songs, riffs, solos, singing a melody and then play it on guitar, playing scales and singing the notes while you play them are some of the most effective things you can practice.
I think that learning songs is a good idea, and that we could get even more of this workout if you also analyse structure and theory behind the songs that you learn to incorporate some composition concepts at the same time.
There are some suggestions to start:
https://youtu.be/OfIfzVf8t6E
https://youtu.be/NRtvqT_wMeY
https://youtu.be/vabnZ9-ex7o
2. Technical playing
Do you like this lesson for this first week? It has an interesting rock phrasing that combines vibrato, bending, alternate picking, and the use of dorian mode with minor pentatonic:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/slow_rock_solo/
3. Improvisation
Let's go for the Improvisation course. Work on the exercises and share here your recordings. I also recommend you to try the tasks over other backings tracks that you can use from GMC lessons.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 8 2015, 07:13 PM
Hey,
On Sunday i will share with you what i done through week, now i paste my answer on Ear training assigment.
ASSIGNMENT 1: Intervals I
Perfect 5th, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Perfect 8va, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Perfect 5th, Perfect 8va, Perfect 8va, Major 3rd, Perfect 8va, Major 3rd, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Perfect 8va, Perfect 8va, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Perfect 8va.
Lukasz
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 9 2015, 03:14 PM
Perfect answer! Have you ever done this before?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 9 2015, 04:01 PM
I didnt train my ears in this way before.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 10 2015, 01:19 PM
Awesome! So please, keep practicing this and following the workout.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Apr 12 2015, 06:08 PM
Summary - WEEK 1 , Intense Practice
Done:
1. Ear training - ASSIGMENT1 - Intervals
2. Dominant arpeggioes shapes A7 (4 shapes)
3. Technical - AlternatePicking with Todd, Slow Rock Solo not ready yet to share, need some time to get good timing
4. Improvising course week 1
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 14 2015, 12:53 AM
Week #1 looks great! Good job Lukasz. I'll check your improvisation progress tomorrow at the chat-room.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 2 2015, 09:14 PM
Hey,
I wanna goes through all bushido tasks, http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Bushido_Tasks , i start warming up with beginner lessons. Did you can go with me through that trip? In 1 week i upload my few begginner bushido's. And could you be my judge who says good enough, u can go deeper, or say: " No! Your technique on this assigment is weak, it should be a lot better"
Lukasz
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 3 2015, 04:29 PM
Hi mate! This sounds great!! I'm in!
Are you ready to start today? So the deadline for the first task would be July 10th.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 3 2015, 04:36 PM
Yeah, i am
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 3 2015, 04:53 PM
Perfect!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 8 2015, 05:54 PM
GUITAR BUSHIDO: BEGINNER - Task 1
Im thinking about going from Intermediate/Warrior, and do Beginner Tasks as a bonus one. What do you think?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 8 2015, 07:26 PM
Hi mate, it's a good idea if you feel that the lessons are more at your current level. About this take, I think that it clearly passes but you have to be careful with two things:
- timing
- right hand movement: It should start from your wrist. Try to avoid fingers movements.
That's all! You can start with the next task. Please let me know which one you decide to work.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 8 2015, 07:30 PM
Thanks Gab.
I start practice Task 1 from Intermediate/Warrior, and in same time i will do Tast 2 from Beginner
Here link to bushidos - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Bushido_Tasks
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 9 2015, 07:44 PM
Ok! Metal patterns! Good plan. Looking forward your take in a week.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 18 2015, 11:01 AM
A little summary of week:
I can play Metal Paterns 1 - 180 bpm, in this week i still will practice this. To try make it original tempo. (220 bpm)
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 18 2015, 08:11 PM
Hi Lukasz, thanks for the update. It's ok to take your time for speed. There is no hurry to play this faster if you are practicing diary and if you are focusing on making everything sound tight and clear.
Keep on working hard!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 11 2015, 09:00 PM
Hey, there is some update from me i still practise Metal Patterns i can play in a little faster almost (210 bpm). I will continue practicing this one for another week.
And i want make new practice routine.
Saturday - Routine 1, 10-30 minutes (Bushido Task)
Sunday - GuitarGym, 10-30 minutes (Bushido Task)
Monday - Listening (30 minutes), 10-30 minutes (Bushido Task)
Tuesday - Routine 1, 10-30 minutes (Bushido Task)
Wednesday - GuitarGym, 10-30 minutes (Bushido Task)
Thursday - Routine 2, 10-30 minutes (Bushido Task)
Friday - Music Therory (30 minutes), 10-30 minutes (Bushido Task)
Routine 1:
Chords and Chord Progressions – 20 Minutes:
1. Learn the inversions for any chord type, i.e. m7
2.Practice a new chord progression in multiple keys, i.e. I-vi-IV-V
3.Work on playing the chords, in a few positions, for a song you’re learning
Scales and Arpeggios – 10 Minutes:
1.Learn a new scale in 12 keys on the fretboard
2.Practice playing a mode and its related arpeggios in all keys
3.Run a practice pattern through a new scale you’re learning
4.Play one, two, and three-octave arpeggios shapes for a chord type, i.e. maj7
Routine 2:
Ear Training - 20 minutes:
1.Pick out the chords to a song by ear
2.Learn a riff from a recording
3.Transcribe a solo by ear from your favorite player
4.Sing intervals, scales, arpeggios, or other musical devices
5.Ear Training Workout
Learning Songs - 10 minutes
What do you think about it? Should i change something? for example make guitar gym excercise everyday? what is your opinnion? I can change this becouse i want make my practise more effective.
Cheers,
Lukasz
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 12 2015, 03:51 PM
Hi Lukasz! This plan looks great! If you keep on motivated and work on each of these tasks focused, your practice will be totally effective and you'll get killer progress.
Let's try this plan during the next week and then tell me how it was. We can keep on polishing it with the pass of weeks.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Oct 15 2015, 02:09 PM
In few days i shot a little summary of my week 1, now i post Timming Assigment 1 from Timming Workout:
https://soundcloud.com/ukasz-dr-ek-2/timmingassigment1
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 15 2015, 02:56 PM
Good job Lukasz! This sounds really good!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jun 6 2016, 10:08 PM
Hey again!
I back to practice I wanna complete Bushido Task. So i start from today.
1.Picking Hand Basics: DEADLINE - 12.06.2016
I want be motivated enough this time
Cheers
Lukasz
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 7 2016, 01:48 AM
Hi Lukasz! Welcome back mate!! The plan sounds killer! Can't wait to check your video on june 12th.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jun 13 2016, 07:10 PM
Hey some news.
I start practicing 2nd bushido task. And in 1-2 days i post my playing bushido task 1 to your review. Stay tuned
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 14 2016, 02:09 PM
Cool! I'll stay tuned my friend!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 31 2016, 01:47 PM
Hey, wasnt here some time, I wanna back, and do some "intensive" routine It will be pleasure if you can be here and do some guides
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 31 2016, 06:56 PM
Hi mate! Nice to hear from you. Welcome back!
What are your thoughts about goals and your current playing?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 1 2017, 05:00 PM
I have some break from guitar, so need some time to make my technique in good shape. I can spend something like 1h on guitar practicing. I dont have a band, i am just playing for yourself at home.
Goals:
- keep motivated,
- improve technique,
- using learned licks in own improvisations,
- get some fun with playing guitar.
I know that this goals can be too generic but its hard for me choose and set more detailed goals.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 1 2017, 06:38 PM
Hi Lukasz, these are nice goals.
We need to find the way to be able to keep motivation, while learning and having fun at the same time. This works different for anybody so we need to find your way to do it.
I think that defining some kind of realistic goal can be a good idea.
This is a first brainstorm based on what you say:
Lukasz 2017 Guitar Plan:
+ STEP 1 (4 months)
- Polishing technique. Adjusting your technique at your current level in order to be able to play stuff at your level wish mastery.
+ STEP 2 (6 months)
- Public practice. Start a social network channel where you do diary uploads of your guitar practice and improvisations. You can work on 1 concept each week. For example: Week 1: Pentatonic Scale, Week 2: Bending, Week 3: Blues Soloing, and so. The fact that you'll be sharing your practice would keep you motivated and at the same time, you'll start building your followers base.
If you are not comfortable with a social network (Insta, Youtube) you can use GMC Forum.
+ STEP 3 (2 months)
- Composition. What about planning composing some tracks of your own? There is a whole world here regarding music production, recording midi backings, and also regarding composition techniques. These months would be to start getting into this, and maybe the next year you can plan a first EP?
Well, these are first thoughts. I know that this can be a bit pretentious, but the only objective of this would be to keep motivated, learning and having fun. With this things in mind, everything is doable.
Let's discuss about this!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 1 2017, 07:38 PM
- Polishing technique. Adjusting your technique at your current level in order to be able to play stuff at your level wish mastery.
Approved ;d
- Public practice. Start a social network channel where you do diary uploads of your guitar practice and improvisations. You can work on 1 concept each week. For example: Week 1: Pentatonic Scale, Week 2: Bending, Week 3: Blues Soloing, and so. The fact that you'll be sharing your practice would keep you motivated and at the same time, you'll start building your followers base.
If you are not comfortable with a social network (Insta, Youtube) you can use GMC Forum.
When i read your post, i was totaly scaried about step 2. I'm not comfortable on sharing on social network my practice, specially with mistakes. It's weird but i prefer post "perfect" things on social media. Network do not forget shared things.
Hard issue.- Composition. What about planning composing some tracks of your own? There is a whole world here regarding music production, recording midi backings, and also regarding composition techniques. These months would be to start getting into this, and maybe the next year you can plan a first EP?
Why not, i can go a little deeper in this.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 1 2017, 08:40 PM
Hard issue.Ok! That's a valid point. I believe that being able to see the progress of a guitarist from zero to hero can be something really cool for guitarists and it can be another way of growing, being motivated, and motivating other people.
But again, this is really personal, so we can also use this thread for it, if it's enough motivation for you to record weekly content.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 1 2017, 08:54 PM
OK let the plan becomes reality
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 2 2017, 02:33 PM
Great! Is it possible to have a list here with all the GMC lessons that you've ever worked and include a link to a take of it if you still have it?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 2 2017, 04:11 PM
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lukasz_Drazek
8 lessons with videos. I started some other lessons but just started. Thats why i dont list them here (if they are worth working on i can again start working on them ).
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 3 2017, 01:45 PM
Great! Let's start with the
STEP 1: Polishing your technique #Month1
Assignment 1:
Technique:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Bending-Workout/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alternate-Picking-Workout-2/
Improvisation:
Improvise over a minor backing using Pentatonic minor scale with passing notes when you feel it worths.
For the alternate picking lesson, it's important to adjust your right hand movement since you tend to do some finger movement. Check how Darius keeps his hand fixed and starts the movement from the wrist.
First call (Videos to check your progress): January 10 th
Deadline: January 17 th
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 10 2017, 06:12 PM
I know that i need polish this lessons, im not proud of that, but i just give u shot about 1 week progress.
10012017_AlternatePicking.wav ( 20.85MB )
: 90
10012017_bending.wav ( 12.37MB )
: 71
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 13 2017, 03:25 AM
Hi Lukasz! Yeah, I agree with you, but I think that you've already done a good part of the work. The alternate picking lesson needs to sound smoother, and the bending one also needs attention, mostly on the double string bends. But this is on the right track.
Keep going!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 17 2017, 09:36 PM
Im still practicing i will give a shot on weekend, more time for making videos
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 18 2017, 02:33 AM
Ok mate, thanks for the update!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 23 2017, 10:04 PM
There is what i got after 2 weeks:
Alternate Picking Workout #2
Beginner Bending Workout
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 24 2017, 04:23 AM
Hi Lukasz, well done!
I think that you've done a lot during this 2 weeks. The next step is to focus on polishing everything. The alternate picking lesson has parts that sound perfect, while some others need some adjustment to make both hands sound in sync. There are also some timing issues here and there, but the part that needs more attention is around 00:25 where there is an open string note that should be muted when playing the following notes.
The bending lesson is also on the way, but there are still many bends to adjust. I recommend you to work on smaller blocks and dedicate some time to play the target note and then the bend.
I think that it would be a good idea to work for some days more.. are you tired of these lessons?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 24 2017, 10:15 PM
Thanks for your feedback. Yeah those lessons is kind of boring, but yeah i need polish them, what do you think about spending half time on polishing and another half on learning new ones? For sure i want polish as you suggest learned lessons, and will do it.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 25 2017, 01:38 PM
yes, that's a good plan. Do you have any new lesson in mind?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 25 2017, 10:38 PM
I dont have any in mind. I believe on you. My mentor Routine need to be effective. I got time for fun, after routine. Lets be real soldier in army. On next week i give a shot next take of videos. I hope polished one
P.S. I want choose some hard ones, but im scared of difficulties. And maybe you can recommend some lessons and let slowly move up (improve) with difficulties. Long term goal, move own technical skills up to 10 lvl. No mercy I will try workout systematically .
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 27 2017, 01:22 AM
STEP 1: Polishing your technique
Assignment 2:
Ok, on this new assignment we will take your alternate picking to a new level. This is the lesson for the next 12 days:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-thirds/
Deadline: February 7th
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 21 2017, 04:19 PM
Hey, i got now much more time, and wanna sit up with guitar My goal is try be as systematic as i can. I want improve my technique mostly next year + theory with improvisation in additional practice free time.
I think i have atleast 1 hour per day to practice. I was thinking about refreshing Busido Tasks
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Bushido_Tasks
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 22 2017, 05:18 PM
Hi mate!! Nice to read this!!
I love the Bushido Tasks structure. Would you like to work on it and share your progress here?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 22 2017, 06:03 PM
Yes, i will share videos on this thread for your feedback, and archive my progress as well.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 26 2017, 08:18 AM
Great!!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Dec 28 2017, 02:37 PM
Beginner Bushido Task 1:
Beginner Bushido Task 2:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 28 2017, 04:47 PM
Hi Lukasz!
Great to find these videos here!! These are going well. The main thing to improve on these ones is timing. I notice timing issues when you please triplets and also 16th notes in the first video. The second one is better regarding timing but I think that there is some room to make it sound tighter. Mostly when you start a new pattern in the second half of the vid.
Some more days of practice would be a good idea. What do you say?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jan 4 2018, 12:23 PM
Hey Gab,
There is my new attempts for those task:
Beginner Bushido Task 1 - take 2
Beginner Bushido Task 2 - take 2
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 4 2018, 02:53 PM
Hi Lukasz! Great job! Your timing is much better on both takes. I can see important improvements. There is still some room to improve this but you are very close. I would keep these ones in your diary routine for some days, while working on new lessons. What do you say?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 7 2019, 12:10 PM
Hey,
I am a bit ashamed that the same story starts again. I would like to resume our mentoring. Sorry Gab!
It seems to me that motivation is my main problem. I need to work on consistency. Still my general goal is improve technique, so mostly wanna work on technique.
To remind my current level there is a rec https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Lukasz_Drazek. I got something around 1 hour a day.
I think to build consistency i need deadlines or regular videos to see my progress, what do you think about it?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 7 2019, 05:00 PM
Hi Lukasz! Let's get back to work mate!
One question...
What things do you enjoy more playing? When do you find yourself playing guitar and time flies?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 7 2019, 07:20 PM
Hi,
It is difficult for me to answer these questions, but I will try to describe my observations.
Mostly I have such intervals where I would spend playing the guitar 24/7, and sometimes I do not have this thing for a few months. Such points are, for example, local guitar competitions, live concerts of favorite artists. It is something that pushes you forward and at the same time requires you to be better and better.
Trying to look back, one of the factors was probably monotony (i focused most my time on practice - 90%) , but at the same time I wanted to achieve perfection in lessons.
Probably often wanting to achieve perfection, I wanted to see the results too quickly. No quick effects, something that caused a lack of willingness to continue playing the guitar. But looking at all of our mentoring, I see a huge progress, which could actually be much bigger if I did not allow such larger periods where I did not play the guitar.
In conclusion, the 1 hour mentioned by me is the time of the exercises themselves. The time I want to completely devote to the guitar is 1.5h-2h. Where this extra time will be the time that will cause that time will pass very quickly.
That's how it all looks in theory, knowing life, this theory may look completely different.
That's why I do not want to promise anything anymore. Currently playing the guitar is one of my hobbies. One that is not highly prioritized. But inside I want to develop in this aspect too.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 9 2019, 07:51 PM
Hi mate, thanks for this info.
So your motivation is totally related to objetives. The new questions are why do you play guitar? What do you want to achieve? What's the desired destination? What would make you happy regarding music?
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 9 2019, 10:42 PM
Hi,
Seemingly simple questions, but over an hour I was thinking about them and I still do not know the "real" answer. The ones given below after reading seem quite general. They can practically be targets for every guitarist.
I started playing the guitar because I just started listening to more rock / blues / metal music, and I wanted to at least replicate songs / riffs / solos that I liked. Playing the guitar is also my de-stressing method. It lets me lock myself in the room and fly away into another reality. For a moment, do not think about work, problems.
I want master all guitar related topics, for example:
- improve guitar playing technique
- improve improvisation skills,
- be able to learn songs by ear.
- others about which I do not know yet
Currently the ability to replicate known songs/licks/melodies would make me happy. Right now,I do not enjoy creating my own music, probably because every what I can create I do not like.
Over time, probably later, it may be more fun to create my own music? It's gonna change? Hard to say.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 12 2019, 03:58 PM
Ok mate! Let's get into work:
For improvisation work, I recommend you to get into Collabs. It can be a good excuse to work on new concepts, styles and backing tracks.
Current collab: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=60234&pid=769667&st=20&#entry769667
You can use https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/JamSchool-Blues-As-A-Tool/ as inspiration. Jam School series are VERY inspiring. Is your question is "How can I be better at improvisation?", the answer is DOING IT, IMPROVISING. Think on one concept each day ("Blues as a tool" is a "concept" example) and improvise.
Then we have other 2 things to work:
Learning songs. What about learning a new solo each week? It doesn't have to be difficult, some suggestions:
Technique. We have lots of lessons for technique. The most important techniques to work now are:
Alternate Picking
Legato
Bending and Vibrato
Let me know your thoughts.
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 13 2019, 12:34 PM
Hey,
Sounds great! I'm thinking about 20 min for each section.
Improvisation (20 min) - i will try improvise some to backing track from active collab
Learning Songs (20 min) - I gonna learn Metallica - One 1st solo
Technique (20 min) - In this section, I was thinking about resuming work on Ben Bushido Tasks
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 13 2019, 10:10 PM
Sounds great! I'm thinking about 20 min for each section.
Improvisation (20 min) - i will try improvise some to backing track from active collab
Learning Songs (20 min) - I gonna learn Metallica - One 1st solo
Technique (20 min) - In this section, I was thinking about resuming work on Ben Bushido Tasks
Great! We have a deal!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 24 2019, 08:05 PM
To your information, in a week i should post some videos
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 25 2019, 01:56 PM
Perfect!! Thanks for the update!
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