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Nov 29 2007, 12:08 PM
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Well, first of all - i am not a theory guy myself so i won't talk about theory as i don't use it myself.
As for speed - if you are happy with the stuff Slash and alike play, which is pretty simple, and you don't want to be a shredder than you should not even care about metronome. As for me, i want to be able to play stuff like Angelo and Cooley do, and that stuff is way more difficult so if you want to play that - you'll have to play exercises. It depends on what your goals are. If your goals are to just bang the guitar and have fun at home than go ahead and have fun with solos from other bands. If you want to be a professional guitarist that that's not gonna work. -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Dec 2 2007, 02:53 PM
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It's always good to have a good technique. Don't worry, you're not hijacking anything. it's great that you practice with metronome. Even if it is not that obvious - it really improves your inner ear for the rhythm. So you might not even notice it but you will play better, even if you are soloing over somebody's song. It's would be pretty strange to play a solo over a metronome and backing track together
 You're doing a good job man, keep it that way. -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Dec 2 2007, 10:21 PM
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Thanks man, great to hear it from you, I really appreciate it
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Dec 4 2007, 08:16 AM
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Hahahaha you don't have to shoot yourself in the foot
I mentioned it a thousand times and will again: i never learned theory and it doesn't make my improvisation harder at all. Better spend your time playing and getting to know fretboard  Andrew is gonna kill me but i proved loads of times that theory is not that important All of my lessons are based on improvisation as when i write them just sit and play.Have fun man and ask more if you need something. -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Dec 5 2007, 12:27 AM
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You'll learn one day
Actually, everyone is different - a lot of theory is explaining things you did already so it can be a bit of a cheat. On the other hand, if you learn some theory it can take you off in completely different directions, so its your choice, it can also save you rediscovering stuff others have already worked out, and its also essential for a well rounded musician to be able to communicate with other musicians. The way you are phrasing your questions it sounds like you don't have time for theory - that's fine, you can get a long way with just a little bit of theory - learning a few scales is probably a sensible minimum. Maybe one day you will be looking for inspiration and will take the time to learn some theory and it will add a new dimension to your playing, or maybe you will grasp it all intuitively and never need to formally learn it. -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Dec 5 2007, 09:53 AM
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I learn scales but not in a "theory" way. I learn them applied to the fretboard, like patterns, boxes and sequences. But if somebody asks me what are the notes in "G phrygian major" scale i will have no problem "spelling" the scale.
-------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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