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IS THAT YOUR MAMA?
Nope didn't think so either. We all know parents don't get this.
I can show you how to be the virtuoso your folks could only dream about, but I first need your help:
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* Oh and did you know that to become a killer guitarist you just need to focus on one thing? Everything
else is secondary. Pm me and I will explain.
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Jan 4 2015, 09:01 PM
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Alo Cosmin,
Ok, this is not to do with our lessons but I put it here for you to see anyway, hope you like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8XIG723MRQ...eature=youtu.be Noroc Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 7 2015, 09:26 PM
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Alo Cosmin,
Thank you for your kind words. I answered this post yesterday but for some reason it didn't appear. Weird. I should get a video to you tomorrow, the staccato lesson isn't coming along too well to be honest. I was struggling to improve and then the colab came along and gave me an escape route  The the hectic holidays/celebrations with much ale/wine/Jack Daniels etc which was a major distraction. Back on track now.Noroc Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 8 2015, 10:24 PM
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Alo Cosmin,
As promised here is the video. It's probably worse than the last sound file because it's a video and that darn REC button affects me Any pointers gratefully received. Sorry but the sync isn't bang on as I was running out of time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB1Vzya6wV8...eature=youtu.be Noroc Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 10 2015, 09:38 AM
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Thanks Cosmin,
What do you mean "more dead" with my left hand? Ben doesn't seem to have much forearm movement in the first half (down strokes) but in upstroke section he has a funny twisting action similar to using a spoon if you know what I mean. I've tried to do that but my hand lands hard on the bridge. Hopefully get another video to you tonight. Have a good weekend. Noroc Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 11 2015, 09:54 AM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 11 2015, 08:44 AM)  Hey Phil! I was talking about 'dead on' as in precise  By that, I mean that you should focus on separating the chords from the mutem strings as tightly as possible and also shift the position as precise as possible. That of course, is done at a slow tempo wth full focus on the idea itself. About the right hand - try to execute the motion you observed at Ben, at a slow tempo on one chord only, against the metronome, so that you will be able to focus on the movement itself and not on anything else. Once it starts feeling comfy, you can move on to implementing it in the context Do we have a deal? Cosmin Thank you Cosmin, That one little word, "on" makes a big difference when added to the word "dead" eh? Didn't pick up my guitar at all yesterday, couldnt get motivated. Hopefully I'll manage to today sometime. I also want to get my little rhythm piece called "The Chase" to you before you go just to see what you think. Thanks buddy Noroc Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 11 2015, 10:11 AM
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Sure thing, mate, let's see the piece and yes, the little word has a huge impact
 What's going on? I mean why didn't you feel like picking it up?
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Jan 11 2015, 10:36 AM
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Yesterday's news about you leaving knocked the wind out of my sails so I was thinking that I would end up how I used to be, noodling away on the fretboard getting nowhere. I've asked Gab if he will take me on as he too is a daily visitor to GMC.
I'm OK now, I've turned a corner and the scenery has changed but the song remains the same. Noroc QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 11 2015, 09:11 AM) Sure thing, mate, let's see the piece and yes, the little word has a huge impact
What's going on? I mean why didn't you feel like picking it up?This post has been edited by Phil66: Jan 11 2015, 10:37 AM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 13 2015, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 12 2015, 09:51 AM) You don't need me to stay on the road  All you need is yourself - you already know what your mindset should be, so don't stray, whatever comes your way Contacting Gabi was a good idea, but I will still be here till the end of January, so let's keep working together till then, deal? Cosmin Alo Cosmin, I'm still here, just had a tough few days. You said "You don't need me to stay on the road", you were my Himalayan guide, I was worried that I would get lost in the foothills without my guide by my side. I'll get another recording to you very very soon and, hopefully, The Chase. Noroc Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 14 2015, 09:22 PM
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Alo Cosmin,
I made it in the mix. Thank you, without you I would never ever ever have had the confidence to post my "music" to such a public place. Noroc prietenul meu. https://soundcloud.com/dariuswave/kris-must...s-collaboration Phil This post has been edited by Phil66: Jan 14 2015, 09:26 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 16 2015, 09:33 AM
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Deal sir,
Got to say I've lost some practice time trying to set up Amplitude as a plugin to my Daw, Bogdan and Todd have been helping me out. Still haven't got it sorted but will leave it until the weekend and have a practice bash tonight. Noroc Phil This post has been edited by Phil66: Jan 16 2015, 09:34 AM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 19 2015, 10:08 PM
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Hello Cosmin,
OK, practice not been good, Amplitube took over (https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=53711&st=0) then the weekend problems that you know about which are still on my mind making it a bit harder to concentrate when playing. Sorry. Here is a video, the left hand has gone bad but the main thing I posted this for is for you to see what you think of my right hand on teh upstroke section. Only had about half an hour with fingers on the fretboard since the last video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E5C5KJ5pNY...eature=youtu.be Noroc Phil This post has been edited by Phil66: Jan 19 2015, 10:20 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:06 PM
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Alo Cosmin,
Sorry but I was getting frustrated with the stacatto power chord lesson and it was becoming counter productive so, for a break I have recorded The Chase. I came up with this manic rhythm whilst thinking about someone being chased through a forest, up to 00:10 they are darting between the trees, 00:10-00:15 I imaging the chaser catching the other person and them both rolling down a bank fighting, at the bottom the person being chased gets away and so it starts again Your thoughts/advice as always are very welcome, it would be nice if you could explain what I am doing in a musical context as I haven't got a clue Thank you.I'll be back on the staccato lesson tomorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vJuBFbHZCA...eature=youtu.be Noroc Phil This post has been edited by Phil66: Jan 22 2015, 08:16 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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