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Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Aug 10 2016, 09:32 PM
Aug 10 2016, 09:32 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	What string gauge are you using? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Aug 17 2016, 11:27 PM
Aug 17 2016, 11:27 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Aug 10 2016, 10:32 PM) What string gauge are you using? I'm using elixir strings guage 0.23 0.28 0.41 0.61 0.81 1.07 Sometimes I use Ernieball strings but I don't know what guage are those You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Aug 18 2016, 11:43 PM
Aug 18 2016, 11:43 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	0.23?? The thinner one? Are you sure? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Aug 19 2016, 06:29 PM
Aug 19 2016, 06:29 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Aug 19 2016, 12:43 AM) 0.23?? The thinner one? Are you sure? yes thats what says on the on the pack by the way 0.23 mm not inches. to make things clear i attached two pics of strings packs that im using. right now i have the elixir strings on my guitar. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Aug 21 2016, 12:42 AM
Aug 21 2016, 12:42 AM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Ah ok! those are 09 - 042, good choice. We rarelly use the mm when talking about strin gauges. It's a good gauge for bending. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Aug 26 2016, 08:15 PM
Aug 26 2016, 08:15 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Aug 21 2016, 01:42 AM) Ah ok! those are 09 - 042, good choice. We rarelly use the mm when talking about strin gauges. It's a good gauge for bending. Hello Gabriel Its Good to hear that. the reason I asked if there's something I can do about it, is that I see some vids on youtube of guitarists talking about adding graphite paste on the guitar nut to ease things up or to keep the guitar more in tune .. so I was just wondering if there are other things or tricks. Beside that I've been working on the (Bending workout lesson) today is my 11th day I guess and I'm not even close to finish this one perfectly, it's a tough nut for me. probably those parts at ( 00:53 - 00:56 in the original lesson) I find hard to bend to the right note.. and even if I miss the right note slightly I get a terrible sound like in the one you will hear in the attached file [attachment=45092:wrong_bend.wav]. However, is there a special name for those kind of bends? I might need to search more about it, maybe ill find something helpful. I've been working on the trickiest part of this lesson, have a listen to the attached file [attachment=45091:Bend_Work_1.mp3] and let me know what you think about it. how im doing in general ? also tell me if you recommend anything about the preset im using does it fit the original tone color of the lesson? Thanks You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Aug 27 2016, 09:31 PM
Aug 27 2016, 09:31 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi Anese, I think that you are talking about double string bends which are usually more difficult than single string ones. I've checked both audios. The first one shows the wrong bending, and it seems that you are doing the double bend that I'm talking about. Then, the longer bending audio isn't bad at all! There are some bends perfect, and some others pretty close! Once again, the problem is more important is in the double string bending. Regarding your tone, it sounds good on this. I don't think that you need to tweak it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Sep 4 2016, 12:16 AM
Sep 4 2016, 12:16 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	Hello Gabriel this is not finished yet, I'm doing my best but its taking than expected have a listen to this [attachment=45129:bending_workout.mp3] and let me know what you think Thanks You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Sep 4 2016, 09:35 PM
Sep 4 2016, 09:35 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi Anese, there are some bends that reach the correct pitch while some others don't do it. I think that it's around 50% each. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Sep 11 2016, 12:11 PM
Sep 11 2016, 12:11 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	Hello Gabby I think it would be better if split this in two parts and work on each one separately. Please have a listen to this one. [attachment=45149:bending_work_out_3.mp3] You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Anese: Sep 11 2016, 11:43 PM

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Sep 11 2016, 11:45 PM
Sep 11 2016, 11:45 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi Anese! Sure mate! It's a good idea. I can't open the file. Please post it again. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Sep 11 2016, 11:48 PM
Sep 11 2016, 11:48 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 12 2016, 12:45 AM) Hi Anese! Sure mate! It's a good idea. I can't open the file. Please post it again. Try now Gabby, I've replaced it with a new one that I just recorded tnx You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Sep 13 2016, 06:22 PM
Sep 13 2016, 06:22 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi Anese, I could check the audio. It's on the right track, just be careful with the bends between 00:34 and 00:38 that are not reaching the pitch perfectly. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Sep 15 2016, 01:36 PM
Sep 15 2016, 01:36 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 13 2016, 07:22 PM) Hi Anese, I could check the audio. It's on the right track, just be careful with the bends between 00:34 and 00:38 that are not reaching the pitch perfectly. Hey Gabby I tried to fix that part you pointed out, with the aid of the built-in tuner in Amplitube, I can see how far or below im goin to the target pitch. Then I turn off the tuner and try to do it by my ears... the problem I'm facing is that my brain has to memorize many pitches while im bending through out the whole track. anyhow listen to this [attachment=45158:bend_work_out_4.mp3] and let me know if im doing ok. while learning this lesson i found my self playing that lick at end ..dunno where it come from .. Tnx You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Sep 16 2016, 03:35 PM
Sep 16 2016, 03:35 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi Anese, that new audio sounds good. I'd like to hear you playing those bends over the backing track. I think that we are ready for a new assignment, what do you say? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Sep 17 2016, 01:55 AM
Sep 17 2016, 01:55 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 16 2016, 04:35 PM) Hi Anese, that new audio sounds good. I'd like to hear you playing those bends over the backing track. I think that we are ready for a new assignment, what do you say? Hello Gabby No new assignments till I post a full flawless take of this lesson. Haha it became a personal issue .. Don't worry I'm almost there I guess , it's getting better every time I practice it. i first hated this lesson but now I'm glad that I worked On it .. My bends are getting better .. Tnx for your patience You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Sep 17 2016, 09:22 PM
Sep 17 2016, 09:22 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	hahah ok! The goal here is that you keep on practising so I like the plan. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Sep 22 2016, 10:50 PM
Sep 22 2016, 10:50 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 17 2016, 10:22 PM) hahah ok! The goal here is that you keep on practising so I like the plan. Hello Gabby this is a quick sketch [attachment=45195:bending_workout_5.mp3], im not completely satisfied about it but at least you can hear how's it goin. let me know if you have any tips or comments to help with it tnx You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Sep 23 2016, 12:34 PM
Sep 23 2016, 12:34 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi mate, good job. This is getting better. Now we have half of the bends on pitch, while the other half is close. This means that your technique is still irregular but that you are very close. The secret is to isolate each of the problematic bends, and practice playing the target note and then bending to it. Doing this diary is the way to go now. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Anese View Member Profile	Sep 27 2016, 06:35 AM
Sep 27 2016, 06:35 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 239 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Tripoli - Libya	Hello Gabby is this getting any better ? [attachment=45231:bending_workout_6.mp3] tnx You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!