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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ Music School

Posted by: superize Feb 11 2009, 01:14 PM

I have applied for a music school that start this fall and i have passed the first test i had to do.......

In the next test i am going to go to piteå 19-20 march to show my skills

I am going to choose two song and play one or both togheter with a band......

I am really nervous for this and i dont know what songs i am going to choose to play

Posted by: Mandos Feb 11 2009, 01:41 PM

Choose one song that you are really comfortable with playing and one song that's more challenging. This way you have one where you play really laid back and one where you really can show off.

Posted by: fatb0t Feb 11 2009, 03:10 PM

Superize don't be nervous dude, you have the dedication to your instrument necessary to make it through music school. Like Mandos said, pick something very familiar to you - or learn something easy something so easy you barely have to think about it when playing... Then something that exhibits your skills!
Good luck!

Posted by: Alex87 Feb 11 2009, 03:20 PM

I agree with Mandos. Do NOT EVER, choose something you are not 100% comfortable with!
Another thing that can help is if you choose to "improvise" in the songs, make sure you prepared licks that you can fit in here and there. And when it comes to soloing remember people want creative melodies and not see how fast you can play And finally, remember to breathe in your solos.

Btw, when you got some songs you think you'd use, please write them here. Or if you tell what genres you play I can maybe suggest a few songs.

Cheers

Alex

Posted by: David Wallimann Feb 11 2009, 03:22 PM

Congrats on passing the first test!
I agree with the advice everyone else has given you, chose a piece you are comfortable with and that will show how fluent you are on your instrument.
Keep us posted!

Posted by: superize Feb 11 2009, 04:10 PM

There has been a change i am only goining to choose one song to play.......

I am really not sure what to play but i will pick a song i feel comfortable with.... I have been thinkning of choosen Primo Victoria by Sabaton because i can play it nearly perfect and i can play the solo to.......

The hardest part at the auditon(Lets call it that) is that they are going to give me 2 songs to choose from and then i have 30 min to learn and prepare the song and then i am going to show the band how it is supposed to be played.....

Then me and the band are going to have a jam session and the last part is a theory test.....

I better start reading some theory lessons

Posted by: superize Feb 16 2009, 10:38 PM

I have chosen what song to play and it is going to be Primo Victoria by Sabaton......

I feel very comfortable playing this song and i also know how to play the solo

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Feb 16 2009, 11:16 PM

Good luck with the playing audition, let us know how it went. Perhaps post a video on youtube before so we can comment it

Posted by: Vasilije Vukmirovic Feb 17 2009, 12:05 AM

Good luck mate! Post some videos afterward, that would be cool!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Feb 17 2009, 01:13 AM

Awesome mate, let us know how it went. Maybe you can post it on YT as well before March so you can comment on the take.

Posted by: Ramiro Delforte Feb 17 2009, 08:16 PM

I agree, you have to post some videos so we all can help you to detect any flaws.
Nice you passed the first test, I'm sure you'll be just fine on the upcoming ones.

Posted by: Emir Hot Feb 17 2009, 08:20 PM

Good luck there man. Let us know how you went with it.

Posted by: berko Feb 17 2009, 08:24 PM

I would like to wish you good luck too! And the video-idea is great: if you could present us the stuff you plan to play, GMC can help you with some advice!

Posted by: superize Feb 17 2009, 09:38 PM

I got some problems with my webcam atm i cant get the video to flow nicelly so i cant relly get a good video.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkniBeY4vdE

Here is an old audio take on the song

I will try and record something new for you with the lead part too

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Feb 18 2009, 12:39 AM

Good luck with the admission to the music school Superize! Hope you'll make it!