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Aug 5 2009, 11:31 AM |
You can shred pretty awsome on a fender strat. The limiting factor there (if you call it that) is the 22 fret neck but it never stopped Yngwie Malmsteen etc. Hell yeah. Of course it might have something to do with gear (in small percents) but it's probably more about your playing and practicing, it should be clean and accurate all the time so you could nicely hear all the notes you're playing. Do you have any recordings of you by any chance? -------------------- Youtube
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Aug 5 2009, 02:31 PM |
For tips on shredding, read comments above, here's a comment against shredding.
If you are at a level where you are uncertain of which guitars are made for shredding (I say this without judgement, and without being acquainted with your actual level), then you should most probably be more concerned with tone, technique and theory. For example, one of the most known solos in guitar history may be Sweet Child o' Mine and Stairway to Heaven... Any shredding in those ? Nope... So my point is, if you want to become a true musician, shredding is not always the way to go. I've been listening to Michael Angelo Batio (check out "No Boundaries - Speed Kills" on YouTube) and what he's playing could be played just as nicely on a MIDI software like GuitarPro... There is no feel, and if you think of a melodic phrase being a word, and the shredding/sweeping being "BLABLA", then his songs would sound something like this: I ... BLABLA ... play ... BLABLA ... songs ... BLABLA ... that ... BLABLA ... will ... BLABLA ... never ... BLABLA ... be ... BLABLA ... remembered ! ... BLABLABLABLABLABLA ! Yeah, that was an awkward way to put across my message. In my opinion, though, the most important techniques when it comes to making melodic, beautiful, MEMORABLE songs, are bending, sliding, vibrato and legato. You don't believe me ? Listen to these two songs, level 4 and level 5 (not level 9/10) and tell me you don't want to start practising the techniques I talked about... Level 4 : https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...t-adolphe-adam/ Level 5 : https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...ibrato-lesson1/ I am in no way trying to discourage you from learning how to shred (Muris has insane shredding AND feel/melody), but do you honestly want to become like Michael Angelo Batio, who plays like a machine without feelings ? Sorry for a long and boring post, but hope it helps you somewhat. This post has been edited by Alexiaden93: Aug 5 2009, 02:52 PM -------------------- My YouTube Channel
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Aug 5 2009, 04:17 PM |
Guys, you have made some very good points. I actually posted No Boundaries because that's his best song in my opinion, as he blends in many different styles (even Paganini). What I mean is that all of his songs sound just the same, and although there is some melody, it is mostly silenced by the unnecessary shredding (see the BLABLA part).
What I'm saying is that people who don't use shredding as a way to show off, are the ones who are the true shredders. Like Muris, Emir, Marcus Lavendell... The list goes on. I do not want to start a major argument with any of you, as I am not experienced enough to win any argument about guitar; I am just expressing my own views -------------------- My YouTube Channel
Lost in all the 2000+ GMC lessons? Check my Lesson Plan Guitars Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Olympic White body, Maple fretboard, White Pearl pickguard, 21 frets, SSS Yamaha Pacifica Amplifier Marshall 15CDR, 45 watts Recording equipment/software Line 6 POD Studio GX Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Reaper v3.04 Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 |
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Aug 5 2009, 05:07 PM |
speaking of shredding, is it better to have a flat fretboard or a curved fretboard? I would like to know this because I have an ibanez sa which has a flat fretboard. But I play a lot faster and cleaner on my fender strat which has a rounded fretboard. Is it me?!!!!?!?!?!?!!??!! That would be just you I guess, people use different necks and still play good. In my case, I like all types of necks more or less, lucky me. -------------------- Youtube
MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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Aug 5 2009, 05:10 PM |
speaking of shredding, is it better to have a flat fretboard or a curved fretboard? I would like to know this because I have an ibanez sa which has a flat fretboard. But I play a lot faster and cleaner on my fender strat which has a rounded fretboard. Is it me?!!!!?!?!?!?!!??!! I'm of the opposite opinion. The higher crown on my SA's fretboard is taking some getting used to and feels like it "slows me down" some. On the flip side, the flatness of my RG's wizard III neck is sweet and feels much more comfortable and "shreddable" to me. -------------------- ::jafomatic
http://jafomatic.net/tunes/ <-- Here lies the master collection of my collaboration and other improvisation recordings. |
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Aug 5 2009, 06:58 PM |
That manowar guy has HORRIBLE tone!
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