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Hi Gab,
I'm fine, how are you?

Thank you I will keep that in mind.
I'm not able to find any tabs for the improvisation.
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Those are two stunning weddings and you are such a lovely couple 😍

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Thank you very much Kris!
I really appreciate it

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QUOTE (Alex Arvedahl @ Jun 17 2022, 03:38 PM) *
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I'm fine, how are you?

Thank you I will keep that in mind.
I'm not able to find any tabs for the improvisation.
Take care!



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Hey Gab,

I hope you are doing fine.
Lately I haven't been inspired to practice much at all. Perhaps you have noticed my lack of updates. I am very motivated to play guitar so the last week or so I have playing other stuff.

It's a pleasure working with you and I am surprised with my progress the last year we have been working together. I know that by receiving feedback from you on a weekly basis helps me a lot both to stay inspired and makes sure I am on the right path.

I just don't feel inspired by my current practice routine. Also I would like to work more on my rhythm guitar since that's one of my goals to get better at.

Do you think we can change our current practice a bit?

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Hi Alex, how are you?

Don't worry about it, it's not a problem. It's quite normal that sometimes we feel a little unmotivated, and in those moments we need to change something or find out what gives us that feeling.

For this reason, I think it was very good that you told me about it so that I can help you solve the problem.

I would like you to tell me a little bit about what is going through your mind today in terms of music. What music do you listen to, what guitarists excite you, what are your next goals or what would you like to learn to play.

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Hi Gab,

I am fine. How are you?

Thank you for being so understanding.

These guitarists excite me:
Mateus Asato
Marco Cirillo (A video of him playing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVgA5V9U8rQ)
Casper Esmann (A video of him playing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2cjzKz2jw4)
Joe Satriani (I like songs like Always with me Always with you)

My goals is a bit vague but to mainly focus on rhythm guitar but also to be able to play lead whenever I feel like it. I also want to improve my ear and recognize chord progressions for example.

I know I want to improve my lead playing but not exactly sure what to focus on, maybe you have some idea? I really liked playing Acoustic Solo in C Major.

I have some things I want to learn mainly for rhythm guitar. Basically ways to improve a four chord song, if you have some other idea how to improve a four chord song, let me know.
Fingerpicking patterns, for example some of these (I made a clip with the ones I like):
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx6-dIy7PhFjR5g2...l4bQsE_hA1TOR04

Ways to improve a boring chord progression, for example this lesson:
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Licks and melodies in a chord progression:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Play-L...Between-Chords/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Add-Melodies-to-Chords/

Let me know if you have some more questions or if anything is unclear smile.gif

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Hi Alex, I hope you're well!

Thanks for all the information. It seems that starting my songwriting basics course is the way to go. What do you think?

I recommend you start from the beginning because you really need to learn the basics explained in the first 2/3 lessons to get the most benefit from the lessons that follow.

Are you in?

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Hi Gab,

I'm okay, thank you smile.gif

I think that is a great way to start. I agree that going through the full course will be best in order not to miss anything important.

I'm in for sure! cool.gif cool.gif

Do you think we only should focus on that one right now? Or should we have some lesson for lead as well?
In order not to forget all the vibrato work we did during the last months

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Cool. I think we should combine the course with some lead guitar work. It's always helpful to keep working on your technique and rhythm skills. (And your ear, too).

Do you have any lessons bookmarked?

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I didn't have any interesting lessons bookmarked but I found these which I really like.
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Knopfler-Style-Ballad/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/TheTastyEtude2/

The knopfler lesson is my favourite out of these two.

Do you think they are suitable for me? Or do you have any suggestions?

Regarding ear training, should we keep going with the Beatles song or do you have any new idea how to practice? smile.gif

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Hi Gab,

I hope you are doing good.
I have some questions about the Songwriting basics course. More specifically this lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Buildi...d-Progressions/
1. Why do you recommend to start with first chord and end with fourth or fifth chord?
2. Should I try to remember the patterns for chords in a scale? (I ii ii IV V vi vii)

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Hello Alex!

This Knopfler lesson is cool! I know that this:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...sciante-lesson/

is older, but it might be a good lesson to play before the Knopler lesson. What do you think about it?

As for your ear training, a good tip is to sing along to the notes you play when you play solos and lessons.

Also, how about learning songs you like, but not the vocal melodies, but the chords, and playing along with them. If you like the idea, please make a list of the songs you currently like and I can suggest which ones are best to start with.

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QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 6 2022, 12:59 PM) *
Hello Alex!

This Knopfler lesson is cool! I know that this:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...sciante-lesson/

is older, but it might be a good lesson to play before the Knopler lesson. What do you think about it?

As for your ear training, a good tip is to sing along to the notes you play when you play solos and lessons.

Also, how about learning songs you like, but not the vocal melodies, but the chords, and playing along with them. If you like the idea, please make a list of the songs you currently like and I can suggest which ones are best to start with.



Hey Gab!
Sure, The Knopfler lesson is cool but quite hard so starting with that lesson is great. There is just some parts of that lesson which is on the higher frets which I can't reach on my acoustic guitar so we need to transpose it. Or do you have any other idea?



Good idea! I will start to sing along with the notes when I play.

About the learning songs I like, do you mean learning them by tabs or by ear? Either way I love the idea!
I listen mostly to Gospel/Worship songs, do you think that genre works? smile.gif
If so here is a list of songs I like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ta024B-bY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oWekn0v9Ok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTZj5FJMuMI
If you don't think any of them are good to start, please suggest a song smile.gif

QUOTE (Alex Arvedahl @ Jul 6 2022, 12:54 PM) *
Hi Gab,

I hope you are doing good.
I have some questions about the Songwriting basics course. More specifically this lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Buildi...d-Progressions/
1. Why do you recommend to start with first chord and end with fourth or fifth chord?
2. Should I try to remember the patterns for chords in a scale? (I ii ii IV V vi vii)


Also I want to know about the Diminished Chord, how often is that used?

I think you missed these questions yesterday cause we posted at the same time smile.gif
Please have a look when you have time

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Hey Gab,

Please check my questions above, I hope you are doing well.
Here is a first take of John Frusciante lesson.

Part 1 of the lesson at 90 BPM (original lesson is 100 bpm).

It needs more work on on timing before increasing speed and vibrato.
I noticed that if I sing the notes over a metronome and then over a backing track, it's easier to play them tightly smile.gif

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QUOTE (Alex Arvedahl @ Jul 17 2022, 02:50 PM) *
Hey Gab,

Please check my questions above, I hope you are doing well.
Here is a first take of John Frusciante lesson.

Part 1 of the lesson at 90 BPM (original lesson is 100 bpm).

It needs more work on on timing before increasing speed and vibrato.
I noticed that if I sing the notes over a metronome and then over a backing track, it's easier to play them tightly smile.gif

Thank you for your feedback smile.gif



Hi Alex! Nice to see a new video from you! This first melody is very close. You just have to match the last note, which is on the upbeat and you play it on the downbeat. Other than that, the melody sounds good the last two times you play it in the video.

Please keep playing it at this tempo and share a new video with the last notes corrected so I can check it before you continue.


QUOTE (Alex Arvedahl @ Jul 6 2022, 09:54 AM) *
Hi Gab,

I hope you are doing good.
I have some questions about the Songwriting basics course. More specifically this lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Buildi...d-Progressions/
1. Why do you recommend to start with first chord and end with fourth or fifth chord?
2. Should I try to remember the patterns for chords in a scale? (I ii ii IV V vi vii)



In relation to these questions...

1. because it's the best way for beginners to get used to how keys and chord progressions sound. Most songs we usually hear are composed using this trick, so it's important to get used to it before venturing into more advanced variations.

2. yes! This is very important to be able to compose smoothly. First, you can make a table of tonalities. Like this one: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b7/e6/49/b7e649f0...ition-music.jpg



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QUOTE (Alex Arvedahl @ Jul 7 2022, 05:20 AM) *
Hey Gab!
Sure, The Knopfler lesson is cool but quite hard so starting with that lesson is great. There is just some parts of that lesson which is on the higher frets which I can't reach on my acoustic guitar so we need to transpose it. Or do you have any other idea?



Yes! You can transpose these notes.


QUOTE (Alex Arvedahl @ Jul 7 2022, 05:20 AM) *
About the learning songs I like, do you mean learning them by tabs or by ear? Either way I love the idea!
I listen mostly to Gospel/Worship songs, do you think that genre works? smile.gif
If so here is a list of songs I like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ta024B-bY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oWekn0v9Ok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTZj5FJMuMI
If you don't think any of them are good to start, please suggest a song smile.gif



I think that the third song is very cool. I would give it a try. The first one is also good. The second one has man tricky chords.




QUOTE (Alex Arvedahl @ Jul 7 2022, 05:20 AM) *
Also I want to know about the Diminished Chord, how often is that used?


Are you talking about the half-diminished that appears in the songwriting lesson?

Depends on the style you play. It's used a lot in jazz and soul, but not so much in rock songs.

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Hi Gab,

Thank you very very much for these answers. I have really enjoyed practicing the last week.
Here is a new take for the John Frusciante Style first melody. Last week 90 BPM, now 100 bpm (Same as original lesson).
I think it sounds very close timing wise.


edit: I have practiced part 2 and made a take with both Part 1+2 at 100 bpm. I think there is some small timing issues that needs to be fixed.



QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 18 2022, 07:32 PM) *
In relation to these questions...

1. because it's the best way for beginners to get used to how keys and chord progressions sound. Most songs we usually hear are composed using this trick, so it's important to get used to it before venturing into more advanced variations.

2. yes! This is very important to be able to compose smoothly. First, you can make a table of tonalities. Like this one: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b7/e6/49/b7e649f0...ition-music.jpg


Thank you! I have made a table now. And I am currently playing around with the chord progressions in this lesson in different keys.
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Buildi...d-Progressions/
Attached Image
Edit: I played around more and played I V vi IV in four different keys (A, G, D, C).
I saw in another lesson from you that this is the most popular chord progression.



QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 19 2022, 12:07 PM) *
I think that the third song is very cool. I would give it a try. The first one is also good. The second one has man tricky chords.


I have started to try to figure out the arpeggio in the beginning of the third song. So far I think its really hard when there is singing as well, do you have any tips?
Take care of yourself smile.gif
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Hi Gab,

I just wanted to say Thank you once again for everything. smile.gif It has been amazing to work with you. I have learnt so much over the last year we have worked together and a lot of fun as well.

It has been really nice to get to know you, however as we have discussed in PM. I will join Kris mentoring now but I hope to stay in touch with you smile.gif
I wish you good luck in this new part of your journey!

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Hey Alex,

I'm glad to hear you've joined Kris Mentoring! I've really enjoyed our work together. You're a hard worker and guitar enthusiast, so I think there's no limit to your progress!

I'll be around, so feel free to ask me questions or share stuff if you want a second opinion.

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