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Mar 5 2019, 05:51 PM |
Is this what happens in the 3rd part of the Anthem Collab or do you mean chords within one key? In the Collab the key changes, I assume, because it's C Aeolian, not Ionian. If it changed to C major, would it be just changing modes or how does this work? No, by following the chords with thirds I mean to play the third of each chord from the backing when it's sounding. It's not related to modulation which is what's happening on that backing. You are right again! But I think the magic formula does exist and it was described in the article. Marty mentioned all the factors that ended up creating his own unique style. I believe while there's no identical formula for everyone, it stays the same for everyone: journey, exploration and discovery. Absorb what you like and reject what you don't. With that said, do you think it's possible to become a real neoclassical shredder and develop rhythmic skills based solely on James Hetfield? I think one would affect the other and I'm not sure if the result would be nice. I do realize that every player, even soloist, should be able to play rhythm guitar as well and for me it's Metallica. I don't understand your question very well. Do you mean if it's possible to play rhythm as Hetfield and play neoclassical shred? It that's the question, the answer is yes! There are lots of metal guitarists that play neoclassical while play trash riffs. Check our Children of bodom guitarist for example. Now I wanted to ask you another thing, related to the Collab. Let's take the 3rd part in the key of A minor. If I wanted to play the Phrygian mode over it, how would work? I think I'd have to use E Phrygian to keep the same notes and the root note would be E? I'll check the Theory section for some introduction to modes when I have more free time but could you explain it a little using this example? The chord progression is based on Aeolian mode so that's the best choice by now. Once you are more advanced with improvisation, you could add some Phrygian color here and there but the best choice is aeolian. I also wanted to share my recordings with you. On last saturday I went to a Metallica S&M concert with my brother and it was amazing. It's an Ukrainian tribute band but I think Metallica acknowledged them as the official. I've recorded two songs. The video quality isn't good at all but the sound is okay. Hearing it live was a great experience! The band is called Scream Inc and they have their concerts on their YT channel too, if you're interested in the whole thing. Edit: There's first part of my take for 3rd part of the Collab. COuld you let me know if it's okay to use? Thanks for those Metallica covers links. They sound as good as the originals! Awesome. Regarding the collab take, yes! Those chords are right and this video and audio can be used for the collab! -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 10 2019, 03:17 PM |
Great news!! Congrats Adam!!!
It’s time for music!! -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 12 2019, 05:10 AM |
Hi Adam,
That's a nice lesson! Regarding your question, I don't think that it's a problem if is sounds the same. In some cases, changing the shapes or position can give a lesson a different feel or style, but if you don't think that this is the case, you can go for it. -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 22 2019, 07:26 PM |
Hi Adam, I don't see anything wrong in your video. It sounds good, doesn't it?
In order to get more control, and speed, you could focus on making your right hand movement smaller. An also, I would keep left hand fingers closer to the fret-board when you are not using them. Check out how Ben uses his left hand fingers in the original lesson. Regarding pick ups, I'm not a specialist, but the difference between low and high output is the fact that you get more "driven" signal so depending on the amp and sound that you want to get, you'll prefer low output (maybe pop guitarist?) or high output (metal guitarist). There are many youtube videos about this here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_quer...+output+pickups -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 22 2019, 09:08 PM |
Hi Adam, I don't see anything wrong in your video. It sounds good, doesn't it? In order to get more control, and speed, you could focus on making your right hand movement smaller. An also, I would keep left hand fingers closer to the fret-board when you are not using them. Check out how Ben uses his left hand fingers in the original lesson. Regarding pick ups, I'm not a specialist, but the difference between low and high output is the fact that you get more "driven" signal so depending on the amp and sound that you want to get, you'll prefer low output (maybe pop guitarist?) or high output (metal guitarist). There are many youtube videos about this here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_quer...+output+pickups Then maybe the issue I'm having is related to playing the whole thing in one go. If these pieces are okay, than maybe it's about losing concentration. I'll give it some more time over the weekend I know it's better to keep the fingers close but I'm not sure if it can happen in one practice session. Is it okay if I just keep it in mind while playing and hope it will come to me naturally when I get better? I'm sorry, I should have checked the YouTube too. I assumed it won't be there if Google didn't work for me. I watched 2 of the videos in the link from you and they didn't answer all my questions. I'll try the other after returning home. I'd like to understand not only what genres they work well in but also why they work there but it's maybe too technical knowledge. -------------------- |
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Mar 25 2019, 07:04 AM |
Then maybe the issue I'm having is related to playing the whole thing in one go. If these pieces are okay, than maybe it's about losing concentration. I'll give it some more time over the weekend Yes, being able to play a full lesson or song requires extra attention and focus. This must also be practiced. I know it's better to keep the fingers close but I'm not sure if it can happen in one practice session. Is it okay if I just keep it in mind while playing and hope it will come to me naturally when I get better? Yes, but the best is to dedicate some time to slower practice to be able to control your fingers and keep them the closer possible to the fretboard. I'm sorry, I should have checked the YouTube too. I assumed it won't be there if Google didn't work for me. I watched 2 of the videos in the link from you and they didn't answer all my questions. I'll try the other after returning home. I'd like to understand not only what genres they work well in but also why they work there but it's maybe too technical knowledge. Yes, that’s very technical. I’ve never investigated it. Check out this link: https://www.seymourduncan.com/support-picku...standing-output This post has been edited by Gabriel Leopardi: Mar 25 2019, 07:05 AM -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 26 2019, 11:29 PM |
Yes, being able to play a full lesson or song requires extra attention and focus. This must also be practiced. I'm getting close. It seems the problem lied in switching picking patterns, so when I play each part isolated it doesn't happen. QUOTE Yes, but the best is to dedicate some time to slower practice to be able to control your fingers and keep them the closer possible to the fretboard. This will take some time but I've added it to my practice routine. To maximize the result, I practice downstrokes with the picking hand and chromatic scale with fretting hand at a slower tempo that allows me to focus on these objectives QUOTE Yes, that’s very technical. I’ve never investigated it. Check out this link: https://www.seymourduncan.com/support-picku...standing-output This article is quite informative! I'm not sure if I got this part right but it sounds like a high output pickup will behave accordingly as I turn down the volume on guitar. Until now I used volume knob to keep the signal around 7, so I could get that extra punch and cut through the mix for solo etc. It also cleared up for me how the pickup's type reacts to distortion in a more theoretical way. I also tried again the Bending lesson you suggested and I'm starting to connect the intervals between notes, steps of a given scale and most importantly, I'm starting to see it on the fretboard - which notes I can bend in a given key and how much I should bend them. And what I shouldn't bend. To be honest, I usually did bending using my ears in a manner to make it sound okay but this lesson showed me that sometimes what sounds acceptable is actually off-key. I know it's common to use the notes outside of scale but I guess it's done by people who understand how to do it right. And in my case I should stick to the key, right? -------------------- |
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Mar 27 2019, 01:57 AM |
I'm getting close. It seems the problem lied in switching picking patterns, so when I play each part isolated it doesn't happen. This will take some time but I've added it to my practice routine. To maximize the result, I practice downstrokes with the picking hand and chromatic scale with fretting hand at a slower tempo that allows me to focus on these objectives This article is quite informative! I'm not sure if I got this part right but it sounds like a high output pickup will behave accordingly as I turn down the volume on guitar. Until now I used volume knob to keep the signal around 7, so I could get that extra punch and cut through the mix for solo etc. It also cleared up for me how the pickup's type reacts to distortion in a more theoretical way. I also tried again the Bending lesson you suggested and I'm starting to connect the intervals between notes, steps of a given scale and most importantly, I'm starting to see it on the fretboard - which notes I can bend in a given key and how much I should bend them. And what I shouldn't bend. To be honest, I usually did bending using my ears in a manner to make it sound okay but this lesson showed me that sometimes what sounds acceptable is actually off-key. I know it's common to use the notes outside of scale but I guess it's done by people who understand how to do it right. And in my case I should stick to the key, right? Great stuff Adam! Everything sounds good here! Regarding your question about bending, I think that it's a good thing to start bending to inside notes to train your ear. There is also something cool that is done for example by Marty Friedman, that is bending from outside notes to scale notes. This is a cool effect and it also works for training your ear. -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 28 2019, 05:21 AM |
Hi Adam! Great to know that you'll record something for the collab!
Have you done this search? https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/search/friedman+bending/ -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 28 2019, 11:03 AM |
Hi Adam! Great to know that you'll record something for the collab! Have you done this search? https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/search/friedman+bending/ No, I didn't think there would be any lesson on this subject. Thank you! -------------------- |
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Mar 28 2019, 06:53 PM |
No, I didn't think there would be any lesson on this subject. Thank you! yeah! There are some bending like friedman lessons by Ben that are amazing! -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 29 2019, 09:24 PM |
I'll make sure to try these out! I checked a few and they are so similar to the real Marty it's confusing me a bit. Sounds like fun! hehe yeah! Ben can really capture Marty's style! -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 2 2019, 12:51 AM |
Great! It would be good if you also share it with Cael since he composed the tune, what do you think?
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