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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 27 2020, 09:10 PM

Hi Claudio! Welcome!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 27 2020, 09:33 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Oct 27 2020, 08:10 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 27 2020, 11:40 PM

Excellent!! Let's go for them. I'm curious about the funk one.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 30 2020, 06:58 PM

Hi Gabriel,

ok did the first 2 Funky exercises today, it seems alright. I quite like this lesson, nice workout.

What you think? so far so good?

yes I had to dust off the Strat for the Funk...

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Oct 27 2020, 10:40 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 30 2020, 07:24 PM

Excellent!! Nice Strat mate!

Based on this takes, I can say that your rhythm issue is more related to lead guitar. I think that these patterns sound good but there is still room to get more from that Stephane's lesson.

- Timing: Notice that you are playing a bit before the beat. Stephane plays totally tight. As this is a rhythm exercise, that's what I recommend you trying to do.

- Dynamics: I can heat that you are playing all strums with the same intensity. Listen carefully to the original lesson and see how the muted strumming is software, and there is also an overall 16th notes feel (which means that the first of each group of 4 notes is slightly accentuated). The second pattern sounds a bit better in this sense.


Let me know if you have any question!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 30 2020, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the quick reply,
Sounds good and yeah didn’t quit get the dynamic thanks for spotting it, will pay more attention to that. Super

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Oct 30 2020, 06:24 PM)

Excellent!! Nice Strat mate!

Based on this takes, I can say that your rhythm issue is more related to lead guitar. I think that these patterns sound good but there is still room to get more from that Stephane's lesson.

- Timing: Notice that you are playing a bit before the beat. Stephane plays totally tight. As this is a rhythm exercise, that's what I recommend you trying to do.

- Dynamics: I can heat that you are playing all strums with the same intensity. Listen carefully to the original lesson and see how the muted strumming is software, and there is also an overall 16th notes feel (which means that the first of each group of 4 notes is slightly accentuated). The second pattern sounds a bit better in this sense.


Let me know if you have any question!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 31 2020, 07:44 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Oct 30 2020, 06:17 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 4 2020, 09:54 PM

Hi,
Still working on both, but wanted to share my first take on the Santana piece.
LP working a bit better for this one I find.
Cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 5 2020, 02:50 PM

Hi Claudio! Good job with this one! The main thing to adjust here is again timing. It's not as dramatic as the REC takes, but it's the element that you need to fix. You tend to rush the beat.

Do you usually practice playing over the instructor's take?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 5 2020, 03:39 PM

thanks Gabriel,

yes I do practice over the instructor's take. When I do it sounds to me like i'm in synch with it... but then i might just do my own thing when I'm with the backing track?

when you say "rush the beat", could you elaborate it a bit when you have a second?

I really want to fix this!

Cheers,

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 5 2020, 01:50 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 5 2020, 08:45 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Nov 5 2020, 11:39 AM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 5 2020, 09:09 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 5 2020, 07:45 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 6 2020, 12:57 PM

This is what I hear:

00:03: Those notes are rushed.
00:10: timing is irregular.
00:14: You play these 3 notes a bit before. (rush)
00:21: The same here. You need to work on this rhythm pattern.
00:25: Not completely tight.
00:29: Not completely tight.
00:40: Same
00:48: similar.
After that, the following licks sound tight! Just practice a bit more those bends.


Now doing a deeper analysis, I noticed that you tend to have issues with the same rhythm pattern and it mostly happens when there is no drums. It also happens in other parts, but it's more important when there is no drum marking tempo. This is normal and means that you need to work on your internal rhythm. You need to be able to keep tempo when there is no metronome or/drums.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 6 2020, 02:44 PM

thanks Gabriel,

this is very useful, going to work on it!!

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 6 2020, 11:57 AM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 6 2020, 06:23 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Nov 6 2020, 10:44 AM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 8 2020, 01:39 PM

Hi,

worked on those points, thanks again and can I can hear it too now!
I realized I was missing a "pause" on bar 1, 2 and 3 (and the repeats of those licks too obviously), so that was prob one of the reasons of the irregularities... in the rhythm

hopefully now a bit closer

PS i'm also really enjoying this Dorian scale/mode which is the first time i encounter, doing a bit of studying of it too since i'm on it

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 9 2020, 01:42 AM

Hi Claudio! Yes! This is much better! There is still room to adjust timing, mostly in the parts without drums, but it's great to hear that you are improvising your timing! Have you been practicing over the original take? Keep doing it!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 9 2020, 06:24 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 9 2020, 12:42 AM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 9 2020, 08:55 PM

Excellent job! Keep the hard work mate.

PS: I wanted to say "improving" not "improvising" in my previous post.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 15 2020, 08:06 PM

Hi Gabriel,

Been practicing this a bit more, Realized a few more mistakes I was making, hopefully better now. Please let me know what you think.

Cheers,
Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 15 2020, 09:11 PM

Hi mate! This is a lot better! All the things that I've marked in the previous list are improved, except by the parts at 00:03, 00:25 and 00:29 that still need to sound tighter.

You can also work a bit more on those final bends in order to polish pitch and to make them sound smoother. Also, be sure to use the other fingers to help your third finger when doing vibrato.

Your progress is impressive make, congrats!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 16 2020, 09:30 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 15 2020, 08:11 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 16 2020, 10:19 PM

Hi Claudio! The parts at 00:03, and 00:29 have two differences:

- The timing is not precise. I think that you can find it easier if you practice adding a 8th note metronome to be sure that you are playing the notes tight. Even the first note is imprecise.

One exercise that can help is to count 8th notes over the original lesson to see how the notes go with the tempo. Check this audio:  santana_count.mp3 ( 599.1K ) : 365


- The duration of notes is slightly different.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 17 2020, 12:23 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 16 2020, 09:19 PM)

Hi Claudio! The parts at 00:03, and 00:29 have two differences:

- The timing is not precise. I think that you can find it easier if you practice adding a 8th note metronome to be sure that you are playing the notes tight. Even the first note is imprecise.

One exercise that can help is to count 8th notes over the original lesson to see how the notes go with the tempo. Check this audio:  santana_count.mp3 ( 599.1K ) : 365


- The duration of notes is slightly different.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 17 2020, 02:47 PM

You're welcome!! Keep me updated!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 18 2020, 10:19 PM

Hi Gabriel,

I have changed a couple of things. The last 3 notes before the vibrato on that fist lick are actually 16th notes which I was ignoring...What do you think?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 19 2020, 07:25 PM

Excellent! Now you are playing the phrase well. Nice to know that the feedback helped to understand it. Well done my friend!

You can not continue playing this one to add more feeling and to make those last part bends smoother, but you are very close. Congrats!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 21 2020, 02:19 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 19 2020, 06:25 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 21 2020, 02:39 PM

Great!! Keep on the good job!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 26 2020, 09:04 PM

Hi Gabriel,
Here we go, what do you think?
Cheers,
Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 26 2020, 09:29 PM

Great! You just need to polish a bit that lick at 00:25, and when playing vibrato, try to focus the movement from your wrist. Also, when using your 3rd fingers, you can use 2 and maybe 1 pressing the frets too to help the one that is doing vibrato.

Your timing issues are now fixed. This take could also be shared at REC so you get some extra feedback from other instructors.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 26 2020, 09:49 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 26 2020, 08:29 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 26 2020, 11:51 PM

Great! The cool side of REC is that you receive many points of view so I always incentive students to share takes there frequently.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 27 2020, 06:26 PM

thanks,
absolutely, feedbacks are always good. Came a long way since the first attmept, thanks again for your help!

I am now starting to get the Vibrato point that also Kris mentioned in his feedback, so i think i can definitively improve that by adding the 2nd finger and 1st and also moving the wrist/arm. Just need to focus on it, which so far i didn't. I have noticed it adds stability/controll, so will defiy add that and post a new attempt to get your thoughts at some point.

alongside practicing this one, I'm starting to think about the next lesson, got a few ideas i'll pass by you later

cheers

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 26 2020, 10:51 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 27 2020, 09:45 PM

Great Claudio! Yes, that's how you can fix your vibrato issues. Use those fingers and practice.

I'll wait for your suggestions.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 28 2020, 01:41 PM

Hi,

there are so my nice lessons in here that is so difficult to choose!!!
ok so was thinking looking at these 4:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pop-Rock-Solo-Beginner/
a nice one, good mix of techniques

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/BB-King-Blues/
a bluesy one, with quite bit of vibrato, a good one to give my vibrato a boost, + love BBking

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/neoclassicalsoloforbeginners/
this one is different, really like I and think it might be a good one to give my vibrato a boost

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/latin-rock-lesson/
this one i really like, santana style, do you know the author? (some parts are quite quick but i can probably get there with some practice on the guitarpro), i think probably this is the hardest for me now

what do you think would be the best for me to work on?

Best,
Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 27 2020, 08:45 PM)

Great Claudio! Yes, that's how you can fix your vibrato issues. Use those fingers and practice.

I'll wait for your suggestions.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 28 2020, 05:26 PM

Hi Claudio! I think that these 4 lessons are excellent choices for you and that you should work on each of them. I can only suggest an order to work them, but you can start with the one that you want.

1. Neoclassical
2. Pop Rock
3. Latin
4. BB Blues

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 28 2020, 08:46 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 28 2020, 04:26 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 28 2020, 10:00 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Nov 28 2020, 04:46 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Dec 6 2020, 07:40 PM

Hi,
Hope all is good. Working on the neoclassical lesson, almost there but need more practice.

In the meantime I did practice my vibrato on the Santana piece.
I know the second part is not perfect on this take, but wanted to have your feedback on the vibrato in particular if you can see any difference.

Thanks

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 8 2020, 02:42 AM

Hi Claudio,

Thanks for the update! Great to know that you are working on the neoclassical lesson. That lesson is also good to train your vibrato technique.

Your vibrato is getting better on Santana's lesson. I noticed that now you are using your other fingers to help the one that is pressing the fret. This helped a lot.

Santana's vibrato has always been very fast so this lesson is obviously very demanding. I think that your technique is improving but that you still need more time to feel more comfortable. Your vibrato needs to be more consistent.

Neoclassical solo requires wide but slower vibrato. It will surely help as a previous exercise to master this one as well.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Dec 17 2020, 07:04 PM

Hi,
Hope all well!
Below my first recording of the neoclassical Solo.
Probably a few things to iron out, but wanted to share to see what do you think?

Ps really enjoy learning those licks melodies , yes very different vibrato style.
Used the neck pick ups, sounds a bit better than way.

Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 8 2020, 01:42 AM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 17 2020, 10:31 PM

Hi Claudio! Thanks for the video!!

It's nice to see that you've learnt all parts and that you are playing everything clean. There are 3 elements to have to improve:

- Timing: This one should be the main one to fix. You tend to rush the licks in many parts. I recommend you to practice playing the lesson a bit over the instructor focusing on rhythm.

- Vibrato: Your vibrato still needs to work to sound consistent. Remember that the motion should start from your wrist and that you can use the other fingers to help the one that is pressing the fret.

- Bending: There are many half step bends missing here. Review this technique once you fix the timing issues.


Ok mate, that's all by now. This is on the right track. Work on one of these elements per time and let me know if you need any help!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Dec 18 2020, 07:52 PM

Thanks mate. I can see it now. Already working on it!
Thanks

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 19 2020, 12:22 AM

Great!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Dec 19 2020, 05:44 PM

Hi,

Ok I know this is not perfect (probably overbended) but I think I fixed some timing issues and also trying to work on vibrato, which is quite different from previous video.
That’s why wanted to share to see what you think?

Thanks in advance

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 21 2020, 01:59 PM

Hi Claudio!

Good job! The 3 elements are better in this one: Vibrato, bending and timing.

There is off course more work to do but you are definitely on the right track now. The vibrato is still weak and irregular but now you are doing the right movement. You just need to get used to this type of wide vibrato, and to be able to play at the current tempo.

One thing that you can do to practice vibrato is to play over Ben's video but slowed it down (using the player slow downer tool). This will also help you to improve timing.

PS: The second video is set as private.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Dec 22 2020, 01:24 PM

Hi,

Thanks. For the feedback. I’m away for a couple of weeks, will practice for sure (even have more time now) but not sure Will be able to do recordings as I’m on my headphone amp.

One question on vibrato, I think I start to understand these ideas, but not sure. When you have a minute using this last recording could you point to one vibrato that was on the right track (Assuming there is one!, lol) and another that was wrong and why?

Best,
Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 21 2020, 12:59 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 22 2020, 10:25 PM

Hi Claudio, thanks for the update! I hope that you have a nice vacation!

The first part of your solo is where your vibrato movement is closer. (for example at 00:07). There you start the movement from your wrist, and it's regular. However, it's still not connected to the backings groove, and is not growing gradually as it should be.

Again, this is the best you can do during the next weeks:

One thing that you can do to practice vibrato is to play over Ben's video but slowed it down (using the player slow downer tool). This will also help you to improve timing.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 12 2021, 10:28 PM

Hi Gabri
Happy new year!

Back at it. I have worked on vibrato and timing. What do you think?

Best,
Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 13 2021, 02:25 PM

Hi Claudio!! Happy new year!!

Great to see you back to practice and GMC! This is a good first take mate. There is still work to do in order to improve both your timing and vibrato. Your vibrato is getting close, but there are parts where you tend to rush a bit, mostly in the first half.

Your vibrato needs to be more consistent, wider, and go more connected with the backing's groove. Remember that you can use the other fingers to help the one that is pressing the fret (This is not applicable when you are pressing with your first finger).

Ok, I hope to find frequent updates here! Let me know if you have any questions!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 13 2021, 04:44 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 13 2021, 01:25 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 13 2021, 05:42 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Jan 13 2021, 12:44 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 13 2021, 06:24 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 13 2021, 04:42 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 14 2021, 02:15 PM

Great Claudio! Keep me updated.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 16 2021, 06:16 PM

Hi Grabri,

worked on those elements: timing especially and also adding a couple of fingers on a few wide vibrato helps, i still feel my vibrato is not quite there, definitivewly developing some vibrato finger "muscles" here...

Please see below, notice any progress?

cheers

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 14 2021, 01:15 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 17 2021, 05:42 PM

Hi Claudio, thanks for the new video!

I notice some timing improvements in the first phrases, then things go similar to the previous part.

I have an idea, let me know what you think. I would like you to work on the first 19 seconds and focus on improving these things:

- Make the first note go completely tight with the first drum kit.
- Make the notes at 00:03 sound longer, not as staccato. Make the silence between these notes shorter. (articulation).
- Polish timing at 00:05 (The legato and the following notes).
- Polish timing at 00:16.
- Make the slides at 00:19 sound tighter.

Besides those things, add these more general improvements:,

- Work a bit on guitar tone. Experiment with your EQ balance so you get a tone that sounds closer to the original lessons.
- Your vibrato is getting better, try to make it go even more connected to the backing's groove.


What do you say?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 17 2021, 06:11 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 17 2021, 04:42 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 17 2021, 06:18 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Jan 17 2021, 02:11 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 18 2021, 07:53 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 17 2021, 04:42 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 19 2021, 10:57 PM

Hi Claudio! Thanks for the new video! Great to know that this is helping mate!

I'll give you some comments regarding the first 20 seconds:

- Tone: The new tone sounds better. I would add some more treble or presence.

- Cleanness: Now that your tone has more drive, I noticed that you are having issues with cleanness. For example, at 00:09, it seems that an extra string is sounding. Something similar happens at 00:14. When playing metal (high gain style), it's important to mute all the strings that you are not playing. You can do this with the palm of your right hand but also with your left hand first finger.

- Vibrato: I can see what you are doing when playing vibrato with finger 2, but from what I can see, you are not using the other fingers to help finger 4 when playing vibrato at 00:18, and the same happens with the previous bend. Notice how Emir uses other fingers to give the one that is pressing more strength.
The first exercise here has cool bending/vibrato tips: https://youtu.be/JNDyI5b3Fh8

- Timing: The phrase at 00:07 can sound tighter.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 20 2021, 08:31 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 19 2021, 09:57 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 21 2021, 02:53 PM

Hi Claudio!

Your plan sounds good. It seems that Emir is using his neck pick up, but the sound is more like a bridge pick up. I'm comparing your tone again and you are pretty close with the current settings. Forget about adding more treble!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 22 2021, 03:48 PM

Hi

Another attempt as discussed, 1st part only. With LP this time, what do you think?

Cheers,



Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 21 2021, 01:53 PM)

Hi Claudio!

Your plan sounds good. It seems that Emir is using his neck pick up, but the sound is more like a bridge pick up. I'm comparing your tone again and you are pretty close with the current settings. Forget about adding more treble!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 22 2021, 08:23 PM

It's getting better! Remember all the things that I've marked in the previous feedback and keep on practicing with those things in mind. Please re-read each detail from my feedback and let me know if you have any question!

Two more relevant things to work:

- Notes duration (avoid making them sound like with staccato)
- Remember to use other fingers to help the one that is doing vibrato. (00:24)

Keep on the hard work!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 23 2021, 10:20 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 22 2021, 07:23 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 24 2021, 08:44 PM

This is much better! The staccato effect is not close to disappear, and the little finger support is there too. You just need some more days of practice.

Good job!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 27 2021, 12:37 AM

Hi Gabri,

I recoded a couple more here, I have also included 2nd part in both. They sound pretty similar to me but i'm muting the A string in a different way (with index finger) in the second one to avoid string noise in the "avoid staccato" part .

what do you think?

thanks
Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 24 2021, 07:44 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 27 2021, 03:42 PM

Great! The staccato issue is a lot better in the second take. Well done!!

Now there is room to continue polishing timing there. Let's continue polishing these two parts (until the fast ascending lick). The main issues appear when playing the quick legato (trill). There your timing still needs work, and off course when you play the last fast lick.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 30 2021, 08:51 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 27 2021, 02:42 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 30 2021, 09:29 PM

Hi Claudio! Good job here. I can notice big improvements, mostly in the first part. After that, your playing is good but there are more timing issues, and the overall tone isn't as warm and enjoyable as in the first parts.

Your guitars sounds good for this one, but a big part of the tone comes from your picking and fingers. As you are now more comfortable with the first 20 seconds, you seem to get a better overall tone there. Now you need to polish the following parts focusing on this two elements:

- Guitar tone/dynamics/feel
- Timing

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 7 2021, 09:30 PM

Hi Gabri,

Worked on this a bit more. Probably still not there, but hopefully improved a bit the second part.

Two recs for you.

Thanks in advance for your feedback



Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 8 2021, 02:31 PM

Hi Claudio!

Yes, this is getting better. The more melodic parts are much better now. You mostly need to focus on improving your vibrato and remember to use the other fingers to help the one that is doing pressing the fret.

During the next days of practice I recommend you to add these two exercises:

1- Practice your vibrato technique over this backing. Instead of playing the whole thing, try playing long notes with vibrato for some minutes. Put all your focus on it, pay attention to your left hand, the movement, the sound, and the use of other fingers to help the one that is doing vibrato. Emulate the instructor's vibrato. Practice with different fingers and notes.

2- Isolate the section that goes from 00:34 to 00:44 in your recent video. Work on it over metronome or backing as a loop.- Focus on timing.


For the next update here, I'd like to find 3 takes:

1. Your random vibrato practice.
2. The isolated section over metronome or backing.
3. A full take.


What do you think?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 8 2021, 05:20 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 8 2021, 01:31 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 9 2021, 09:09 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 8 2021, 04:20 PM)

Hi Gabri,

sounds like a good idea, it usually helps when i focus on single parts thanks.

couple of questions:

has my vibrato deteriorated in this one? or is it more of less the same as before?

you know the 00:34 to 00:44 i have done in a loop many times. Is there anything particular you can point out on the timing of that one that you see I'm still missing? is it the triplet? the ascending part? or is it in the last part of the lick ? (or probaly both )

cheers,

 neoclassic_training_fast_run_4.mp3 ( 1.14MB ) : 179
 neoclassic_training_vibrato_3.mp3 ( 1.6MB ) : 182

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 9 2021, 09:38 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 8 2021, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 8 2021, 01:20 PM)

you know the 00:34 to 00:44 i have done in a loop many times. Is there anything particular you can point out on the timing of that one that you see I'm still missing? is it the triplet? the ascending part? or is it in the last part of the lick ? (or probaly both )

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 9 2021, 05:09 PM)

Hi Gabri,

ok I have focused on #1 and #2 for some feedback. thanks again for reccomending this.

I have done some recording (from Amp to pc via USB) rather than video for #1 and #2 assignments:

#1 it is essetially me improvising over a Bminor scale with a lot of vibrato (most with multiple fingers apart form index finger) over B- parts of the backing track. Trying to get the vibrato tempo right, which I suspect is main issue in the consistency. Apologies in advance for the poor composition of random notes ... (at least they are in the right scale, well most of them...)


#2 the second one was isolating the fast lick. I have done the following: took the Gitarpro file, passed into DAW and I played over with my guitar untill got pretty close. In the file you will have in order
a) "10 sec of guitar pro only",
10 second of both me and guitar pro on top of each other,
c) "me only" for last.

how does it sound?

Claudio

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 9 2021, 10:45 PM

Perfect, thanks. I’ll work on this a bit more. I’m starting to get it

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 9 2021, 10:47 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 9 2021, 06:45 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 13 2021, 07:05 PM

Hi Gabri,

A new video for you. What do you think?

Best,
Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 13 2021, 08:31 PM

Hi Claudio!

Great! I like the energy of your vibrato here. I notice a bit improvement comparing this take with the previous ones. This means that the current work is exactly what you need.

Your timing is also getting better. The fast ascending passage is a bit rushed in this take but the overall lick sounds smoother. Also, continue paying attention to those trills like the one at 00:13. (Attention to timing).

I think that you only need some more time of practice. Well done!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 14 2021, 10:25 PM

Cheers Gabri,

I think that vibrato freestyle excercise really helped to get a deeper understanding

a couple more attempts here, trying to put it all together without forgetting bits...

thanks again

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 13 2021, 07:31 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 16 2021, 03:56 AM

Yeah!! This is getting better mate! There is still room to work on the things that we've been discussing but this is a lot better! It's nice to know that the vibrato practice ideas worked!

Another detail:

That slide at 00:20 needs some attention. You play it very slow and it sounds like out of tempo. Check our how Emir plays it faster/smoother.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 21 2021, 07:21 PM

Hi Gabri,

practiced this quite a bit, this was prob my best recording (even if one bend is not perfect) , took a lot of recordings!!

what do you think?

thanks in advance!!

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 16 2021, 02:56 AM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 21 2021, 08:32 PM

Hi Claudio!

Great job mate. At this point I think that you improved a lot you overall timing here but now you need to polish details. The things that need to be worked are the same that we already talked, but now you are much closer.


I’d like to ask you to do an exercise that will be very helpful for your ear training.
Please make a deep comparison between your take and the original and write here all the differences that you hear. Ok?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 22 2021, 08:36 PM

thanks Gabri, sounds good. bear with me

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2021, 10:18 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 22 2021, 04:36 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 23 2021, 07:00 PM

Hi,

so good excercise, here are my main conclusions:

- my trill 00:06, is quite slow (it is actually no a trill!!)
- 00:24, my trill is also slow
- 00:41, fast lick the last part is still off (in that trill) althought not as much as the the previus trills. The bend in this one is not perfect
- trill on the last lick is also a bit slow

Pretty clear I have speed issue on trills!!

overall tone is not identical, but I think is ok. As you said timing is decent (trills excluded)

what else did i miss?

thanks,
Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 21 2021, 07:32 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 24 2021, 05:32 PM

Hi mate!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 24 2021, 08:21 PM

thanks so much Gabri,

pretty sure this is going to help a lot!

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 24 2021, 04:32 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 25 2021, 03:21 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 24 2021, 04:21 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 27 2021, 12:40 AM

Hi Gabri,

I think the video helped a lot, I understood a lot of the timing issues with it, and I think the trills are starting to make sense hopefully you can hear some results.

Some more material here.

Thanks in advance for your help and feedback

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 27 2021, 07:20 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 27 2021, 07:36 PM

Thanks Gabri

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 1 2021, 03:58 PM

You're welcome!! Keep me updated!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 1 2021, 09:31 PM

Hi Gabri,

here is my latest attempt, hopefully some improvents.

cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 2 2021, 04:14 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 2 2021, 07:14 PM

Thanks Gabri,

I think I have learned a lot with this lesson, but yeah I agree I can probably still improve a few bits, so will defy continue to pratice it (i do not think i will forget the lesson easily )

These videos for the feedbak are really helpful, I have read on the forum that you are receiving great feebacks on them and I couln't agree more, it makes it much easier to understand what i'm dong wrong and how to fix it, and also more fun to watch it.

Anyways I 'm happy to move to Pop solo #2 on my list, where I'm sure I will find new weaknesses to focus on, soon will see my first attempt!

Regarding your suggestion about other lessons on alternate picking ad legato, yeah abosolutely do you have anything in mind?
I'm also doing the SBC with Todd, so definitively alternate picking is happening there, legato wise yeah I have done very little (which might be the reason i struggled so much with those trills!)

cheers,

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 2 2021, 03:14 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 3 2021, 02:16 PM

Great Claudio! If you are working AP with Todd, you are well covered. Let's go for the Pop Rock solo, and this one for legato:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Land-Of-Legato/

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 4 2021, 09:56 PM

Thanks, these 2 are a good combo to work together.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 5 2021, 02:51 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Mar 4 2021, 05:56 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 8 2021, 01:20 AM

Hi Gabri,

hope all well, find below my 1st attempt at the Pop solo, feedback appreciated as always.

also this time i'm recording the amp into the PC directly so sound should be a bit better. I want to try to improve the tone to make it more similar to the original (using a crunchy tone + single coil neck pick up of the strat at them moment ).

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2021, 04:50 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 8 2021, 06:21 PM

thanks so much,

yeah agree many things to work on for sure, I didn't quite realize half of them!

I think that bending technique with the index finger to mute is something I need to incorporate for sure

Very nice seeing how you looked for the tone and how you approached it, I will be doing something similar see how close i can get.

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2021, 07:09 PM

Great to know that this helped! Keep me updated!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 14 2021, 10:39 PM

Hi Gabri,

hope all is good. Worked a bit more on the pop solo,I’m trying to capture more dynamics, better tone and bends!
There are a few things i can still improve, but i thought it was good point to get your feedback.

On the Legato lesson, that one is a real struggle!! i'm starting to get somewhere after a week of practicing but only abot 80% of the speed and still a couple of streches are quite tricky, slowly improving but defy a technique I have overlooked, so good to work on it.

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 15 2021, 04:32 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 15 2021, 11:00 PM

Thanks Gabri,

I think I can do a bit better on this one but glad you see the progress.
There are many little things in this lesson I start to appreciate more and more.

Tone-wise maybe a bit more gain and bass might make it warmer, I’ll play with it a little more.

Legato: I probably need another week of practice for a first sanity check.

Cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 16 2021, 02:52 PM

Perfect! Yeah, Stephane's tone is warmer. It's a good idea to continue polishing and experimenting with tone. It's part of the learning process.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 21 2021, 01:01 AM

Hi Gabri,

Hope you are having a good week end. Please find below a bit more progrss on the PopSolo, I think I got a bit closer with the tone.

next one will be a video of the legato (probably at slower tempo)!

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 22 2021, 02:44 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 23 2021, 12:30 PM

Hi Gabri,

thanks for the feedback on the popSolo.

Here is the Legato practice. I'm finding this pretty hard despite I have practiced this daily for about 2 weeks (on average 30 min a day).

There has been improvement over the last week but I'm still very far away!

So you have here 2 takes one at about 80% of the speed and and the other at 86% of the speed.

I cannot even do this tight at 80% at the moment but I included both as it might be helpfull for you to see diff cam angles to help on correcting tecniques etc..

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 23 2021, 04:02 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Mar 23 2021, 05:43 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 23 2021, 03:02 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 23 2021, 05:46 PM

Cool! Keep me updated!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Apr 6 2021, 03:14 PM

Hi Gabri,

I hope all is good. Didn't post here in a little while, but I have been practicing.

Worked a bit more on the PopSolo and much more on the legato... on the Legato I had to go even slower with the metronome to focus on hitting all the notes (which I realised I was not doing!)
attached one with a 75 bpm and 80 bpm. Not always clean, but a bit more in control. Also tryoing to keep the pinky closer, but still probaly too far out.
At the moment I trying to get it clean and consistent at this speed and then I'll try to speed it up.

see latest evolution of that one below, what do you think?

cheers,

PopSolo


Legato

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 6 2021, 04:50 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Apr 7 2021, 12:03 AM

Thanks Gabri,

glad to hear you think I'm on a good path on this Legato lesson, it is for sure a long path to 110bpm! But this is really a great excercise for me and working on it every day. In your reply there was a little issue with the audio, but I think I got the main message about thumb positioning and relaxing the hand, will try that and hopefully I can get this cleaner at 80bpm speed for now.

Regarding new melodic lesson, we had the Santana Style Rock and the BB Blues in the pipeline, I have also seen your new Play-Licks-Between-Chords lesson and I quite like this idea also give me excuse to try some improvisation, maybe I give this one a go now. What do you think?

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/latin-rock-lesson/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/BB-King-Blues/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Play-Licks-Between-Chords/#

cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 7 2021, 03:45 PM

Hi Claudio! This sounds great! Nice to see that you'll give a try to the Play licks between chords lesson!

Let's go for them!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Apr 26 2021, 02:38 PM

Hi Gabri,

hope all well, did a bit of work on the "Play licks between chords lesson". It is a very nice lesson
Find below a go at the first part that you play twice (have not learned the second part yet)

Also some progress on the Legato Lesson now I practice at 95bpm, still occasionally I have some string noise (there is a bit towards the end), but feel more relaxed playing it. Added this into my routine and slowly making progress





cheers
Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Apr 7 2021, 02:45 PM)

Hi Claudio! This sounds great! Nice to see that you'll give a try to the Play licks between chords lesson!

Let's go for them!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 27 2021, 04:01 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 8 2021, 03:08 PM

Hi Gabri,

hope all well, find below some more progress on the Legato lesson. I worked my way up to the original tempo, still not perfect but probably worth an update.

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 8 2021, 09:42 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 9 2021, 10:43 PM

Thanks Gabri,

Yes on the legato I struggle with the 4th finger. Today I have tried to keep a bit more under control, but need more time to practice that way to do it clean, but i think I should be able to improve.

I was also working on the other lesson, play lick between chords. For now have not done too much improvisation, but learned both parts.
I need to work on it more, but see below for some initial feedback.

cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 10 2021, 03:17 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 10 2021, 05:15 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 10 2021, 02:17 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 11 2021, 04:20 PM

Cool! Keep me updated!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 11 2021, 08:58 PM

Hi Gabri,

been working on the rhythm here. Find below this take, it is just with the metronome, but at original tempo.
I think this is really good lesson for me because i do not always naturally get into the groove and often struggle with rhythm

anyways I think I get closer now, what do you think?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 12 2021, 03:24 PM

Hi mate!

Yes, there are some parts that are sounding better here. I start to feel some groove happening, but you are still rushing many parts. My suggestion is to practice a bit slower (not too much, maybe 5 or 10 BPMs) and try to avoid rushing the beat.

You can first sing the part over metronome and then try to replicate it with your guitar. You'll incorporate more the rhythm if you sing it, and move your body with the beat.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 14 2021, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the feedback, glad you see some improvements . Let me work on it a bit more.
Cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 14 2021, 03:45 PM

Ok!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 15 2021, 07:54 PM

Hi Gabri,

keep working on the legato, so i'm trying to keep pinky/hand close the the fretboard as you say.

to do that it is taking some adaptation to my hand position (more parallel, i think), here is where I am at (speed is 100bps I took a bit out as still cannot do it clean)

what do you think about?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 15 2021, 08:16 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 16 2021, 12:09 PM

great thanks,

Need to work on it more and try get some endurance playing in this position but glad you also can see it.

I think this could also help to "cure" other issues potentially, just very slow to adapt my hand but starting to get it I think

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 17 2021, 02:25 PM

It takes some time to get use to new postures and positions but then, you won't regret it! Be patient and keep on practicing.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 21 2021, 01:05 AM

Hi Gabri,

hope all good,
after the pop solo Rec I received a lot of useful feedback and and wanted to give a go at this after a break with a fresh mind (also remember it pretty well!)

I am also trying to add a bit more dynamics and details but focus on the bend. Last 2/3 days days worked a little bit on it trying to incorporate as much feedback as I was able.

what do you think? (Especially on the bends in the last blues lick where was was not doing a good job at all before)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 21 2021, 04:26 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 21 2021, 05:38 PM

hi Gabri thanks for the quick reply,

the video cuts after 11 seconds unfortunately. There seems to be an issue somewhere

cheers,
Claudio

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 21 2021, 03:26 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 21 2021, 06:30 PM

Oh! Something failed! I'll re-do it.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 21 2021, 06:48 PM

thanks,

I'll get these bends eventually!

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 21 2021, 05:30 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 24 2021, 08:08 PM

Perfect!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 25 2021, 11:39 AM

hi Gabri,

quick update on the legato, moving my way back to 110bpm orig tempo with the slightly different hand position.
working on this a bit almost every day, not there yet but fells more conformable

what do you think?

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 26 2021, 09:06 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat May 28 2021, 04:45 PM

thanks,

good suggestion to isolate the changes that way, i'll work on that.

side questions was looking at you last lick of the "Mellow ballad" lesson (which is really nice bytheway)

that Pentatonic run in the end, what technique are you using there? You pick the string only once and do a hammer on? or alternate picking? looking at the video seems a legato/hammer on, but not sure.

I was thinking of practicing that for speed as an exercise.

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 29 2021, 07:22 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ May 28 2021, 12:45 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 1 2021, 01:15 PM

thanks Gabri

quick follow up question, is it important to use downstrokes in the fast lick or is it pretty much the same if you use upstrokes (followed by hammer on, off course)?

Also had a go at the pop solo again yesterday try to get those bends right!
What do you think?

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 2 2021, 07:44 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 3 2021, 06:24 PM

thanks Gabri,

definitively that particular bend is a challenge (especially with the Strat !), will get there! Also thanks a few more comments re length of the notes.

i had a go at your new lick (with downstrokes actually in the end, :Plol )
So you have 3 versions the 1st is at 60% of your tempo (using guitar pro file of your lesson), the 2nd and 3rd are both at 70%.
I think to get 100% speed will take a WHILE , but it is a nice lick.

would you mind having a look to see if you can spot any issues?

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 2 2021, 06:44 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 3 2021, 07:06 PM

Hi Claudio, I think that you should try this one slower to you polish timing. You tend to rush the hammer on while playing at these tempos. What about playing along with the guitar pro file?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 4 2021, 12:10 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 3 2021, 06:06 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 4 2021, 06:28 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 7 2021, 08:34 PM

thanks Gabri,

working on this lick, going a bit better at lower speed now i'll post some updates soon (away this week, so practicing but can't record)

I recorded play lick in between chords the other day, still not perfect but I think a bit better timing wise.

listening to it, I think I made a few mistakes, but here you have it

cheers,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 8 2021, 07:08 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 18 2021, 03:53 PM

thanks Gabri,

worked on PLBchords a bit more, will show some progress there as well, I think it is helping my timing this lesson for sure.

I was away last week, so could not really record but managed to practice a few things (took one guitar one me!)

I did a new attempt on the popsolo with the Ibby this time

The is a little string noise in this take unfort, but was curious to think what you think of that? Especially on the bending and the last lick?

thanks,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 19 2021, 06:34 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 19 2021, 08:11 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 19 2021, 05:34 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 20 2021, 12:37 PM

hi Gabri, my 1st attempt to use the fist finger to mute the bend on the high string,

kind of working, still a bit of noise, I notice that I cannot quite put the finger as much up as you do.

thanks

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 21 2021, 04:37 PM

Yes! Good job! This is getting better. Please continue practicing until you get familiar and avoid that open muted string noise.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 29 2021, 10:14 AM

Hi Gabri,

hope all is good. Been practicing bending/muting with fist finger in the pop solo, finally getting used to it. Also continue to practice the legato (making the changes smoother) and the Play licks Between chords, all is improving and will try to show you some video over the next few days.

Was thinking of learning new lesson and came across the https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Eric-Gales-Blues-Licks/

i quite like it and it is quite a nice collections of licks/techniques to learn (+ full of bends which I need to practice)

what do you think?
thanks

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 29 2021, 02:05 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 29 2021, 08:30 PM

thanks Gabri, this is great !

I know is a tricky one, but sound great!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 30 2021, 03:34 PM

Cool! Go for it!!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jun 30 2021, 07:11 PM

hi,

the recorded the PLBC lesson Original below, i think timing should be better especially in the bar 4 and bar 9 which was the bit was still a bit off. In general when the music starts I find it much easier to keep the tempo than on the first 4 bars, but is getting better i think.

I have started to add some of my own licks here as well only done 2 bars so far, when i get to 4 bars will share..

what do you think?
thanks

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 1 2021, 03:03 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 1 2021, 06:54 PM

thanks Gabri, off course I'm in!

having the drums helps i think, used that loop. what do you think?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 1 2021, 09:46 PM

Hi Claudio! Yes, this is a bit better, but keep on practicing like this. Use my video to play along with me and then continue by your own.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 2 2021, 02:26 PM

hi Gabri,

worked on this a bit more.

I added 3 vid, 1 like previous, then a couple more where on the same loop I also do the same with bar 3 and 4 of that cycle, in a similar way.

what do you think?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 2 2021, 03:53 PM

Great! This is getting better! You need to pay special attention to the pull offs. The one that goes from fret 2 to fret 4 (first bar) is always rushed.



 Claudio_Exercise.gp ( 9.42K ) : 60

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 2 2021, 07:32 PM

thanks Gabri

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 3 2021, 04:08 PM

You're welcome! How is it going?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 4 2021, 04:38 PM

hi Gabri,

worked on that exercise and previous. That hammer on timing should be better now. what do you think?

couple of videos with some mistakes too, but i think the timing is improving or at least I'm getting the down-bit and the up-bit parts now a bit better.

I think this lesson is helping to hopefully fix some general issues I had with timing.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 5 2021, 05:45 AM

Yes!! This is improving a lot!! I think that this method is working mate. You still need to polish the rhythm of those hammer-ons, but now you are a lot closer.

I have another idea. I'll prepare something for you this week. In the meantime, keep practicing, and share a new vid in the next few days.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 6 2021, 05:33 PM

thanks,

looking forward to the new idea you had.

in the mean time I continue to practice. was playing a bit with the first 4 bars to change the licks (going a bit slower as cannot play it well yet).
also added the gp file, which I'm using to practice.

what do you think? a bit off piste but part of the practice right?

 Play_Licks_between_Chords_mod__Cla.gp ( 11.14K ) : 58

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 7 2021, 03:08 PM

Hi mate! This is the idea:  Licks_between_chords_exercise.mp3 ( 1.24MB ) : 70


but please check the video response:

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 7 2021, 04:40 PM

Hi Gabri,

Yes i like your idea, i think listening to the guitar and and playing afterwards on the backing will help, that way i can record back to back and listen to difference too which ultimately should help to sound closer

Made a bit of progress on the Eric Gale licks playing the first half or so so far. I'll try to record something over the next couple of days to see what you think. it is a very nice lesson that one.

thanks again

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 8 2021, 02:08 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Jul 7 2021, 12:40 PM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Jul 7 2021, 12:40 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 8 2021, 11:47 PM

Hi,

yes absolutely if you can make the other files, i can use them to fine tune the rhythm (maybe the parts that you think i'm still far away? like the hammer on?) . I used it yesterday and I think it helps. thanks again I think I'm extracting a lot of value from that lesson and fixing a few rhythm issues hopefully.

OK as promised, here is my first attempt at the EG licks. I have only learned the first 14 Bars and i'm only doing 110 bpm (vs 120 that is yours) to make sure i get this right before i speed up too much.
I have only tried to record 3/4 times so probably not my best, but it shows where I am at and I think would be good to have your guidance at this stage.

What do you think of the tone?

One question here is on the fast pentatonic lick in Bar 14 of the tab. I have analysed your video and I think (but not sure) that you pick only one time per string on the way up, which is the same I'm trying to do (which makes it easier as picking twice would make it much harder).
This lick is a bit fast for me and I'm isolating at lower speed, but want to check if the technique is right?

again this is a super lesson, Eric Gales is one of my favorite artists have no idea how he plays the guitar upside-down!

thanks,

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 9 2021, 03:20 PM

Hi mate! Here I've prepared more tracks to practice!

 Licks_between_chords_exercise_2.mp3 ( 1.06MB ) : 57

 Licks_between_chords_exercise_3.mp3 ( 1.92MB ) : 55

 Licks_between_chords_exercise_4.mp3 ( 1.25MB ) : 69

 Licks_between_chords_exercise_5.mp3 ( 1.51MB ) : 58



Regarding the Eric Gales lesson. This is a good first take. Some things to work/have in mind:

- There are many bends that are not reaching the right pitch. You need to check each one against the original lesson and dedicate some time to play the target note and then bend to it. In many cases you are reaching a pitch that is lower than the required.

- I feel that the tone needs work. I would start by trying other amp emulators. This one doesn't feel good. What are you using?

- You are using the right technique to play the faster lick. I use upstrokes combined with pull offs.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 9 2021, 04:31 PM

thanks very much, will use them over the next few weeks to fine tune the rhythm.

On the EG one, yes good to know I'm underbending will work on that and try to get closer.

Tone-wise here is what I have used Boss Tone Studio, the amp is "clean" maybe I went to heavy with the overdrive (this warm OD)?, other than that is pretty straightforward.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 9 2021, 05:57 PM

Yes, I would start by turning off the OD and trying to get a closer EQ and tone with the amp. Try it and share an audio sample if you want.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 9 2021, 06:31 PM

Thanks. Going to be traveling so will actually use something else for the next 3 weeks, but planning to practice and share recordings! But will try to modify the Boss tone on my return.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 10 2021, 07:07 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Jul 9 2021, 02:31 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jul 10 2021, 09:49 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 10 2021, 06:07 PM)

Nice! Our friend Phil66 describes your status as "Gab's Army on Tour".

Enjoy it mate!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 11 2021, 04:32 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Jul 10 2021, 05:49 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Aug 12 2021, 06:00 PM

Hi Gabri,

back to the Thread! Hope all well with you. I have seen you e lead guitar course, will watching a few of those and see if I can pick up some trick or things I didn't know (so far I was ok).

back to the 2 things I was practicing Plicks Between chords will update on that too, used your files to practice but have not recorded yet.

This week I was trying to play the Eric Gale Lesson, which is indeed tricky (but really cool!) but I defy need to get my bends sharp to play this half decent, so it is probably a good one for me to work. Also quite like the Eminor penta and Emajor Penta used togheter and other things you are doing here very very cool

so here is my first attempt at 90% of the speed. Spoiler alert: it is full of mistakes, but probably a good place to start.

thanks in advance

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Aug 13 2021, 01:03 PM

Hi Gabri,

tried to record one at full speed today, see below. I few mistakes here too, but I think might give you a different point of view vs previous one at 90%.

thanks

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 16 2021, 04:16 PM

Hi Claudio! How are you?

Nice to see you working hard! I think that getting into the Lead Basics lesson is a good idea. Please get into it and tell me the things that you find interesting, and if you need any help with it. The second level is already published too.

I've checked both Gales takes and I can say that you need to focus on 90% or maybe 80%, and work on smaller sections. The main issues are timing and bending pitches. The second take makes these problem even more notorious, so I consider that the best is to slow down so you can play things tight and focus on details. The lesson is full of details regarding bending, vibrato, and other expressive elements. If you don't work on them slowly, you'll never get these details.

So my suggestion is that you organize your practice like this:

- Play the whole thing at 80% (or 90% if you can) trying to play it tight with the backing.
- Work on smaller parts using a metronome or over the backing track. Slow down tempo a bit more if it's necessary, and increase it gradually as you start to feel more comfortable.
- Connect the small parts in longer sections.
- Play the whole thing again.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Aug 16 2021, 10:15 PM

Thanks Gabri,

On the Lead Guitar I did the first "season" already, I kind of knew most of the concept/licks but was still very good to revisit some of them.
In general I think is good to have this short concept, because sometime digesting a full lesson can take a a long time and these short lessons that build on each other are a also another good way to practice , learn new things or very often consolidate concept learned but maybe forgotten.
I was thinking to consolidate it a bit better to write a little blues easy solo practice using all or most of the licks in the first "season", what do you think?

On the Eric Gales, thanks. I knew it was still rough, but wanted to push myself to play all-together. I'll slow it down a bit and focus a bit more on the the details, I have already started to be honest. So bear with me and hopefully can show some progress soon.

cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 17 2021, 03:05 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Aug 16 2021, 07:15 PM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Aug 16 2021, 07:15 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Aug 21 2021, 11:40 AM

[quote name='Gabriel Leopardi' date='Aug 17 2021, 02:05 PM' post='791630']
Cool! Thanks for your feedback mate! I think that it's a good idea to consolidate the concepts before getting into the part 2. Please go for it!

hi Grabri,

so I attempted a little 12bar blues (backing track i think is one of yours )
I included there as many licks of the basic lead course I could fit (a few little modifications on a couple), plus a few more blues licks to fill the gaps!
it was good fun and made me think a bit more on where to play these licks.
what do you think?

also making some progress with the Eric Gales lesson I divided that in 3 parts, but need to work on it a little more.

cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 22 2021, 06:52 PM

Hi Claudio!! Well done!

This is the best way to get the most from the Lead Basics course. It's great to see you playing all these licks. You need to continue practicing like this everyday, and focus on two elements:

- Polish the rhythm/timing of those licks. You tend to play them a bit after the beat.

- Work on the connection between licks to make the whole thing more like a solo, and add your own phrases and variations.

Keep up the good work!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Aug 29 2021, 12:07 PM

Hi Gabri,

hope all good. I keep on working on the Eric Gales licks, still at 90bpm working on some of the issues. Isolated a few parts and spotted some errors. now trying to to put it back together.

A difficult lesson , but learning a lot trying to get this for sure. what do you think?

Also a new tone what do you think of it?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 30 2021, 03:25 PM

Hi Claudio, how are you?

Nice to see you working on this one. I can notice important improvements. At first, I like this new tone, it really fits with the backing track and feel more balanced than the one used in the previous take.

Besides that, your playing is also getting better. The bends are still the main thing to improve, but now more bends are reaching the right pitch, and the overall timing feels better.

You need to continue working on your bending pitch. Pay attention to the half bends which are the ones that are giving more trouble. As I usually say, remember to do the bending exercise every day. That's the best thing you can do to calibrate your bending.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Aug 30 2021, 05:37 PM

thanks Gabri,

glad you like the tone too! I did another one today (before I read your comment), probably similar problems , find below.

will continue to work on this and pay more attention to the half bends, have you noticed any consistent error with them (like always over or under) or in a particular part of the song?

cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 2 2021, 03:51 PM

Hi Claudio, here I'm marking the bends that are not reaching the pitch correctly. Based on the new video:

00:09
00:14
00:18
00:28
00:43
00:46
01:05

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Sep 2 2021, 04:17 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 2 2021, 02:51 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 2 2021, 04:18 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Sep 2 2021, 01:17 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Sep 4 2021, 10:48 AM

Hi Gabri,

so focused a bit more on bends over the last few days.
Still going at 90bpm. I should have improved a few bends, it is always tricky to get all 30 bends right in one take, but slowly getting there...

what do you think?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 4 2021, 03:55 PM

Hi Claudio,

Yes, this is getting better. I notice that there are some bends that are not fixed. There is still work to do regarding the elements that I've marked before but you are on the right track.

Please keep the current tempo and focus on:

- Bending pitches
- Timing
- Tone (not your amp settings, listen to what you are playing and see how the way you pick, and dynamics affect the sound)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Sep 5 2021, 09:35 AM

Ok thanks, will try to fix the rest. I’m “on tour” again so non sure how much I’ll be able to post for the next couple of weeks, but planning to practice

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 5 2021, 05:16 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Sep 5 2021, 06:35 AM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Sep 26 2021, 01:29 PM

hi Gabri,

hope all is good. sorry been a bit absent lately but back in my recording "studio". I practiced but didn't manage to record much on the road, so back at it now.

recorded the Eric Gales lesson at 90 bpm, worked on bends, rhythm and try to get a better tone.

what do do you think?

thanks as always

 Eric_Gales_26_sept.mp3 ( 2.77MB ) : 67

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 27 2021, 03:14 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Sep 27 2021, 05:23 PM

Thanks Gabri,

Happy to see the video reply!

Good exercise, here is what I can hear (also attached PDF of the tab with noted mistakes) as I was listening to both.


Bar 4
I think the bends are not too far from the right pitch but i noticed listening back to back with your that
The first 11th full bend is a bit shorter in my case
The 10th full bend maybe the pitch is not precise?

Bar 5 the 10th 1/4 bend (I think I did more like 1/2 bend)

Bar 7 the first 11th 1/2 bend came a little sharp in the take

Bar 10
I think the bend 10th full is fine, but bend twice while I think you only bend once and then pick twice (just spotted this difference actually) this I can fix!

Bar 13
As you say I go a little fast before the bend (10th full bend)
I think the bend is not too far here pitch wise. But maybe a little flat?

Bar 14
I missed the first pull off after the 12th vibrato , so need to fix this. Just noticed I was doing it wrong.

Bar 15
Second bend is to shallow in this take.

Bar 17
I think I play it correctly (the right notes), buy I go way too fast here especially at the beginning.
This Is something I have consistently done wrong, not for lack of trying.

The rest seems ok to me (ok Bar 22 forgot a vibrato on the 9~~~~ in this take)

What do you think? did I miss anything ?

 Eric_Gales_Licks__notes.pdf ( 133.86K ) : 66

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 29 2021, 01:45 PM

Excellent analysis! I think that you wrote down all the things that I note and marked during the video.

The next thing to see if to play it again and see if you have problems in the same areas.

And after that work on each parts as an exercise.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Sep 29 2021, 04:04 PM

hi Gabri,

I worked on it, I think I fixed quite a few things in this one.

Bar 17, still not there but I think improved it a a bit (i think the timing was off before and also some pull off were muted before, which gave a different sound). I think can fix this now.

what do you think?

 Eric_Gales_29_sept.mp3 ( 2.77MB ) : 62

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 1 2021, 07:16 PM

Cool!! Yes, I can notice many things improved here. It's awesome how much you could improve this one in just a short period of time. Now you have much less things to work on. I would do the same, write down the parts that need attention and work on them as isolated exercises.

What do you think?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 5 2021, 02:31 PM

Thanks Gabri,

Sorry for late reply but was away for a few days, now back at it!

I think in that take as you say many things were better, but a few bends which I usually get right were not perfect and also BAR 17 was still not right

I worked on it a bit more last week and got the one below, which I think is a bit better so let's work with this new one.

[attachment=52814:Eric_Gales_5_Oct.mp3]

Listening to it I think:

Bar 1-7 I think bends are in pitch (what do you think?)

Bar 8 last bend is in pitch but the note finishes in a weird way (but is a one off)

Bar 10 and 13 are now ok, I think

Bar 14 is now ok (the vibrato is a little short) but playing all the pull offs

Bar 15 Second bend now is there, prob still a little below pitch or too fast in this take

BAR 17 is better, prob still not perfect but now it starts to sound similar to yours. I have isolated this one.

The rest is ok, now with some vibratos I was not putting before

did I miss anything?

thanks as always!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 6 2021, 01:36 PM

Hi Claudio!

This is what I notice:

- The bends in measures 2 and 3 do not reach the right pitch.
- The same happens with the bends in measure 5 , 7 (first one) and 10.
- The bend in measure 11 is missing.
- Measures 13 and 14 need to be polished.
- Check the bends and rhythm in measure 15.
- Polish measure 17, and fix the first bend.
- Measure 19 is rushed. The second half of 17th too.
- Fix the bend in measure 23.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 6 2021, 02:02 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Oct 6 2021, 12:36 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 6 2021, 04:38 PM

Yes!

Eric_Gales_5_Oct.mp3

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 7 2021, 12:12 AM

thanks on it!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 7 2021, 09:24 PM

Great!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 14 2021, 03:31 PM

Hi Gabri,

I hope all is good,

I continue to practice Eric Gales licks. recorded a few this week I think i have improved some of those problems

I attach 2 takes one recorded yesterday and one today, there are a few imperfection like Measure 19 is not super clean in today's version but the rest is ok i think.

So would like to know if you notice improvements, consistent errors in both etc...

[attachment=52854:EG_13_Oct.mp3]

[attachment=52855:EG_14_Oct.mp3]

other updates:
1) I have also started to practice your new "left hand technique" lesson, i think would be very good for me.

2) and as a new project I'm learning this one
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Metallica-For-Beginners/
which is a cool lesson (will share for some attempts soon)

I'm out for a few days, so wanted to give you an update especially on the EG one.

Thanks
Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 15 2021, 03:41 PM

Hi Claudio! How is it going?

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Oct 14 2021, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Oct 14 2021, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Oct 14 2021, 11:31 AM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 19 2021, 12:35 PM

Hi Gabri sorry for late reply but was away.

working on the '14 Oct' , probably good to do this after a few days, to my ears I would say:

- to me first 1-6 measures are OK now, bend are closer although this part still does not sound close to yours (it i think something in the tone is missing yours is smoother, or prob just in the fingers! the way I finish some of the bends... still trying to figure out)

- measure 6 the bend at 10 (1/4) is there but maybe not precise
- measure 13 and 14 I think i'm roughly there in that take
- measure 15 i think is closer, but the sound of the 3 bends is not quite the same when compare to yours. This prob need more work
- measure 17 is better the bend sound ok top me and timing is closer
- measure 19 was not good in this one
- the bend in measure 23 is there but I think I over-bend a little ( i do more more like 1/2) should fix this

what do you think?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 19 2021, 02:50 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 20 2021, 12:34 PM

Hi Gabri,

thanks your videos always help a lot and is very good to see you analyzing live.

I think that bend that is always a bit problematic is the most annoying thing!

I have this interesting problem on the Strat I can control better bends on the B string , while G strings bends are little more complicated (this one I'm always using the strat to keep it consistent)
While on the Ibanez RG the opposite happens The G strings string feels good control while the B sting I need more strength!
a mistery to me as I use same strings same the scale is the same length...

anyways the positive is that I'm becoming more aware of them, even if it taking some time !

So worked a bit on that Bend on the G string after your video, trying to get both full and half bends more precise.
recorded the below, I was mostly focused on the first 30 second please (mostly focusing on that bend, the rest I think similar and still need more work re timing).

what do you think of the bends?

 EG_20_Oct.wav ( 12.22MB ) : 46

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 20 2021, 01:46 PM

Hi Claudio!

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Oct 20 2021, 08:34 AM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Oct 20 2021, 08:34 AM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Oct 20 2021, 08:34 AM)

what do you think of the bends?

 EG_20_Oct.wav ( 12.22MB ) : 46

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Oct 21 2021, 11:19 AM

Hi,

yes Action is very similar ( i would describe is it medium to low action), maybe I could try to raise it a little on the Strat to see if it makes a difference on the bends (easy experiment on the strat).

another difference between the 2 guitars is FR+locking on the RG vs Strat Tremolo (floating) probably also having an impact.

Anyways glad you could also see some improvements, will post some updates on the other things I'm working on soon and continue to work on this.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 21 2021, 02:26 PM

Excellent! Yes, you can try that and see if your bends improve when playing on your Strat.

Keep me updated!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 4 2021, 12:35 AM

Hi Gabri,

i'm due an update! sorry was a bit busy so didn't post much but still managed to find some time to practice.

the Eric Gales bend masterclass continues to keep me busy but I think I'm finally starting to get the bends, I think my ears needed more training...

Anyways some bends are not perfect but I think bend wise should much better then my last one.
Rhythm-wise still a few imperfections but I was really focusing one bends here.

What do you think?

 EG_03_Nov.mp3 ( 2.77MB ) : 76


also making progress on a couple more lessons , so will share first takes for feedback soon (Metallica one)

the "left hand focus I" and "Right hand II" are really good set of exercises, currently practicing both need a bit more time

Best,
Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 5 2021, 05:27 PM

Hi Claudio! Great to hear from you!

I have to say that this new take shows many improvements in rhythm and bending. There is still work to do, and now I think that your ear is much more trained to recognize the bends that are missing or not reaching the right pitch.

But the good news is that this new take shows very remarkable progress.

Looking forward to your new takes.

Congrats!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 8 2021, 04:01 PM

Hi Gabri,

OK glad you also hear the improvements on the Eric Gales lesson. I continue to work on that and hopefully improve my hit ratio on bends, I'm learning a lot with this lesson for sure.

so here is my 1st attempt at the Metallica lesson, which is good fun to play.
It is still a little rough, playing at 130 bpm (instead of 140 orig for now).

What I know is wrong is:
-melodic slow part is not perfect in this one time-wise, I think I rushed it.
-there is a little string noise and random mistakes here and there which should disappear with more practice/better muting.

Other than that I thought it was a good starting point to get your feedback on the many things I'm sure I can improve!

thanks in advance

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 10 2021, 02:53 PM

Hi Claudio, great to see you playing this one!

There are basically 2 things that I can add to the 2 that you noted:

1. The first one is timing. This problem is more important in the first section. The first riff is not tight yet and so you need to focus on that. This happens when the drums cuts, but also while the drums play the groove. You move from going after to before the beat, whereas this style requires to playing strictly "on the beat".

2. The second one is the sound of the second part where you have to combine palm muting with power chords. I notice that many power chords are not sounding clear there and that this part is not sounding consistent. You need to polish it and the best way to do is to slow down and practice at a comfortable tempo.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 10 2021, 07:37 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 10 2021, 01:53 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 12 2021, 03:00 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Nov 10 2021, 03:37 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Nov 23 2021, 12:59 AM

Hi Gabri,

I worked a bit on the Metallica lesson lately. Still work to do to make clean but I think the timing is getting better.
I'm at 120bpm vs 140 original here for now.

What do you think?

 metallica_practice_practice_22Nov.mp3 ( 4.31MB ) : 74


Continue to practice the EG licks as well which is really helping my bending, will hopefully shave a video at some point.

Best,
Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 26 2021, 02:26 PM

Hi Claudio!

Yes! This is getting better! Your overall timing is good here. I think that the part that needs more attention is the one that starts at 00:52. Please isolate that section and work on it for a few days before increasing tempo.

The lead section sounds good, but you still need to improve the trills (legato) parts. Create small blocks to work on this parts as exercises (and make variations).

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 19 2022, 05:31 PM

Hi Gabri,

happy new year. I hope all is good.
back here, was away for Xmas and didn't get to record a lot but have been practicing some of the lessons I was working on before and some new ones.

Working on a few lessons of the new technique series, which i think is really good for me. So will be posting here a few things I have been working on over the next few days to have some feedback from you.

Let's start with https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Right-Hand-II/

at 95bpm, I know I still need to work on it, but would like to get your feedback on this one as I try to add speed, keep it at tempo.




thanks,
Clauido

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 22 2022, 07:42 PM

Hi Claudio!

Great to hear from you. I with you a happy new year.

Cool. This course is a very good choice for you. The first thing that I recommend you doing is to work at a slower tempo and focus on keeping your left hand fingers closer to the fretboard, and be sure that your hands are going synchronized. These should be the first two goals. Once you can do it, you can increase tempo gradually until you reach the current one.

What do you think?

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 23 2022, 04:44 PM

Thanks Gabri,

Will try to fix my technique, hand/pinky position at slower tempo. I’m working also so the string crossing exercises, so will try to do that one as lower as well to make sure I build the right Techniques (and share a video with you). I’m starting to realise the limitations of my current technique , so keen to try to fix it.

Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 23 2022, 09:40 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Jan 23 2022, 12:44 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Jan 27 2022, 12:20 AM

Hi Gabri,

Worked on this slowly (80bpm) and trying to keep the left hand as close as possible.

I took 2 recordings of the same with different camera angles, but I think is a similar conclusion to me: I think the hand position has improved a bit, but looking at my hand I think It is still a bit too far (especially the second part of the exercise) when I look at the pinky ...

I'm also trying to flex both joints of my pinky and is something I struggle with if I do not focus on it.

anyways... that's where I am, at least getting more aware of it!
what do you think?

vid 1

vid 2

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 30 2022, 04:57 PM

Hi Claudio, how are you?

You're right, your hand posture has improved in these new videos. There is some more room to keep your fingers closer to the fretboard as you said, but you are definitely on the right track. The key is to continue polishing the posture and movements and once you are comfortable with the new mechanics, you can focus on playing faster.

Please continue practicing and share a new video!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 2 2022, 02:12 PM

Hi Gabri,

just updating on some progress. Working on these two lesson RH 2 and RH 3 (cross string version)

still work in progress (especially RH3 middle part! which I find a little harder).

working on trying on hand positioning etc... I think there is a little improvement in the position and playing. I'm working on this daily trying to look at my hand and keep it as close as possible and keeping this 80bpm tempo.

let me know what you think please . thanks

RH2


RH3

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 2 2022, 05:17 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 2 2022, 07:09 PM

thanks,

a few things to digest as you say.

I understand the dynamics, in the 4 notes pattern ok. the 1st of 4 to accentuate. But in the triplets the I find it harder has one time the accent is one time on a down-stroke the other time is on a up-stroke. But will work on that and should manage, i was not paying attention to that, so now i will.

the pinky position is a bit more of an issue, any suggestion on how to deal with that? or maybe some specific exercise? I think is getting better as I focus on it, but my pinky does't want to stay there... but i see the importance.

best,

Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 3 2022, 02:09 PM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 2 2022, 03:09 PM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 2 2022, 03:09 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 3 2022, 07:57 PM

hi Gabri ,

sorry but got a bit confused the first exercise is all groups of 4 right? SO I should accentuate the 1st, always on a downstroke in this case.
I'm asking because you talk about triplet in your video, instead are all groups of 4. in both RH2 and RH3. sorry but just want to make sure i get this correctly




i'm also working on the legato

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Left-Hand-Focus-I/

will post a video soon

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 4 2022, 03:19 PM

Hi Claudio, you are completely right. In this case, I arranged the pattern in 16th notes so here you need to accentuate the first of each group of 4. By the way, you could practice both versions.

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 5 2022, 05:59 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 4 2022, 02:19 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 5 2022, 07:47 PM

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 6 2022, 07:15 PM

Thanks Gabri, yeah I think I get it.
The palm muting is a bit to hard at times, already sounds better. But will put more attention of on the dynamics as well.

when I started practicing this I was palm muting way too much and focusing on the rhythm and still have a little legacy of that, but controlling the palm muting a little better now should be fixable.

will keep you posted. Thanks for the explanations always really helps

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 7 2022, 03:26 PM

You are welcome mate! Have a nice week!

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 19 2022, 10:02 PM

Hi Gabri,
I hope all is good.

Continue to work on the techniques lessons with some, but slow progress. Will try to update, hand position is improving I think.

In the meantime I continue to work on the Metallica lesson. This take is not super clean, but the sound of the riff I think has improved a bit (changed the muting).



I have also done some work on another GMC solo, the knocking on heavens door solo lesson. Which has lots of bends and dynamics and a great solo!

Find it below:


Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Claudio

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2022, 07:02 PM

Hi Claudio! Thanks for the update!

It's good that you keep working on the technical course. You will notice a big change over time. The important thing is daily and focused practice.

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 19 2022, 06:02 PM)

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 19 2022, 06:02 PM)

Posted by: ClaudioStrat Feb 26 2022, 11:44 AM

Thanks, will keep you posted with progress. Traveling for a little bit, so will post a little less but planning on practicing

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 22 2022, 06:02 PM)

Hi Claudio! Thanks for the update!

It's good that you keep working on the technical course. You will notice a big change over time. The important thing is daily and focused practice.




The truth is that there is an improvement in the palm muting of this lesson. You still have to work on that and I recommend that you take a look at my video answer again to emulate the sound of the palm muting that I show there. On the other hand, in addition to that, you can also work a little more on the tempo of the last part of the solo. Starting at minute 1:19, and from there to the end. The problem are mostly the trills and legato.




What a beautiful solo. Slash is the one!

You know how to play this one, now you have to focus on improving timing and bending. You tend to rush when sliding to higher notes, and there are many bends that are not reaching the right pitch. It's not dramatic, but there are the next things to improve in order to sound like the king.

Keep up the hard work!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 28 2022, 12:16 AM

QUOTE (ClaudioStrat @ Feb 26 2022, 07:44 AM)