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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 24 2012, 03:51 PM

Hi DeGroot!! Welcome to your http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=43110&st=20 thread!!

Could you please tell me a bit about you, your musical tastes, influences, strengths and weaknesses? I would need some videos of you playing rhythm and solo guitar, so please post your best material here. If you have some music or ideas of your own, also post them here. Also let me know how you think that I can help you and what are your expectations for our job. You can check the other Army's thread to discover the different modalities of this project.


The principles of our Army are:

+ Improve your technique
+ Make music and solos
+ Have fun
+ Destroy the enemy (hahaha not realy just kidding... ) biggrin.gif


Posted by: DeGroot Feb 24 2012, 09:13 PM


Hey Gab!

Well, I've been playing guitar on and off for about 15 years. I took a long hiatus from playing for a couple years. I would play but I wouldn't really practice anything new. A couple months ago I decided to take a new approach. I started learning some riffs like AC/DC, Maiden, Scorpions etc. as rhythm playing has never been my strong suit. I'm interested in learning some more intricate rhythm playing and learning to develop soloing skill like Friedman, Yngwie, Zakk Wyld etc. and learning some new styles as well. It looked like you have a strong background in this area and can help my technique. From there I'd like to start writing some music of my own.

I have just started to record my own playing since I've been here (about a month). So my references are limited to the REC sessions I did here. My latest is from your Led Zep collab which I'll post here for a reference. I'm trying to improve on my recording sound as it sounds better live then it does recorded. Next time I'll include a video as well!!

I've also been working on Uli Jon Roth style solo by Ben. One of my major problem areas are in the really fast runs. I think I have the pick speed and left hand speed. The problem is syncing it up.

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/led-zep-collab-gmc


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 24 2012, 11:02 PM

Hi friend! Thanks for your description. So.. our goals will be "Building Speed" & "Composition".

In your Led Zeppelin solo I can note what you mean about both hands synchronization. We must work on your alternate picking technique and maybe also in your Sweep Picking (do you use this technique?). We will use the Alternate Picking lessons from myhttp://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42832 as a starting point to work on this. I want you to have a look on Lesson Number 3 and work and record a video after a week of practising the Lesson Number 4.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42828
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42829

These exercises are single string so you don't have to concentrate on crossing string that is the most difficult part of Alternate Picking technique. Work on this exercises slowly over metronome and only increase the tempo when you feel comfortable and decrease the tempo if you don't play with both hands perfectly synchronized.

Regarding your take for the collab, I think that the composition is really good, the licks are interesting but as you don't play it perfectly (mostly because of the AP problem), in the end it doesn't sound like a professional take. The second part of today's assignment is to select a collab to join and compose a solo at your level.. I mean, a solo that you can play perfect... as if Guthrie or Vai would be playing it. The idea is to get a professional take, and then with some hard work here, take your playing to a new level to be able to play your ideas perfectly.


Posted by: DeGroot Feb 25 2012, 08:20 AM

Excellent! I will get practicing on those assignments. I do use sweep picking which is an area I would like to improve on.


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 25 2012, 04:50 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Feb 25 2012, 04:20 AM) *
Excellent! I will get practicing on those assignments. I do use sweep picking which is an area I would like to improve on.


Great! Keep me updated! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 1 2012, 08:35 AM



Hi Gab! Here is my video for AP Lesson #4. The first 4 parts are at 160bpm and the last one is at 120bpm. I think I had a harder time syncing the video/audio then the lesson itself smile.gif

Regarding the collab: I'm going to participate in SInisa's new one. Since it is brand new I have just started working out some ideas!

I also did write a solo for the Racer X collab yesterday. I did not submit it as the collab is closed. The composition is not so great either but it does demonstrate some sweep picking. Anyway, i will post that here later so you can get an idea of my sweep picking technique.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 1 2012, 09:06 AM

Hi mate! Good job! smile.gif
The exercises sound good, every note sounds at the same level and your right hand movement is perfect. I note that you lose a bit of synch at 160 bpm but this will be fixed with some more practice.
I suggest you to develop those patterns horizontally and vertically in 3 notes per string shapes. You can play 4 repetitions at every position and work it for example in this shapes:

Horizontally:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator


Vertically:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator


We will add this lesson to this week's job. I would like to see your progress on this one so please record some videos of you playing it and after some days of practice we can go for the REC.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-thirds/

What do you think?

Regarding collabs... that sounds great please post all the ideas here. smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 1 2012, 09:46 AM

Perfect! Look forward to getting into these next lessons! Really cool sounding REC lesson

So, as far as the horizontal patterns go. For example: I will play on the first line F-G-A X4 then move to position G-A-B X4 etc...? just want to make sure I'm practicing it right smile.gif

Here is the solo I was talking about earlier. http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/racer-x-solo


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 1 2012, 06:48 PM

yes! that's how the exercise should be!!

Let me say that this solo is fantastic! It's 100% Racer X style and your playing is perfect! Those sweep picking arpeggios sound excellent! Well done mate! You have to do something with this... at least a video for youtube! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 1 2012, 08:04 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 1 2012, 05:48 PM) *
yes! that's how the exercise should be!!

Let me say that this solo is fantastic! It's 100% Racer X style and your playing is perfect! Those sweep picking arpeggios sound excellent! Well done mate! You have to do something with this... at least a video for youtube! smile.gif


Thanks! i appreciate all your feedback. Ok, I'm encouraged to make it into a video. I must admit it took me around 1200 takes to get the the long arpeggio pattern right though. laugh.gif I like to improvise over this style of music.... I hope that another collab will come around in this sort of shred style. In the meantime I need to work hard on my AP!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 2 2012, 01:38 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 1 2012, 04:04 PM) *
Thanks! i appreciate all your feedback. Ok, I'm encouraged to make it into a video. I must admit it took me around 1200 takes to get the the long arpeggio pattern right though. laugh.gif I like to improvise over this style of music.... I hope that another collab will come around in this sort of shred style. In the meantime I need to work hard on my AP!



I'm still thinking on my next collab.. maybe I could go for some Shred.. what bands/guitarists do you think that it could be inspired?

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 2 2012, 11:02 AM

A shred collab would be awesome! smile.gif SO, I was searching around for neoclassical/shred style backings that sounds inspiring to play over.

I like this Jason Becker song. Something around 1:40 would be a cool bridge in between solos.






I don't know if an Yngwie collab has been done? Of course this is a classic.



Or maybe some Jeff Loomis (Nevermore). I like a lot of his diminished style solos. Though he plays a seven string.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 2 2012, 03:10 PM

Those are cool ideas mate! I have done a Malmsteen collab a long time ago.. I could start another one.. but the other videos (Becker and Bellas) also give me good ideas regarding progressions and rhythm. I'll work on something! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 2 2012, 06:59 PM


Cool man, I'm really looking forward to this! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 2 2012, 11:44 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 2 2012, 02:59 PM) *
Cool man, I'm really looking forward to this! biggrin.gif



This month I started a Slash Style (you are invited to join!) one but be sure that I'll do one the next month. wink.gif

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=43291

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 3 2012, 09:05 AM


Can't go wrong with a Slash collab cool.gif

I think I will give this one a go!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 3 2012, 05:05 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 3 2012, 05:05 AM) *
Can't go wrong with a Slash collab cool.gif

I think I will give this one a go!



Fantastic!! Let's work here on it. smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 3 2012, 08:36 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 3 2012, 04:05 PM) *
Fantastic!! Let's work here on it. smile.gif


Okay great, I've always liked Slash's style but I have never really played his style... I'm going to have to look at those licks. I'd like to capture his style in this one if possible. But before I move on to that I need to tie up another collab that I'm writing.

Here is a demo version of the ideas I have come up with. I guess I was in a ZZ Top kinda mood. The recording is a little rushed as I'm off to a kids Bday party soon... didn't want the ideas to slip out of my head. laugh.gif

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/fanatic-band-2

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 3 2012, 09:58 PM

There are some good ideas there. The first part (from 00:00 to 00:19) sounds good for me, you just have to make is sound smoother the passage from lick to lick. Then, I start to hear some problems, the first trill sound weird over the new tonality, I would choose other notes... analyse the chord notes and the notes that you are playing there and you'll find the reason. The following bending lick also sound weird for me...
then you have a cool bending at 00:30 and a last fast lick that needs some work but that is fantastic! So, practice a bit the cool parts and check the notes choices at the sections that I said and I will love the solo! smile.gif
Some of my comments are a bit subjective so you can just take what you find useful. wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 4 2012, 06:07 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 3 2012, 08:58 PM) *
There are some good ideas there. The first part (from 00:00 to 00:19) sounds good for me, you just have to make is sound smoother the passage from lick to lick. Then, I start to hear some problems, the first trill sound weird over the new tonality, I would choose other notes... analyse the chord notes and the notes that you are playing there and you'll find the reason. The following bending lick also sound weird for me...
then you have a cool bending at 00:30 and a last fast lick that needs some work but that is fantastic! So, practice a bit the cool parts and check the notes choices at the sections that I said and I will love the solo! smile.gif
Some of my comments are a bit subjective so you can just take what you find useful. wink.gif


Thanks for the useful feedback! I wasn't to sure about the trill part myself... I think I'll rework a couple parts and practice further the ones that sound good.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 4 2012, 05:19 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 4 2012, 02:07 AM) *
Thanks for the useful feedback! I wasn't to sure about the trill part myself... I think I'll rework a couple parts and practice further the ones that sound good.


Cool! Looking forward for the version 2.0! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 6 2012, 10:28 AM

Hey Gab! This here is where I am at with the latest AP lesson. It was a real challenge for me with the scale pattern variations!




Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 6 2012, 03:38 PM

Wou! You are doing it very good mate!! I can note that it's means some effort to you when you have to change the pattern. You , sound a bit sloppy 'cause your hands aren't 100% synchronized in some moments. By the way you'll have a flawless playing with some more practice. You hands motion is perfect for me so keep on working! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 7 2012, 08:54 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 6 2012, 02:38 PM) *
Wou! You are doing it very good mate!! I can note that it's means some effort to you when you have to change the pattern. You , sound a bit sloppy 'cause your hands aren't 100% synchronized in some moments. By the way you'll have a flawless playing with some more practice. You hands motion is perfect for me so keep on working! smile.gif


Thanks, it is a great AP workout for sure! I'm sure once I get it down perfect it will continue to be a useful warm up exercise. Should I wait to get a perfect video recording or submit this video for REC?

Also, here is my 2nd take on Fanatic collab. I tried to further smooth out the first half with some practice. I pretty much rewrote the second half today, except for a couple small parts.

Version 2.0

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/fanatic-band-2-1

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2012, 05:50 PM

Hi mate! You can post the video at the REC always, since the main purpose of it is receiving feedback from every instructor. wink.gif

The new take for the collab is much better! Good job. The lick at 00:15 could sounds better, it a good idea but maybe with some notes changes or maybe some triplets or longer notes with vibrato could make it more interesting. The second part starts excellent now and continues in the same way. I really like it! I also have a comment about the last pattern... it's cool but it must be played perfectly to have a good impact, try to synchronize more perfect both hands and to play is strictly tight. This last patter could be also be shorter and had a different ending.

By the way I find a big improvement in this new one!

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 8 2012, 07:53 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 8 2012, 04:50 PM) *
Hi mate! You can post the video at the REC always, since the main purpose of it is receiving feedback from every instructor. wink.gif

The new take for the collab is much better! Good job. The lick at 00:15 could sounds better, it a good idea but maybe with some notes changes or maybe some triplets or longer notes with vibrato could make it more interesting. The second part starts excellent now and continues in the same way. I really like it! I also have a comment about the last pattern... it's cool but it must be played perfectly to have a good impact, try to synchronize more perfect both hands and to play is strictly tight. This last patter could be also be shorter and had a different ending.

By the way I find a big improvement in this new one!


Thanks, this feedback is helping me out! I'm going to see if I can spice up that part at 15 seconds. The last runs sound out of control to me now... I'll need to focus on that section more and come up with something more solid.


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 9 2012, 05:14 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 8 2012, 03:53 PM) *
Thanks, this feedback is helping me out! I'm going to see if I can spice up that part at 15 seconds. The last runs sound out of control to me now... I'll need to focus on that section more and come up with something more solid.


Great! Yeah, that last pattern is difficult. Both hands must be perfectly synchronized to sound good. Isolate it and work on it over metronome at slower tempos. That will help a lot.

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 12 2012, 07:18 AM

Hi Gab, Here is a video of the 2nd AP lesson you had transcribed. The first part is the vertical pattern at 165bpm. The second part is the horizontal runs at 160bpm. I started practicing them after a while all together at once. I think it might help with my stamina. I had about 5 takes in a row so the ending sounds a bit sluggish... anyway, I like where things are heading smile.gif



I'm not sure what we will have planned next? This Muris Alternate Workout lesson really caught my ear and may push me a little further. What do you think?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-workout/

I also ended up posting a altered version 3 of Fanatic collab if you are interested in hearing the final result. Still is a little rough around the edges. Overall though, I'm satisfied with it and with your feedback I felt it improved from where it begun!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 12 2012, 04:24 PM

Hi mate! You did a really good job with the exercises! Everything sound clean and both hands are synchronized. Well done! Please keep on working on this ones to gain more speed without losing clearness.

I didn't remember that Muris lesson but it's perfect for what we are working now. It's an AP exercise but it sounds very musical. Let's go for it!!

I give a listen to the new Fanatic Collab take! I'm glad to know that the comments helped! wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 17 2012, 08:47 AM

Hi Gab! Just a quick update. I have been spending the majority of my practice time this week with the Muris Alternate Workout lesson. At first I had a difficult time "unlearning" my sweep picking motion with the upstrokes. It felt natural for me to do it with sweep picking so i learned this lesson slowly using just AP. Another obstacle I am facing with this lesson is that I slip near the end every time (you'll hear it in this take where it sounds a little out of tune). The finger position is awkward for me. I notice Muris will curl his index finger almost to the side. Anyway, I think I'm making some progress everyday with this one. http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/output

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 17 2012, 04:54 PM

Hi mate! I can't see your hands movements but I can say that you are on the right track with this one. You are close to make it sound perfectly so keep on practising in the same way. You timing is good but your picking need to be a bit more precise. Keep on working hard! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 18 2012, 09:12 AM

I've been jamming to the "running around" collab! It is a backing track to a lesson that Ben has so I was already familiar with it. It fits in nicely with what we have been working on here. Thought I'd bounce this off you... I'm thinking about changing the run at :24 as its similar in style to one earlier. One of the licks is from his lesson!

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/running-around

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 18 2012, 08:13 PM

Hi man! The overall idea sounds good. I will mark some sections that sound weird and a bit out of scale... the fast notes at 00:12 and as you said at 00:24. I like the Friedman's sound in the part that comes after that 00:24 lick, and the last fast lick is also good but need some practice to sound perfect. Work on those sections and you'll have a great solo!

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 18 2012, 09:25 PM

Ah! I was playing one note outside of the G minor scale. That really makes a big difference!! wink.gif Thanks!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 18 2012, 10:48 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 18 2012, 05:25 PM) *
Ah! I was playing one note outside of the G minor scale. That really makes a big difference!! wink.gif Thanks!


Great! wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 25 2012, 04:51 PM

Hi my friend... stopping by to drop off a couple new video recordings!

First video up is the alternate picking lessons. Both are increased by 20bpm from my vid 2 weeks ago. It is at 180bpm now



Second up is the Muris- Alternate Workout. This time with video! I've been working on this one hard. At :53 and :59 I struggle with this position. I've tried different ways to get it more comfortable but it just seems that my index finger likes to slip off the fret when I play that part.


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 25 2012, 06:57 PM

Hi man! Good job! At first, it's great to know that you added 20 bpm in 2 weeks, that a really good progress! The AP licks sound good, you just have some synchronism issues in some sections but that's because you aren't still 100% comfortable with this new tempo. Muris lesson also sound good! As you said there are some parts that still need some work but the overall is good. I have a comment regarding your right hand. I think that the wrist movement is ok but your hand and fingers could be more relaxed when your are playing. Also in the Muris lesson I note that you move a bit the thumb of your right hand when you cross strings, that motion is a bit weird and maybe if will make you waste some time that could be notorious when you try to play faster licks.

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 25 2012, 08:26 PM

Ok great, I will continue to work that out at 180bpm and see if I can get it in perfect sync. I noticed that odd thumb movement in the Muris workout after seeing it on video. I'm going to correct that so it doesn't carry over into other lessons! Thanks as always!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 25 2012, 09:09 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 25 2012, 04:26 PM) *
Ok great, I will continue to work that out at 180bpm and see if I can get it in perfect sync. I noticed that odd thumb movement in the Muris workout after seeing it on video. I'm going to correct that so it doesn't carry over into other lessons! Thanks as always!



Perfect! Please keep me updated! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 30 2012, 09:20 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 25 2012, 08:09 PM) *
Perfect! Please keep me updated! smile.gif


Hey Gab! I was thinking of working on this cool sounding AP etude. With the feedback from the Muris REC video I can continue to correct some of my AP technique flaws and have some fresh music to work with! I'm sure this one will keep me busy for a while as it is difficult for my level. What do you think? Maybe you have something else in mind too?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-etude-with-string-skipping/

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 30 2012, 10:04 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 30 2012, 05:20 PM) *
Hey Gab! I was thinking of working on this cool sounding AP etude. With the feedback from the Muris REC video I can continue to correct some of my AP technique flaws and have some fresh music to work with! I'm sure this one will keep me busy for a while as it is difficult for my level. What do you think? Maybe you have something else in mind too?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-etude-with-string-skipping/



That lesson is fantastic! I really like it! If you find it inspiring you can go for it. It will take some time to master it but if you keep on working on other things at the same time you won't lose time. Other lesson on the same level that is a bit less musical but very effective is this one:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-upstroke-focus/


Posted by: DeGroot Mar 31 2012, 09:35 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Mar 30 2012, 09:04 PM) *
That lesson is fantastic! I really like it! If you find it inspiring you can go for it. It will take some time to master it but if you keep on working on other things at the same time you won't lose time. Other lesson on the same level that is a bit less musical but very effective is this one:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-upstroke-focus/


Nice!! That upstroke/downstroke lesson will be effective. I'll give them both a shot! smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 31 2012, 09:39 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 31 2012, 05:35 AM) *
Nice!! That upstroke/downstroke lesson will be effective. I'll give them both a shot! smile.gif


Perfect! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Apr 24 2012, 08:53 PM

Here are the ideas for the collab that i mentioned in the PM. Some of the ideas here aren't as tight as I'd like since I only had about a half hour to put this down smile.gif

I did have a different ending with a lot of pull offs and stuff but I couldn't get it down... I put some sweeping over it instead. Well, I guess we will take it from here. Thanks Gab smile.gif




http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/neo-power-collab-mp3

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 25 2012, 08:07 PM

Hi mate, the overall idea for the solo is ok. However there are some notes that must be fixed to make everything sound in scale. This problems appera at 00:19 and also in the last sweeps. Also check the notes at 00:09 and 00:11. Besides that adjust the fast alternate picking passage and you'll get a very good solo.

Posted by: DeGroot Apr 25 2012, 08:54 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Apr 25 2012, 07:07 PM) *
Hi mate, the overall idea for the solo is ok. However there are some notes that must be fixed to make everything sound in scale. This problems appera at 00:19 and also in the last sweeps. Also check the notes at 00:09 and 00:11. Besides that adjust the fast alternate picking passage and you'll get a very good solo.


Ok mate, I'll look into the scales and make adjustments. I'll try to post another revised take this weekend.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 25 2012, 09:39 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Apr 25 2012, 04:54 PM) *
Ok mate, I'll look into the scales and make adjustments. I'll try to post another revised take this weekend.


Excellent. Remember that there are two scales that work ok. E minor and E harmonic minor. The minor scales works good always excepting when the B chord appears, there you have to use E harmonic minor.

Posted by: DeGroot Apr 27 2012, 11:15 AM

Hey mate, I put down a new version today using E harmonic minor and E minor.

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/neo-power.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 27 2012, 05:40 PM

Fantastic!! Now every note is in key! Well done! smile.gif Try to add more variations in the first part and adjust the last lick and you will have an amazing take.

Posted by: DeGroot Apr 28 2012, 06:04 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Apr 27 2012, 04:40 PM) *
Fantastic!! Now every note is in key! Well done! smile.gif Try to add more variations in the first part and adjust the last lick and you will have an amazing take.

Thanks! I have changed up the first part to make it less predictable. Also going to tweak the last lick. I would think it will be good to go.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 28 2012, 07:43 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Apr 28 2012, 02:04 AM) *
Thanks! I have changed up the first part to make it less predictable. Also going to tweak the last lick. I would think it will be good to go.



Great, please post the final version! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Apr 28 2012, 09:00 PM

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/neo-power-1

Just added some variation but basically the same solo smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 28 2012, 09:13 PM

I love it mate! The only detail that doesn't convince me is at 00:17. Those last notes are C and D sharp. I would play B and D sharp or maybe better C and B. Try it and tell me what you think.

Posted by: DeGroot Apr 28 2012, 09:20 PM

Thanks you very much! I was actually thinking the same thing about the note choice at :17. Well, off to work for now. I will try something there tomorrow and get back to you!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 28 2012, 09:24 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Apr 28 2012, 05:20 PM) *
Thanks you very much! I was actually thinking the same thing about the note choice at :17. Well, off to work for now. I will try something there tomorrow and get back to you!



Cool to know that our minds are synchronized! biggrin.gif

Posted by: DeGroot May 1 2012, 08:28 PM

Hey Gab,
Just letting you know that I won't be able to record the small part in the neo-power solo until Saturday morning. I know the deadline is before that. I'm okay if you don't want to wait and use this take. I'm still going to record a new part either way.

I also read that your band is playing with Duran Duran soon! Congrats and wishing you the best success with the shows!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 2 2012, 04:51 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 1 2012, 04:28 PM) *
Hey Gab,
Just letting you know that I won't be able to record the small part in the neo-power solo until Saturday morning. I know the deadline is before that. I'm okay if you don't want to wait and use this take. I'm still going to record a new part either way.

I also read that your band is playing with Duran Duran soon! Congrats and wishing you the best success with the shows!!



Hi DeGroot! Thanks for your good vibes about the concerts! smile.gif

It's ok if you post your takes this weekend! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot May 2 2012, 06:45 PM

Great! It will be no later than Saturday. smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 2 2012, 07:20 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 2 2012, 02:45 PM) *
Great! It will be no later than Saturday. smile.gif



Perfect. Thanks for notifying. wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot May 5 2012, 08:04 PM

Hi Gab,
I was working with Muris upstroke lesson yesterday. Alternating downstroke and then upstroke inbetween each lick. I had to record in the backing track with a mic so I can get an example at a slower speed (120bpm).





http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-upstroke-focus/

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 6 2012, 05:56 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 5 2012, 04:04 PM) *
Hi Gab,
I was working with Muris upstroke lesson yesterday. Alternating downstroke and then upstroke inbetween each lick. I had to record in the backing track with a mic so I can get an example at a slower speed (120bpm).





http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-upstroke-focus/



Good take man! I think that you are very close on this one. You lose a bit the synchronicity between both hands in some moments but the overall is good. Keep on practicing it at a slower tempo and let's choose a new lesson a bit more difficult.

Posted by: DeGroot May 6 2012, 06:50 AM

Thanks! I think I can get this down with another week. The challenge is the concentration of switching the picking motion from down to up after the lick. I still need to focus attention on my picking movement. If you get a chance can you analyze my right hand movement from high to low string?

Since I have seen my hand recorded i notice I make more of a sweeping motion. Its a habit that i think I need to break out of but it may take some real hard work on my end. I'm so used to playing that way but I think it is holding me back. I'm not sure if this is a bad quality? I think with my next lesson I should focus on strict legato and just loose the pick for a bit smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 6 2012, 07:03 PM

Yes, it's true that you are doing a sweep picking movement, it seems that you are using economy picking technique in some sections. That's not a bad habit, there are guitar players like Frank Gambale that plays everything with Economy Picking. It's not my choice but I can't say that it's a bad option. However I think that the overall sound that you get with both techniques is different, Economy picking sounds smoother to me while AP sounds more aggressive. Compare Gambale's fast licks with Paul Gilbert's and you will note the difference. Once thing that I note that you only pick from the wrist, it would be good if you relax your arm, also move a bit from the elbow.

Posted by: DeGroot May 6 2012, 11:37 PM

I wasn't exactly sure what economy picking was until now. I guess either way will sound good as long as I'm playing in sync. I suppose I can work on both as I like both styles.

I see what you are saying about the arm being stiff. I will work on that and see if it makes a difference! Thanks man

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 7 2012, 07:38 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 6 2012, 07:37 PM) *
I wasn't exactly sure what economy picking was until now. I guess either way will sound good as long as I'm playing in sync. I suppose I can work on both as I like both styles.

I see what you are saying about the arm being stiff. I will work on that and see if it makes a difference! Thanks man



Great mate! Check this video were Kiko shows the same lick using both techniques.


Posted by: DeGroot May 8 2012, 06:51 AM


That is cool. He seems to get the same attack with both techniques. Thanks for sharing that!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 8 2012, 05:17 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 8 2012, 02:51 AM) *
That is cool. He seems to get the same attack with both techniques. Thanks for sharing that!


Exactly! But economy picking seems to allow even more speed.

Posted by: DeGroot May 14 2012, 02:49 AM

Hi Gab, I am up to full tempo on Muris Upstroke Focus (from 120 bpm to 140 bpm). I've been working on this one about an hour a day... concentrating on using just alternate picking for this lesson. Finally starting to do that without having to think about it so much!

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After we analyzed my picking hand, I have been relaxing to free up the forearm more. For now, I have better accuracy with the way I am playing it in this video. I did discover though that when I speed up (like with tremelo picking) I use more of a forearm motion!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 14 2012, 02:42 PM

This is awesome man! Your take is flawless! Congrats for your job! smile.gif Your timing is perfect, every note sound at the correct volume and your right hand looks very comfortable and natural with the AP technique. It's time for another lesson! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot May 14 2012, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the feedback! smile.gif

I'd like to start doing more solo style lessons. I was learning the Uli Jon Roth style months ago and hit a road block when it came to the fast AP runs. It is a goal of mine here to be able to play it and figure it will be a good bench mark to see how my AP has improved since then.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Uli-Jon-Roth-Style/


I've been listening to Marty Friedman "Scenes" and Joe Satriani "Surfing With the Alien" lately. There is a great diversity of solo lessons from both guitarist here. Some are probably above my level at the moment butI figured I can try them out. when I get to a area where my technique is not ready, I can find some lessons to concentrate on that specific technique! What do you think?

I'm also in the early stages of putting together some music. Just coming up with riff ideas and recording with a drum loop.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 15 2012, 03:07 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 14 2012, 01:38 PM) *
Thanks for the feedback! smile.gif

I'd like to start doing more solo style lessons. I was learning the Uli Jon Roth style months ago and hit a road block when it came to the fast AP runs. It is a goal of mine here to be able to play it and figure it will be a good bench mark to see how my AP has improved since then.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Uli-Jon-Roth-Style/


I've been listening to Marty Friedman "Scenes" and Joe Satriani "Surfing With the Alien" lately. There is a great diversity of solo lessons from both guitarist here. Some are probably above my level at the moment butI figured I can try them out. when I get to a area where my technique is not ready, I can find some lessons to concentrate on that specific technique! What do you think?

I'm also in the early stages of putting together some music. Just coming up with riff ideas and recording with a drum loop.



Hi man! Yes, technique lessons are very helpful to train an specific one, but you also have to alternate between these lessons and more musical ones. This Ben's lesson is very tricky, maybe we could go for a musical lesson but one step lower to make the process of learning and recording more fluently. What do you think?

It's great to know that you are already starting to record your musical ideas! You can use this thread to share your progress and to let me give you some feedback about your compositions.

Posted by: DeGroot May 15 2012, 08:23 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 15 2012, 02:07 PM) *
Hi man! Yes, technique lessons are very helpful to train an specific one, but you also have to alternate between these lessons and more musical ones. This Ben's lesson is very tricky, maybe we could go for a musical lesson but one step lower to make the process of learning and recording more fluently. What do you think?

It's great to know that you are already starting to record your musical ideas! You can use this thread to share your progress and to let me give you some feedback about your compositions.


Hey man! I have most of the Uli Jon Roth solo down. I have to isolated a couple of the fast runs and practice them more with a click.

Here is a couple level 5 solos that I'd like to learn:

Piotr's lesson is very tricky too but I think it'll really help me with my bending and pitch.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Marty-Friedman-Introduction-Era/

Here is another one that is really cool and about where I am at as far as clean AP speed.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/neoclassical-etude-1/

Of course, other suggestions are welcome. smile.gif





Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 15 2012, 10:19 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 15 2012, 04:23 PM) *
Hey man! I have most of the Uli Jon Roth solo down. I have to isolated a couple of the fast runs and practice them more with a click.

Here is a couple level 5 solos that I'd like to learn:

Piotr's lesson is very tricky too but I think it'll really help me with my bending and pitch.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Marty-Friedman-Introduction-Era/

Here is another one that is really cool and about where I am at as far as clean AP speed.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/neoclassical-etude-1/

Of course, other suggestions are welcome. smile.gif


Great choices mate! Both lessons are fantastic. Let's start working on them. Choose one, learn it and post a take to show how you are going. You can also post slower takes if you prefer it. wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot May 16 2012, 06:58 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 15 2012, 09:19 PM) *
Great choices mate! Both lessons are fantastic. Let's start working on them. Choose one, learn it and post a take to show how you are going. You can also post slower takes if you prefer it. wink.gif


Cool, I will post one of them soon

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 17 2012, 04:07 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 16 2012, 02:58 PM) *
Cool, I will post one of them soon


Perfect! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot May 18 2012, 06:27 AM

Hey! I'm starting off with the neoclassical etude. Here is a practice video of me playing it slower @ 120bpm.





http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/neoclassical-etude-1/

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 18 2012, 07:00 PM

Good job man! There is nothing to comment about this one. Your technique, timing and tone are good!
You are on the right track, keep on practicing to achieve the lesson's speed.

Posted by: DeGroot May 21 2012, 07:23 AM

Hi Gabriel! Here is a video at 140 bpm. the beginning 3 octave scale run was the trickiest part for me. I had to use a book under my foot to get the finger positioning correct at this speed. Do you ever encounter things like this?
Thanks,
Joe


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 21 2012, 04:46 PM

Hi friend! Great playing!! You are very close now. Most of the parts sound perfect! There are some short parts were you lose the synchronicity between both hands and for that reason the sound that you get isn't clean all the time. Regarding your position, you are using the classical position which is very comfortable for shredding but not too close to the standing up position. I don't use this position but there are some electric players that use it successfully.


Posted by: DeGroot May 21 2012, 06:58 PM

Thanks! I'll try to get those parts tighter before I submit for REC!

I had figured it was more of a classical guitar position! I think I need to look into what I am sitting on, because I don't think the chair I am using now is ideal for guitar practicing.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 22 2012, 12:18 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 21 2012, 02:58 PM) *
Thanks! I'll try to get those parts tighter before I submit for REC!

I had figured it was more of a classical guitar position! I think I need to look into what I am sitting on, because I don't think the chair I am using now is ideal for guitar practicing.



yes, were you sit is very important mate. There is also something that here is called "banquito" to put your foot. Have you ever seen it?




Posted by: DeGroot May 22 2012, 04:52 PM

I know most classical guitar players use them. Probably the perfect thing I'm looking for!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 22 2012, 05:28 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 22 2012, 12:52 PM) *
I know most classical guitar players use them. Probably the perfect thing I'm looking for!



yes, this instructor used it:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Santiago-Diaz-Garces/

Posted by: DeGroot May 23 2012, 08:11 PM


Thanks man! It will be good to observe his playing posture. Wow, his lessons are all very advanced!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 23 2012, 08:18 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 23 2012, 04:11 PM) *
Thanks man! It will be good to observe his playing posture. Wow, his lessons are all very advanced!


yes, he has many 6 string sweep pickings in the style of Jason Becker and also lots of 8 fingers licks. His technique is killer.

Posted by: DeGroot May 24 2012, 06:23 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 23 2012, 07:18 PM) *
yes, he has many 6 string sweep pickings in the style of Jason Becker and also lots of 8 fingers licks. His technique is killer.


Yeah man, I was amazed at some of his tapping work! Are you familiar with Michael Romeo's playing from Symphony X? His uses 8 finger style a lot of his solos.

P.S. Still working on getting neoclassical etude perfect. The beginning is still giving me a hard time smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 24 2012, 07:32 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 24 2012, 02:23 AM) *
Yeah man, I was amazed at some of his tapping work! Are you familiar with Michael Romeo's playing from Symphony X? His uses 8 finger style a lot of his solos.

P.S. Still working on getting neoclassical etude perfect. The beginning is still giving me a hard time smile.gif



yeah! Michael Romeo is killer. I could see Symphony X live and his performance was fantastic. Chris Broderick also has an amazing 8 fingers tecnique... have you checked him?

Posted by: DeGroot May 25 2012, 02:56 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 24 2012, 06:32 PM) *
yeah! Michael Romeo is killer. I could see Symphony X live and his performance was fantastic. Chris Broderick also has an amazing 8 fingers tecnique... have you checked him?


I still need to see Symphony X live. They are one of my favorite metal bands.

Yeah, I'm a fan of Chris Broderick's playing! I have checked out some of his demonstrations. Crazy stuff!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 26 2012, 07:23 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 24 2012, 10:56 PM) *
I still need to see Symphony X live. They are one of my favorite metal bands.

Yeah, I'm a fan of Chris Broderick's playing! I have checked out some of his demonstrations. Crazy stuff!



You have to go mate! I saw them at a place here called "Teatro Flores", that hall doesn't sound very well so I could hear everything clearly but their performance was killer.

Posted by: DeGroot May 26 2012, 07:34 PM

Symphony X is coming to my area Sept. 13. I hope to be able to make it!

I have a foot stool "banquito" now. It is helping me play more comfortable.

I'm working on this lesson right now. http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Ostinato-Etude/
I think I'm getting close on a REC take for it.


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 26 2012, 08:24 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 26 2012, 03:34 PM) *
Symphony X is coming to my area Sept. 13. I hope to be able to make it!

I have a foot stool "banquito" now. It is helping me play more comfortable.

I'm working on this lesson right now. http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Ostinato-Etude/
I think I'm getting close on a REC take for it.



This sounds great mate. That lesson is so nice and also very helpful for training the right hand. Let me know when the take is ready! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot May 27 2012, 05:39 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 26 2012, 07:24 PM) *
This sounds great mate. That lesson is so nice and also very helpful for training the right hand. Let me know when the take is ready! smile.gif


I posted the video in REC. Look forward to you comments. I started that lesson this morning and worked on it for about 5 hours today. My left hand is all worn out for the day. smile.gif

I'm probably going to jump into a Marty Friedman lesson next. Of course, if you have something in mind I am open to try something else.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 30 2012, 03:57 PM

Your REC take is brilliant! I already commented and graded it. smile.gif Your right hand picking is very precise in that one and the timing is very tight. Well done! Let's go for the Marty Friedman lesson which is fantastic.

Posted by: DeGroot May 30 2012, 07:15 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 30 2012, 02:57 PM) *
Your REC take is brilliant! I already commented and graded it. smile.gif Your right hand picking is very precise in that one and the timing is very tight. Well done! Let's go for the Marty Friedman lesson which is fantastic.


Thanks Gab! I'm excited to try the Friedman lesson... I was going to try yours but it might be too advanced right now. I'll post my progress hopefully in a week or two. Going to be busy with work so just have to take this one a little slower than usual smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 31 2012, 03:36 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ May 30 2012, 03:15 PM) *
Thanks Gab! I'm excited to try the Friedman lesson... I was going to try yours but it might be too advanced right now. I'll post my progress hopefully in a week or two. Going to be busy with work so just have to take this one a little slower than usual smile.gif


Ok man, the difficulty behind this one is mostly the expression. It a very expressive solo so the vibrato, bending and groove are the things to concentrate on... keep me updated! wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Jun 6 2012, 08:04 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ May 31 2012, 02:36 PM) *
Ok man, the difficulty behind this one is mostly the expression. It a very expressive solo so the vibrato, bending and groove are the things to concentrate on... keep me updated! wink.gif


Hey man, I have been practicing on this one just about everyday. I have most of the parts down and must say my fingers are getting raw from all the bending (thats exactly what i need though). The only part I'm really struggling with is the second half cause there is no drums it makes it difficult for me to time the licks right. Just thought I give an update of where I'm at... I'm determined to get this one down so I'll keep at it. smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 7 2012, 04:58 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jun 6 2012, 04:04 PM) *
Hey man, I have been practicing on this one just about everyday. I have most of the parts down and must say my fingers are getting raw from all the bending (thats exactly what i need though). The only part I'm really struggling with is the second half cause there is no drums it makes it difficult for me to time the licks right. Just thought I give an update of where I'm at... I'm determined to get this one down so I'll keep at it. smile.gif


Cool mate! As I said earlier, I love this lesson so I'm really anxious to hear your take. By the way, take your time to master it. wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Jun 11 2012, 07:15 AM

I put together a video for the Friedman lesson. I'll look forward to hear what you think of it!


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 11 2012, 06:50 PM

WOU!!!! This take is fantastic man! I love it! You played an excellent version of this awesome lesson in the style of Friedman! Your feeling, your tone, your timing, everything is superb! I have nothing to say about this... enter to the REC and go for some more 10s! smile.gif
GREAT job.

Posted by: DeGroot Jun 11 2012, 07:19 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 11 2012, 05:50 PM) *
WOU!!!! This take is fantastic man! I love it! You played an excellent version of this awesome lesson in the style of Friedman! Your feeling, your tone, your timing, everything is superb! I have nothing to say about this... enter to the REC and go for some more 10s! smile.gif
GREAT job.


Thanks man! I'm very pleased to hear this. smile.gif I think for the first time ever my finger tips are too sore to play guitar today.

I will give you some ideas on the stuff I'd like to work on next! Thanks again for the great feedback!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 11 2012, 07:26 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jun 11 2012, 03:19 PM) *
Thanks man! I'm very pleased to hear this. smile.gif I think for the first time ever my finger tips are too sore to play guitar today.

I will give you some ideas on the stuff I'd like to work on next! Thanks again for the great feedback!



Ok! I'll wait for your ideas! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Jun 12 2012, 06:11 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 11 2012, 06:26 PM) *
Ok! I'll wait for your ideas! smile.gif


I have been thinking about developing my tapping and sweep picking technique more. I normally only do single string tapping and could use some fresh ideas. I would like to develop runs into using more than one string. Here are some lessons I bookmarked. Well, let me know what you think and what suggestions you might add to this.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Neoclassical_Tapping-Jason_Becker_Style/

My idea is to start with some advanced single string tapping and then build it from there.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Gilbert_Inspired_pt3-Gilberts_Arpeggios/

Zsolt hasan excellent series of Gilbert techniques that are short and intense.


I recorded a lesson of yours last night that I'd like you to check out. smile.gif

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/judas-priest-style-riffs

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2012, 02:32 AM

Hi man! The Judas Priest lesson sounds excellent! I have nothing to comment about it.

Regarding arpeggios, tapping and sweeping... Michael Romeo approach is really cool because he plays arpeggios with the addition of tapping. Check this lesson:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Michael-Romeo-Tapping/

and for 8th fingers tapping check this instructor's lessons:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Aleksander-Sukovic/


Regarding Sweep Picking... what do you need to work?


Posted by: DeGroot Jun 13 2012, 05:05 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 13 2012, 01:32 AM) *
Hi man! The Judas Priest lesson sounds excellent! I have nothing to comment about it.

Regarding arpeggios, tapping and sweeping... Michael Romeo approach is really cool because he plays arpeggios with the addition of tapping. Check this lesson:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Michael-Romeo-Tapping/

and for 8th fingers tapping check this instructor's lessons:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Aleksander-Sukovic/


Regarding Sweep Picking... what do you need to work?



QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 13 2012, 01:32 AM) *
Hi man! The Judas Priest lesson sounds excellent! I have nothing to comment about it.

Regarding arpeggios, tapping and sweeping... Michael Romeo approach is really cool because he plays arpeggios with the addition of tapping. Check this lesson:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Michael-Romeo-Tapping/

and for 8th fingers tapping check this instructor's lessons:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Aleksander-Sukovic/


Regarding Sweep Picking... what do you need to work?



Yes, this is perfect! I want learn this arppegio type tapping. I didn't know where to start cause most of the lessons start off very advanced. I can use the Sukovic lessons to learn the technique. I'll start learning the Romeo tapping lesson slowly too.

Regarding sweeping... I'm just going to be working on more advance lessons with it.... like some of the Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert etc.


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2012, 05:24 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jun 13 2012, 01:05 PM) *
Yes, this is perfect! I want learn this arppegio type tapping. I didn't know where to start cause most of the lessons start off very advanced. I can use the Sukovic lessons to learn the technique. I'll start learning the Romeo tapping lesson slowly too.

Regarding sweeping... I'm just going to be working on more advance lessons with it.... like some of the Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert etc.



That sounds perfect for me! Keep me updated! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Jun 21 2012, 08:06 PM

Ok, so here is 8-finger basics #1. My plan is to try and learn them all in order to get the basics of the technique solid and then move on to the more musical stuff. I have been putting about 20-30 minutes a day on this lesson. The hardest part is getting my pinky to have control with the tapping.

Here is the basics #1:


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 22 2012, 04:34 PM

Hi mate! Very well done!! This lesson is sounding very good! I don't have any comment for this, just keep on practicing as you have been doing it and please keep me updated! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Jul 7 2012, 12:29 AM

Hi Gab, It's been a while since I've updated. I have practiced and completed the #2 basics finger tapping. Its kinda self explanatory and similar to the last so I won't bother with that video. smile.gif I started Chowy's Michael Romeo tapping lesson yesterday. I feel like I'm getting more comfortable with the technique. Hopefully I'll post something here in a week even if it is at a slower speed.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 7 2012, 05:00 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jul 6 2012, 08:29 PM) *
Hi Gab, It's been a while since I've updated. I have practiced and completed the #2 basics finger tapping. Its kinda self explanatory and similar to the last so I won't bother with that video. smile.gif I started Chowy's Michael Romeo tapping lesson yesterday. I feel like I'm getting more comfortable with the technique. Hopefully I'll post something here in a week even if it is at a slower speed.



That sounds great! I will wait for your progress take. Thanks for the update! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Jul 14 2012, 11:08 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 7 2012, 04:00 AM) *
That sounds great! I will wait for your progress take. Thanks for the update! smile.gif


Hi Gab, I've been working on this one daily. Here is a take @ 130bpm. I know I have a long way to go but I figured I'd post at least something weekly. Besides, it always helps to make video of what I'm working on. smile.gif


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 15 2012, 01:18 AM

Hi mate! Thanks for the update! You are on the right track with this one... as you already know, it should sound sharper and tighter but that will come with more practice. I also think that recording weekly videos is a good way to see the evolution and also to keep you motivated. Keep on working hard! wink.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Jul 15 2012, 02:26 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 15 2012, 12:18 AM) *
Hi mate! Thanks for the update! You are on the right track with this one... as you already know, it should sound sharper and tighter but that will come with more practice. I also think that recording weekly videos is a good way to see the evolution and also to keep you motivated.


Thanks mate! I had meant to ask if you practice and use 8-finger tapping in your music?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 15 2012, 03:22 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jul 14 2012, 10:26 PM) *
Thanks mate! I had meant to ask if you practice and use 8-finger tapping in your music?


not too much. I used to play midnight by Satriani, and I also practiced the Aleksander series from here, but I'm not very into this technique... It's not that I don't like it but for any reason I have never used it in a song.

Posted by: DeGroot Sep 15 2012, 07:00 AM


Hi Gab,

I'm looking to improve my string bending accuracy. Do you have a suggestion for a cool string bending exercise or lesson to try out?

Thanks,
Joe

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 15 2012, 07:19 AM

Well, for bending practice the best exercise is what Satriani shows in this video:



Besides that, I would suggest to check Jonathan Burgos blues lessons. He has an amazing vibrato and bending technique that will surely inspire you to improve yours.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Jonathan-Burgos/

some suggested lessons:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Gary_Moore_Inspired_Phrasing/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Stevie_Ray_Vaughan_Inspired_Phrasing/


Posted by: DeGroot Sep 15 2012, 05:25 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 15 2012, 06:19 AM) *
Well, for bending practice the best exercise is what Satriani shows in this video:



Besides that, I would suggest to check Jonathan Burgos blues lessons. He has an amazing vibrato and bending technique that will surely inspire you to improve yours.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Jonathan-Burgos/

some suggested lessons:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Gary_Moore_Inspired_Phrasing/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Stevie_Ray_Vaughan_Inspired_Phrasing/


I remember seeing this Satriani video a while ago but I forgot about it. Great tips for string bending. That is somewhat how I have been practicing bends the last couple days so looks like I'm on the right path.

Both lessons sound great! I'm going to start learning the SRV lesson. smile.gif


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 15 2012, 08:55 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Sep 15 2012, 01:25 PM) *
I remember seeing this Satriani video a while ago but I forgot about it. Great tips for string bending. That is somewhat how I have been practicing bends the last couple days so looks like I'm on the right path.

Both lessons sound great! I'm going to start learning the SRV lesson. smile.gif


Cool!! Keep me updated! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Sep 22 2012, 06:30 PM

Hi Gabriel,

Here is a video of SRV phrasing lesson. smile.gif


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 25 2012, 04:18 PM

Hi Degroot! that's a good take! Well done. There are some phrases that are played using slightly different rhythms so you could re-check with Jonathan's lesson. Your bends are ok, and your vibrato is better but it still more work to sound as cool as Jonathan plays the vibrato in this lesson. His vibrato is wider and the vibration goes more natural with the backing... check the original lesson and you'll notice what I mean...
keep on the good job! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Sep 29 2012, 06:10 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 25 2012, 03:18 PM) *
Hi Degroot! that's a good take! Well done. There are some phrases that are played using slightly different rhythms so you could re-check with Jonathan's lesson. Your bends are ok, and your vibrato is better but it still more work to sound as cool as Jonathan plays the vibrato in this lesson. His vibrato is wider and the vibration goes more natural with the backing... check the original lesson and you'll notice what I mean...
keep on the good job! smile.gif


Thanks for the feedback! I hear what you mean. I think it will take some time to get my vibrato and bending as nice as Jonathan's. His sounds as good as SRV in this lesson. smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 30 2012, 09:17 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Sep 29 2012, 02:10 PM) *
Thanks for the feedback! I hear what you mean. I think it will take some time to get my vibrato and bending as nice as Jonathan's. His sounds as good as SRV in this lesson. smile.gif



Yes, I find his playing very inspiring because of his vibrato and bending. His phrasing is very expresive thanks to the quality of this techniques.
What other things are you working at this moment?

Posted by: DeGroot Sep 30 2012, 10:02 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 30 2012, 08:17 PM) *
Yes, I find his playing very inspiring because of his vibrato and bending. His phrasing is very expresive thanks to the quality of this techniques.
What other things are you working at this moment?


I started working on this lesson yesterday. I just started getting into Greg Howe and love his style of rock/fusion.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/greg_howe_techniques/

I've been practicing this Kiko Loureiro style lesson and am starting to get this to a decent speed. The arpeggio tapping was really tricky at first but it getting much better lately.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Kiko_Loureiro_Style_Solo/

I was also practicing this one in Ben's warrior task thread last week. It is too difficult for me right now but the ideas and phrasing are at least having me try some new interesting things. smile.gif

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/hots_boogie/


I've also been setting more time aside for writing. I'm making some progress and putting together some ideas. I just bought a m-audio keyboard this week and am learning how to use keyboards for the first time. For now, I'm just trying to write some backing tracks so I can jam over them.
Stuff maybe similar to the Kiko Loureiro BT that I jammed on in the practice room thread last week.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 30 2012, 11:58 PM

Good lessons choice mate! It's also cool that you are starting to create your own compositions. That's VERY important! Composition needs as much practice as technique (or maybe more!). Kiko Loureiro style??? Amazing! He is becoming one of my favourite solo guitar players, his last album is fantastic. I could see a clinic here a month ago and he blew my mind.

Isn't this new song amazing??




Posted by: DeGroot Oct 1 2012, 01:32 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Sep 30 2012, 10:58 PM) *
I could see a clinic here a month ago and he blew my mind.

Isn't this new song amazing??



That must have been amazing to see! smile.gif Did he have clinic in Argentina?

I recently was on a trip and this Kiko was the only album I had with me. So, I played this many times! It has great variety, original technique and the compositions are so well put together. He is one of my favorite guitarist from one of my favorite genres (instrumental guitar). Reflective is one of the best from the album... it is brilliant!

Well, as far as my own writing. I can drop some of my ideas off here and get some feedback?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 1 2012, 09:25 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Sep 30 2012, 09:32 PM) *
That must have been amazing to see! smile.gif Did he have clinic in Argentina?

I recently was on a trip and this Kiko was the only album I had with me. So, I played this many times! It has great variety, original technique and the compositions are so well put together. He is one of my favorite guitarist from one of my favorite genres (instrumental guitar). Reflective is one of the best from the album... it is brilliant!

Well, as far as my own writing. I can drop some of my ideas off here and get some feedback?



Yes! He did a clinic in a bar that is 30 blocks from my house... it isn't something normal so the event was something that all the guitar lovers really appreciate it here... He played many songs and answered many questions... one of them was if he has been called to be part of the G3... and he said smiling... "No, I don't" and added... if you meet Joe Satriani tell him that you have a friend from Brazil that plays guitar... hahaha"
He is a very nice guy... smile.gif

Regarding your compositions... yes! you can post them here and I'll give you my feedback! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Oct 23 2012, 07:35 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Oct 1 2012, 08:25 PM) *
Yes! He did a clinic in a bar that is 30 blocks from my house... it isn't something normal so the event was something that all the guitar lovers really appreciate it here... He played many songs and answered many questions... one of them was if he has been called to be part of the G3... and he said smiling... "No, I don't" and added... if you meet Joe Satriani tell him that you have a friend from Brazil that plays guitar... hahaha"
He is a very nice guy... smile.gif

Regarding your compositions... yes! you can post them here and I'll give you my feedback! smile.gif


That is a cool story! smile.gif I think Joe should definetely consider Kiko he deserves it.

I have a preview of something I had written. It supposed to be like atmospheric instrumental. I put this down maybe 2 weeks ago and got side tracked with other ideas and forgot about it. Anyway, listening back to it today I like the first two parts. The third part I'm not sure about.... and the solo is basically just a quick scratch solo. I'd like to come with something more interesting after the clean break.

I was almost going to scratch this one but I think I might continue working with it.

This my first time putting anything together with EZ drummer and using keys for the first time.

http://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/backing-track-demo


Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 24 2012, 03:49 PM

Hey man!! I really enjoyed your composition!! The intro is really cool but my favorite section is in the most atmospheric one... it sounds amazing! Keep on working on it!! smile.gif

Posted by: DeGroot Oct 24 2012, 06:37 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Oct 24 2012, 02:49 PM) *
Hey man!! I really enjoyed your composition!! The intro is really cool but my favorite section is in the most atmospheric one... it sounds amazing! Keep on working on it!! smile.gif


Oh, thanks man! smile.gif I feel inspired to work on it more. I'll post something when I add some more parts to it.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 24 2012, 09:41 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Oct 24 2012, 02:37 PM) *
Oh, thanks man! smile.gif I feel inspired to work on it more. I'll post something when I add some more parts to it.


Cool! I want to hear how this evolves! smile.gif

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