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Brent146 View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 04:55 PM
Aug 4 2007, 04:55 PM	GMC:er Posts: 8 Joined: 21-June 07 From: Sint-Truiden, Belgium	Hi there, I've seen so many videos and I don't know how to practice guitar. Even not after viewing "how to pratice guitar". I've got some questions: 1. Do I have to use the metronome always? Because Kris talks about choosing a lick with 2 notes for using the metronome(seems like you have to use the metronome for 1 lick) and then he says that you always have to practice with a metronome? It's a bit opposed, isn't it? And using a metronome is very difficult for some licks/songs... 2. Kris is also speaking about practicing 1 lesson about 3 weeks?! I mean practicing 3 weeks the lesson about powerchords. These are just 4 powerchords? Isn't it a bit crazy? That isn't very good for your motivation I think... 3. Finally, he speaks about practicing max. 2 things. But you also have to practice the warm-up and some legato(Kris says that in the 'how to practice guitar' video). If you do that, you're practicing about 4/5 things... Please help me and give me a clear overview how I have to pratice guitar. I ran out of motivation because this way of practicing is so overwhelming and confusing. Greets, Brent. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 05:19 PM
Aug 4 2007, 05:19 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	1. Well, Regarding the metronome, you dont ALWAYS Have to use it, it is however, Highly recommended, as it helps build accuracy, consistency, and especially speed. Basically if your looking at a certain lick, divide it into numbers, like say there is 24 notes in a certain lick, divied those into 4, and you get 6 groups of 4 notes, and you can play them at a slow tempo, and build them up to higher tempos. This is what ive learned from GMC. 2. When he says spend 3 weeks on a lesson, well obvioulsy if you have the lesson down solid, theres no need to right? Well, it still doesn hurt to still practice that lesson, even though you still have it down perfectly. And the 3 week thing usually applies to harder lessons for you, like, i spent 2 or 3 weeks practicing Pavel's "Sweeping Etude" and "Luca Turilli" Lesson, after the first 2 weeks, i had it down and up to speed, but i still practice it today, so technically ive probably been practicing them for over a month! The idea is, these lessons are designed for you to practice like you would any other way, do it for a set amount of time everyday for as long as you need to, or as long as you want to, 3 weeks is just a guideline i think, i mean, ive spent over 5 months practicing sweeping lessons, i got 3 string sweeps down pretty good, but i still practice them. I think it was Pavel actually who said, practice sweeping one hour a day for a month and youll get alot better, well, if it was him who said that, he was right! Its the consistency of how often you practice a lesson, it builds muscle memory so you always know how to play it. 3. Practicing the 2 things, is a good idea, there is a difference between "Warm-Ups" and "excersies" (exercises referring to those 2 things you should practice), look at it this way. --Warmp ups are designed to get you ready, loosen your muscles and just get you in the right frame of mind. Basically you are preparing yourself, in a way, for the "Serious" stuff. --Excersies come after you have warmed up, and are ready to practice a specific thing, like Sweeping, Alternate Picking, Legato or what have you. Warm ups you usually do some basic licks and runs that arent "Technique" specific. This is just how i view this, and this is what ive taken from GMC, Kris and all the instructors included. If this helps, here is a normal practice routine for me. Warm-Ups: 1 hour Stretch muscles Play basic scales simple licks from some songs i know Get more complex, sneak a bit of sweeping or tapping into a scale Excercises:3-6 hours Practice sweeping Etude (Seeping practice, 2-3 hours) Practice Luca Turilli Lesson (Alternate Picking practice, 2-3 hours) Ill do that for as long as i need to ( i still do it) and after that comes for me Jam Session: As long as i can I just play anything, improvise, or play along to my favorite songs, just having some fun! I hope this oversized post help a little atleast EDIT If you find a metronome boring, don't worry thats normal You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by The Uncreator: Aug 4 2007, 05:33 PM

Brent146 View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 05:58 PM
Aug 4 2007, 05:58 PM	GMC:er Posts: 8 Joined: 21-June 07 From: Sint-Truiden, Belgium	OK, and can you also give me some lessons that are good to start with? Other replies are welcome! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 06:26 PM
Aug 4 2007, 06:26 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	Where i started: Pentatonic Lesson 1 Pentatonic Lesson 2 Pentatonic Lesson 3 Tapping: Kirstofer Dahl - Tapping Lesson 1 Kristofer Dahl - Tapping Lesson 2 Kristofer Dahl - Tapping Lesson 3 Kristofer Dahl - Tapping Lesson 4 Gabriel Leopardi - Tapping Lesson Alternate Picking: Pavel Denisjuk - Alternate Picking Lesson 1 Pavel Denisjuk - Alternate Picking Lesson 2 Pavel Denisjuk - Alterante Picking Lesson 3 Marcus Lavendell - Neoclassical Three Level Lesson Gabriel Leopardi - Neoclassical Alterbate Picking Sweeping: Pavel Denisjuk - Sweeping Etude Pavel Denisjuk - Sweeping Basics Pavel Denisjuk - Sweeping, 3 String Shapes Pavel Denisjuk - Sweeping, 5 String Shapes Mixed Lessons: David Walliman - Metalhead Solo Lesson Pavel Denisjuk - Sweeping, Alternate Picking Pavel Denisjuk - Mixed Solo Licks Kristofer Dahl - Speed Licks There are SO Many more, i also recommend any of the rock and rhythm lesson, by Pavel, Gabriels Blues lessons, any of David Wallimans lessons, Phrygian to Ionian is a good one, Phrygian Dominant Soloing, Mixolydian Pentatonics, just search everywhere! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by The Uncreator: Aug 4 2007, 06:26 PM

Pavel View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 06:43 PM
Aug 4 2007, 06:43 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	I think other replies are not needed! The Uncreator made a great practicing plan for ya! I think a contest on BEST PRACTICING ROUTINE would be nice - so come on guys - keep posting your practicing plans! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Pavel: Aug 4 2007, 06:47 PM -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 06:59 PM
Aug 4 2007, 06:59 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	That would be interesting indeed! Id like to see that one happen You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Brent146 View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 09:57 PM
Aug 4 2007, 09:57 PM	GMC:er Posts: 8 Joined: 21-June 07 From: Sint-Truiden, Belgium	QUOTE (Pavel @ Aug 4 2007, 07:43 PM) I think other replies are not needed! The Uncreator made a great practicing plan for ya! I think a contest on BEST PRACTICING ROUTINE would be nice - so come on guys - keep posting your practicing plans! Yes, It's a nice overview. But I mean that additional information and tips are also welcome. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

shredmandan View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 10:21 PM
Aug 4 2007, 10:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.311 Joined: 26-February 07 From: Tennessee , USA	QUOTE (Brent146 @ Aug 4 2007, 04:57 PM) Yes, It's a nice overview. But I mean that additional information and tips are also welcome. Well i would like to say if you dont want to use a metronome dont.It does inprove your accuracy and timing but so does playing along with a cd of your favorite band. You dont want to get to a point when what your learning on guitar bores you,this will cause you to not really be interested in playing and would just be a waste of your time.You have to find what makes you interested on the guitar and go for it.Guitar is supposed to be fun not something you dred.Al the other advice that was listed on this post is great and will help you get better it's just is it for you?If you want to be the best than you do have to study lots of stuff that may bore you at the time but if your just looking to have fun playing guitar and learn some songs from your favorite bands learn to read tab ,study it listening to the song and get it down. Shredmandan You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Cort X-2 electric with 24 frets and 2 humbucker's dark Blue Kustom DFX100 With Celestion Speakers,and thats it now (lol) My Advice Figure out what you want in life early.Wether it's the girl,the partying or mastering the guitar.Adding any 2 together will get in your way.

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 11:47 PM
Aug 4 2007, 11:47 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Brent Kris gave us really good starting points regarding to practicing routine. You just follow those examples, but also feel free to adjust it to your self. Everyone has his own progress bar,which means that you can change your practicing routine anytime. This means what? You can add more time to practicing,or cut it on less. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Brent146 View Member Profile	Aug 4 2007, 11:53 PM
Aug 4 2007, 11:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 8 Joined: 21-June 07 From: Sint-Truiden, Belgium	QUOTE (muris @ Aug 5 2007, 12:47 AM) Brent Kris gave us really good starting points regarding to practicing routine. You just follow those examples, but also feel free to adjust it to your self. Everyone has his own progress bar,which means that you can change your practicing routine anytime. This means what? You can add more time to practicing,or cut it on less. Yeah, Kris is a great guitar player, but I was a bit confused because It's so much. But now It's all clear. Thank you guys, You rule. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Aug 5 2007, 12:44 AM
Aug 5 2007, 12:44 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	I guess some rules get you confused for sure. Just find your own way and routine regarding to those rules and you'll be fine. Anytime You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Brent146 View Member Profile	Aug 5 2007, 02:50 PM
Aug 5 2007, 02:50 PM	GMC:er Posts: 8 Joined: 21-June 07 From: Sint-Truiden, Belgium	But 1 hour warm-up, 3-6 hours learning stuff (excersizes, ...) and Jamming... Now, that's ok. But when it's school I have max. 1h30/2h time to practice. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Aug 5 2007, 05:06 PM
Aug 5 2007, 05:06 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	I see Well,my advice is to finish your home work as fast as you can,and then you'd have more time for guitar stuff!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Pavel View Member Profile	Aug 5 2007, 05:12 PM
Aug 5 2007, 05:12 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	When it's school use those 2 hours this way: 20-30 minutes to get some warm-up (riffs, simple pentatonic runs) and the rest 1.5 hour practice techniques. Leave jam behind - it's not that important!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Brent146 View Member Profile	Aug 5 2007, 09:48 PM
Aug 5 2007, 09:48 PM	GMC:er Posts: 8 Joined: 21-June 07 From: Sint-Truiden, Belgium	QUOTE (Pavel @ Aug 5 2007, 06:12 PM) When it's school use those 2 hours this way: 20-30 minutes to get some warm-up (riffs, simple pentatonic runs) and the rest 1.5 hour practice techniques. Leave jam behind - it's not that important!! Yeah, that looks ok. You guys have a solution for everything. So when I fail my exams, I tell my parents that it's your fault. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Aug 5 2007, 09:51 PM
Aug 5 2007, 09:51 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	I knew it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Pavel View Member Profile	Aug 5 2007, 10:43 PM
Aug 5 2007, 10:43 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	Ok - i can't get beat up over internet so you can blame us! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Aug 6 2007, 03:16 AM
Aug 6 2007, 03:16 AM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	I guess when your in school just cut all the times in half or something, I reccommend still jamming out, its just the funnest thing You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Aug 7 2007, 04:38 AM
Aug 7 2007, 04:38 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Aug 6 2007, 04:16 AM) I guess when your in school just cut all the times in half or something, I reccommend still jamming out, its just the funnest thing Agree You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

JOhn View Member Profile	Aug 7 2007, 05:36 AM
Aug 7 2007, 05:36 AM	GMC:er Posts: 296 Joined: 28-May 07	i usually try not to jam but its way way to hard because you get bored when practice techniques and you just decided to have some fun then when you check the time its nearly all gone You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- The only man it's OK to love is Paul Gilbert.

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