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Aug 21 2009, 09:37 AM
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Well there is many ways in which you can learn the patterns - its all about finding which works for you.
I dont know, what the spider technique is (can you post me a link to the lesson, where Danilo mentions it?) but some others: Either you can just drill them mindlessly. You can use horizontal approach - learning 3 nps boxes and connecting them with slides from one to other (as seen here https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...sliding-lesson/ ) You can use vertical approach (i.e. boxes... that means scales starting from first, third, fifth and seventh on the thickest string) You can also use the caged system (for major scale): https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonvie...ge.php?id=11546 (this is based on C, A, G, E and D open chords - the first and easiest chords you learnt) There is much more ways, but those are the most common I think. Also - which scale are you practicing, might I ask? 
This post has been edited by Jakub Luptovec: Aug 21 2009, 09:38 AM -------------------- my youtube account with riffs and ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/Phoenygzus
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Aug 21 2009, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE (Jakub Luptovec @ Aug 21 2009, 04:37 AM)  Well there is many ways in which you can learn the patterns - its all about finding which works for you. I dont know, what the spider technique is (can you post me a link to the lesson, where Danilo mentions it?) but some others: Either you can just drill them mindlessly. You can use horizontal approach - learning 3 nps boxes and connecting them with slides from one to other (as seen here https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...sliding-lesson/ ) You can use vertical approach (i.e. boxes... that means scales starting from first, third, fifth and seventh on the thickest string) You can also use the caged system (for major scale): https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonvie...ge.php?id=11546 (this is based on C, A, G, E and D open chords - the first and easiest chords you learnt) There is much more ways, but those are the most common I think. Also - which scale are you practicing, might I ask? This is the link to the spider technique. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...independence-I/ The scale I am practicing is the minor pentatonic scale. I have only been playing for about 2 weeks now so still working on things such as timing and alternate picking. Thanks for the help Jakub! I will be sure to check out those links you posted, but for now its off to work 
This post has been edited by ChaotiClown: Aug 21 2009, 10:44 AM |
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Aug 21 2009, 11:22 AM
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But if you are practicing good timing and alternate picking right from the start, you are on the right track;)
Well regarding minor pentatonics - it has 5 boxes as seen here, which repeat every 12 frets (= octave)  (although the 1st one there is actually the last one.. the 2nd is the first one )And regarding pentatonics as whole, they are basically simplified scales - instead of 7 notes (diatonic) they have 5 notes (pentatonic). For start all you have to know is, that we have Minor and Major pentatonic. Later on, as you will delve deeper into the theory behind it, you will understand the relations they have.. but for now just learn the both pentatonics up and down
This post has been edited by Jakub Luptovec: Aug 21 2009, 11:23 AM -------------------- my youtube account with riffs and ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/Phoenygzus
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Aug 21 2009, 07:54 PM
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If you want to practice scales, here are some of my lessons for it:
Pentatonic Workshop Lesson Part 1 - CAGED Method Mastering Diatonic Pattern Part 1 - CAGED Method Mastering Diatonic Pattern Part 2 - 3-note-per-string Method -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Aug 22 2009, 02:40 AM
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Thanks guys. I will also take a look at your lessons Ivan.
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Aug 22 2009, 12:47 PM
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Danilo's exercises lessons are very useful to get your fretting/picking technique together when you are starting. I would recommend to go through those lessons: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Danilo-Capezzuto
Finger sync series is especially good to make your hands work together. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 27 2009, 06:34 AM
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Im assuming you are working on pentatonic scales, definately do your research on fingering beforehand as to not make any bad habits. Also, when i was learning my pentatonic and diatonic scales i saw it as a great way to work on picking technique. Pentatonic - 2 notes per string, alternate picking. Diatonic - 3 notes per string, economy picking. If you arent sure what economy picking is, if your playing a scale that has 3 notes per string, while your going from your lowest string to highest, pick D/U/D D/U/D, and then ascending from high E to low E pick U/D/U U/D/U. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone!
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Aug 27 2009, 11:46 PM
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QUOTE (Mitch Roberts @ Aug 27 2009, 07:34 AM) Im assuming you are working on pentatonic scales, definately do your research on fingering beforehand as to not make any bad habits. Also, when i was learning my pentatonic and diatonic scales i saw it as a great way to work on picking technique. Pentatonic - 2 notes per string, alternate picking. Diatonic - 3 notes per string, economy picking. If you arent sure what economy picking is, if your playing a scale that has 3 notes per string, while your going from your lowest string to highest, pick D/U/D D/U/D, and then ascending from high E to low E pick U/D/U U/D/U. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone! Yes this is specially true, I agree with Mitch 100%. While practicing these scales make sure you cover as many different picking techniques possible. On one set of patterns do AP, on other do EP, start from both downstroke & upstroke, this will give your picking technique a lot of flexibility. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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