Approaching A Lesson |
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Approaching A Lesson |
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May 25 2011, 10:44 PM |
You can use any method that you prefer actually. Learning patterns in parallel with the actual lesson is slower and harder way to go, but it will pay off in the long run, because you will use the pattern later on. However, don't forget to enjoy the lesson. If you feel that scales are too much for you at this moment - skip them! You will have plenty time later on for them.
My advise is to learn the lesson slowly, and try to learn at least one position. This will make things easier later. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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May 25 2011, 11:01 PM |
Hi I need an help on how to approach the lessons. For example. I am studying an old lesson, D Gilmour style by David Walliman. He uses the B minor pentatonic scale in three different positions. Before all should I look at the scales carefully and start playing only after I mastered them? Or should I check the techniques involved (in this case bends?). Of course it will depend on what I want to achieve with the lesson, in my case is to learn Gilmour style in order to play his solos: how would you proceed? Thanks in advance Carmine Hi there, this is a great question! You should do everything you mentioned. This is how I would recommend approaching any lesson. Check out the material first. See which scales are used. Try to learn the boxes (theory) behind them. Then see if lesson has any special techniques you are having problems with (bending, vibrato). If so, try practicing only those techniques with some of exercise lessons on GMC. At the same time, you should have already started learning the lesson note for note. Try to analyze which scale boxes did you use, which intervals/chord tones did you use in the licks you liked (in relation to backing track). To get even more results - once you master the lesson, you should try to improvise your OWN version of the solo against the same backing track. Feel free to re-use the licks from the original lesson that you liked playing. The idea of each of these solo lessons on GMC is to teach you how you can improvise your OWN solo in the same style. The more you start thinking about the scales you used, the more licks you learn - you'll feel much more comfortable improvising in different styles. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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May 27 2011, 10:49 AM |
All awesome tips guys!
great discussion is made here! I came to the conclusion based on all your readings that all the things are equally important when learning a lesson. However, getting in-depth with scales in early stages can quickly confuse and demotivate. This doesn't mean it shouldn't be addressed, in fact, the sooner and more you learn the scales - the better. It's just a matter of finding a correct balance, in order not to get bored with any component of the lesson. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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