Learning A Solo/composition Options

[BM]

Hi Zsolt,

As odd as this may sound..thank you so much for doing the lesson on Symphony of Destruction! FINALLY the solo is there!

I am practicing that lesson a lot and my question here pertains to soloing. I play in a a thrash metal band and I am rythm/co-lead and vocals. We do a lot of Megadeth covers and Dave Mustaine is my guitar idol. The only thing is that I have trouble learning long solos and doing sweep picking. I usually do "machine gun picking" as Mustaine does in songs like "Wake Up Dead" and "The Mechanix". However, I really want to learn solos like the one in Symphony or Tornado of Souls. How do you approach learning a solo?

Also, I am the main lyricist for my band and I write all the riffs, but I tend to come short on ideas a lot. I know what I want it to sound like but it just tends to sound the same after a while. How do you approach your compositions? I really want to be able to get all these songs on paper and then recorded! :-D

Thank you for any advice.

Connor L

P.S.
Is there any way you could possibly do a lesson on the song Lucretia by Megadeth? The riffs and solos are insane and it is quite an intricate song.

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[Zsolt Galambos]

Hi Connor!

Nice to see there's a true Megadeth fan here

Learning higher level solos can be a hard thing and you need to dedicate a whole lot of your time to achieve the desired level of playing.
I don't actually know your level of playing, but I would suggest you to learn the solo from Symphony as it is in the small vids up on GMC. Have them down slow at first, and speed them up -really- slowly. Use a metronome, it should be your best friend .

Creating compositions can also be a hard thing. You have to have an inspiration to compose something. I would suggest you to improvise a lot, and record the stuff That's from where you can have great riffs. As for a song, always try to have a great Chorus part at first, and then try to build a song. That's how I make compositions.

I love Lucretia from Megadeth, and the solo is just killer. I could do it somewhere in the future, but cannot promise anything at the moment.

If you have any more questions regarding anything, please do feel free to ask them

Cheers

Hi Zsolt,

As odd as this may sound..thank you so much for doing the lesson on Symphony of Destruction! FINALLY the solo is there!

I am practicing that lesson a lot and my question here pertains to soloing. I play in a a thrash metal band and I am rythm/co-lead and vocals. We do a lot of Megadeth covers and Dave Mustaine is my guitar idol. The only thing is that I have trouble learning long solos and doing sweep picking. I usually do "machine gun picking" as Mustaine does in songs like "Wake Up Dead" and "The Mechanix". However, I really want to learn solos like the one in Symphony or Tornado of Souls. How do you approach learning a solo?

Also, I am the main lyricist for my band and I write all the riffs, but I tend to come short on ideas a lot. I know what I want it to sound like but it just tends to sound the same after a while. How do you approach your compositions? I really want to be able to get all these songs on paper and then recorded! :-D

Thank you for any advice.

Connor L

P.S.
Is there any way you could possibly do a lesson on the song Lucretia by Megadeth? The riffs and solos are insane and it is quite an intricate song.

You are at GuitarMasterClass.net

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[BM]

Zsolt,

Thank you very much for your quick reply. To give you an idea of my skill level (assuming you know as many Megadeth songs as you seem to), I usually play Mustaine's parts in the songs. Not the lead (like Marty Friedman). I can do Mustaine's solo from Holy Wars...the Punishment Due, perfectly (at least 98%).

I am indeed practicing the Symphony of Destruction videos as well as the Tornado of Souls vid on GMC. The major parts I have trouble with are arpegios and sweeps. What shapes or exercices can I do to improve on these?

Thanks

Connor

P.S.
If I send you a recording of one of my riffs would you give me a professional opinion?

Hi Connor!

Nice to see there's a true Megadeth fan here

Learning higher level solos can be a hard thing and you need to dedicate a whole lot of your time to achieve the desired level of playing.
I don't actually know your level of playing, but I would suggest you to learn the solo from Symphony as it is in the small vids up on GMC. Have them down slow at first, and speed them up -really- slowly. Use a metronome, it should be your best friend .

Creating compositions can also be a hard thing. You have to have an inspiration to compose something. I would suggest you to improvise a lot, and record the stuff That's from where you can have great riffs. As for a song, always try to have a great Chorus part at first, and then try to build a song. That's how I make compositions.

I love Lucretia from Megadeth, and the solo is just killer. I could do it somewhere in the future, but cannot promise anything at the moment.

If you have any more questions regarding anything, please do feel free to ask them

Cheers

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[Zsolt Galambos]

Hi Connor!

Executing speeps/arpeggios in my oppinion are amongst the most difficult techniques. Nothing a guitarplayer can't handle tho with the right attitude. There are very good lessons here on GMC that you can choose to learn, particularly that of Muris' and Emir's. I also have a sweeping lesson.

The best way to learn these is to begin with the basic 2 string arpeggios and shapes, then to 3 strings and so on. Practice as much as you can slowly at first and when you are completely familiar with a shape on a particular tempo, increase it a bit, say with 5 bmp.

To be able to play them smooth, focus on the clarity of every single note. This is very important in the beginning. You want every note to sound even. No compromise.

I would gladly help you and give you an oppinion on your technique if you send me some of your vids or recordings.

Cheers

Zsolt,

Thank you very much for your quick reply. To give you an idea of my skill level (assuming you know as many Megadeth songs as you seem to), I usually play Mustaine's parts in the songs. Not the lead (like Marty Friedman). I can do Mustaine's solo from Holy Wars...the Punishment Due, perfectly (at least 98%).

I am indeed practicing the Symphony of Destruction videos as well as the Tornado of Souls vid on GMC. The major parts I have trouble with are arpegios and sweeps. What shapes or exercices can I do to improve on these?

Thanks

Connor

P.S.
If I send you a recording of one of my riffs would you give me a professional opinion?

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[BM]

Zsolt,

Thank you for the advice. I have recently made a facebook page for my band Megido. I recorded my instrumental track in one try on a laptop. It is meant as a tribute to Dave Mustaine and early Megadeth. I did not put the solos in because I could not have a rythm behind them. I am the only one playing in the video. Here is the link.

Please let me know what you think

Connor


http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_23...id=252368061708

Hi Connor!

Executing speeps/arpeggios in my oppinion are amongst the most difficult techniques. Nothing a guitarplayer can't handle tho with the right attitude. There are very good lessons here on GMC that you can choose to learn, particularly that of Muris' and Emir's. I also have a sweeping lesson.

The best way to learn these is to begin with the basic 2 string arpeggios and shapes, then to 3 strings and so on. Practice as much as you can slowly at first and when you are completely familiar with a shape on a particular tempo, increase it a bit, say with 5 bmp.

To be able to play them smooth, focus on the clarity of every single note. This is very important in the beginning. You want every note to sound even. No compromise.

I would gladly help you and give you an oppinion on your technique if you send me some of your vids or recordings.

Cheers

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