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HEY MAN, I really need your help...
...the thing is, I need you to start progressing faster then ever, but to achieve that I need your help:
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Feb 13 2018, 03:23 PM
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Hi mate,
I think that it's essential to focus on those pitch issues on both vibrato and regular phrasing so dedicating some time of your diary practice to it is a good move. I also think that some AP is always important as well. Be sure to organize what you'll practice in order to now waste time trying to choose what to play when the practice session starts. About Improvisation, I would like to read your thoughts about your current knowledge and status. I find this article very inspiring: LINK. Nice to know that Kris has commented your REC take as well! He has been much more active at the forum in the last years and that's a very positive thing for the community. By the way you can know more about what has been on his mind recently by getting into this thread: LINK -------------------- My lessons
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My goal is to be as active as when I started the site. I am very proud you feel this way about my input by the way. Keep up the hard work - you did well in your recent REC take!
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Feb 14 2018, 09:24 AM
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Thanks for great replies guys!
I`ll read the improv-article tomorrow while travelling, and post my thoughts shortly after. For the technical lessons: I am now trying to focus on one specific exercise for the different areas of playing, instead of just jumping between different AP lessons when one of them gets too hard. I can already reap the benefits of this, as I feel a big improvement just the last few weeks  Otherwise, for soloing, I will try to make a new REC for this: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Dynamics-Control/. I already have a failed take, and I really like this solo, so I will try again. It will, for good or better, be a another great challenge for both vibrato and pitch. -------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself
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Feb 14 2018, 03:58 PM
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Everything sounds perfect. Please keep me updated, and enjoy your journey.
-------------------- My lessons
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Feb 28 2018, 04:10 PM
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Hi mate! Great to hear from you.
All this sounds promising!! I think that each of the things that you've listed here are very important for your musicianship. It's also true that there is a lot of stuff to work on based on these goals, but if you are organized, you'll be able to cover and connect all this stuff since everything is related. Regarding the improvisation thing, that's the cooler thing you can do to improve your skills. Check out this video: I'd like to help you with your journey so feel free to share here all your questions, and videos so I'll be able to monitor your practice and give feedback. -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 2 2018, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE (mhskeide @ Mar 1 2018, 12:29 PM)  Aah, the great Rick Graham! Thanks for the advice! Will check out as soon as I return to Norway after the weekend. No trips or weekend plans for March luckily, except around easter Ok! Enjoy!! -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 4 2018, 09:06 PM
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Hi,
I was about to upload my REC for this one: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Sweep-...-7th-Arpeggios/ But I thought something sounded weird, so I compared with the original. And it seems like the original is in 120 bpm, but the highest tempo for the downloadable backing tracks are 90 bpm (making my REC wrong, kinda). Could you confirm? There is a slight possibilty that my sound card is making something funny, but I`m not able to figure out now.. -------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself
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Mar 5 2018, 05:48 PM
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Hi mate,
yes, you're right the original lesson is faster than the backing. Are you able to fix this and convert the backing to the right tempo? If not, I'll do it for you. -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 6 2018, 08:26 AM
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I was able to fix it myself, but I`ll probably need another day or two to rehearse the new tempo
-------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself
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Mar 6 2018, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE (mhskeide @ Mar 6 2018, 04:26 AM) I was able to fix it myself, but I`ll probably need another day or two to rehearse the new tempo hehe ok! -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 11 2018, 10:41 PM
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One month after yet again returning to GMC, it would seem that posting something every 10 days was harder than I thought. But I`ll consider it something to strive after throughout the spring! Here is at least something for this week:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...p=0&#entry0 Turned out to be a lot harder at the actual original speed  These days, I feel like I avoid digging in to my actual issues (vibrato, improv, songwriting) and instead just practise simpler technique exercises which really doesn`t add much to my "musicality". Have you had similar periods? If so, how did you break this pattern? And another quick question related to my last to REC takes: Which do you prefer video quality wise? I borrowed my friends EOS camera for tonight`s video, while I used my phone for the previous one. I`m not gonna put too much effort in the video editing (except from trying to shoot with day light), but if a proper cam helped, I could try borrowing it more often. -------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself
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Mar 12 2018, 01:58 AM
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Hi mate!
Thanks for the REC link. I think that your take is good. I note that you are still not 100% comfortable with the new tempo, but it's just a matter of time. Both hands are doing the job well, your technique is effective and precise, you just need more days to get used to this tempo. These arpeggios are a killer tool for improvisation so It's not that type of lesson that you master and then forget. If you like to improvise in rock / fusion styles, these arpeggios are the base for many other things. So keep on practicing these ones, and why not, create your own variations and combinations. I'll grade your take there, keep on the good job! About your practice question. Yes, that happens to me and It's not a problem if it's just a few days. If these keeps happening, I would go for a well organized and written routine that covers some of those important concepts that you want to cover, and start your routine with them. Dedicate at least 5/10 minutes to those concepts before moving to some random playing /practice. Finally, regarding quality, your new REC take is perfect so let me know if this answers your question. Regards! -------------------- My lessons
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Mar 12 2018, 02:10 PM
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Good plan. Keep me updated!
-------------------- My lessons
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Mar 18 2018, 09:49 PM
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2.5 posts in a day, phui! If I had has much time as today, everyday to play!
Anyways, I made a second attempt at the first lesson in Ben`s vibrato series: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...p=0&#entry0 This lesson has haunted me to be honest. Even though it is so simple in a way, it has gotten in my head because I`m so aware of my vibrato issues these days  Also, my guitar didn`t offer enough sustain to do it 100% justice, but this was the best I could do today. I have ordered an Amplifire Box, so my tone will improve by miles sometimes in April when it arrives
-------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself
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Mar 19 2018, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE (mhskeide @ Mar 18 2018, 01:49 PM) While I prepare my next REC`s and spend time observing said behavious, I`ve encountered a new issue: My left hand seems to fatigue a lot faster than I thought is used to... in the start (meaning a few months ago, starting to rehearse properly again), I thought it would get better with time, but it still seems to cramp up at the end of a long run. I have particularly noticed this during the alternate picking lessons, which to be fair put a lot of strain on the left hand when playing them over and over... but the question: Any advice on other exercises/lessons/whatnot to do which could help? edit: Also, didn`t you share a link to an article or page within GMC about improvisation? I`m looking now but can`t seem to find it anywhere Hi mate, left hand training? Sure! Legato! That's the secret. Get into legato practice and you'll be training your left hand. I usually give these ones to my private students: 
Pre_calentamiento_y_Fortificaci__n.pdf ( 118.64K )
Number of downloads: 70Work on these exercises diary, at least 15/20 minutes and you'll find a big impact after some weeks. I'll check your REC take. Thanks for the link! That lesson is a wise choice. Regarding improvisation, I think that you reffer to this: https://www.guitarhabits.com/10-essentials-...-improvisation/ -------------------- My lessons
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