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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 26 2015, 07:39 PM
Hi mate! Welcome to your thread for Gab's Army.
Here I'll help your with your guitar practice and routines to help you to achieve your goals as musician and to take your guitar playing to a new level.
You've shared some videos of you to have as reference http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=43110&view=findpost&p=715815.
Before I create your suggested routine for this first week, I'd like to know:
1. How long have you been playing guitar?
2. What level do you think you're? based on GMC lessons level.
3. What do you know about theory?
4. Favorite styles and musicians.
5. How much time per day can you dedicate to guitar?
Posted by: n3m57 Jul 27 2015, 04:07 PM
Here I'll help your with your guitar practice and routines to help you to achieve your goals as musician and to take your guitar playing to a new level.
You've shared some videos of you to have as reference http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=43110&view=findpost&p=715815.
Before I create your suggested routine for this first week, I'd like to know:
1. How long have you been playing guitar?
2. What level do you think you're? based on GMC lessons level.
3. What do you know about theory?
4. Favorite styles and musicians.
5. How much time per day can you dedicate to guitar?
Hi Gab,
Well, I started to play guitar since 3 years.
My level is maybe 2-3 for me .
I'm weak about theory, I have no knowledge.
My favorite styles are Metal ( Power, Heavy, Death ), Hard Rock and Instrumental.
My favorite bands/musicians are Nevermore, Kreator, Rage, Gojira and Patrick Rondat.
I can play guitar 30 minutes to 2 hours per day.
See you soon.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 28 2015, 02:16 PM
Hi mate, thanks for the info. This is the first routine that I suggest for the first week:
Warming up: https://youtu.be/1XsLRQFV7rY (5 minutes)
Alternate Picking: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alternate-Picking-Workout-2/ (25 minutes)
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Metallica-For-Beginners/ (25 minutes)
Theory: Pentatonic Scale: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Learn-The-Minor-Pentatonic-Scale/ (15 minutes)
Posted by: n3m57 Jul 28 2015, 03:50 PM
Warming up: https://youtu.be/1XsLRQFV7rY (5 minutes)
Alternate Picking: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alternate-Picking-Workout-2/ (25 minutes)
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Metallica-For-Beginners/ (25 minutes)
Theory: Pentatonic Scale: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Learn-The-Minor-Pentatonic-Scale/ (15 minutes)
Ok, thank you Gab.
Let's go !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 28 2015, 04:07 PM
Let's go !
Keep me updated!
Posted by: n3m57 Jul 31 2015, 11:38 PM
Hi Gab,
After 3 days of work, here my take (with some mistakes) :
https://soundcloud.com/mathieu-nguyen-6/metallica-for-beginners
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 3 2015, 05:16 PM
Hi mate, great to see you working on this one. Let me mark some things to have in mind during the next days of practice:
- Timing on the only down strokes palm mute riffs.
- Tuning: Some power chords don't sound perfectly tuned and I also note that the solo has pitch issues. Be sure to tune your guitar correctly before recording. (also check if this is not an extra pressure issue)
- Bending: Your bends don't reach the correct pitch in the solo section.
- Vibrato: your vibrato could be more consistent. It tends to be weak.
Please keep on working and focus on the things listed.
Cheers!
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 4 2015, 04:26 PM
- Timing on the only down strokes palm mute riffs.
- Tuning: Some power chords don't sound perfectly tuned and I also note that the solo has pitch issues. Be sure to tune your guitar correctly before recording. (also check if this is not an extra pressure issue)
- Bending: Your bends don't reach the correct pitch in the solo section.
- Vibrato: your vibrato could be more consistent. It tends to be weak.
Please keep on working and focus on the things listed.
Cheers!
Hi Gab,
Thank you for your feedback.
My guitar won't stay in tune, but I will tune before practicing everyday.
I think my bend don't reach the correct pitch because my guitar was out of tune.
I will make an effort on vibrato.
See you soon
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 5 2015, 01:13 PM
Ok. What's the problem with your guitar? Old strings? Is it calibrated?
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 5 2015, 02:15 PM
I don't know, I guess my strings are too old.
I bring my guitar at luthier 2 years ago and I have not changed the strings since this day.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 6 2015, 06:47 PM
I bring my guitar at luthier 2 years ago and I have not changed the strings since this day.
Oh yes, that's too much. You need a change of strings mate.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 6 2015, 08:14 PM
Ok
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 7 2015, 01:34 PM
I recommend Ernie ball, but there are many other good ones.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 7 2015, 03:55 PM
I have actually Earnie Ball strings ( 10-46 regular slinky) on my guitar, I like to try Cobalt version.
Do you try this strings model ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 8 2015, 09:26 PM
No, I didn't. I use "skinny top heavy bottom" model.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 9 2015, 08:40 AM
Ok, thank you Gab.
I will be offline from today to Tuesday (I can not play guitar during that period )
-> Fu** !
See you soon.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 10 2015, 12:12 AM
I will be offline from today to Tuesday (I can not play guitar during that period )
-> Fu** !
See you soon.
Ok mate, see you when you're back.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 12 2015, 04:00 PM
Hi Gab,
I'm working actually on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Millencolin-Style/
It reminds me Tony hawk pro skater .
Here a take at 150 bpm
https://soundcloud.com/mathieu-nguyen-6/millencolin-style-150-bpm
I await delivery of my strings guitar.
I'm always working on that you said.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 13 2015, 03:08 PM
Hi mate, this is on the right track. Your playing is consistent on this take and the only thing that I can mark is the tuning issue that appears a bit here too, but as you are waiting to solve it, there is nothing else to do. Just continue practicing to be able to increase speed of this lesson.
Keep on the good job.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 13 2015, 09:28 PM
Hi,
I received my new strings, I will change tomorrow and I take this opportunity to clean the guitar neck .
Thank you for your feedback on this lesson, a little glad it looks good ( no timing issue, it's my fear 
)
I really enjoy playing this lesson, need more Punk rock like that.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 14 2015, 09:36 PM
Great mate! Check my archive of lessons http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Gabriel-Leopardi/, there is a lot of punk stuff there!
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 14 2015, 11:38 PM
WoW, there are too many lessons that interest me !
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/German-Power-Metal-Helloween/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/German-Power-Metal-III-Gamma-Ray/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Sum-41-Style/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Ratt-Style/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Paramore-Two-Guitar-Arrangement/
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 15 2015, 05:23 PM
hehe great! Let's start with with the easier one of that list, ok?
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 15 2015, 05:34 PM
What is the most easier for you ?
There are 3 lessons with difficulty 3.
Sum 41 lesson looks good for my level. ( I guess)
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 15 2015, 05:59 PM
Let's go for it! Sum 41's lesson.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 15 2015, 06:38 PM
Ok , go go go !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 16 2015, 07:08 PM
It's time for punk!
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 18 2015, 02:10 PM
so, my feedback on this lesson :
I can play at 150 bpm, but I have some troubles to get a clean palm mute on this section :
Do you put your right hand palm on all the strings ?
I mean, do you mute the high strings that you don't play with the fingers of your left hand and the low strings with your right hand palm ?
Or, do you mute all the strings with your right hand and stay focus on the string that you play ?
I hope that what i say is clear, it's difficult to explain my point of view.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 18 2015, 03:35 PM
Hi mate,
I combine both hands to mute the strings that I'm not playing. I use the palm of my right hand to mute the lower strings, and I use mostly the first fingers of my left hand as a soft bare to mute the higher strings that I'm not playing. I also mute the closer lower string with the tip of my left hand finger that is pressing the fret played.
Does it make sense?
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 18 2015, 04:59 PM
I combine both hands to mute the strings that I'm not playing. I use the palm of my right hand to mute the lower strings, and I use mostly the first fingers of my left hand as a soft bare to mute the higher strings that I'm not playing. I also mute the closer lower string with the tip of my left hand finger that is pressing the fret played.
Does it make sense?
Ok,
I got it, thank you
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 19 2015, 01:24 PM
I got it, thank you
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 19 2015, 06:49 PM
Hi Gab,
I did a take on Sum 41 lesson (150 bpm):
My palm mute isn't clean 
Need more practice.
I have changed the strings, what do you think about tuning ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 19 2015, 10:18 PM
Nice playing mate. This lesson obviously needs more days of practice and while you do it please have this tips in mind:
- Try to do the smaller movements possible. I notice that both your right hand picking and your left hand fingers are doing big movements which will make difficult to you to play this faster. Focus on smaller movements.
- You are not holding your pick with the tip of your thumb, it's a bit displaced. Please re-check the way you hold your pick.
- Adjust your palm muting.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 20 2015, 06:49 PM
Ok Gab,
I will fix it.
That will be hard to get out of these bad habit 
I want to try LeCab 2 in Studio one 2 , but i can't find it in the vst folder.
I have 64 bits version of Studio one and LePou released only 32 bits version.
So I use NadIR as impulse loaders and Ampire as amp simulator, is it correct ?
Before, I used only Guitar Rig 5.
May be there is something to do for LeCab2 works ...
Anyway, the sound looks better !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 21 2015, 03:14 PM
Hi mate, no, I couldn't find a 64 bits version of LeCab so it's ok if you use that cabinets plug in. There is another one called "Kefir" which is good but I don't know if there is a 64 bits version.
By the way, I also think that your tone is improving. Keep on experimenting.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 21 2015, 06:46 PM
I think that's the best take for today :
https://soundcloud.com/mathieu-nguyen-6/sum41-lesson180bpm
I need your feedback please Gab 
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 22 2015, 08:21 PM
Hi mate, I cannot see if you fixed the posture and movement issues that I've marked on previous video but I can say that this take sounds a bit better. The intro riff and the melody at 00:33 could sound more consistent, both have some timing issues as well as the only down strokes palm muted verse.
Please keep on practicing for 3/4 days and share a new video. Thank you!
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 24 2015, 08:35 AM
Hi Gab,
I will practice this week and polish Sum 41 lesson and upload a video this week end.
What do you think about the REC ?
I will have to wait before posting in REC board and keeping to post in our thread until I get your "green light".
I was too excited, sorry Gab.
I keep in mind what you said about right/left hand.
Thank you.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 24 2015, 02:40 PM
It's ok to share takes at REC every time you want. You can receive other points of view and grades to monitor your progress so feel free to do it every time you want to do it.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 25 2015, 11:50 AM
Ok Gab, thank you.
I feel some pain in my right shoulder ...
I keep you in touch.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 25 2015, 07:13 PM
I feel some pain in my right shoulder ...
I keep you in touch.
Do you think that the reason of your pain is guitar practice?
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 25 2015, 07:29 PM
Maybe, I played 4-5 hours on Sum 41 lesson Saturday to polish my game at 180 bpm and the pain has begun Sunday when i'm waking up.
Today, I feel better.
No pain No gain lol
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 26 2015, 06:05 PM
Good! Please take some minutes every day before practice to do some stretches and massages like this: https://youtu.be/1XsLRQFV7rY
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 26 2015, 07:34 PM
Ok Gab,
It's the video you suggest in my routine
... but I confessed ... I did that the first days only .
Now, I understand by myself why is it so important
Next week, I should bring my guitar at luthier, something is wrong with tuning.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 27 2015, 01:37 PM
Yeah, it's very important to take care of your arms, shoulder and muscles. Now you know.
Ok, it's always good to take our baby to the doctor.
Posted by: n3m57 Aug 31 2015, 07:06 PM
Hi Gab,
I didn't forget you.
I'm just working on my routine and I'm ready to start "Improvisation Course - Level 1".
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 1 2015, 04:07 AM
Hi mate! Great! Thanks for the update. The course starts soon, stay tuned!
Posted by: n3m57 Sep 16 2015, 03:41 PM
Hi Gab,
I need your help please .
I'm working on your topic "Improvisation Course - Level 1 " and I search some lessons related to this course.
What did you suggest ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 17 2015, 01:48 PM
I need your help please
.I'm working on your topic "Improvisation Course - Level 1 " and I search some lessons related to this course.
What did you suggest ?
Hi mate, have you checked the second week guidelines? There are complementary lessons there...
Check it and let me know if that's what you needed.
Posted by: n3m57 Sep 18 2015, 03:12 PM
Check it and let me know if that's what you needed.
Ooops, sorry for my mistake Gab
Thank you !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 19 2015, 04:14 PM
Thank you !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 16 2015, 03:00 PM
Plan for this month: (besides your current work)
Vibrato: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Vibrato-Odyssey-5/
Bending: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/pop-strumming/
Posted by: n3m57 Oct 18 2015, 09:45 AM
Vibrato: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Vibrato-Odyssey-5/
Bending: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/pop-strumming/
Thank you Gab, what will I do without you !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 18 2015, 10:47 PM
You're welcome mate.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 26 2016, 05:25 PM
Reactivating this thread! Welcome back mate.
Posted by: n3m57 Jan 28 2016, 08:51 AM
Hi Gab,
Thanks a lot !
As said in PM,
I wanna to improve my bend/vibrato/timing and alternate picking technique.
What do you suggest ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 28 2016, 01:42 PM
Hi mate! Let's design a new guitar plan. How much time per day can you practice?
Posted by: n3m57 Jan 28 2016, 09:26 PM
Hi Gab,
I can play at least 1 hour per day, it's the minimum !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 29 2016, 06:35 PM
Ok! I wonder,
what happened with these lessons?
Vibrato: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Vibrato-Odyssey-5/
Bending: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/pop-strumming/
If you didn't work on them, I would start from here, and add an alternate picking lesson.
Like this one: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alternate-picking-workout-3/
Posted by: n3m57 Jan 30 2016, 09:37 AM
what happened with these lessons?
Vibrato: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Vibrato-Odyssey-5/
Bending: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
Rhythm: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/pop-strumming/
If you didn't work on them, I would start from here, and add an alternate picking lesson.
Like this one: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alternate-picking-workout-3/
Ok Gab, let's go !
How many time per lesson if I play only 1 hour ? 15 mn per lesson ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 31 2016, 05:21 PM
How many time per lesson if I play only 1 hour ? 15 mn per lesson ?
The best is to create 4 blocks: 1x30 and 3x15. eAch day of the week you dedicate the longer block to a different lesson and the shorter to the other ones. Is it clear?
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 1 2016, 08:09 PM
Ok Gab, got it !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 2 2016, 01:44 PM
Cool! Keep me updated.
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 3 2016, 07:01 PM
Hi Gab,
I started with strumming lesson : 30 mn
and 10 mn per lesson for the tree others.
I'm working actually on GuitarLovesPiano Collab, I will share my last take tomorrow.
I have a question about video Gab :
Does it matter if this is not done in one take?
I have different tone and it's easier ... so I wanted to combine my takes in one video.
Alternatively, but I don't like this idea, I can play like playback over the full track.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 4 2016, 03:25 PM
Great! No, it doesn't mater! Go for it.
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 4 2016, 03:28 PM
Ok thanks Gab, go go go !!!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 10 2016, 05:23 PM
Hi mate, how is your practice going?
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 11 2016, 12:51 PM
Hi Gab,
At the beggining of strumming lesson, I had some trouble to understand the pattern of the right hand, but now it's fine.
I keep working on the others lesson.
I tried the last week end "Papa Roach Goes Djent" , I play this one when I have extra time, I keep focus on the strumming/bend/vibrato/alternate lessons.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 11 2016, 01:16 PM
Great! Could you learn the main riffs of the Papa Roach lesson? Can you play them at tempo?
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 13 2016, 11:49 AM
Hi Gab,
A take of the Papa Roach lesson, 140 tempo :
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 13 2016, 05:12 PM
Hi mate, good job with this lesson!
You need to identify the parts that include 16th notes and work on them. These little sections have timing issues, because you are not playing 16th notes tight.
I would also work a bit on your tone. You need more "presence" or "treble. I think that you tone need to be more defined. Experiment with EQ and try to emulate Papa's roach tone.
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 14 2016, 12:41 PM
You need to identify the parts that include 16th notes and work on them. These little sections have timing issues, because you are not playing 16th notes tight.
I would also work a bit on your tone. You need more "presence" or "treble. I think that you tone need to be more defined. Experiment with EQ and try to emulate Papa's roach tone.
Ok Gab, I will work on what you are spotted.
This morning, I played over the backing track + tab on guitar pro.
I use Guitar Rig 5 as amp and Lepou as Cab, I loaded different impulse / EQ but my tone looks crap.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 14 2016, 11:26 PM
Are you sure you aren't using two cabs? One from guitar rig and the other from lecab?
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 17 2016, 06:12 PM
Hi Gab,
Here a new take :
Paparoach2.wav ( 23.07MB )
: 95
Timing is not perfect but (for me ^^) , it''s a bit better than previous one. (16th notes )
I used only Guitar Rig, you are right in your last post,I had a second channel active in GR
I hope that the tone is better.
screenshot :
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 17 2016, 07:53 PM
Now we are talking! Yes, your tone is much better now! It sounds close to the lesson. Your playing is also getting better, just keep on practicing focused on making riffs sound tighter. This style requires to be very precise.
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 20 2016, 07:14 PM
Hi Gab,
I always practice my routine.
I feel that my right hand is a little better, especially since I take good support with the forearm and my wrist looks more relax.
For vibrato/bend, I noticed that I had more control since the first tier of my index continually touch the bottom of the guitar neck.
Those are small things, but I find them essential.
I watch a lot this lesson from Darius : http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alternate-Picking-Basics/
I try to incorporate a few tips in my game.
I have very bad habits when I started the guitar, 3 years ago
I work with slow tempo a and I force myself to make the right moves.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 21 2016, 09:42 PM
Hi mate, great to know that you are working hard and that you note your progress.
Posted by: n3m57 Feb 24 2016, 11:09 PM
Hi Gab,
nothing new, I always practice my routine, that advance slowly but surely !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 25 2016, 02:29 PM
Hi mate, thanks for the update, keep on working!
Posted by: n3m57 Mar 1 2016, 11:18 PM
Hi Gab,
I continue to practice my routine, I spend a lot of time to fix the position of both hand.
I found an old lesson of a guitarist who inspires me a lot, his right hand looks perfect ...
I force myself to work for several days my right hand that way (the speed in less )
What do you think Gab ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 2 2016, 01:44 PM
Hi mate, that's a cool video with interesting neoclassical style licks. His left hand looks very good. Check how he tries to make the movements the smaller possible.
We have some lessons with similar licks:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Vinnie-Moore-style-patterns-1/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/move_your_little_finger!/
Posted by: n3m57 Mar 2 2016, 06:10 PM
We have some lessons with similar licks:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Vinnie-Moore-style-patterns-1/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/move_your_little_finger!/
Awesome stuff Gab, Move Your Little Finger! <3, I literally love this one
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 3 2016, 01:41 PM
It's a killer exercise and sounds very musical.
Posted by: n3m57 Mar 10 2016, 11:07 AM
Hi Gab,
nothing new on the horizon, I practice my routine and I added Move your little finger lesson
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 11 2016, 01:40 AM
Ok, thanks for the update friend!
Posted by: n3m57 Mar 26 2016, 09:47 AM
Hi Gab,
I keep keep working
I add this one in my routine : https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Spring-Tune/
Day after day, I feel my left/right hand better,
I finally understood that to work slowly is the best way to make rapid progress, even if it takes a long time
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 28 2016, 02:27 AM
Wise words! Keep on the good job mate!
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