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Dec 17 2009, 01:24 AM
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I forgot to mention in the video that it would be a good idea to practice with both a distorted and a non-distorted sound so you can get a good feel for dynamics, -------------------- Visit my:
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Dec 17 2009, 02:42 AM
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Well here it is! Warts and all!
 Maybe I shouldn't have tried to nail it at 180bpm to begin with?  I ended up at 140bpm ... but even that might be too high for my current abilities?
Arpeggios2.mp3 ( 342.26K )
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Dec 17 2009, 08:59 PM
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Still one more to go after this. That will have to be tomorrow as I ran out of time due to technical difficulties. This was the first time I had used a DirectX plugin to record and they seem to be a bit more sensitive than a VST with regard to preload cache and buffer settings. The recorded take just wasn't sounding anything like when monitoring until I tested out a few different configurations. Anyway. It should be sorted now for the next batch of recordings.
Rhythm2.mp3 ( 755.52K )
Number of downloads: 180This was surprisingly more difficult than I had imagined - placing a strong accent on the 1 and slightly less so on the 3 with passive pulses on the 2 and 4. I still insist that that is due to me working off of the backbeat a la jazz and slightly ahead of the beat a la salsa ....  Your idea of backing off the volume knob a tad on the guitar should be a great trick to practise this week's scale assignment dynamically (i.e. fortissimo/pianissimo). I really don't want to go down the road of tweaking a clean guitar patch instead. That would take me forever to come up with a sound I could live with ...  [EDIT] >> Might be a bit hard for you to hear the claps over the metronome I am thinking? Will have to adjust the levels for that section in future. Trading one technically difficulty for another. Oh well. You get the idea. This post has been edited by Neurologi: Dec 17 2009, 09:12 PM -------------------- My gear? Mesa Boogie Triaxis - TC Electronic G-Major - Marshall 9200 Dual MonoBloc (2x100W) - Fender Roc Pro 4x12 (300W) + a whole lot more!
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Dec 18 2009, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE (Neurologi @ Dec 17 2009, 02:42 AM)  Well here it is! Warts and all! Maybe I shouldn't have tried to nail it at 180bpm to begin with? I ended up at 140bpm ... but even that might be too high for my current abilities?
Arpeggios2.mp3 ( 342.26K )
Number of downloads: 197I think your take is what is supposed to be. Sounds like you are easily controlling the pick, very good job! Actually I'm glad that you put the effort on it because you definitely mastered that shape. Now I'll think on a something for the next assignment to take you a little further QUOTE (Neurologi @ Dec 17 2009, 10:23 AM) You are such a brilliant man! It took me all this time - quite a few hours - for it to click as what you were trying to say in your video response. As I play, I am focusing so hard on a number of things - pick/string noise, patterns, fingerings, tone, rhythm, and just plain hitting the notes. That is, all except for the actual dynamics. It didn't even occur to me. Sometimes, I suppose, it is quite difficult really in many ways for the player to remove themselves from the playing which is the case here. That is when it is oh so valuable that somebody else critically evaluate the same. Thank you, Daniel, for lending me your ears. I do feel that dynamics may well be the hardest thing for me to even out but those exercises you demoed really pinpoint that aspect with laser sharp focus and will go a long way. Also too, I suppose it can't help itself but that the rough edges just slowly smooth out over time as I get more comfortable with my execution over the course of more extended time with the instrument. Dunno. I feel like a rank beginner which is weird given I didn't just pick up a guitar yesterday. Awesome! I love it when someone is even more perceptive than me. Refreshing to say the least .... I'm very glad that you liked the input I gave on your take. The point is by separating both dynamics, you can isolate even further (and that's something I know you like to do) the actual picking technique. -------------------- Visit my:
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Dec 18 2009, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE (Neurologi @ Dec 18 2009, 12:08 AM) This was fun. My first spot of MIDI programming within my DAW to set it up so that I can practise the sight-singing melody along with a piano accompaniment. Then once lodged in my memory, I can simply mute it and record the vocals 'a cappella' after a short G Major arpeggio on the piano to get the ear into tune. That is for after I wake though as pretty late but wanted to get it all setup ready to go for first thing in the morning. Dunno. Just felt like sharing a screenshot for the heck of it!   That's a great idea! You can also use the guitar when you don't have the daw around QUOTE (Neurologi @ Dec 17 2009, 08:59 PM) Still one more to go after this. That will have to be tomorrow as I ran out of time due to technical difficulties. This was the first time I had used a DirectX plugin to record and they seem to be a bit more sensitive than a VST with regard to preload cache and buffer settings. The recorded take just wasn't sounding anything like when monitoring until I tested out a few different configurations. Anyway. It should be sorted now for the next batch of recordings.
Rhythm2.mp3 ( 755.52K )
Number of downloads: 180This was surprisingly more difficult than I had imagined - placing a strong accent on the 1 and slightly less so on the 3 with passive pulses on the 2 and 4. I still insist that that is due to me working off of the backbeat a la jazz and slightly ahead of the beat a la salsa .... Your idea of backing off the volume knob a tad on the guitar should be a great trick to practise this week's scale assignment dynamically (i.e. fortissimo/pianissimo). I really don't want to go down the road of tweaking a clean guitar patch instead. That would take me forever to come up with a sound I could live with ... [EDIT] >> Might be a bit hard for you to hear the claps over the metronome I am thinking? Will have to adjust the levels for that section in future. Trading one technically difficulty for another. Oh well. You get the idea. -------------------- Visit my:
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here |
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Dec 19 2009, 02:47 AM
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Hi Ken!
This is the third assigment: Due December 29th - Record and post rhythm in the GP file attached. Notice it is on 2/4 time signature. This time signature uses two beats. One strong and one weak like bouncing an imaginary ball. So accent the first beat and don't accent the second. - Record and post arpeggios and scales assignment. Notice that this is a phrase that uses both scales (chromatic) and arpeggios. There's some strange positioning on the fingering for this exercise but it's doable. The interesting thing is to be able to do a musical phrase with it. Tempo is up to you, but do it clean always. - Record and post sight-singing assigment in G. Fourth assigment: Due December 30th - Record and post REC lesson. Post it on the REC submission board. Let me know of any questions or comments. 
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Number of downloads: 145This post has been edited by Daniel Realpe: Dec 19 2009, 02:50 AM -------------------- Visit my:
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Dec 19 2009, 09:50 PM
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Do the rhythm exercise first at a slower tempo so you can get it completely right, then go do it at the tempo written
I know two-strings shapes can be more difficult sometimes cause you don't have enough notes where to "grab" from. That's why I consider important to practice these first, then the complete 6 strings feel much more easy. I'm glad you liked the exercises
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Dec 19 2009, 10:29 PM
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-------------------- Visit my:
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here |
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Dec 21 2009, 03:19 AM
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I'm very glad to read that! let me know if you want to change the focus in any way. I think for January it would be good to apply some things to real songs from repertoire you like
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Dec 23 2009, 10:55 PM
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Well, practice that part isolated first of course,
if you can't get it, then practice two strings, at the right tempo, then 3, then 4 When you are practicing the whole lesson, just before you get to that part you have to be ready and don't let it take you by surprise. So to internalize, you kind of have to have the part prior to the 32nd notes very comfortable and "automated" so you can easily arrive at the more challenging part as well. And I'm sure you can easily do that!
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Dec 31 2009, 06:09 PM
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Hey Ken!
I hope everything is going well with the technical issues, I know that can be a pain in the arse, and also I want to wish a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Let's have a very productive 2010! on every level!
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Jan 4 2010, 10:20 PM
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Hi Ken,
I really hope your machine is better now. I know how annoying that can be. We can continue on February, there's no problem, the only thing is you have complete the assignments for December and submit the REC take. Sounds like a re-format is needed. -------------------- Visit my:
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