Van Halen Style Rhythm, Lesson By Alex Feather |
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Van Halen Style Rhythm, Lesson By Alex Feather |
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Feb 23 2013, 11:34 AM |
Original lesson: Van Halen Style Rhythm by Alex Feather
While working on a Big Ben's Land of Legato i've decided to rec this one. I was practicing it when i joined GMC but then was a bit away from this great lesson. It's not prefect - there're some timing issues and random noises. |
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Feb 25 2013, 08:24 PM |
Hi Jouve! This is not a bad take! I think that you still have to play this one trying to get a groovier playing. Your right hand should be rigid and move more fluently, even when you are not playing. Check how Alex's hand keeps moving up and down, even when he is not reaching the strings to keep the timing and groove. That's the way to go!
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Feb 27 2013, 12:37 PM |
Very nice take! I think you got the notes down. One important aspect of this lesson is finding the groove (or "the pocket"). You are playing slightly ahead of the beat throughout. Try playing a bit with a laid back feeling. That means finding the pocket for the groove. Usually the pocket is found slightly behind the beat. There are 3 ways : playing ahead of the beat (rushing), on top of the beat (Spot on) and behind the beat (laid back). This tune has the pocket behind the beat. Try being slightly "late" when playing (on purpose) and see if you can catch that pocket. Be careful though - its very small (milliseconds), you don't want to be too late
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Feb 28 2013, 12:53 PM |
Pass: 8
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