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Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 19 2012, 06:07 PM
Jun 19 2012, 06:07 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey there buddy! Sure you can Welcome to your own focus building thread First things first - can you tell me a bit about yourself and your music/guitar experience so far? How about the future and your goals? Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

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Narzsa View Member Profile	Jun 19 2012, 06:25 PM
Jun 19 2012, 06:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 19 2012, 06:07 PM) Hey there buddy! Sure you can Welcome to your own focus building thread First things first - can you tell me a bit about yourself and your music/guitar experience so far? How about the future and your goals? Cosmin Hi mate, and thanks for putting me up I've been playing now for 8 years now. I have my own band called Paracyst and have written a couple of songs of my own and performed on stage once. I play lead in the band Huge fan of metal core, so i love bands such as killswitch, all that remains, shadows falls, as i lay dying and groove metal such as devil driver, lamb of god. I also love melodic death metal such as arch enemy and old school thrash like megadeth Im drawn to complex challenging rifts and shred guitar, with a touch of haunting melody hehe Skill wise i can alternate pick quite well, sweep ok, and i've just begun to tap. I do need to tighten up a bit though as i can be sloppy in my playing I play in drop c My theory knowledge consists of the 7 modes of the natural major scale My goals are to write more interesting and complex rifts and solos Currently, what i' ve written in the past (and most of my stuff is 2 years old haha, except the lead which is recent) is very basic. No real interesting rythmes or progressions, 4/4 and really with even note speeds. I really want to get to state where i can write songs of the same caliba and level as the bands mentioned. i also want to be come a better shredder/ lead and add more depth to my songs i could upload some stuff i've previously done if you like? though i dont know how to upload the recordings? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 20 2012, 09:46 AM
Jun 20 2012, 09:46 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Howdy man! we can take care of everything, but indeed, recordings would be of great help, so we can have a good idea where you're at and what we should start with Tell me, are they uploaded anywhere, or are they mp3s on your PC? Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jun 20 2012, 11:40 AM
Jun 20 2012, 11:40 AM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 20 2012, 09:46 AM) Howdy man! we can take care of everything, but indeed, recordings would be of great help, so we can have a good idea where you're at and what we should start with Tell me, are they uploaded anywhere, or are they mp3s on your PC? Cosmin At the moment just MP3s on my machine You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 20 2012, 10:42 PM
Jun 20 2012, 10:42 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Narzsa @ Jun 20 2012, 10:40 AM) At the moment just MP3s on my machine Hey man, you can upload them by using the 'Browse' -> Upload button at the bottom of the field where you write back to this message let me know if you have troubles ok? Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jun 21 2012, 12:26 AM
Jun 21 2012, 12:26 AM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 20 2012, 10:42 PM) Hey man, you can upload them by using the 'Browse' -> Upload button at the bottom of the field where you write back to this message let me know if you have troubles ok? Cosmin Haha, fair dues i ll upload them for you You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Attached File(s) 01_Paraffin.wma ( 5.11MB ) Number of downloads: 131 Your_Elulogy_175BPM.mp3 ( 5.97MB ) Number of downloads: 141 Breach___Clear_180bpm.mp3 ( 5.24MB ) Number of downloads: 131 -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 21 2012, 07:50 AM
Jun 21 2012, 07:50 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey matey! Just listened to your recordings and here's what I have observed: - you have a good grip on timing - the formulas are nice and the ideas have direction I suggest we work on - building up your leads - technique, phrasing articulation and applying theoretical concepts - rhythmic concepts - so that you will diversify your chops and ideas in this field as well Tell me man, how much time can you dedicate to guitar/ music each day? all the best Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jun 21 2012, 09:40 AM
Jun 21 2012, 09:40 AM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 21 2012, 07:50 AM) Hey matey! Just listened to your recordings and here's what I have observed: - you have a good grip on timing - the formulas are nice and the ideas have direction I suggest we work on - building up your leads - technique, phrasing articulation and applying theoretical concepts - rhythmic concepts - so that you will diversify your chops and ideas in this field as well Tell me man, how much time can you dedicate to guitar/ music each day? all the best Cosmin Cheers mate and that sounds awesome I listen to music nearly most days whilst im at work or travelling As for play i practice with the band twice a week for a couple of hours and i practice by myself mon-fri for a good two hours when i get in from work You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 22 2012, 02:01 PM
Jun 22 2012, 02:01 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Since you can play drop C I will invite you into the world of Metal Metrics - a series of lessons I have done, dedicated to drop tunings Take a look and let's start here - pick whichever you like better and we shall discuss and disect it https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/search/metal+metrics/ what say you? Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jun 24 2012, 04:01 PM
Jun 24 2012, 04:01 PM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 22 2012, 02:01 PM) Since you can play drop C I will invite you into the world of Metal Metrics - a series of lessons I have done, dedicated to drop tunings Take a look and let's start here - pick whichever you like better and we shall discuss and disect it https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/search/metal+metrics/ what say you? Cosmin Hi Cosmin, Shall we start with one? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 25 2012, 07:50 PM
Jun 25 2012, 07:50 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Oh yes! My favorite one Let's see you kick some serious behind! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jul 8 2012, 04:00 PM
Jul 8 2012, 04:00 PM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	Hi Cosim, This is how far i've gotten it so far. Its still not perfect. My biggest problem seems to be switch from the licks back into that rythme You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Narzsa: Jul 8 2012, 04:00 PM Attached File(s) Metal_Metrics_1.mp3 ( 1.48MB ) Number of downloads: 98 -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 9 2012, 02:18 PM
Jul 9 2012, 02:18 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Narzsa @ Jul 8 2012, 03:00 PM) Hi Cosim, This is how far i've gotten it so far. Its still not perfect. My biggest problem seems to be switch from the licks back into that rythme Oh, that one is trickier indeed You got the parts, but there are quite a few issues with timing here and there. I would suggest recording at 75% out of the original tempo. Shall we discuss on that take? Focus on playing as clean and in time as possible on the slow one, ok? Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jul 9 2012, 05:42 PM
Jul 9 2012, 05:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 9 2012, 02:18 PM) Oh, that one is trickier indeed You got the parts, but there are quite a few issues with timing here and there. I would suggest recording at 75% out of the original tempo. Shall we discuss on that take? Focus on playing as clean and in time as possible on the slow one, ok? Cosmin Hi Cosim, here it is at 75% You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Attached File(s) Metal_Metrics.mp3 ( 2.1MB ) Number of downloads: 101 -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 10 2012, 11:31 AM
Jul 10 2012, 11:31 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey man this is a lot better! I have heard the issues which still linger: - the licks linking the riffs are a bit out of timing - more slow practice will solve this for certain - the high pitched chord in the breakdown has some wrong note in it - check out the tab and make sure you are using the right notes Practice until you can have the best take and send it here, having in mind the things above What say you? Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jul 10 2012, 11:42 AM
Jul 10 2012, 11:42 AM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 10 2012, 11:31 AM) Hey man this is a lot better! I have heard the issues which still linger: - the licks linking the riffs are a bit out of timing - more slow practice will solve this for certain - the high pitched chord in the breakdown has some wrong note in it - check out the tab and make sure you are using the right notes Practice until you can have the best take and send it here, having in mind the things above What say you? Cosmin Cheers buddy, i ll have round two for you soon You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 10 2012, 02:25 PM
Jul 10 2012, 02:25 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Narzsa @ Jul 10 2012, 10:42 AM) Cheers buddy, i ll have round two for you soon Alright bro! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jul 18 2012, 06:05 PM
Jul 18 2012, 06:05 PM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 10 2012, 02:25 PM) Alright bro! Hey mate, sorry for the delay, we have a gig this saturday so i ve been busy prepping But here it is as promised You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Attached File(s) Metal_Metrics1.mp3 ( 2.03MB ) Number of downloads: 90 -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 19 2012, 10:18 AM
Jul 19 2012, 10:18 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey amigo! Much better still a little bit of improvement in execution which can be done, but it is much better in what regards flow and you also corrected the note in the dissonant chord from the breakdown section. I would like to add that in the part which prepares the breakdown, there is a spot where you didn't palm mute the chords and it sounds a bit thin, check out the original lesson and palm mute there please The devil is in the details! Keep this in mind and you will never go wrong with any piece! Let's get it up to speed and with the backing track - tight and mean ok? Pay close attention to the groove and the drums Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Narzsa View Member Profile	Jul 19 2012, 04:31 PM
Jul 19 2012, 04:31 PM	GMC:er Posts: 84 Joined: 9-May 11	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 19 2012, 10:18 AM) Hey amigo! Much better still a little bit of improvement in execution which can be done, but it is much better in what regards flow and you also corrected the note in the dissonant chord from the breakdown section. I would like to add that in the part which prepares the breakdown, there is a spot where you didn't palm mute the chords and it sounds a bit thin, check out the original lesson and palm mute there please The devil is in the details! Keep this in mind and you will never go wrong with any piece! Let's get it up to speed and with the backing track - tight and mean ok? Pay close attention to the groove and the drums Cosmin Haha, yea i noticed i was playing the dissonant chord 2 fretts up previously and incorrectly Will do Cosim, i ll get a cracking You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Current Setup: Dean VMNT1 Boss GT10 ENGL Screamer 50 watt Combo \m/