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Mar 26 2009, 11:29 PM |
Hi Jeff
Thanks for your understanding. With regard to "rhythm with lessons and uploads" I feel you are absolutely right that we need some sort of pattern to this. With regard to uploads I feel that least one upload per week would be do-able. These will be mp3 based untill I sort out the video problem. Hopefully this wont be too long. With regard to lessons i feel that the rate of change should be dictated by my progress. For example I geel that I have worked really hard at the present solo lesson but the final lick at the speed required is just beyond me at the moment. So better to try something else and come back to it afresh later. I'm not a quitter just I sometimes need a new stimulus I will master it one day!! I hope the above makes some kind of sense to you! The lesson I think I would like to work on now is https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/blue-note-in-a/ I have chosen this for several reasons. Mostly because I love the sound! Secondly I think that it is slow enough for me to master but also contains enough to stretch me and allow me to progress. For example in terms of timing, phrasing, bends and vibrato I think I will learn a lot. Tell me what you think. Cheers Tony This post has been edited by Boson: Mar 26 2009, 11:30 PM -------------------- "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep"
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Mar 27 2009, 02:42 AM |
Here is the backing track for the lesson. It was posted for a collab Muris did so there shouldn't be a problem with me posting it.
Blue_Note_in_A__Collab_BT.mp3 ( 1.39MB ) Number of downloads: 188 Cheers -------------------- "Think of a guitar solo as a paragraph. You need a clear beginning, a middle, and an end. Look at musical phrases like sentences, and make sure you break them up using punctuation—or space. You pause naturally when conversing, right? If you don't, you'll bore the listener. The same thing will happen with your audience if your solo is one dimensional. You'll wear them out and lose their attention." —Tom Principato
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Mar 27 2009, 07:41 AM |
Here is the backing track for the lesson. It was posted for a collab Muris did so there shouldn't be a problem with me posting it. Blue_Note_in_A__Collab_BT.mp3 ( 1.39MB ) Number of downloads: 188 Cheers Thanks Jeff I really do appreciate the time you give to this. -------------------- "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep"
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Apr 19 2009, 06:50 PM |
Hi Jeff
Here is my second take (after muuch practice) at Ivans beginner blues solo. The end rff has taken a while for me to get anywhere near. Still not perfect but I hope you agree getting better. Bends still a bit off! Your comments and advice will be appreciated. Where do you think I should go now? Cheers bluessolotake2.mp3 ( 906.99K ) Number of downloads: 172 -------------------- "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep"
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Apr 19 2009, 09:56 PM |
Hey Tony, my Easter was really nice. Thanks! Hope your Holiday was fun.
I feel like your progress is going along fine. This upload sounds nice! No big problems to get worried about. Just work on the bends like you said and one other thing is add some vibrato here and there. I didn't really hear much of that with your upload. About the ending lick your having problems with, what you played there fit and sounded fine but it wasn't Ivans lick. It seems like in every lesson I have worked on there is a least one lick that gives me problems. What I find helpful and would like you to try is just practicing that one section. Do it slow and play it correct without the backing track. You will find that things will start to click and you'll get it in know time. Lets pratice that one lick and also start working on Muris's Blues in A lesson. Sound good? FYI, it is Ivan Milenkovic week. Some contests, collabs and everyday he is posting a new blues lick that he says are essentail for every blues player to know. Bread and butter lick is what I would call it. Here is a link https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=26748 Other information can be found here https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...php?showforum=7 Good to have you back -------------------- "Think of a guitar solo as a paragraph. You need a clear beginning, a middle, and an end. Look at musical phrases like sentences, and make sure you break them up using punctuation—or space. You pause naturally when conversing, right? If you don't, you'll bore the listener. The same thing will happen with your audience if your solo is one dimensional. You'll wear them out and lose their attention." —Tom Principato
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Apr 20 2009, 10:34 PM |
Lets pratice that one lick and also start working on Muris's Blues in A lesson. Sound good? The problem riff! bluesriff.mp3 ( 248.21K ) Number of downloads: 178 I feel that I have made some progress with it, still not perfect but better perhaps? You are right about vibrato, my problem is I think that I dont feel I have time between notes to try to apply vibrato. Do you think I should slow the tempo to try to develop this aspect of my playing or is there a better way? Ivans series looks good I will definately be trying some of it, thanks. -------------------- "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep"
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Sep 7 2009, 10:01 PM |
Hi Jeff,
Hope you are well. Just to let you know that I percevered with the Beginner Blues Solo and the attached file is about where I am at with it. Beginner_Blues_solo_Sept_09.mp3 ( 884.35K ) Number of downloads: 170 Still a long way from perfect but some progress maybe! I have been practicing the pentatonic scale boxes mainly in Am. I think I know the boxes pretty well now and am beginning to link them but I am needing some advice/help on the next step. I would like to learn some blues licks and find a way of putting them together but am unsure where to go with this. Hope this makes some sense. Cheers Tony -------------------- "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep"
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Sep 9 2009, 09:33 PM |
Hi,
Thanks for the comments. I practice for at least an hour every day, but it isnt often very oganised or methodical. I am th worlds best at jumping from one lesson to another and never completing something. However I recognise that a more disciplined approach will pay dividends and so hopefully you can keep me focussed! I am happy to concentrate on the blues as I recognise that this is the basis for lots of the music I like (70s rock, santana etc) Just found this lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/blues-licks1/ which I like and thought I might try. I dont think it is easy for me at this stage but it should be useful. What do you think? By the way had a listen to your take on the Feeling Inc. Collaboration, thought it was really cool, if I could play like that I would be a happy guy!. The tone you used was also excellent and fitted the backing really well. Tony -------------------- "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep"
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Sep 10 2009, 03:01 AM |
Thanks for the kind comments on my collab upload. I really appreciate it Tony.
Its funny you picked that lesson to work on because I was looking at that last night and was wondering what you would think about it. If you want to work on this then go for it. Your right, I don't think you should pick lessons you can play or that are easy. I want you to pick things that are challenging and have content that you feel will help you. This lesson has some nice licks that you can incorporate into your playing. Good choice! I would like use to look at the 5 Am pentatonic boxes, how we can link them together and get you fingers moving around a little smoother (all over the neck). In you last mp3 upload it seemed like you started to have a few problems with the faster licks and the lesson (really it is an exercise) below will help use fix this. Also it will help free your mind and keep you from being stuck playing in just 1 or 2 boxes. The lesson is a level 6. I just want you to get to the point where you can just play it at 80 - 90bpm with a metronome (don't worry about full speed right now) this will make a huge difference in your playing and how you look at creating your own licks. I understand that you don't have much time to practice. We need to make the practice time you have count right! If you only have an hour to practice then for right now I want you to spend at least 30 minutes (half of what ever time you have to practice) to memorize this lesson and practicing it at a slow speed to get your fingers lose and moving. Gradually increase your speed but make sure you are picking everything clean. If you have trouble with the metronome or getting the timing down please just let me know and we will get things taken care of. I would be more than happy to upload a short video to address any questions or problems you may have if you feel it will help, but you have to let me know whats going on. Deal? Here is your exercise. Enjoy!. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/pentat...five-positions/ -------------------- "Think of a guitar solo as a paragraph. You need a clear beginning, a middle, and an end. Look at musical phrases like sentences, and make sure you break them up using punctuation—or space. You pause naturally when conversing, right? If you don't, you'll bore the listener. The same thing will happen with your audience if your solo is one dimensional. You'll wear them out and lose their attention." —Tom Principato
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Sep 10 2009, 06:35 AM |
Thanks for the kind comments on my collab upload. I really appreciate it Tony. Its funny you picked that lesson to work on because I was looking at that last night and was wondering what you would think about it. If you want to work on this then go for it. Your right, I don't think you should pick lessons you can play or that are easy. I want you to pick things that are challenging and have content that you feel will help you. This lesson has some nice licks that you can incorporate into your playing. Good choice! I would like use to look at the 5 Am pentatonic boxes, how we can link them together and get you fingers moving around a little smoother (all over the neck). In you last mp3 upload it seemed like you started to have a few problems with the faster licks and the lesson (really it is an exercise) below will help use fix this. Also it will help free your mind and keep you from being stuck playing in just 1 or 2 boxes. The lesson is a level 6. I just want you to get to the point where you can just play it at 80 - 90bpm with a metronome (don't worry about full speed right now) this will make a huge difference in your playing and how you look at creating your own licks. I understand that you don't have much time to practice. We need to make the practice time you have count right! If you only have an hour to practice then for right now I want you to spend at least 30 minutes (half of what ever time you have to practice) to memorize this lesson and practicing it at a slow speed to get your fingers lose and moving. Gradually increase your speed but make sure you are picking everything clean. If you have trouble with the metronome or getting the timing down please just let me know and we will get things taken care of. I would be more than happy to upload a short video to address any questions or problems you may have if you feel it will help, but you have to let me know whats going on. Deal? Here is your exercise. Enjoy!. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/pentat...five-positions/ Great choice Jeff, Thanks! I hadnt seen this lesson before and would probably been put off by the level 6! But I'm definately up to give it a try! I'll get on to it tonight after work. Thanks again. -------------------- "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep"
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