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Jun 2 2012, 06:52 PM
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VIDEO CHAT LESSON 112 - (Lesson #12 Redux) SLIDING PATTERNS AND ALTERNATE PICKING
GMC LESSON 112 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson112 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat FINGER YOGA! Let’s do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg HERE IS THE CUSTOM OVERLOUD TH1 TRIODE PATCH FOR TODAY -Added EQ Pedal for presence -Stacked Expanders for picking emphasis. 
112TH1.xml.zip ( 9.62K )
Number of downloads: 190 Last time during our chat we came up with an impromptu lesson that broke down the basics of "Double Picking" (picking each note of a pattern/scale twice). And everyone got it! So I"ve made a couple of quick bits to canonize the event. It makes the whole thing seem way easy! THE SECRET: The secret to double picking is to separate your hands in your mind and start your right hand picking just at a constant speed. To this point, we are going to pick without moving our left hand. Just bar the notes in this example. DOUBLE PICK DEMO 
DoubleDemo.gp5 ( 1.52K )
Number of downloads: 163[attachment=27708:DoubleDemo.jpg] Very simple and now your double picking! You know what it means and you know how to do it! Congrats 
DoubleDemo.gp5 ( 1.52K )
Number of downloads: 163 Now let's add one simple finger motion and your "Double Picking" a shape.
DoubleDemo2.gp5 ( 1.62K )
Number of downloads: 164 That's all there is to it Now let's add a SLIDE to our Alternate Picking work and then, Double, then TRIPLE PICK IT!SLIDING ALTERNATE PICKING FIrst up! Single String, Minor Pattern, Alternate Picked. (Alternate Each Pick Strike!) Lets -Try it on different Strings -Palm Mute it
112a.gp5 ( 1.62K )
Number of downloads: 153 DOUBLE PICKING Let's DOUBLE PICK this same pattern. -Double Pick -Try it on different Strings -Palm Mute it
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Number of downloads: 175 TRIPLE PICKING Let's TRIPLE PICK this same pattern. Just pick each note three times, as it's tabbed. -Double Pick -Try it on different Strings -Palm Mute it
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Number of downloads: 157 BONUS BIT Let's REVERSE DIRECTIONS!
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Number of downloads: 153
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Jun 2 2012, 11:32 PM
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Link Bump for Electro!
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Jun 9 2012, 07:32 PM
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VIDEO CHAT LESSON 113 - (Lesson #13 Redux) "INVERSIONS" AND ALTERNATE PICKING IN CONTEXT
GMC LESSON 113 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson113 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat FINGER YOGA! Let’s do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg HERE IS THE CUSTOM OVERLOUD TH1 TRIODE PATCH FOR TODAY -Two Patches in this Bank! -One with EQ FIRST in Pedal Chain -One with EQ LAST in Pedal Chain (Compare these to see how EQ placement in the signal chain impacts tone)
TH__TRIODE_113.xml.zip ( 2.29K )
Number of downloads: 131 INVERSIONS IN CONTEXT WITH ALTERNATE PICKING ( A MIinor) We've been working on our ALTERNATE PICKING and we have worked on INVERSIONS. Let's combine these. Each SINGLE PICK workout is meant for Strict Alternate Picking (No Economic or Legato). When we move to DOUBLE PICK sections in the tablature, all bets are off and any way that works for your hand works for the bit. Here we go! -Keep the thumb in the center of the neck if possible. -Use a sharp pick if possible. -Sit in "classical" position if possible. -Palm Mute EVERYTHING.
113a.gp5 ( 1.59K )
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Number of downloads: 147 Play these with a metronome and keep good form. Once you get used to the pattern move it around and see about increasing precision and speed. This last bit will work as a solo lick for any Song/Section in the key of A Minor or A Pentatonic. Practice! Todd This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jun 9 2012, 09:22 PM |
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Jun 10 2012, 02:20 AM
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Here is a BACKING TRACK with an EXAMPLE SOLO for the lick we worked on in LESSON 113. Enjoy!
With Solo Example http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/gmc113soloexample Downloadable Backing Track Only http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/113backing Record something and let me hear you rip it up! Todd |
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Jun 10 2012, 04:52 PM
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Hi Todd, there's one picture missing! 111c I believe, on lesson 111
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Jun 16 2012, 06:19 PM
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**TODD HERE
POSTING THE NOTES NOW ABOUT 1:00, SEE YOU IN CHAT @ 5:00 ONCE THE FILES ARE UP AND READY! WORKING ON A SPIFF PATCH FOR TH1.VIDEO CHAT LESSON 114 - (Lesson #14 Redux) "LINEAR SCALES (Sans Traverse) AND BUILDING SPEED" GMC LESSON 114 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson113 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat FINGER YOGA! Let’s do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg TH1 TRIODE PATCH FOR TODAY -New Stacking of Pedal Sequence to focus on presence. -More stereo spread -Dense reverb room tone
114_Th1_Triode.xml.zip ( 2.68K )
Number of downloads: 153 P.S. Using a NEW PICK today. Vinnie made me some Custom "Black" Switchblade Buffed/Sharpened Picks. I love these. These would make a GREAT training pick even if you just used them during our lessons and when working on AP training. (These are CUSTOM made at this point and not on the menu at the web site. I'm hoping he makes them a permanent product as he did with the original switchblade buffed that he'd customized )  BACKING FOR TODAY 
113Backing.mp3 ( 1.04MB )
Number of downloads: 145PEDAL TONE AND LINEAR SCALES We have worked on "Pedal Tones" in the past so this should be familiar. "Pedal Point/Tone" is a Baroque Classical technique of returning to a single note while playing a scale. Seen often in Beethoven's Fuge pieces for example. Let's look at our first shape. Single string, STRICT Alternate Picking! -Let's try this on other strings as well.
114a.gp5 ( 1.8K )
Number of downloads: 131 Now Let's combine SINGLE and DOUBLE PICK STRIKES! -Let's again try it on other strings.
114b.gp5 ( 1.99K )
Number of downloads: 151 Now let's DOUBLE PICK all of it. -Let's again try it on other strings.
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Number of downloads: 144 Now let's Reverse it!
114d.gp5 ( 1.8K )
Number of downloads: 152 -Let's again try it on other strings. Reverse with Single/Double Pick -Let's again try it on other strings.
114e.gp5 ( 1.99K )
Number of downloads: 148 Reverse all Double Pick
114f.gp5 ( 2.18K )
Number of downloads: 139 Now the BOSS LEVEL! Down and Back! -Let's again try it on other strings. -Let's Double Pick it!
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Number of downloads: 139 Well done!
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Jun 23 2012, 09:13 PM
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VIDEO CHAT LESSON 115 - (Lesson #15 Redux) ECONOMIC PICKING VS MULTI PICKING (DOUBLE, ETC.)
GMC LESSON 115 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson115 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat FINGER YOGA! Let’s do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg TH1 TRIODE PATCH FOR TODAY
Th1_GMC115.xml.zip ( 3.37K )
Number of downloads: 152GUITAR RIG 4 PATCH FOR TODAY
StereoMonsterLead.ksd.zip ( 6.19K )
Number of downloads: 150BOSS ME25 PATCH BANK FOR TODAY
Todd_10_ME25_Patches.m2l.zip ( 935bytes )
Number of downloads: 138WARMING UP WITH ECONOMIC PICKING Let's employ our "TRIPEGGIO" to warm up with. TAKE NOTE OF THE PICKING PATTERN IN THE TABLATURE. Two Down Strokes and a Hammer On/Pull Off to complete.
115warmup.gp5 ( 1.53K )
Number of downloads: 146 ECONOMIC PICKING *Let's work on our "Economic Picking" a bit today. This is about using two strokes of similar type in sequence. In this case, two DOWN STROKES to start the bit off. *To keep it from being too easy/boring, there is a bit of a STREEEEEETTTTCCHH!
115a.gp5 ( 1.53K )
Number of downloads: 133 Let's -March it up and down the neck (All the way to the first fret, EARN IT!) VS DOUBLE PICKING Let's "Double Pick" this same shape. Pick twice per note. Let's ALTERNATE PICK this and notice how it feels different.
115b.gp5 ( 1.6K )
Number of downloads: 148 Let's -March it up and down the neck (All the way to the first fret, EARN IT!) VS QUAD PICKING!!!!! Let's "Quad Pick" this same shape. Pick four times per note. Let's ALTERNATE PICK this.
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Number of downloads: 145 Let's -March it up and down the neck (All the way to the first fret, EARN IT!) TURNING UP THE WICK A BIT (AND ADDING INVERSIONS FOR FUN) Let's try a shape that has TWO ECONOMIC bits in it. One bit with TWO DOWNSTROKES and another bit with TWO UPSTROKES. You should be comfy with Economic picking for Down and Upstrokes. And for added fun, let's toss in some of our INVERSION work from last time. Here goes!
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Number of downloads: 143 Let's -March it up and down the neck (All the way to the first fret, EARN IT!) CRAZY TOWN: DOUBLE PICKING WITH INVERSIONS Let's try this shape DOUBLE PICKED (Pick twice per note) using ALTERNATE PICKING.
115e.gp5 ( 1.6K )
Number of downloads: 139 CONGRATS! You made it to the end without your arm falling off or your hand catching fire! YOU RAWK! Todd This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jun 23 2012, 09:46 PM |
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Jun 30 2012, 05:40 AM
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VIDEO CHAT LESSON 116 - (Lesson #16 Redux)
COMPLEX TRIAD BASED SHAPES AND ECONOMIC PICKING WHILE TRAVERSING STRINGS GMC LESSON 116 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson116 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat FINGER YOGA! Let’s do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg AMPLITUDE FREE PRESET *You can download AMPLITUDE FREE here (for free with enough gear in it for this preset) here http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/downl...TMzA%3D&E=Y Sound Sample http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/116-amplitude-free-demo Preset
AMPLITUDE_FREE_TODD.at3p.zip ( 1.82K )
Number of downloads: 158!!!!!!!!!!HOW TO INSTALL AMPLITUDE PRESETS ON PC!!!!!!!!!! Pretty crucial 1.)Download the patch/preset and unzip it if needed. 2.)Copy the patch/preset in to Documents\IK Multimedia\AmpliTube 3\Presets\ 3.)Close and restart Amplitude or the host daw. 4.)That should work I"m on a Mac so I"m going on what I found on the web. If anyone has issues hit me up! OVERLOUD TH1 DJENT PRESET
116TH1_Djent.xml.zip ( 3.92K )
Number of downloads: 151 BONUS OVERLOUD TH1 LEAD PRESET
116_TH1_Lead_Patch.xml.zip ( 4.26K )
Number of downloads: 138WARMING UP TO THE NEW SHAPE This should be familiar. Just a bit different shape.
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Number of downloads: 140 -Use Two Down Strokes for the first two notes. -Hammer on and pull off with the pinky for the next two. -Let's march this up the neck. IT'S COMPLICATED Last lesson we worked on TRIADS and TRIPEGGIOS a bit. This time, we are going to play some patterns that are a bit more complex. Let's dig in.
116b.gp5 ( 1.53K )
Number of downloads: 146 -Notice there are TWO SETS OF ECONOMIC PICKING STROKES -Two down strokes, then later, two up strokes. (Try to keep this strict, it will help you loop this pattern) -Let's march this up the neck. IT'S MORE COMPLICATED Let's turn up the wick. Try to use two down strokes to start, but after that follow your own instincts and see if the outcome feels comfortable. Hopefully by now, your developing a "Sense of Picking".
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Number of downloads: 140 -Let's march this up the neck. IT'S REALLY COMPLICATED Let's make it a bit more interesting.
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Number of downloads: 141 -Let's move it down the neck. COMPLEXITY IS FUN It will start sounding a bit like an etude now. Here we go.
116e.gp5 ( 1.82K )
Number of downloads: 158 -And march it around. NOW IT SEEMS SIMPLE! By now our hardest bit will seem easy!
116e.gp5 ( 1.82K )
Number of downloads: 158And let's play each bit twice, which will make it easier to loop.
116f.gp5 ( 2.12K )
Number of downloads: 147 BONUS ROUND! For BONUS POINTS/HOMEWORK POINTS, Double Pick (Strike Twice Per Note) 116E. You RAWK Todd This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jul 1 2012, 07:02 AM |
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Jul 7 2012, 07:37 PM
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VIDEO CHAT LESSON 117 - (Lesson #17 Redux)
SECRETS OF "SHRED" (Tools of the Trade) GMC LESSON 117 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson117 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat FINGER YOGA! Let�s do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg AMPLITUDE 3/FREE PRESET *You can download AMPLITUDE FREE here (for free with enough gear in it for this preset) here http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/downl...TMzA%3D&E=Y !!!!!!!!!!HOW TO INSTALL AMPLITUDE PRESETS ON PC!!!!!!!!!! Pretty crucial 1.)Download the patch/preset and unzip it if needed. 2.)Copy the patch/preset in to Documents\IK Multimedia\AmpliTube 3\Presets\ 3.)Close and restart Amplitude or the host daw. 4.)That should work *You can use the PRESET EXCHANGE to get my preset and tons of others! http://www.ikmultimedia.com/userarea/prese...#test_popup_690 http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/117-patch-amplitude-3-free  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERLOUD TH1 PRESET (MORE MIDS) ( With Soldano Cabinet!) http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/th1-117-djenty
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Number of downloads: 137 PREPPING TO SHRED! There are many "Tricks to the Trade" in Shredding. It's a broader term than you might think. Much like how "Djent" became it's own Genre, Shred has evolved over time. It still has a connotation of fast/semi crazy/yet precise playing. One (of many) ways to achieve this "sound" is to make use of repeated notes. When played at speed, notes in a scale can be repeated in certain ways and yet sound almost like new notes being played. That's what we will explore today. Let's get started. Here is our first shape. Follow your instincts on picking here. Try to Alternate Pick and feel free to use economic where it works for you. By now, after 100 + lessons, hopefully the mechanics of picking are sinking in.
117a.gp5 ( 1.68K )
Number of downloads: 133 Let's -Play this at various speeds -March it up and down the neck QUIZ: What scale does this bring to mind? FINGER SHIFTING Let's add a finger shift and a bit of a strech in.
117b.gp5 ( 1.7K )
Number of downloads: 138 Let's -Play this at various speeds -March it up and down the neck GOING WIDE
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Number of downloads: 143 Let's -Play this at various speeds -March it up and down the neck GOING ALL THE WAY Let's work on one of our FAV scales, A MINOR using this type of fingering.
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Number of downloads: 148 Let's -Play this at various speeds -March it up and down the neck BONUS: Let's DOUBLE PICK THIS! This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jul 14 2012, 08:21 PM |
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Jul 14 2012, 06:46 AM
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VIDEO CHAT LESSON 118 - (Lesson #1 Redux)
ACTUALLY PLAYING A SOLO/LEAD! GMC LESSON 118 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson_118 OVERLOUD TH1/TH2 Patch Collection Today's patch has 3 patches in one. Enjoy Here are a couple of examples and the patch.Here is an OVERLOUD TH-1 Patch I"ve been working on (lower gain, phaser, delay) Here is a sample on soundcloud.com Better tone won't make you a better player, but it will make your tone sound better Phasey Lead http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/free-custom-patch-overloud-th1 Chorus Lead http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/custom-amplitude-patch-demo-1 DOWNLOAD THE PATCH!
118_TripleThread.xml.zip ( 6.77K )
Number of downloads: 137SOLO TIME! Let's take some time to try to apply some of our recent work in to actually playing a solo. Let's make some licks that combine recent bits of work and actual solo licks. Let's work through these and then play them with our backing.
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Number of downloads: 137 And here is our backing! Download and RIP IT UP!
Lesson118.mp3 ( 3.29MB )
Number of downloads: 134This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jul 15 2012, 12:02 AM |
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Jul 21 2012, 09:12 PM
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GMC LESSON 119 - TAPPED TO DEATH
GMC LESSON 119 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson119 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let�s do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg This weeks OVERLOUD patch is a much simpler version of our usual GAIN DEATH!
119_Overloud.xml.zip ( 7.64K )
Number of downloads: 144 TAPPING OUR BRAINS OUT Let's revisit our TAPING/HAMMERING work a bit. Not to be boring, we are going to skip standard tapping and and use FOUR FINGER TAPPING TECHNIQUE as our first bit.
119a.gp5 ( 1.84K )
Number of downloads: 129 Now then, onward! Let's do a bit of a Baroque piece using four finger tapping!
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Number of downloads: 131 Now let's play all three of these bits together and speed it up a bit and DOUBLE TAP!!!! With our first finger. FOR CHRISTIAN: Here is the link to the SSL Xorcism Free VST Plugin! http://www.solid-state-logic.com/music/X-Orcism/ 
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Jul 28 2012, 08:37 PM
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GMC LESSON 120 - OLYMPIC PENTATONIC "TONIC" OF DEATH
GMC LESSON 120 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson120 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let's do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg TH1 TH2 PATCH FOR TODAY
120TH1_TH2.xml.zip ( 8.01K )
Number of downloads: 146After chasing off most everyone last week with our insanity, I thought I'd impart a bit more spiff and a bit less HELL in to this lesson. These are licks that will help you gain precision/speed/agility, and they leverage the work you've done on your left hand. We don't have to pick each and every note here and we don't have to do an 8 fret stretch. So we are still gonna work it, but hopefully in a way that everyone can dig. FIRST UP! STRIKE ONCE HAMMER MANY For this shape, strike only the OPEN STRING and hammer on the rest. Lets work up some speed here. ****YES THOSE ARE SIXTEENTH NOTES!!!!!!!!
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Number of downloads: 142 STRIKE ONCE HAMMER VERY MANY One of my fav "Shredder Tricks" is to use repeated notes to give a nice busy feel to a given lick. Don't over use this. But give it a shot in this modification of our first lick (Still strike only the open string). Again, YES THOSE ARE SIXTEENTH NOTES! YOU CAN DO IT SOLDIER!
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Number of downloads: 145 STRIKE ONCE HAMMER MANY THEN GO BACK AND FORTH Another "Shredder Trick" is our "Back and Forth" technique where we back track in a given scale then move forward again. Let's apply that to our bit that we've been working with.
120c.gp5 ( 1.82K )
Number of downloads: 140 Now for the bit that's actually a Scale. A PENTATONIC to be exact. More of our open bits, strike only on the open string. Now try to see how we can add the other bits we've learned to this pattern?
120d.gp5 ( 1.65K )
Number of downloads: 140
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Aug 4 2012, 07:05 PM
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GMC LESSON 121 - ALTERNATE PICKING LEAD/RYTHM
GMC LESSON 120 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson121 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let's do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg THIS WEEKS CUSTOM GUITAR PATCH! Guitar Rig 4/5: Crazy Train *Inspired by Randy and his signature Marshall on 11 sound.
Crazy_Train_.ksd.zip ( 5.31K )
Number of downloads: 151http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/guitar-rig-4-5-custom-patch FIRST UP! Alterate picking licks can work in Lead and Rythm playing. Let's examine our "Back and Forth" technique and play a pattern that might be used in a solo or as a looped practice lick to help our SHRED.
121a.gp5 ( 1.59K )
Number of downloads: 130 Let's -March it up the neck -Try it on different string -Palm mute it DOUBLE YOUR FUN! That was too easy! Let's DOUBLE PICK (Strike every note twice) the same shape. Here is a vid to show what your hand should be doing when you DOUBLE PICK. Look at the angle of the right hand, notice how it's not overly tense and doesn't look angry like it's trying to break the strings. Also notice how little movement there is at speed.
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Number of downloads: 131 Let's -March it up the neck -Try it on different string -Palm mute it TRIPLE THREAT Let's TRIPLE PICK this pattern (Three stikes per note)
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Number of downloads: 144 Let's -March it up the neck -Try it on different string -Palm mute it PLAYING ACTUAL MUSIC Let's use this shape in a song as a rythm riff. Here is the tablature.
121b.gp5 ( 1.88K )
Number of downloads: 134 Here is how it will sound played at speed.
121_riff.mp3 ( 866.25K )
Number of downloads: 132Here is just a drum and bass version played much slower to practice with.
121_backing60bpm.mp3 ( 879.92K )
Number of downloads: 135UPDATE: MORE VERSIONS/SPEEDS OF BACKING TRACK! Per request, here ya go! SHRED IT!
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Number of downloads: 140This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 5 2012, 04:35 AM |
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Aug 11 2012, 07:30 PM
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GMC LESSON 122 - PRECISION/SPEED NINJA SECRETS OF "One Handed Technique"
GMC LESSON 122 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson122 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let's do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg TH1 TH2 PATCH FOR TODAY
GMC122_TH1.xml.zip ( 9.69K )
Number of downloads: 134http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/new-overloud-th1-djent-patch  GUITAR RIG 4 PATCH
GMC_122.ksd.zip ( 5.9K )
Number of downloads: 123 NINJA SECRETS OF SHRED One of the big "Secrets" of being able to play with precision/speed is having a really strong left hand. As Paul Gilbert will tell you, you don't have to pick every note, as long it sounds like you are picking every note your fine". As I've said some folks may say this is "Cheating" but as guitar is not a board game we will just leave that . First Up! ***USING THE LEFT HAND ONLY -Strike with the finger tip -Turn up your gain a bit -try using one of the custom patches
122a.gp5 ( 1.49K )
Number of downloads: 123 Let's -Play it twice then move up one fret to 12th. -Play it four times move up one fret to 12th -Stretch our fingers and start on the First Fret -Try it on other strings (keep it clean by playing with a Metronome) Next Up! Let's add our STRETCH in to things! -Turn up your gain a bit -try using one of the custom patches
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Number of downloads: 125 Let's -Play it twice then move up one fret to 12th. -Play it four times move up one fret to 12th -Stretch our fingers and start on the First Fret -Try it on other strings (keep it clean by playing with a Metronome) Here's Where It Gets Tricky! Let's use our left hand technique on a real scale. Left hand hammer on only! Palm mute to reduce noise.
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Number of downloads: 123 Let's -Loop the pattern (repeat it) -Try it different places on the neck. Here's Where It Get's REALLY Tricky Let's use our left hand technique on a real scale. Left hand hammer on only! Palm mute to reduce noise.
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Number of downloads: 113 Let's -Loop the pattern (repeat it) -Try it different places on the neck. THE FINAL CHALLENGE! All this work was to prepare you for this next bit. We are going to play a full scale, all the way, using our "Back and Forth" technique as well as our "Left Hand Only" technique. It's tabbed in 16th notes but that's more of a goal than anything else.
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Number of downloads: 135 Try to play these patterns a bit each time you practice. It will really help your left hand which will really help your playing. Practice! Todd This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 11 2012, 08:39 PM |
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Aug 18 2012, 08:36 PM
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GMC LESSON 123 - EXTENDIND SCALES WITH SLIDES"
GMC LESSON 123 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson123 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let's do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg TH1 TH2 PATCH FOR TODAY
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Number of downloads: 129SLIDING WITH THE PINKY!! Let's combine scale shapes with slides. Here is our first shape. Notice the SLIDE MARKER on the tablature.
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Number of downloads: 126 Let's -Work up some speed -Double Pick it -Try one pick strike per three note group -Move it around the neck. GOING FURTHER Let's try something a bit more ambitious.
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Number of downloads: 121 Let's -Work up some speed -Double Pick it -Try one pick strike per three note group This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 21 2012, 03:55 AM |
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Aug 20 2012, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Aug 18 2012, 07:36 PM)  GMC LESSON 123 - EXTENDIND SCALES WITH SLIDES" GMC LESSON 123 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson123 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let's do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg TH1 TH2 PATCH FOR TODAY
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Number of downloads: 129SLIDING WITH THE PINKY!! Let's combine scale shapes with slides. Here is our first shape. Notice the SLIDE MARKER on the tablature.
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Number of downloads: 126Let's -Work up some speed -Double Pick it -Try one pick strike per three note group GOING FURTHER Let's try something a bit more ambitious.
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Number of downloads: 121Let's -Work up some speed -Double Pick it -Try one pick strike per three note group Is there any way I could get a copy of C? Thanks, Todd. -------------------- All the elders have fallen down...
Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires!  |
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But we will next week! To reduce any confusion, I just added "move around the neck " to the first one.|
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Aug 25 2012, 07:34 PM
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GMC LESSON 124 - LEFT HAND BLITZ (Power and Precision Intensive)
GMC LESSON 124 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson124 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let's do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg TH1 TH2 PATCH FOR TODAY
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Number of downloads: 132*DON"T WORRY ABOUT PICKING EVERY NOTE (This is about the left hand remember?) THE LEFT HAND BLITZ The left hand is the foundation of your playing. The right hand, while important, can't make up for a lack of left hand power or precision. So let's challenge our left hand and FEEL THE BLITZ! PRE BLITZ Let's start with something that won't chase everyone off. We will work up from there.
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Number of downloads: 161 REVERSE GEARS
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Number of downloads: 132 COMBO TIME! Let's combine both in to one shape.
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Number of downloads: 143 STRETCH!!!!! Let's add our STREEEEETTTCCCHHH!!
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Number of downloads: 143 BLITZING A SCALE!! Let's try this approach in the SHRED fingering of A Minor (Three Notes Per String)
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Number of downloads: 143 AND REVERSE GEARS! Let's take this backwards as well.
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Number of downloads: 147 BONUS BLITZ!!!!! Let's use our "INVERSION" work here and try to march this up the neck.
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Number of downloads: 146 This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 25 2012, 08:55 PM |
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Sep 1 2012, 08:46 PM
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GMC LESSON 125 - COMBINING ECONOMIC AND ALTERNATE PICKING
GMC LESSON 125 Direct Link http://bit.ly/gmclesson125 CLICK HERE TO JOIN CHAT ROOM @ 5PM EST 10PM GMT https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/chat Let's warm up and get going! FINGER YOGA! Let's do our usual Finger Yoga stretches. Here is a link to the video for references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvVMNdc6Tg GUITAR RIG 4 PATCH FOR TODAY (In honor of our very own Ben Higgins I've analysed and deconstructed his killer lead tone using minimal distortion/gain to yeild maximum note clarity)
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Number of downloads: 112BEN HIGGINS PATCH DEMO
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Number of downloads: 164WARMUP HOMEWORK! Let's warm up with our BONUS from last lesson that we didn't get to!
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Number of downloads: 112 ECONOMIC ASCENT People often ask how I manage to get decent speed during scale runs. The trick for me is using Economic Picking to ascend, and alternate to descend. Let's ascend.
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Number of downloads: 113 And of course......
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Number of downloads: 128 Once we work up some speed and move around. Let's work on our endurance.
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Number of downloads: 111 Try to use this in your own playing to see if it can push you over the speed barrier! Todd This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Sep 1 2012, 09:46 PM |
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