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Jun 18 2012, 11:49 PM
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QUOTE (Zoot @ Jun 18 2012, 11:55 AM)  Cool - that sounds like fun!  Z.It will be fun! I will post my take tomorrow!
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Jun 22 2012, 07:42 AM
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QUOTE (Zoot @ Jun 18 2012, 11:55 AM) Cool - that sounds like fun! Z.Hi! So I have recorded my take! Now it's your turn! I used the same pentatonics and positions I assigned you! Here it is! http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/zoot I would like you to continue me idea on the solo! Try to keep it less busy because it's just a beginning and be as melodic as possible! P.S. Leave the rest of the track playing so I can add the next part after your solo! Let me know if you have any questions or need help! -------------------- |
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Jun 27 2012, 11:26 AM
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Hi Alex -
Here's the track as I hear it, (well, as I hear it within the bounds of my ability  ). C# and F#'s abound...http://soundcloud.com/qwerty_zoot/zoot-af-z I'm still fiddling about with playing against this with the pure Em pentatonic scale, but running into issues with note selection. Too much time wasted on "which note is that?" to play smoothly against the other chords in the progression. Similarly, when I try and play the appropriate pentatonic minor for the chord that's playing, my brain isn't overlaying the 2nd, 3rd and 4th pentatonic shapes fast enough to play it smoothly. I guess that's why practice was invented Cheers - Z. ...and apologies for the god-awful tone I recently got my hands on a Dirty Little Secret Mk II pedal from Catalinbread - check it out, their pedals are awesome! Catalinbread DLS Mk-II This pedal emulates a plexi stack and unfortunately, I'm having a love affair with the PRE-AMP gain knob which wasn't really appropriate for this tune Ciao! Z. -------------------- That which doesn't kill us...
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Jun 27 2012, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE (Zoot @ Jun 27 2012, 10:26 AM) Hi Alex - Here's the track as I hear it, (well, as I hear it within the bounds of my ability ). C# and F#'s abound...http://soundcloud.com/qwerty_zoot/zoot-af-z I'm still fiddling about with playing against this with the pure Em pentatonic scale, but running into issues with note selection. Too much time wasted on "which note is that?" to play smoothly against the other chords in the progression. Similarly, when I try and play the appropriate pentatonic minor for the chord that's playing, my brain isn't overlaying the 2nd, 3rd and 4th pentatonic shapes fast enough to play it smoothly. I guess that's why practice was invented Cheers - Z. ...and apologies for the god-awful tone I recently got my hands on a Dirty Little Secret Mk II pedal from Catalinbread - check it out, their pedals are awesome! Catalinbread DLS Mk-II This pedal emulates a plexi stack and unfortunately, I'm having a love affair with the PRE-AMP gain knob which wasn't really appropriate for this tune Ciao! Z. You did a great job on the solo! It was too short tho! Play one more run through! I would like to hear more Q&A and try to use different octaves! The melody was great and I like how you developed it! Also try adding more dynamic in this solo! Keep it up! P.S. It's a good pedal! I like the sound!
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Jul 1 2012, 02:13 AM
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QUOTE (Zoot @ Jun 27 2012, 10:26 AM) Hi Alex - Here's the track as I hear it, (well, as I hear it within the bounds of my ability ). C# and F#'s abound...http://soundcloud.com/qwerty_zoot/zoot-af-z I'm still fiddling about with playing against this with the pure Em pentatonic scale, but running into issues with note selection. Too much time wasted on "which note is that?" to play smoothly against the other chords in the progression. Similarly, when I try and play the appropriate pentatonic minor for the chord that's playing, my brain isn't overlaying the 2nd, 3rd and 4th pentatonic shapes fast enough to play it smoothly. I guess that's why practice was invented Cheers - Z. ...and apologies for the god-awful tone I recently got my hands on a Dirty Little Secret Mk II pedal from Catalinbread - check it out, their pedals are awesome! Catalinbread DLS Mk-II This pedal emulates a plexi stack and unfortunately, I'm having a love affair with the PRE-AMP gain knob which wasn't really appropriate for this tune Ciao! Z. Just wanted to check and see how are you doing? Do you have any questions? -------------------- |
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Jul 18 2012, 11:44 AM
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Hi Alex -
Back from holidays - Fiji was lovely but all that swimming killed my calluses! Here's my take - http://soundcloud.com/qwerty_zoot/zoot-af-z3 Ciao! Z. -------------------- That which doesn't kill us...
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Jul 20 2012, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE (Zoot @ Jul 18 2012, 10:44 AM) Hi Alex - Back from holidays - Fiji was lovely but all that swimming killed my calluses! Here's my take - http://soundcloud.com/qwerty_zoot/zoot-af-z3 Ciao! Z. Sounds very nice!!! A few suggestions! Try to turn gain a little down and try to use Questions and answer technique! It will work perfectly for it! If you want I can explain you in more details! Let me know!
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Jul 23 2012, 06:21 PM
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Hi!
I have a perfect exercise for you! It will help you to master modes plus will bring your alternative picking to the next level! Modes being used: F# Locrian - G major - A dorian - B phrygian - C Lydian - D mixolydian - E minor Here it is! E ||----------------------------------------------3----| Guitar Pro 
Scales_workout.gp5 ( 8.99K )
Number of downloads: 85I would like you to start by getting use to those shapes and when you will be learning them try to call out notes it will help you to master the neck better! And here is a cool part of this exercise! I played a track and would like you to play along with me! This exercise will help you with picking technique! http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/modes-workout Let me know if you have any questions or need help! -------------------- |
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