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Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 25 2013, 01:54 AM
Jul 25 2013, 01:54 AM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi Paal! Welcome to your Gab's Army thread!! Could you please tell me a bit about you, your musical tastes, influences, strengths and weaknesses? I would need some videos or audios of you playing rhythm guitar, so please post your best material here. If you have some music or ideas of your own, also post them here. Also let me know how you think that I can help you and what are your expectations for our job. You can check the other Army's thread to discover the different modalities of this project. The principles of our Army are: + Improve your technique + Make music and solos + Have fun + Destroy the enemy (hahaha not really just kidding... ) 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 Gabriel Leopardi: Jul 25 2013, 02:43 PM -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 25 2013, 07:14 AM
Jul 25 2013, 07:14 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Thanks mate About me: I'm old. Really old. I've seen governments come and go, even overthrown. I've witnessed the course of time take it's toll, on the world, on the climate and on me (which is the worst part). My fingers have grown weary and slowly withers each passing minute. My hair is gone, my hearing have seen better days and my face looks as though I've just crawled out of a grave. Pale, thin, weak and weary. We don't have much time Gabe, I'm old. Really old. I'm 32 Musical taste & influences (in no particular order): The Beatles, Anthrax, Tori Amos, Alice In Chains, Ingrid Michaelson, Soundgarden, Creedence, Satyricon, Thin Lizzy, Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, ZZ Top, The Allmann Brothers, Arcturus, Vader, Megadeth, Metallica (the good old stuff), Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Oasis, Counting Crows, Old Mans Child, Dave Matthews, Deftones, Staind, Incubus, Feeder, Grant Lee Buffalo, Grant Lee Phillips, John Mayer, Nada Surf, Blitzen Trapper, The Tallest Man On Earth, Iron Maiden, Pogo Pops, Frank Hammersland, Popium, Anathema, Ryan Adams, Testament, Machine Head, Evile, Danzig, The Misfits, Judas Priest, Mustasch, Paradise Lost, Overthrow, In The Woods..., Godsmack, Soen, Tool, The Hellacopters, Hellsingland Underground, Monster Magnet, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots, Helmet, Shinedown, The Cult, Pearl Jam, Motorhead, Keep Of Kalessin, Isengard, Immortal, Bathory, Ulver, Entombed, Primordial, Dissection, My Dying Bride, Amorphis, While Heaven Wept, Rancid, Live, Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees, Porcupine Tree, Threshold, Marillion, amongst others... Strengths: I believe I'm a good rhythm player. I can play different styles, and I'm good at writing melodylines and make songs a tad more interesting. I enjoy playing, which is important. Weaknesses: Oh my, where to start... Solos, I basically can't play if they get a little complicated. Theory, I don't know it. Scales, isn't that a rigid plate which grows out of the skin of various animals? Progressive stuff with time signatures that looks like a math exam. I use way too much time writing a song from beginning to finish, at least most of them. Oh, and I can't sing I don't need to learn advanved soloing, progressive confusion, advanced theory or all the scales in the world. But, I'd like to learn new chords for Pop, Rock, and Hard Rock, beginner/intermediate short solos, a little theory to go with it, and get better at what I already know. I have no plans of being a solo guitarist, but I have plans to be a damn good rhythm player Next week, when the "Gladmat festival" here in Stavanger is finished, and our guestroom isn't occupied I will record some samples of my playing and post them in this thread so you can hear what I'm up to I'll also post some songs from earlier reording sessions, so you can hear what I can play etc. Yeah, that about covers it for now don't you think? 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 audiopaal: Jul 25 2013, 05:44 PM

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 25 2013, 12:51 PM
Jul 25 2013, 12:51 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	For now, a Ukulele improvisation will have to do: https://soundcloud.com/audiopaal/ukulelika-demo My stepdad gave a ukulele a while back. I learned four chords and recorded it with a microphone, improvising a melody part and recorded a contrabass in the background. All in all, pretty good for a few hours days work I haven't touched it since I'm afraid... 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 25 2013, 04:12 PM
Jul 25 2013, 04:12 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi mate! Thanks for this fantastic introduction. Old?? Old for what?? I'm 31 years old now I don't feel old, I'm sure that there are lots of great things coming, and a lot of things to do yet! Nice ukulele improvisation! I was wondering if you are able to post audio files here... 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 25 2013, 04:55 PM
Jul 25 2013, 04:55 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 25 2013, 05:12 PM) Hi mate! Thanks for this fantastic introduction. Old?? Old for what?? I'm 31 years old now I don't feel old, I'm sure that there are lots of great things coming, and a lot of things to do yet! Nice ukulele improvisation! I was wondering if you are able to post audio files here... Hehe, I was only joking. Young and fit as a fiddle Thanks mate, glad you liked it Yes, I can post audio files. I just cannot record new ones until sometime next week. The latest thing I recorded was last summer (time goes by fast..). I was in a hurry to get it finished before I went on vacation, so I didn't mix it properly, but it sounds pretty decent I think. It's a pop song. I'll post it here, so you can have a listen to my playing, and I'll post some more next week Here it is: With_You_Instrumental__nestenferdigmix_.mp3 ( 8.12MB ) Number of downloads: 99 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 26 2013, 05:11 AM
Jul 26 2013, 05:11 AM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jul 25 2013, 12:55 PM) Hehe, I was only joking. Young and fit as a fiddle Thanks mate, glad you liked it Yes, I can post audio files. I just cannot record new ones until sometime next week. The latest thing I recorded was last summer (time goes by fast..). I was in a hurry to get it finished before I went on vacation, so I didn't mix it properly, but it sounds pretty decent I think. It's a pop song. I'll post it here, so you can have a listen to my playing, and I'll post some more next week Here it is: With_You_Instrumental__nestenferdigmix_.mp3 ( 8.12MB ) Number of downloads: 99 Hey mate, this sounds very nice. It's a very tasty composition. I think that your rhythm is very good on this song. You said you want to learn new chords, progressions and ideas for pop and rock music and you said wrote "Th Beatles" as the first band on your list of favourites... I wonder, how many songs by them have you learnt and analysed? 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 26 2013, 07:21 AM
Jul 26 2013, 07:21 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 26 2013, 06:11 AM) Hey mate, this sounds very nice. It's a very tasty composition. I think that your rhythm is very good on this song. You said you want to learn new chords, progressions and ideas for pop and rock music and you said wrote "Th Beatles" as the first band on your list of favourites... I wonder, how many songs by them have you learnt and analysed? Thank you Glad you liked it Gabe I have some plans for re-recording that song this fall. I have a few songs in the same style, so I want to record them with the same sound/gear/mix etc. Yeah, I'm always trying to learn some new stuff to help me broaden my horizon. Actually none. Which is kind of embarrasing when you own one a huge collection of The Beatles I've always wanted to learn "Here Comes The Sun" and "Rain" though.. 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!

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 02:11 PM
Jul 27 2013, 02:11 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	At some point I'd love to learn Stormbringer, by Deep Purple as well Great riffs all over the place 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 03:44 PM
Jul 27 2013, 03:44 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Ok! Let's start learning by ear one of these two songs and write here the structure, chord progressions, and why not your version. Which one you prefer to start: "Here comes the song" or "Stormbringer"? 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 03:54 PM
Jul 27 2013, 03:54 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 27 2013, 04:44 PM) Ok! Let's start learning by ear one of these two songs and write here the structure, chord progressions, and why not your version. Which one you prefer to start: "Here comes the song" or "Stormbringer"? I'd love to make my own version of both I'll have a look at them early next week and decide which one to start with. Do you want a direct cover, or should I make a cover version with my own twists and turns? 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 03:58 PM
Jul 27 2013, 03:58 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jul 27 2013, 11:54 AM) I'd love to make my own version of both I'll have a look at them early next week and decide which one to start with. Do you want a direct cover, or should I make a cover version with my own twists and turns? This sounds great!! It doesn't necessary needs to be a direct cover if you prefer to give it a special production. But be sure that you can also play the whole piece by once, to use this also as a technique training. 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 04:11 PM
Jul 27 2013, 04:11 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 27 2013, 04:58 PM) This sounds great!! It doesn't necessary needs to be a direct cover if you prefer to give it a special production. But be sure that you can also play the whole piece by once, to use this also as a technique training. Nice I'm not gonna change the keys of the songs, it's just that sometimes I think it's better to play the chord somewhere else on the neck than they originally do, if you know what I mean. So I might make a few very subtle changes if that's ok? I have to make some happy audiopaal adjustments you know And I'll practice until I can play it in one go, I usually do that anyway whenever I write a song. 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 04:21 PM
Jul 27 2013, 04:21 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Or maybe you can change the meter. This is a reversion that I did many time ago, and it's one of my favorites (talking about my reversions). Original: Cirse's 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 04:37 PM
Jul 27 2013, 04:37 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	You mean I can "change" it completely, like making a heavier or softer version of it? 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 10:08 PM
Jul 27 2013, 10:08 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jul 27 2013, 12:37 PM) You mean I can "change" it completely, like making a heavier or softer version of it? Exactly. 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 28 2013, 03:18 AM
Jul 28 2013, 03:18 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 27 2013, 11:08 PM) Exactly. Nice, I'll try to impress 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 28 2013, 06:05 PM
Jul 28 2013, 06:05 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jul 27 2013, 11:18 PM) Nice, I'll try to impress you Excellent! 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 29 2013, 06:37 AM
Jul 29 2013, 06:37 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 28 2013, 07:05 PM) Excellent! Think I'll make a funky little pop n' roll song out of it.. Just to make it hard for myself Started learning the main riffs yesterday. Just need to "rewrite" some of them to make it a bit more interesting 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 29 2013, 05:17 PM
Jul 29 2013, 05:17 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jul 29 2013, 02:37 AM) Think I'll make a funky little pop n' roll song out of it.. Just to make it hard for myself Started learning the main riffs yesterday. Just need to "rewrite" some of them to make it a bit more interesting Good! Have you started with Stormbringer? 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 Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 29 2013, 09:58 PM
Jul 29 2013, 09:58 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jul 29 2013, 06:17 PM) Good! Have you started with Stormbringer? Yes. I have started practicing the main riffs, and rewriting of the rhtyhm (just the rhythm of the right hand picking). It'll take a while though, not an easy song considering the solos that are part of the rhythm guitar. I'll try to make them into something funky as well, hehe.. You said I could make it different 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!