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Dec 12 2021, 07:25 PM |
I have tried to play the City and Colour but the stretch in the in the first bar was difficult for me.
I found this lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Introd...Travis-Picking/ I have wanted to learn fingerstyle for quite some time so I am currently practicing that one instead of City and Colour |
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Dec 13 2021, 01:48 PM |
Hi mate! Ok! This sounds great! Let's get into fingerstyle!!
This post has been edited by Gabriel Leopardi: Dec 13 2021, 01:48 PM -------------------- My lessons
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Dec 16 2021, 05:47 PM |
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Dec 17 2021, 12:44 PM |
Hi mate,
Thanks for the cool video and for all the compliments I am happy the Goo Goo Dolls is improvning now I will keep working on those things you mentioned |
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Dec 19 2021, 02:40 PM |
Excellent! Keep on rocking mate!
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Dec 23 2021, 01:50 PM |
Thanks!
Happy holidays I hope you take some time off and rest and spend time with friends/family This post has been edited by HiimAlex: Dec 23 2021, 02:02 PM |
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Dec 23 2021, 02:46 PM |
Thank you mate! The same to you. And congrats on an amazing guitar year! You ROCK!!
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Dec 26 2021, 08:08 PM |
Thank you so much. I am so grateful for this guitar year, it has been so fun and a lot of improvement. I have learnt way more than I was hoping for. I will share an update in two days. I'm happy to read this mate. -------------------- My lessons
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Dec 28 2021, 05:12 PM |
Hi mate!
Here is an update from me. Goo Goo Dolls The last take I sent to you had timing issues at the difficult A/C# chord. Apart from that you said it sounded fine. I think this take sounds better and is tighter. I have practiced it both with the backing track and the original video. I can not tell if I am playing tight all the time or not. Here is a new take: Acoustic Solo in C Major Last take had timing issues in the beginning and also in the bar after the harmonics. Here is a new take which I think is tighter and better vibrato. Same here, I can't tell if I play tight all the time. Vibrato Last time you said I should start the vibrato slower and grow it gradually. You said to be more consistent with the movement. And you also mentioned to check Ben's Vibrato Odyssey. I have checked it out and tried to work on my hand movement but I feel like it needs more practice. Travis Picking I have not shared a video of this before. I have learnt all the 4 patterns that is in the video and wanted to share it. Perhaps I am playing everything a bit too quiet and soft. I am practicing the chord progression in video 7 in the original lesson at 86 BPM and the original speed is 110 BPM. Composition/Improvisation I have checked your course here https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonser...ing-Essentials/ and found this progression I like C Am F G. I have been jamming over it and trying to make sure I end phrases on a chord tone which is difficult. I think it's difficult because then I need to think about what chord is playing, what are the chord tones and where they are on the fretboard. Quite a long post today. What do you think? Have a nice day |
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Dec 28 2021, 10:32 PM |
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Jan 3 2022, 02:33 PM |
Thank you very much for the comments. I thought they are clear and made sense. I recently started playing the Travis Picking over a backing track but didn't include it on the video. Also do you think its better to have a longer post update for all sections or shorter more frequent post for just some sections? Happy new year to you too! Both options are ok for me! Whatever keeps you motivated. Happy new year! -------------------- My lessons
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Jan 10 2022, 02:58 PM |
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Jan 10 2022, 08:01 PM |
Thank you so much for the response. There is a lot to work on when it comes to my improvisation.
And thanks for the response on my PM |
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Jan 12 2022, 06:42 PM |
You are welcome!
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Jan 18 2022, 04:46 PM |
Hi Gab, How are you? Hi mate! I have Covid, so there are no video responses today. How are you? Acoustic Solo I have been practicing the parts where I have had timing issues. I think it is better here, but I did not pay as much attention to vibrato Good job! You timing is much better here. There are some notes that sound after the beat but most of the parts are sounding good. I recommend you to continue practicing this one focusing on timing until you feel more comfortable with it. It should become a second nature, and then, start adding vibrato and other expressive elements like dynamics. Vibrato I continue to practice the classical vibrato but I also started learning Circle vibrato which I saw in Ben's Vibrato Odyssey 2. The circle vibrato is quite difficult right now. Here is a take with both of them. Excellent! You vibrato starts to sound strong and more consistent! Now you can try over backing tracks. You can combine your improvisation practice and use any backing track to train your vibrato. The idea is that you play only vibrato but over a backing track that provides a groove and a tonality... so you need to follow a scale, and a tempo. Does it make sense? Improvisation I tried to pay attention to these things you mentioned last time. My timing is better here in my opinion and more melodic. Yes! Now your playing is more melodic and your timing is better. You are right. This is the direction. You need to continue practicing your improvisation skills. I think that it would be interesting for you to try over different backing tracks so be exposed to different grooves and styles. For example: Ear Training I need some help with my ear training. I am practicing intervals as you know. I have practiced C major scale right now. 1 octave is easy and then I am able to identify them correctly. I have been practicing intervals many octaves in C major for 2 months now. I have improved but I still struggle and mix them up a bit. Do you have any advice how to get better with identifying intervals in many octaves? It's not easy, and requires daily practice. I recommend you using any cellphone app every day and go slowly with this task. Recognizing intervals only by ear can be tricky so you need to give you some time to get used to it. However, using your guitar should be easier. What are you using to practice intervals? -------------------- My lessons
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