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[Jim S.]

Ha! Here b sum good ol pirate video...

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[Todd Simpson]

These videos are PRIVATE so I can't see them You can make them UNLISTED and I can still see them Try that!

Sarge

Ha! Here b sum good ol pirate video...

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You picking is getting better and better during each vid! It's great to see you get this good this quick!!!! I like what your playing there and it's a very cool mod of the lick. Take a sec and watch the original demo video again and I start about half way through to play the lick in a looping type fashion which is what I'm looking for as the final for this mission. Give this a quick watch!



This one has very odd timing so if you can do it like it is in the vid, with a metronome, just SINGLE PICKING will get you the badge!! Skip the multi picking for now as there is plenty of time for that later and the timing of this piece makes it very odd to multi pick.

Sarge

Thanks Todd! Yes this is difficult. I am having an issue with my metronome, it is set at 400-530bpm and it can only click bars. If I click the box to sound on beats it Adds that accent. I can't change the sound of that either. Either way here is another vid.

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[Jim S.]

You picking is getting better and better during each vid! It's great to see you get this good this quick!!!! I like what your playing there and it's a very cool mod of the lick. Take a sec and watch the original demo video again and I start about half way through to play the lick in a looping type fashion which is what I'm looking for as the final for this mission. Give this a quick watch!



This one has very odd timing so if you can do it like it is in the vid, with a metronome, just SINGLE PICKING will get you the badge!! Skip the multi picking for now as there is plenty of time for that later and the timing of this piece makes it very odd to multi pick.

Sarge

Thanks Sarge!

Hey what's multi picking?

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[Jim S.]

Thanks Sarge!

Hey what's multi picking?

Ok I took a look at that vid and found I was playing it wrong. Also I realized my tendency to sweep when crossing strings. I'll report back to duty. Ah ten hut?

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[Todd Simpson]

Good man!!! I'm going to try to make short demo vids for all the missions, but if there is a vid in there it's worth a watch! Looking forward to your NEXT FIGHT SOLDIER!!!

Ok I took a look at that vid and found I was playing it wrong. Also I realized my tendency to sweep when crossing strings. I'll report back to duty. Ah ten hut?

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[Jim S.]

Hi Sarge! Here are 3 videos the first is your boot camp



The second is a lick I'm working on in a gmc lesson. It's supposed to be 16th trips but I'm just at the 1/8 trips for now.


The third is a hybrid practice. At one point I hit a nice clean muted semi Greg Howe"ish" tone...



All three of these techniques I am gaining. So thanks!

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[Jim S.]

Alright sarge 2 more!



6-7

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[Todd Simpson]

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! Soldier, it's been a while since I"ve seen such DRIVE, such FORCE, such VIOLENCE of intent! You sir are racing toward ValHalla!!!!

Some really fine playing here. Let's debrief!!
MEDALS OF HONOR

1.)Maintained splendid palm mute / right hand control in every vid.
2.)Maintained tight and precise picking in every vid
3.)Maintained control of each strike and it's timing

Soldier, it's very rare. Strike that. It's NEVER yet come to pass that I"ve EVER badged ANYONE up this far in a single review but I must say YOU"VE FREAKING EARNED IT SOLDIER!!!


Congrats Soldier, you just ...

LEVELED UP!!

Alright sarge 2 more!



6-7

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[Jim S.]

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! Soldier, it's been a while since I"ve seen such DRIVE, such FORCE, such VIOLENCE of intent! You sir are racing toward ValHalla!!!!

Some really fine playing here. Let's debrief!!
MEDALS OF HONOR

1.)Maintained splendid palm mute / right hand control in every vid.
2.)Maintained tight and precise picking in every vid
3.)Maintained control of each strike and it's timing

Soldier, it's very rare. Strike that. It's NEVER yet come to pass that I"ve EVER badged ANYONE up this far in a single review but I must say YOU"VE FREAKING EARNED IT SOLDIER!!!


Congrats Soldier, you just ...

LEVELED UP!!

That's so good to hear! Thanks Sarge I will carry out!

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[Todd Simpson]

FIGHT ON SOLDIER!!! Whatever you are doing, KEEP DOING IT as it's working!~!!!!!!!!

That's so good to hear! Thanks Sarge I will carry out!

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[Jim S.]

Here is a humble attempt at 8

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[Todd Simpson]

Well fought Soldier!!! You are really ripping through these Mission!!! I see BLOOD on the fretboard and VENGEANCE in your eyes!!!!!

Let's debrief.

MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Precise control on your Alternate Picking
2.)Planted Right Hand on the Bridge
3.)Furious Vengeance and Righteous Anger!!!

You continue to have really good technique on these. You are doing great with your right hand planted on the bridge and keeping string/fret noise at bay. Your Alternate picking is nice and clean/precise. You are ready for the challenges ahead!! Congrats Soldier, you just...

LEVELED UP!!!!!!

FIGHT ON!!!!!

Sarge

Here is a humble attempt at 8

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[Jim S.]

Sarge!!! Good evening, here lye 2 bits. The first is level 9. And the second is a lock I made and thought I'd share.

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Hey Todd Nice take at the blues collab btw. Here's my shot at 10!

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[Todd Simpson]

Wow. Yet again, you are gonna make me break my "one badge per" rule and I'm gonna have to badge you up twice. Really nice playing here. At this rate, I'm gonna have to make lessons up faster You are seriously on a roll!!!

Let's Debrief....

Soldier, I can see your playing getting better in each vid and I"d swear that I see blood on the fretboard! Your hard work is paying off. Your finger control and picking precision continues to get better and better.

MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)MULTI PICKING WITH AUTHORITY!!!
2.)TIGHT HAND SYNCH!!
3.)PRECISE CONTROL!!!!

You are ready for the next series of MISSIONS. Go forth!!!

Soldier!!! You have just .....

!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!

Hey Todd Nice take at the blues collab btw. Here's my shot at 10!

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[Jim S.]

Hey sarge!





I'm finding 120 Bpm is my fastest speed switching strings and playing complicated rhythms. This is the speed in which I will strive to increase!

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[Todd Simpson]

WELL FOUGHT SOLDIER!! And well done incorporating the bits in to solo work. That's the entire point of all this after all!! You and Ben are just KILLING IT! Congrats to you both on being the DEADLY DUO and current MISSION KINGS.

Let's Debrief....

Your technique continues to improve by the hour it seems. I can tell you have been putting in the time which is the real secret to getting "Good". And it's working!!

MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Solid Technique and Tight Precision
2.)Spot on Hand Synch
3.)BONUS POINTS: using the bits in context

You are about get get your SECOND CHEVRON badge. Not many folks have ever made it that far. I don't make it easy on people. You've earned it Soldier.

Soldier!!! You have just .....

!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!

FIGHT ON!!!!!

Hey sarge!





I'm finding 120 Bpm is my fastest speed switching strings and playing complicated rhythms. This is the speed in which I will strive to increase!

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This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 10 2015, 12:22 AM

[Jim S.]

WELL FOUGHT SOLDIER!! And well done incorporating the bits in to solo work. That's the entire point of all this after all!! You and Ben are just KILLING IT! Congrats to you both on being the DEADLY DUO and current MISSION KINGS.

Let's Debrief....

Your technique continues to improve by the hour it seems. I can tell you have been putting in the time which is the real secret to getting "Good". And it's working!!

MEDAL OF HONOR
1.)Solid Technique and Tight Precision
2.)Spot on Hand Synch
3.)BONUS POINTS: using the bits in context

You are about get get your SECOND CHEVRON badge. Not many folks have ever made it that far. I don't make it easy on people. You've earned it Soldier.

Soldier!!! You have just .....

!!!!LEVELED UP!!!!

FIGHT ON!!!!!

Sarge Thanks! I shall pursue the next mission. Do you have any feedback for 12? Let me know what I need to change.

Todd, these missions are really helping me. They are exciting and when I'm soloing I can hear the missed notes more and when I am nailing it I feel control and it just sounds crisp. Another great thing is the motivation that came from looking for weakness in myself. Take Care Sarge!

Is Cael "Ben?"

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[Todd Simpson]

UPDATE: Soldier, it looks like the videos "day12" etc. are getting out of synch with the missions. Just for the sake of clarity, if you are on MISSION 12 for example, please title the video MISSION 12. And if you do MISSION 13 and then MISSION 14 vids, title them as such. So that by looking at the title of the vid I can tell which mission it is. Currently "day 12" is actually two separate missions, once of which is MISSION 13.

DEBRIEF ON MISSION 13

This one needs just a bit more blood. You have got the lick down! But I want to see you do clean double picking and clean triple/quad picking as well on this. Which means you may need to slow the metronome down. MISSION 13 is the double chevron badge up. It's mile stone. So I want it perfect soldier!!

Also, as your playing gets better, I"m hoping I can help you get better recordings. Your guitar is a bit hard to hear and I can't hear individual pick strikes. I'd like to try to work with you to get your recordings up to the level of your playing. All part of BOOT CAMP SOLDIER!!

Sarge

P.S.

I"m glad the missions are helping You are really making great progress so keep it up!!!! These are built to show any weak bits in your range/technique/etc. I make use of every string in some of them to show you if there are gaps in your muting, some focus on gaps in picking technique etc. I can tell you've worked through many of the things that troubling your playing and i see you getting better every single day!!!!!

Sarge

Sarge Thanks! I shall pursue the next mission. Do you have any feedback for 12? Let me know what I need to change.

Todd, these missions are really helping me. They are exciting and when I'm soloing I can hear the missed notes more and when I am nailing it I feel control and it just sounds crisp. Another great thing is the motivation that came from looking for weakness in myself. Take Care Sarge!

Is Cael "Ben?"

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This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 10 2015, 03:22 AM