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Jun 16 2016, 09:20 PM
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OK, another one that doesn't deserve a badge
 So many ideas in my head that don't make it to my fingers, I really like all the other entries and was hoping to steel some bit & pieces  Wrong guitar for the blues too but I went with it as I had it in my hands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDPk5ODyg_E...eature=youtu.be -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jun 17 2016, 01:35 PM
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Tried my luck with this too:
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Jun 17 2016, 03:11 PM
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First off, I love that guitar
 Vintage crackleburst if one of my faves. Is it a Jackson? A very cool choice for the blues collab just because it's the last thing I expected to see On to your take!!! I like your take on this and I can hear you experimenting in an Atonal Jazz style, which is also entirely unexpected and part of why I like it This is what I love seeing. Stuff that just hits me sideways and leaves me wanting to put it on a loop to try to deconstruct it. Also, your tone works well and it takes stones to play with nearly zero gain/distortion. I like your solo here and you played well for the entire backing. In short, you just BADGED UP!!!!.....  QUOTE (Phil66 @ Jun 16 2016, 04:20 PM)  OK, another one that doesn't deserve a badge So many ideas in my head that don't make it to my fingers, I really like all the other entries and was hoping to steel some bit & pieces Wrong guitar for the blues too but I went with it as I had it in my hands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDPk5ODyg_E...eature=youtu.be Quite a spiff take here to be sure. I love the first bend that doesn't resolve but instead just hangs and leaves the tension in the air. Then the transition to proggy bits and back to blues bits is again seamless. As if John Petrucci and BB King were taking turns and leaving no gaps to allow you to tell who is playing. Very cool. On a side note, I still love your Ibby One day I will have one by goodness, just like it. Maybe the red one if I can find one again Most tone comes from the fingers and you are putting a TON of tone in to that guitar. I love the tone you are making here. If the rest is coming from BIAS then you have gotten really good at programming BIAS. Sounds like a tube amp with speaker breakup. If anyone doubts that software can sound like vintange amp with a nice microphone on it, I'd just show them this clip In short, you KRUSHED it and badged up!!!  QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Jun 17 2016, 08:35 AM) Tried my luck with this too:
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Jun 17 2016, 08:01 PM
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Thanks Todd,
Is "Atonal Jazz style" a euphemism for having poor timing and playing out of key? I've redone the video because I was in a hurry and I mixed in the camera mic along with the SM57  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SnrlEBuJQE...eature=youtu.be The guitar is a Squier HMIII, serial number E947967, it has a Schaller floating trem (locked out) and two PAF Pro Di Marzios.  Cheers buddy QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 17 2016, 03:11 PM) First off, I love that guitar Vintage crackleburst if one of my faves. Is it a Jackson? A very cool choice for the blues collab just because it's the last thing I expected to see On to your take!!! I like your take on this and I can hear you experimenting in an Atonal Jazz style, which is also entirely unexpected and part of why I like it This is what I love seeing. Stuff that just hits me sideways and leaves me wanting to put it on a loop to try to deconstruct it. Also, your tone works well and it takes stones to play with nearly zero gain/distortion. I like your solo here and you played well for the entire backing. In short, you just BADGED UP!!!!..... -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jun 18 2016, 07:40 PM
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!!!SAT SHRED FEST X7!!!! Today's challenge is based on the key of G Major. It's got some Bluegrass influences in it (I'm originally from Kentucky "The Bluegrass State" so why the heck not?) It' also one of the few we have done in a Major Key. Take note of the ROOT notes on the third fret and beyond. Returning to them will help resolve nearly any lick/phrase. Jump in!! --- DETAILS: Key: G Major (G Major Scale for starters) BPM: 75 BPM CHORDS USED: 1/3/4/5 Rooted on G Major  DUE DATE: Before Next Sat!!! (June 25th, 2016) SCALES TO USE: ( You can use ANY SCALES OR NOTES these are just reference) *Feel free to use any notes/scales/techniques that sound good to your ears G Major Scale (Entire Neck)  BACKING TRACK (Loopable in your DAW of choice) 
Loopable_GMajor.mp3 ( 1.55MB )
Number of downloads: 98https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/g-major-backing-track-x7-solo-challenge *DOWNLOAD: x7 Patch for 11 rack used in vid. (Notice the Parametric E.Q. is the first thing in the chain. This lets you shape the tone PRE gain stage) 
GMC_X7.tfx.zip ( 1.23K )
Number of downloads: 89 This is NOT A COLLAB but something new. It's a "Challenge" I challenge you to play anything over this backing. It doesn't have to be good, it doesn't have to shred, it just has to have you in it playing like you really mean it!!! That's it so here is what I need. 1.)Reply to this post with a youtube video of your performance. That's it, no files, no transfers, just you playing I will give you feedback on your submission and you will get your updated SHRED FEST MISSION BADGE for having the stones to put yourself out there and for making the time to make music. 2.)Submit: Embed (not paste the link, ask me if you need any help) your youtube vid of you playing over the solo section. This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jun 18 2016, 07:43 PM |
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Jun 20 2016, 10:56 AM
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here is another take
i try to stay in the G major as i can ! cheers Laurent --------------------    |
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Jun 21 2016, 07:13 PM
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NOW YOUR TALKING!!!
That's just killer work. I loved it. You explore the melody quite well and nail several shreddy licks in the process. Your playing is precise and still organic. It flows along and has peaks and valleys of melody and tension, ending with resolution at the root key. It's a great example of how to solo in a somewhat strange key IMHO. We don't do a lot of work with the major scale or with major arrangements. This is partially my fault as I"m a bit of Metal Head and thus drift often towards Minor keys and scales. In doing so I often create lessons along those lines. This is part of why I wanted to switch to something semi bizarre like bluegrass/country in a happy key. To balance out all of the focus on Minor and Pentatonic structures, and you NAILED IT!!! WELCOME TO X6!!  QUOTE (fzalfa @ Jun 20 2016, 05:56 AM) here is another take i try to stay in the G major as i can ! cheers Laurent Spiff!! I really like how you used chordal structures in the start of the solo! This is something I have not seen much of in this round and it sounds great and really works IMHO. Great take. Melodic through and through. Very lyrical in it's approach. It completes the backing and makes it sound like a song instead of just a solo. Well done CAMERA PANGS It's not just you. When I first started recording my playing, my fingers would freeze the moment I hit record and I could no longer play correctly. Bits that I'd practiced suddenly seemed difficult the moment the camera was on me. I had the same problem playing in front of people. It's quite common. It's why I decided to make my own youtube channel all those years ago when youtube first started. It forced me to get used to the camera. Eventually I came to enjoy recording my performances and really enjoying the live video chat lessons we used to do Just like playing guitar, playing in front of a camera or audience requires repetition and practice. I'd suggest recording yourself as often as you can stand and putting it up on youtube. Do short examples, lessons, jams, anything. Just do it often. It will change the way you feel about the camera Here is my youtube channel btw. https://www.youtube.com/techniqueswithtodd and this is the first video I ever made. I had my bed in the background (before I learned that was a no no) This was 10 years ago if you can believe that. I was using a web cam only.QUOTE (Anders Karlsson @ Jun 20 2016, 04:42 PM) As I wrote before I really like this backing track, so i had to do a second rec. Just jamming around here and trying to be so melodic as i can (no fast patterns). I am jamming around the G and trying to find some nice patterns.
There are some misses here and there (especially timing), i dont like the camera staring at me. I really need to practice in front of the camera, its always hard for me to perfom when the camera is running, is this just only a problem for me?? Anyway.....enjoy This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jun 22 2016, 12:05 AM |
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Jun 21 2016, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 21 2016, 06:13 PM) NOW YOUR TALKING!!! That's just killer work. I loved it. You explore the melody quite well and nail several shreddy licks in the process. Your playing is precise and still organic. It flows along and has peaks and valleys of melody and tension, ending with resolution at the root key. It's a great example of how to solo in a somewhat strange key IMHO. We don't do a lot of work with the major scale or with major arrangements. This is partially my fault as I"m a bit of Metal Head and thus drift often towards Minor keys and scales. In doing so I often create lessons along those lines. This is part of why I wanted to switch to something semi bizarre like bluegrass/country in a happy key. To balance out all of the focus on Minor and Pentatonic structures, and you NAILED IT!!! Your badge is forthcoming. I wanted to reply as soon as I watched a few times. I'll build your badge as soon as I get back to my studio. Well done!! Spiff!! I really like how you used chordal structures in the start of the solo! This is something I have not seen much of in this round and it sounds great and really works IMHO. Great take. Melodic through and through. Very lyrical in it's approach. It completes the backing and makes it sound like a song instead of just a solo. Well done CAMERA PANGS It's not just you. When I first started recording my playing, my fingers would freeze the moment I hit record and I could no longer play correctly. Bits that I'd practiced suddenly seemed difficult the moment the camera was on me. I had the same problem playing in front of people. It's quite common. It's why I decided to make my own youtube channel all those years ago when youtube first started. It forced me to get used to the camera. Eventually I came to enjoy recording my performances and really enjoying the live video chat lessons we used to do Just like playing guitar, playing in front of a camera or audience requires repetition and practice. I'd suggest recording yourself as often as you can stand and putting it up on youtube. Do short examples, lessons, jams, anything. Just do it often. It will change the way you feel about the camera Here is my youtube channel btw. https://www.youtube.com/techniqueswithtodd and this is the first video I ever made. I had my bed in the background (before I learned that was a no no) This was 10 years ago if you can believe that. I was using a web cam only.Thanks Todd, I'll have that in mind:) |
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Jun 21 2016, 09:04 PM
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Almost missed this!!! Wanted to take a moment to give it some feedback
I like your playing here and it works well with the backing One thing though is that you look like you are working out of E Flat Minor when the key of the backing is A flat. It's always a good idea to try to base licks around the key that a given backing is in. Of course it's cool to go off and be atonal as well, but more of a spice than a full meal sort of thing. Make sense??So when you are working up near the 12th fret, It's important to find the "Root" notes and land on them now and then to "resolve" your licks. Here is a handy chart with the G# (same as A Flat) showing in RED where the root notes are near the 12th fret. Following this, I think you can build on your work so far and make an even better version if you like  You are not alone in this at all. When I first starting playing up the neck, I did much the same things as you. It's just a matter of time and practice. QUOTE (Phil66 @ Jun 17 2016, 03:01 PM) Thanks Todd, Is "Atonal Jazz style" a euphemism for having poor timing and playing out of key? I've redone the video because I was in a hurry and I mixed in the camera mic along with the SM57 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SnrlEBuJQE...eature=youtu.be The guitar is a Squier HMIII, serial number E947967, it has a Schaller floating trem (locked out) and two PAF Pro Di Marzios. Cheers buddy |
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Jun 21 2016, 09:27 PM
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Thanks Todd,
This piece is the same piece that you critiqued HERE just with the camera mic taken out of the mix Thanks for the advice on the root note thing Cheers Phil QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 21 2016, 09:04 PM) Almost missed this!!! Wanted to take a moment to give it some feedback I like your playing here and it works well with the backing One thing though is that you look like you are working out of E Flat Minor when the key of the backing is A flat. It's always a good idea to try to base licks around the key that a given backing is in. Of course it's cool to go off and be atonal as well, but more of a spice than a full meal sort of thing. Make sense??So when you are working up near the 12th fret, It's important to find the "Root" notes and land on them now and then to "resolve" your licks. Here is a handy chart with the G# (same as A Flat) showing in RED where the root notes are near the 12th fret. Following this, I think you can build on your work so far and make an even better version if you like You are not alone in this at all. When I first starting playing up the neck, I did much the same things as you. It's just a matter of time and practice. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jun 21 2016, 11:15 PM
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Happy to help
The root bit is one of the bit keys to building good solos IMHO It's all about "Tension and Release", e.g. building tension with bends and avoiding the root, then release when you resolve a lick and land on the root. Once you have that down, everything else sorta falls in to place over time with practice QUOTE (Phil66 @ Jun 21 2016, 04:27 PM) Thanks Todd,
This piece is the same piece that you critiqued HERE just with the camera mic taken out of the mix Thanks for the advice on the root note thing Cheers Phil |
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Jun 21 2016, 11:45 PM
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All these upbeat happy sounding backings are really putting a dent in my infernally dark evil dude image
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjdyHikrjx0 --------------------  You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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