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Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 01:52 AM
Aug 1 2016, 01:52 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	YONCOPIN-------------------------------------------------------- Now your talkin!! That's a great way to do it. Just let it loop, and feel your way through it. Then later pick which take you liked best. Sometimes, you will listen back and get really shocked at how good your playing was on a given take that you maybe forgot you even did! DEBRIEF!!!!!! WELL PLAYED! I can tell you are trying to react emotionally to the context of the backing track. This is the super secret special sauce of becoming a really good lead player. It's not about chaining a bunch of impressive licks together. There are TONS of guys that can do that, just watch you tube for a bit and you'll see. What is lacking IMHO are players that try to connect with a backing emotionally and then use their guitar as a vehicle of personal expression rather than a sort of "Hey check this out" kind of thing. It's understandable that new players want to play really cool bits, sure It's far better to understand that really cool bits don't happen in a vacuum. They happen in context. The context of a song. You really nailed it here!! In addition to making the emotional connection to the music (which you can actually "feel" when you connect to it), you have some very good technique here. Your timing is solid, your note choice is spot on, your bends and vibrato are working well and your note choice is good. In short, welcome to the club!!!!!!! (P.S. Let me know if I get your level incorrect. I Have you listed as level 1, ) YOU JUST LEVELED UP!!!! QUOTE (yoncopin @ Jul 31 2016, 02:09 PM) Thanks for the pep talk, I tried playing it for a while on a loop and just kept recording. This was my favorite take, and I had a lot of fun FZALFA---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicely Done!! I like all of them It has an almost Egyptian flair to it in many parts which was unexpected but very cool. Your solo had a lot of feeling in it which is great. also it had some memorable melody lines which is the key to a good solo. Building a solo is like writing a song. There are some bits you can come back to like a chorus in a song Also, like a song or story, every solo should have a start, a middle and an ending, that's fairly clear to the listener. It should add tension and finally resolve and you did just that and did it with style In short!...... YOU JUST LEVELED UP!!!! QUOTE (fzalfa @ Jul 31 2016, 03:38 PM) Hi Todd This is on take, i remember to have played on this BT somewhere , but i can't remember ! Cheers Laurent 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 Todd Simpson: Aug 1 2016, 01:53 AM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

chris4 View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 09:26 AM
Aug 1 2016, 09:26 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 48 Joined: 9-January 16 From: France	QUOTE (fzalfa @ Jul 31 2016, 07:38 PM) Hi Todd This is on take, i remember to have played on this BT somewhere , but i can't remember ! Cheers Laurent This is the same as the Sat x8 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!

Storm Linnebjerg View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 11:29 AM
Aug 1 2016, 11:29 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 7.676 Joined: 14-June 08 From: Odense, Denmark	QUOTE (chris4 @ Aug 1 2016, 10:26 AM) This is the same as the Sat x8 I think I've gone blind. I can't find X8 in the thread. 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! -------------------- Check out my TikTok! - or check out my GMC video comments on YouTube

chris4 View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 11:54 AM
Aug 1 2016, 11:54 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 48 Joined: 9-January 16 From: France	I don't find it too. But, i remember my take : QUOTE (chris4 @ Jul 2 2016, 03:35 PM) Hi Todd, hi everybody I've tried to play an improv on your backing track. I hope it's not too bad. Thx chris QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Aug 1 2016, 10:29 AM) I think I've gone blind. I can't find X8 in the thread. 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!

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 01:06 PM
Aug 1 2016, 01:06 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	This would be my bad, as I tracked it incorrectly and thought I had not used that tune yet.The good news is, that we got some good responses from folks that missed it last time I'll make sure to have a fresh one for you next weekend! QUOTE (chris4 @ Aug 1 2016, 04:26 AM) This is the same as the Sat x8 It's not just you, I must have written over it with another post at some point. Apologies for the confusion Great takes on it this time around though!! A new track will be waiting on deck for Next Sat Todd QUOTE (chris4 @ Aug 1 2016, 06:54 AM) I don't find it too. But, i remember my take : 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 Todd Simpson: Aug 1 2016, 02:05 PM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

chris4 View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 01:44 PM
Aug 1 2016, 01:44 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 48 Joined: 9-January 16 From: France	There are no worries Todd. It can happen to everyone. Have a nice day. Translate with google translation. 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!

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 02:05 PM
Aug 1 2016, 02:05 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Bleez you seriously knocked this one out of the park. From the use of dynamics/volume-gain control at the head and tail of the tune, to the variety of licks in center that switch between various modal forms, the solo is just flat out killer. I can hear more and more of you in the solos the more you play. That in itself is wonderful thing Moving from just linking licks together, to reacting with emotional context to the mood of a given backing is a huge leap. It's a leap some folks never quite make so I'm glad to see you taking the jump QUOTE (bleez @ Jul 31 2016, 06:07 PM) Very cool backing track, Todd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM5hSBtznjQ 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 Todd Simpson: Aug 1 2016, 05:01 PM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

bleez View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 06:08 PM
Aug 1 2016, 06:08 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 3.348 Joined: 4-November 11 From: Scotland	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Aug 1 2016, 02:05 PM) Bleez you seriously knocked this one out of the park. From the use of dynamics/volume-gain control at the head and tail of the tune, to the variety of licks in center that switch between various modal forms, the solo is just flat out killer. I can hear more and more of you in the solos the more you play. That in itself is wonderful thing Moving from just linking licks together, to reacting with emotional context to the mood of a given backing is a huge leap. It's a leap some folks never quite make so I'm glad to see you taking the jump Thank you Sir. I appreciate the kind words. Ive been devoid of inspiration this last month and struggled to pick up my guitar for any serious practice. Im gonna refer back to these comments next time my mojo disappears 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! -------------------- *You say 'minor pentatonic* ' like it's a bad thing**

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 06:13 PM
Aug 1 2016, 06:13 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	You guys really killed it this time around!!! Let's consider the first time around (Challenge 8) as a warmup up. I knew you guys could dig in to this backing and you have. Well freaking done!! The next Challenge, #14, will be nice and meaty to sink your teeth in to!! Todd 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 Todd Simpson: Aug 1 2016, 06:30 PM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

fzalfa View Member Profile	Aug 1 2016, 07:02 PM
Aug 1 2016, 07:02 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 1.929 Joined: 10-March 15 From: France, provence, vaucluse, carpentras	This declaration means one thing !!! LET'S DO ANOTHER TAKE !!!! Laurent 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! -------------------- <div align="left">^{Yes, i love badges.....} </div>

fzalfa View Member Profile	Aug 2 2016, 10:09 AM
Aug 2 2016, 10:09 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 1.929 Joined: 10-March 15 From: France, provence, vaucluse, carpentras	this morning i get up, i feed the child and i done that. (with a new pick, that help) https://soundcloud.com/laurent-377054242/tapedeck-2-aug-02-11-06-15 Cheers Laurent 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! -------------------- <div align="left">^{Yes, i love badges.....} </div>

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Aug 3 2016, 11:06 PM
Aug 3 2016, 11:06 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Nice!!! Your sense of harmony and melody is getting better with each take. I can really hear you responding to the backing track. It really is like a dance, following the backing and trying to add layers that make it more intense. Well done!! Todd QUOTE (fzalfa @ Aug 2 2016, 05:09 AM) this morning i get up, i feed the child and i done that. (with a new pick, that help) https://soundcloud.com/laurent-377054242/tapedeck-2-aug-02-11-06-15 Cheers Laurent 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! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

bleez View Member Profile	Aug 3 2016, 11:24 PM
Aug 3 2016, 11:24 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 3.348 Joined: 4-November 11 From: Scotland	QUOTE (fzalfa @ Aug 2 2016, 10:09 AM) this morning i get up, i feed the child and i done that. (with a new pick, that help) https://soundcloud.com/laurent-377054242/tapedeck-2-aug-02-11-06-15 Cheers Laurent Nice playing, dude. I really like the tone you've got 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! -------------------- *You say 'minor pentatonic* ' like it's a bad thing**

fzalfa View Member Profile	Aug 3 2016, 11:50 PM
Aug 3 2016, 11:50 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 1.929 Joined: 10-March 15 From: France, provence, vaucluse, carpentras	QUOTE Nice playing, dude. I really like the tone you've got here. Thanks Bleez i can share the GR preset if you want it Cheers Laurent 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! -------------------- <div align="left">^{Yes, i love badges.....} </div>

DeGroot View Member Profile	Aug 4 2016, 02:19 AM
Aug 4 2016, 02:19 AM	Experienced Guitar Hero Posts: 1.511 Joined: 16-January 12 From: Chicago, Illinois	Came up with something different this time around. Love playing to epic tracks like these. 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! --------------------

bleez View Member Profile	Aug 4 2016, 07:03 AM
Aug 4 2016, 07:03 AM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 3.348 Joined: 4-November 11 From: Scotland	QUOTE (fzalfa @ Aug 3 2016, 11:50 PM) Thanks Bleez i can share the GR preset if you want it Cheers Laurent Thanks but unfortunately, I dont have Guitar Rig. 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! -------------------- *You say 'minor pentatonic* ' like it's a bad thing**

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Aug 4 2016, 05:47 PM
Aug 4 2016, 05:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	YES PLEASE! I'll share it in the guitar rig thread! Take a screen grab if you can and share a zip file of the preset and I'll add it to the thread and credit you of course Todd QUOTE (fzalfa @ Aug 3 2016, 06:50 PM) Thanks Bleez i can share the GR preset if you want it Cheers Laurent 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! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

fzalfa View Member Profile	Aug 4 2016, 06:03 PM
Aug 4 2016, 06:03 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 1.929 Joined: 10-March 15 From: France, provence, vaucluse, carpentras	Hi Todd This is the file: Laurent_s_madness.rar ( 6.33K ) Number of downloads: 49 cheers Laurent 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! -------------------- <div align="left">^{Yes, i love badges.....} </div>

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Aug 4 2016, 06:06 PM
Aug 4 2016, 06:06 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Folks this is a CLINIC being put on by Mr Groot. Notice the sheer variety of licks, the submlime control of his vibrato, the effortless touch on the pick, nice One of my fave bits is that two stage bend around 8-10 seconds. It's hard enough to hit one note in a bend, much less nail both perfectly. Miss it by a fraction of a centimeter and it sounds flat or sharp. But nope, nailed it. Then I noticed some first finger planted, other finger pulloff stuff that looked quite spiff and reminded me of bits I might play myself as I love that kinda thing And anybody that said 27 fret guitars were not needed, never tried to solo in Odd keys where you run out of frets Nice use of the upper decks. I"m very gratified to see that guitar working out so well. You really do it justice. In short... WELCOME TO X11!!!! QUOTE (DeGroot @ Aug 3 2016, 09:19 PM) Came up with something different this time around. Love playing to epic tracks like these. 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 Todd Simpson: Aug 4 2016, 08:02 PM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Storm Linnebjerg View Member Profile	Aug 4 2016, 06:06 PM
Aug 4 2016, 06:06 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 7.676 Joined: 14-June 08 From: Odense, Denmark	Shot directly, audio and video at the same time, no synching up, using DSLR camera + webcam. How nifty is this not? Program is called SparkoCam 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! -------------------- Check out my TikTok! - or check out my GMC video comments on YouTube

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