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Quick Licks #107 - Pinky Stretch Riffing

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Nov 23 2019, 11:45 PM
Nov 23 2019, 11:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Let's expand on our previous Quick Licks using the basic power chord shape. We are going to add a pinky stretch in to it. This is a "Riff" more than a lead lick. Try to pick each note and try to keep a good palm mute. The stretch is so wide that using the first three fingers isn't very practical so try to go with the pinky. 107.gp5 ( 2.25K ) Number of downloads: 11061 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: Nov 24 2019, 12:01 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

Phil66 View Member Profile	Nov 23 2019, 11:48 PM
Nov 23 2019, 11:48 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 10.149 Joined: 5-July 14 From: The Black Country, England	That's great buddy but it needs to be in its own 107 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! -------------------- MY CURRENT REVISION STATUS TODD'S WARM UP VID SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE See my photos here www.instagram.com/philip_phlop “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

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Nov 24 2019, 12:02 AM
Nov 24 2019, 12:02 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Typo This is the 107 thread. QUOTE (Phil66 @ Nov 23 2019, 06:48 PM) That's great buddy but it needs to be in its own 107 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! -------------------- 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

Phil66 View Member Profile	Nov 24 2019, 09:43 PM
Nov 24 2019, 09:43 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 10.149 Joined: 5-July 14 From: The Black Country, England	It's tricky little bugger to remember that sequence for sure 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 CURRENT REVISION STATUS TODD'S WARM UP VID SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE See my photos here www.instagram.com/philip_phlop “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

klasaine View Member Profile	Nov 25 2019, 08:12 AM
Nov 25 2019, 08:12 AM	GMC:er Posts: 4.552 Joined: 30-December 12 From: Los Angeles, CA	This one was pretty natural for me. It follows a familiar chord progression and there was no picking restrictions. I think I did it all alternate picking with maybe a hammer on or two. I am also used to stretching out my pinky. Since playing a few of these recent 'quicklicks' I noticed that my left hand was a little weak with hammering. Working it on a couple has definitely improved my strength and made it quicker to get this last one. It's hard for me to play licks 'out of context' so I played it twice and tweaked the ending both times. 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! -------------------- - Ken Lasaine https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Nov 25 2019, 10:34 AM
Nov 25 2019, 10:34 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Killer!!! You nailed it and at speed. I was somehow thinking this might be a curve ball but I should have known better. I think you are a serious Metal Player Ken and you don't even realize it. There are connections between jazz and Metal that are becoming more and more apparent to me the more I see you play these chops. All the way back to Chris Poland, (Megadeth, and later Jazz band OHM) I've been an unwitting fan of fusion it seems. I'm glad to hear these are showing you some gaps in your left hand. It's always when I play stuff a bit out of my wheelhouse that I find gaps in my hands that need a bit of help. You have the vibe of this down pat. I think there is a serious Metal player in you busting to get out!!!! You just.. LEVELED UP!!!! Todd QUOTE (klasaine @ Nov 25 2019, 03:12 AM) This one was pretty natural for me. It follows a familiar chord progression and there was no picking restrictions. I think I did it all alternate picking with maybe a hammer on or two. I am also used to stretching out my pinky. Since playing a few of these recent 'quicklicks' I noticed that my left hand was a little weak with hammering. Working it on a couple has definitely improved my strength and made it quicker to get this last one. It's hard for me to play licks 'out of context' so I played it twice and tweaked the ending both times. 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

Phil66 View Member Profile	Nov 26 2019, 09:25 PM
Nov 26 2019, 09:25 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 10.149 Joined: 5-July 14 From: The Black Country, England	Take 1 up for scrutiny Sarge https://youtu.be/fUU2DUFeQkI 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 CURRENT REVISION STATUS TODD'S WARM UP VID SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE See my photos here www.instagram.com/philip_phlop “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

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Nov 27 2019, 04:43 AM
Nov 27 2019, 04:43 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	NICE! I notice that you have worked out the pinky stretch as well! It's great to see how smooth you are playing this riff. This is a very tricky riff. It's got some elements of jazz/fusion as Ken pointed out. It's not quite symmetrical and the picking is very tricky. If you think to much about the picking, it actually makes it harder. You sorta have to let go and let your hands just go for it on order for it to work. I examined my own picking and noticed I was not doing it the same way twice. The most important thing is the vibe. Does it feel a bit like a Judas Priest lick when played. The answer is YES IT DOES!! For something that's not a lead bit, it's a pretty challenging thing to play. Just goes to show, rythm bits can be just as tricky as lead bits. Well played! You just.. LEVELED UP!!!! Todd QUOTE (Phil66 @ Nov 26 2019, 04:25 PM) Take 1 up for scrutiny Sarge https://youtu.be/fUU2DUFeQkI 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

onetabmat View Member Profile	Jan 31 2020, 05:15 PM
Jan 31 2020, 05:15 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 292 Joined: 30-July 18 From: UK	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	Feb 1 2020, 11:46 PM
Feb 1 2020, 11:46 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Nailed it!!! Look at that reach!!! The spread of your finger reach is impressive. Very well done. This one is built to test the ability of your hand to make a stretch and still keep time. You didn't even break a sweat or show any stress on your face. Looked like it was an easy kill for ya!! Very well played fast and slow. That bit in the middle with the big fret stretch is the hardest part and you killed it!! Well done. You are closing in on the TOP DAWG spot of 117. There have never been two Stars of Honor given out, but you might be the one that breaks that rule!! You just.. LEVELED UP!! Todd QUOTE (onetabmat @ Jan 31 2020, 12:15 PM) 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

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