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UncleSkillet
Well Steve we don’t need to have a big introduction kind of thing because we already have become friends through the forum. I am obviously very excited about our match up and hope you are as well. Right now I just want to wait on the syllabus that should be posted soon and look that over. I will come up with a game plan for us and we can discuss it from there.

A few things I want us both to get out of this if nothing else is to have a whole lot of fun, show you what a great player you can become and develop a good honest friendship built on trust. I will always back up my reasons with truths and won’t mislead you in any way. If we can do this then we both win even if the end result is I don’t get help from Muris. All I ask is you take this time to do something for you. I know your really busy with GMC and your family at home but you need to dedicate some time for you my friend. This is about your playing not mine. You will be very surprised with your results in the end.

Welcome, come on in and please wipe your feet. biggrin.gif biggrin.gif laugh.gif
skennington
Damn, how did I miss this... laugh.gif feet wiped and ready to cook my friend! I'm very pleased to be paired up with you Jeff. smile.gif You have a lot of knowledge to offer and I'm certainly ready to take it all in. I think that this is going to be quite cool! smile.gif
UncleSkillet
Very cool bro! smile.gif I’m glad you’re pleased. FYI, my dogs chewed your shoes up. ohmy.gif I told you not to leave them up by the kitchen. They get hungry when I'm cooking and thought those were some treats . tongue.gif biggrin.gif laugh.gif
skennington
laugh.gif No worries man, I have several pair...I see the syllabus is up. I'll wait to see what direction you want to take and then discuss. Thought I'd paste it here for easy reference...


Syllabus Guide For the Beginners Mentored Training Program


The following is a guide syllabus for Mentors to follow at the start of their MTP program, the basis of this has been taken from the pilot MTP run by Kris, you can of course add and amend if you wish (by choosing different lessons etc) but the areas to begin working on should be followed as set out below.

(Kris`s MTP pilot can be viewed and used for reference if required HERE)

Objective/Goals:

The purpose of the Mentor Program is to provide beginner level members (mentoree`s) an opportunity to interact one on one with more experienced members (mentors).
During the program the "mentor" will provide his/her students with advice, on how to progress and improve their current level of playing ability with the use of lessons from the GMC archives.
In the initial stages of the MTP the student should be given a basic grounding on Timing & rhythm, Soloing and Finger exercises, after this period, the mentor can assess areas that require more work and take the program in the appropriate direction.

Homework:

Each week the student will be set an assignment to work on throughout the week and post his/her progress in video format during or at the end of the assignment period, to begin with the weekly plan set out below should be used as a guide before moving into more specific areas.

Weekly Plan


Week 1

Timing & rhythm (Part 1)
-Chords to a backing track

Beginner- Strumming and Arpeggios

Goal - To play the whole lesson.

Purpose - practice timing and sense of rhythm. If this lesson gives problems - it will be a useful discovery. Dealing with the problem will help progress to the next level.

instructions
- A Video showing progress should be provided playing with the backing provided (slower backings can of course be used)

Week 2

Timing & Rhythm (Part 2)

A choice of three lessons : Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple , Blues Groove Library - Part 1 , Alice in Chains style lesson

Goal - To choose one of the suggested lessons and be able to play at least half of the lesson to a backing track (slow or fast backing)

purpose - To build on and develop a solid rhythm and timing foundation.

Instruction - Video showing progress should be provided by the end of the deadline period.

Week 3

Soloing


A choice of three lessons : John Frusciante Style lesson , Slow Pentatonics Lesson , Tarantella Rock

Goal - To play a minimum of 20 seconds with backing of the chosen lesson.

Purpose - To introduce soloing, offering help and advice for the best way to overcome any difficulties that may arise for the student.

instruction - Video showing progress during or by the end of the deadline period.

Week 4

Finger Workouts/Exercise


Alternate Picking - thirds Lesson

Goal - To play a minimum of one pattern up and down accross all six strings to either a backing or metronome.

Purpose - Alternate picking Introduction and new fingering positions. (Please note that care should be taken with these kind of exercise lessons, they involve finger stretches that a beginner student may not be used to, therefore proper "warm up" should be advised before attempting)

Instruction - To upload a video showing progress by the agreed deadline.


As stated at the start, this is a "guide" syllabus and is not set in stone for what must be used, you can choose other lessons, but to begin with for the beginning weeks these areas should be focused on


Later bro,
Steve
UncleSkillet
Hey Steve smile.gif I just got home from work and went over the syllabus. Thanks for coping it in here.

I would like you to do the suggested exercise for week one. Please post the video asap. Along with the video I want you to post the name of the chords you played and the notes that make that chord. I'm sure you won't have any problems. The sooner you do this and I am comfortable that you can play these basic chord shapes clean the better. I will probably give you another lesson this week as well I just need a minute to find it. Also if you have a suggestion of another lesson you like that will fit the category let me know.

I'll post again in a while with a few questions and some ideas for use to discuss.

Have fun
skennington
Cool man, will do..That friggin F chord still aggravates me so this will be a good lesson. smile.gif I'll get on it!
UncleSkillet
I have a few questions for you that will help me customize this to fit you. So when you get a chance please think about them and shoot me a reply.

1.) Who are a few of your favorite bands?
2.) If you got up tomorrow and could play anything on the guitar you wanted (songs, guitar solos or licks) what would you play?
3.) What do you think playing wise are your strongest points right now?
4.) What do you think playing wise are your weakest and would like to improve?
5.) What are your playing goals for yourself 3 months from now?
6.) What are your playing goals 6 months from now?
7.) What are your playing goals 1 year from now on your 2year GMC anniversary?

If you have any questions for me please feel free to ask. smile.gif
skennington
Hum..Good questions man. smile.gif Let's see....



1.) Who are a few of your favorite bands? (old school) Dokken, Ratt, Savatage, Maiden, Metallica, Crue, this list could get lengthy laugh.gif . (today) Three days Grace, 3 doors Down, Disturbed, Crossfade, etc..
2.) If you got up tomorrow and could play anything on the guitar you wanted (songs, guitar solos or licks) what would you play? Final Dance, Muris Varajic..The melody line, the technique involved, awesome!
3.) What do you think playing wise are your strongest points right now? Rhythm and power chords
4.) What do you think playing wise are your weakest and would like to improve? Everything else.. laugh.gif
5.) What are your playing goals for yourself 3 months from now? Improve my Alternate Picking, Tapping and Legato
6.) What are your playing goals 6 months from now? To be able to use these skills in my improvisation
7.) What are your playing goals 1 year from now on your 2year GMC anniversary? Simply put, to be better than I am now. smile.gif

If you have any questions for me please feel free to ask. smile.gif


OK, I will.. tongue.gif

  • How long have you been playing?
  • What's your favorite style..Blues,Rock,Metal...
  • Who do you feel, out of accomplished guitarist, has the best tone?
  • Also to you, If you could wake up in the morning and play anything, what would it be?
  • Your Favorite band/artist?
  • What are your goals here at GMC?
  • What would you most like to accomplish out of this program?
  • If you were my personal instructor locally, what would be the one thing you have me do daily so to never forget?

Ok man, here's a few.... smile.gif
Pedja Simovic
Looks like you guys will have lots of fun smile.gif

I really like where MTP is going , can't wait to see some videos wink.gif
skennington
QUOTE (Pedja Simovic @ Jan 9 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like you guys will have lots of fun smile.gif

I really like where MTP is going , can't wait to see some videos wink.gif


Thanks Pedja, hoping to get the first up tonight.. smile.gif
UncleSkillet
QUOTE (Pedja Simovic @ Jan 9 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like you guys will have lots of fun smile.gif

I really like where MTP is going , can't wait to see some videos wink.gif


Thanks for stopping by Pedja. The MTP is really going to help bring us closer together and make GMC even better than it is now.

Hey Steve,

I am working on your questions but your not playing fair. unsure.gif I only asked you 7 and your asking me 8 ohmy.gif laugh.gif

If you get to upload your lesson tonight that would be great! If your having a problem with the F chord still thats ok. Make a video of the problem your having so I can help.
UncleSkillet
Ok Steve, here are the answers to your questions sir. Now where is my lesson?? biggrin.gif laugh.gif


How long have you been playing?
Well I started I think at about 13yrs old and played for a few years. Noodled around and tried to teach myself some songs using an old record player my grandmother gave me. We couldn't afford lessons. I could play some AC/DC songs, Heart, 1 or 2 from Rush. Mostly just rhythm stuff. Parents got divorced and I put the guitar down till I was 18. Started playing more serious at that point. I was working and on my own and couldn't pay for lessons either. So I made a bunch of friends that could play and I would just watch and learn from that. Then I would go home and get my tape player out and work on songs. About 8 years later I made a decision to put the guitar down and go to a local college to get an education and a better job. Well that worked out pretty good and now I have a life and a wonderful family that supports me. So a little over 1 year ago I decided I needed to find out how good I could become and then I found GMC. Now you’re stuck with me. biggrin.gif

What's your favorite style..Blues,Rock,Metal...?
Well I really like big hair 80's stuff because that’s what I grew up with. Honestly though I love all types of music and listen to what ever I am in the mood for. Well except rape and disco stuff.

Who do you feel, out of accomplished guitarist, has the best tone?
Tough one. I think all accomplished guitar players half to have a great tone. That’s why we buy their CD's. A few of my favorites are Muris, Satriani, SRV and Eric Johnson, Al Di Meola to name a few.

Also to you, If you could wake up in the morning and play anything, what would it be?
I would just like to wake up and be able to improv or write something like Muris or Satriani.

Your Favorite band/artist?
Mostly guitar centered music. The same artists that I listed above.

What are your goals here at GMC?
Well to help you of course. I need to learn a better variety of technique and some theory stuff so I can put it all together better. I also would like to become more involved with GMC and helping others in some way.

What would you most like to accomplish out of this program?
Honestly if my experiences and playing can make a difference to you or any other player here then I would be happy. The more players the better of course. I just want to be a part of something that involves music. If I can get someone to help me in the process well then that is a bonus.

If you were my personal instructor locally, what would be the one thing you have me do daily so to never forget?
Take a shower and brush your teeth. biggrin.gif tongue.gif
skennington
If you were my personal instructor locally, what would be the one thing you have me do daily so to never forget?

Take a shower and brush your teeth. biggrin.gif tongue.gif


laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif Now that gave me a good laugh man! smile.gif


I'm working on the chords lesson but I just can't believe how I have let the foundation slip by me. This is really the first time I have sat down and focused on a chord structure (that's not power chords). I'm sure I'll have it down by tomorrow, If I can't nail the F barre, I'll just repeat the D or something.

Thanks again for helping me bro! smile.gif
UncleSkillet
QUOTE
If I can't nail the F barre, I'll just repeat the D or something.


A let me think about that for a minute........ no that is not going to cut it. If your having a problem give me a small video of that section or something and we will work through this. We are not going any further with the syllabus till you get this.
skennington
QUOTE (UncleSkillet @ Jan 9 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A let me think about that for a minute........ no that is not going to cut it. If your having a problem give me a small video of that section or something and we will work through this. We are not going any further with the syllabus till you get this.


I knew that you were going to say that and was hoping so.. smile.gif It's all about progress, no matter how small or large..In my case, the first of the two.. laugh.gif
UncleSkillet
QUOTE (skennington @ Jan 9 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I knew that you were going to say that and was hoping so.. smile.gif It's all about progress, no matter how small or large..In my case, the first of the two.. laugh.gif



No pain No gain bro. If your having a problem I am here to help smile.gif All you have to do is ask.
UncleSkillet
Hi Steve,

I have put a lot of thought into our game plan for the next several weeks. I am listing 3 lessons below and I would like you to either choose one you like or give me a suggestion of something else. If you choose something else I want it to focus on the same areas as these do.

What I feel we need to work on right now are different chord types and phrasings, being able to move around the neck smooth using them, muting technique and we need to free up your right hand from using down strokes so much. If we can focus on these areas it will make you a stronger rhythm player.

Personally I would like to see you tackle Marcus Siepen if you feel up to it.

Marcus Siepen
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...c-metal-rhythm/

Joe Kataldo
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/beginner-rock-rhythm/

Gabriel Leopardi
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...ds-rock-rhythm/

Please give me some feedback and let me know how your progressing with your current lesson.
skennington
Working on the current lesson now and I must say in all it's simplicity, I'm having trouble with it. For all who reads this, DON'T fall into a trap of not practicing regular chords. This is really the first time I have sat down and practiced basic chords and I'm a bit angry at myself for not doing so sooner. mad.gif

These are the basics and should not be taken lightly as I have. I will have a look at those lessons suggested Jeff but to be honest, If all I get out of this program is to catch up on these chord shapes and be able to transition smoothly, I will be completely satisfied. smile.gif

I'll upload a video shortly to show you where I am having trouble... Thanks for your patience with my shortcomings. smile.gif
UncleSkillet
Well first of all you shouldn’t be mad at yourself. The syllabus was designed for this specific purpose. Now we know that this is something we need to work on lets move on. If it takes you 4 weeks to play this perfect, then that’s what it takes. As long as you’re putting in the effort it’s all good.

This competition for the lack of a better term is not about turning someone into Steve Via in a week. There are many different levels of beginners yet we all start from the same place and have to learn these same basic building blocks. If you ask any guitar player here about the first time they had to learn these cords I bet they would all relate to how difficult and frustrating it was at times. If they say anything else then they are lying to you.

I want you to continue to work on this exercise and please post me an example of you playing ASAP. What I’m going to do is come up with a practice routine for you covering all aspects of the syllabus. I don’t want you getting board and having several lessons to work on will help you become a better player quicker while having more fun.

I am here for one reason and that is to help you. As I have told you before it doesn’t matter to me about winning or losing this. If all this MTP was just about who could make the best player in one month then I would rather lose (or quit) and stay here helping you.

I will get you through this so don’t you quit on yourself. smile.gif
skennington
Thanks for the encouragement man, means a lot bro and I'm glad that you are looking at this the way you are. smile.gif I will honestly will put forth all the effort that my time allows and will get this down for sure. I will get you a video asap so you can point out the good and the bad. I know that without seeing, you are setting their feeling a little helpless but I need to be able to show you the whole lesson and like you said, not just a part of it. smile.gif
UncleSkillet
Panthers lost dude. Whats up with that? I thought they would rule for sure.
skennington
QUOTE (UncleSkillet @ Jan 10 2009, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought they would rule for sure.



I think the entire country did... mad.gif This team is as solid as they come except for one position, quarterback and unfortunately, that's the most important.. laugh.gif You never know what you are going to get with Jake. He's like Jekyll and Hyde and everyone in Charlotte is calling for a change. 6 turnover's, come on....Should have seen his post game press conference, totally lost for words on his performance...And should have been!
skennington
Hey Jeff,

Man I certainly apologize that I have not got anything up for you yet. These chords are actually wearing on me a bit. I want to get this lesson down just so you know that. smile.gif I have been practicing it as much as time allows and if I'm holding my guitar, I'm on this lesson.

I just can't seem to get my fingers to act right.. laugh.gif Like I told you before, good thing I got to this lesson through the MTP program or I probably still would have ignored the basic's. Now, back to working on it.....
UncleSkillet
That's cool man. I know your working hard. smile.gif Maybe instead of playing with the backing track you can just play the chords in order till you get use to the fingerings. Also if it's just the F chord that is the problem then just work with that change. What is it Dm7 to F or something? I'm not looking at the lesson.

I think it is also a good idea for us to work on other things while still working on this. In my previous post I listed some other rhythm lessons. What do you think about the one by Joe Kataldo? I would like to see you work on this also. You need to mix things up and give yourself a break once in a while. Joe's lesson has a great rock feel and also a small beginer lead.
skennington
Yes, it's a Dm > F > G. I'd be lying if I said the G wasn't aggravating me as well. laugh.gif I'll start working on Joe's lesson as well and mix it up between the two for a while. smile.gif I'm not getting frustrated at all so don't think that, just a bit ticked at myself for not having gone through this before... biggrin.gif
UncleSkillet
Working on Joe's lesson will get your mind of the other one. When you’re ticked off at yourself it creates tension in your hands and fingers making thing harder and not productive. Trust me on this one. wink.gif I have been there and so has everyone else.

Let me know what you think and how you’re progressing with Joe's lesson. Have some fun with it smile.gif

I'm here when you need me
skennington
Thanks man..I'll check it out here shortly smile.gif
UncleSkillet
Hey Steve, hows everything going? Just wanted to say hi and see if there is anything I need to do for you at this point. I am also curious, have you had time to check out Joe's lesson and if so what your thoughts are.

Hope all is well smile.gif
skennington
finally getting a little play time tonight.. smile.gif Been working on Joe's lesson for the last hour or so and I like it. I haven't got the solo at the end yet but shouldn't be a problem. I'm uploading a take of the rhythm section now to youtube. Should be up in a minute.

I warn you though, poor light and a monitor mic = BAD quality so I hope you can even see an hear it.. laugh.gif

Here you go man, like I said, very poor render but I think you'll be able to hear it. The light sucks in my spare bedroom..


UncleSkillet
I will look at it right away smile.gif Just give me a few minutes.
UncleSkillet
Ok Steve here you go bro. I am going to break this down into 2 basic sections, “Good Points” and “Things I want you to work on”. Cool? cool.gif

First I want to say overall this tack so far is really good and I am very happy with what I see. smile.gif

Good Points:
You can play with rhythm and your timing is good.

I really like how your working on your right hand muting (very good) and getting your right hand moving in an alternate way instead of just down strokes. Great job!

Right hand looks like it is getting more relaxed.

You played the chords clean and I could hear everything (well considering it was YouTube).

Your left hand is moving good and you fingered all the chords without problems. Excellent work! Your fingers should feel like they are behaving more like you want them to now.

Things I want you to work on:
Think about your left hand. Go back and look at your video compared to Joe’s. Your hand looks cramped up like a claw (for the lack of a better term. Please forgive me and just let me try to make my point). Rotate your arm and wrist a little more clockwise or to the right and roll your thumb back under the neck. Let your 2nd and 3rd fingers stretch out like his. This will help you move bar chords quicker, be more comfortable and give you another way to mute string noise when you need to.

You missed playing the full E5 chord also. If you hit this it will give you a bigger sound.

The last note you picked which was a ‘G’ on the 3rd fret of the ‘E’ string was done with your index finger. It should be done with your middle finger. This is very important not just for this jam but for technique in general. Your middle finger was right there so use it. If you had to play a ‘G’ chord there you couldn’t because your fingering isn’t correct and you would trip over your middle finger. I hope that makes some sense. Your kind of reaching over your middle finger with your index finger.

Very good work! We will get to the solo stuff soon so no worries. Right now if you can work on what I am asking you to and get another recording done that would be great. Just like a collab. Then we will add you solo later. Sound good?

EDIT: 2nd comment in the things I want you to work on. E5 chord you missed.
skennington
Thanks Jeff and your absolutely right. wink.gif My left hand does look like a claw.. laugh.gif I'll work on relaxing it a bit and rotating more toward the face of the neck. I actually found that with the "F barre'" in the other lesson that it was much easier. Still haven't quite got it but closer.. smile.gif

I'll keep working and get you another take on this lesson along with the solo..

I'm quite happy as well to see my right hand actually going in a different direction.. laugh.gif Thanks for suggesting Joe's lesson! Not hard, but get's you moving around a little bit and makes you focus on both hands. Exactly what I needed man.. smile.gif

Thanks again bro for your time!
UncleSkillet
I'm glad you like it (Joe's lesson) biggrin.gif Please check out the edit I made in my post above if you haven't already.

Maybe fixing the claw thing will help with the other lesson as well wink.gif tongue.gif

Cheerio mate! smile.gif
skennington
I noticed your edit after I posted and yes, I did miss that E5 and I knew it.. tongue.gif I'll get it, no worries biggrin.gif Don't bash the claw.. laugh.gif He will find you.. ph34r.gif
UncleSkillet
laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif biggrin.gif smile.gif Your a Super Hero man!

BEWARE OF THE CLAW.......
skennington
The claw is back... laugh.gif Here's a little run at the solo of Joe's lesson....

UncleSkillet
THE CLAW ROCKS!! smile.gif I am very pleased with this for a 1st take. tongue.gif It was in time, sounded good and you looked relaxed. Keep working on this. There are a few small issues that we will address but I am very pleased with your upload and the effort you are putting in Steve.

Your doing great! Very well done!
skennington
Thanks man. smile.gif I spent about 30 minutes or so practicing it before recording the video. I think I know a few of the issues and if you don't mind, I would like to point them out to see if I'm recognizing on my own.. tongue.gif

  • I noticed that I'm still picking mostly downward..will work harder for sure.. smile.gif
  • Don't think I used the exact fingering that Joe did so I'll wait for your comments on that.
  • I rushed the last 2 note's a bit but I'll get those tighter with a bit more practice.


These are just a few things I noticed and I'm sure you will have more.. laugh.gif I'm going to work on getting you 2 more takes on the rhythm and solo over the weekend which hopefully will be better.
Also, still working on Muris' strumming exercise and hope to have you a take on that one too depending on time. smile.gif

Later bro!
UncleSkillet
laugh.gif laugh.gif biggrin.gif You got it Steve. Your right wink.gif It's very good that you can point out these things and you are willing to work on them. smile.gif

2 other things I want to point out are:
On the first bend use your 3rd finger and not your 2nd. Also be careful because it isn't a real big bend and you don't want it to be pitchy.

Second thing is really try to add those slides in there that he does to get to some of the notes. Watch the lesson and you'll know what I'm talking about. This will add some SPICE to it.

This weekend I want you to submit all of your final videos for week one. Mirus's lesson, the ryhthm and the solo for Joe's.

Your doing great man smile.gif
skennington
QUOTE (UncleSkillet @ Jan 16 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Second thing is really try to add those slides in there that he does to get to some of the notes. Watch the lesson and you'll know what I'm talking about. This will add some SPICE to it.

This weekend I want you to submit all of your final videos for week one. Mirus's lesson, the ryhthm and the solo for Joe's.


Will do man, I'm on it... smile.gif
skennington
Here's the latest on Joe's lesson. The first is the small lead section. I think the bend is still a bit pitchy but look at the right hand, going both way's! Hell yeah! laugh.gif





And here is the rhythm section...Seems to be a bit better.. smile.gif





And now I'm off to strumming.....
UncleSkillet
Looks good bro! I will wait on comments till you upload your last take of Mirus's lesson. That way everything for week one is together.

Strum away!
skennington
What's up Jeff,

I have here and all it's glory, a take on the Strumming and Arpeggio's lesson. I went through about 20 takes @ 50bpm and chose to give you the worst one so you can see where I'm really at with it which is nowhere... laugh.gif I promise that by the end of this 4 week period, I will have this lesson at 100bpm.. smile.gif

Oh and forgive me for the bit at the end, I forgot to trim that off.. tongue.gif I warn you, it is not pretty and this should be the first lesson completed by a beginner...Mandatory GMC Regulations! laugh.gif


skennington
Just dropping by to see what's on the agenda Jeff... smile.gif
lcsdds
QUOTE (skennington @ Jan 18 2009, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's up Jeff,

I have here and all it's glory, a take on the Strumming and Arpeggio's lesson. I went through about 20 takes @ 50bpm and chose to give you the worst one so you can see where I'm really at with it which is nowhere... laugh.gif I promise that by the end of this 4 week period, I will have this lesson at 100bpm.. smile.gif

Oh and forgive me for the bit at the end, I forgot to trim that off.. tongue.gif I warn you, it is not pretty and this should be the first lesson completed by a beginner...Mandatory GMC Regulations! laugh.gif



I say you bag the Arpeggios lesson and stick with the Metallica Steve!! laugh.gif laugh.gif You'll get way more chicks! laugh.gif Your guitar is so 80's, I love it man!! biggrin.gif
UncleSkillet
Sorry for the delay Steve. It’s has been a crazy weekend and my son and I are sharing a bad cold together.

Joe’s Lesson:
You did a great job with this and it’s very cool to see that right hand moving. cool.gif tongue.gif You looked very relaxed. Your left hand looks more comfortable also and you used your 2nd finger to hit the ‘G’ note. Well done man! smile.gif We will fix the bending stuff in solo soon with a different lesson.

Muris Lesson:
It still needs work but I don’t think it is as bad as you think. A week ago was the 1st time you have played these types of chords. Keep working on it. Every week I want you to post your progress with this. I will find you a lesson with full bar chords and that should help you with the dreaded ‘F’ chord problem.

Thanks for your hard work this 1st week. You have made some great progress and I hope you feel the same.

I will post back later with you next assignment. "As I blow my nose."
skennington
QUOTE (UncleSkillet @ Jan 19 2009, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry for the delay Steve. It's has been a crazy weekend and my son and I are sharing a bad cold together.




Keep working on it. Every week I want you to post your progress with this.

Thanks for your hard work this 1st week. You have made some great progress and I hope you feel the same.


You know I will and thank you for helping me. smile.gif All we can do is get better as long as we practice! cool.gif
UncleSkillet
Ok here is the rhythm lesson I would like you to work on for this week.
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/in-the...-black-sabbath/

Once you look at it you will understand why I picked it. It's all full barre chords and moving that shape around. This should help you nail the 'F' in the other lesson.

What do you think?
skennington
Sure man, I'm willing to work on whatever you feel will help me. I trust you bro. smile.gif However, Eb, gonna use my Agile for this one. I need to get more comfortable with it anyway.. smile.gif
UncleSkillet
Your Agile is more Black Sabbath like anyways. biggrin.gif Will this be enough work for you this week?
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