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Feedback
TuckerG29th February 2012
Man Cosmin, I would be ecstatic about the opportunity to join your program! I am like an open book right now it seems, and I have developed a really high passion for learning to play. 
I'll send you a message with a few goals and some of my info, and see what you think good sir! BTW, I rocked the party the other night, haha! 
Cosmin Lupu28th February 2012Haha! yessir, I'm excited about getting to play it for her, and probably somewhere in the middle, being the dork I am, I'll look right into her eyes, slightly smile, wink, and try to throw of the impression I'm incredibly talented, lol!
As far as being into guitars, I'm not 110% sure she would know one from an african Slit Gong, but she is sure is pretty, lol! Man, I've been working on Pillar lesson really hard. I'm not as good as most of the guys, but when I Played it through for the first time yesterday, it truly was a personal benchmark in my life, and I'm so happy man, I sound like a dork but idc, haha. 
This riff is full of appealing elements, and its my first GMC lesson completion.
Wow hey man, I'm really honored and impressed to know that it had such an effect for you! Don't say you're not good, I'm sure you can play a lot of interesting stuff! If you'd like I could help you out by taking you along in the mentoring program I am running - we could analyze your goals and see how to get you there, what do you think?- TuckerG27th February 2012
Haha! yessir, I'm excited about getting to play it for her, and probably somewhere in the middle, being the dork I am, I'll look right into her eyes, slightly smile, wink, and try to throw of the impression I'm incredibly talented, lol!
As far as being into guitars, I'm not 110% sure she would know one from an african Slit Gong, but she is sure is pretty, lol! Man, I've been working on Pillar lesson really hard. I'm not as good as most of the guys, but when I Played it through for the first time yesterday, it truly was a personal benchmark in my life, and I'm so happy man, I sound like a dork but idc, haha. This riff is full of appealing elements, and its my first GMC lesson completion. - Cosmin Lupu27th February 2012Yea!! Awesome lesson Cosmin, I just now Got it!!! After a week and a day, just played it through without a mulligan!! Gah, can't wait till this chick I'm crushin on comes over. Freakin' psh, game over, bam!
Thank you man! Is she that much into guitars? Are you going to play this to her? - TuckerG26th February 2012
Yea!!
Awesome lesson Cosmin, I just now Got it!!! After a week and a day, just played it through without a mulligan!! Gah, can't wait till this chick I'm crushin on comes over. Freakin' psh, game over, bam! - Cosmin Lupu22nd November 2011
Thank you guys
Brandon! I was sure you are a Pillar connaisseur 
Fer Arduz22nd November 2011Great style dude! It is necessary to play riffs like this for sure!!! Congrats.
thefireball21st November 2011Awesome! Sounds just like Pillar.
They are a great Christian band. Definitely groovy as all get-out.
Ben Higgins21st November 2011Groovy as hell, Cosmin - I like it !!
Ivan Milenkovic21st November 2011Sounds very good man, very interesting riffing ideas!
- Cosmin Lupu21st November 2011
Thanks Bogdan and Michael - @Michael: wow, u've seen them?
I like Noah's style! 
Michael AC21st November 2011Great job! I have been to a couple of their concerts. The guitarist is pretty cool.
Bogdan Radovic20th November 2011Very catchy main riff Cosmin! I can't get it out of my head
Sinisa Cekic20th November 2011Never heard of but sounds quite interesting ,great lesson
- Cosmin Lupu20th November 2011
Thank you guys! It's one of my favorite bands since 2004 so
I guess a tribute was required, right? 
Bear Rose20th November 2011Cool lesson, Cosmin! I used to listen to Pillar a lot. You nailed their style! Great job.
- Ishouldjustquit20th November 2011
amazing! sounds nice
Gabriel Leopardi20th November 2011I don't know the band but this tune is so awesome! Great lesson Cosmin. I'll check the band!
nawak20th November 2011Cool! Great band and great lesson!
Thanks Cosmin!
Sensible Jones20th November 2011I don't know them but will definitely check them out now! Great lesson mate!!
Gitarrero20th November 2011Awesome lesson Cosmin! Never heard of this band before, I'll check them out for sure. And learn this lesson of course...
- Cosmin Lupu20th November 2011
Thanks Kris
well, to be honest, they have a bit of Extreme influences in their riffing 
Kristofer Dahl20th November 2011Yes a killer band which I need to check out - I somehow got a little bit of Extreme vibes from these riffs. Thanks for the inspiration Cosmin!
- Lesson
- My notes
Howdy GMC’ers!
It’s time to hone our rhythm chops today by analyzing a few things regarding the style of the christian metal band called Pillar!
Who’s Pillar?
Pillar is a Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their music is a combination of alternative metal, post grunge and hard rock, promoting a positive message through their lyrics and combining, heavy, tight riffs with catchy melodies and groovy rhythms.
Their most important albums are "Fireproof", "Where do we go from here", "The reckoning" and "For the Love of the game".
Here’s what this lesson will help you develop:
- better rhythm chops and sense
- palm muting and riff articulations
- combining power chords with intervals and chords.
You can start by tuning your axes to drop D and focusing on a tight and exact approach!
Let’s rock!
Tuning: Drop D (D A D G B E)
Meter: 4/4
Tonality: D minor
Scales: D minor/ D blues
Tone settings: I used a POD Farm tone (the file is called drop C) which you can download and use for yourselves by accessing this thread: POD Farm Tones
I would suggest a closer look on my Metal Metrics series, for further development of your modern metal riffage!
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