I planned on doing a new post and go over solo ideas for the song I am scheduled to solo on, but this video came along and changed my plans.
This video is of Paul Gilbert (Racer X, Mr. Big, Solo). Paul is a MONSTER guitar player and a FANTASTIC teacher. Most of his videos are [...]
You might find it easier to not use distortion as the sound will be clearer and easier to tell if it is the correct note or not. You might also have to go back and forth, back and forth, and back and forth for one little section depending on how challenging the song is.
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This was actually a tough video to make because I could play this song a thousand times and play something different every time. Also, since I do not edit these videos – what you see is what you get, mistakes and all!!
Remember, from my other blog “The Need for Speed” I talk fast and tend [...]
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I found this Dude on Youtube and just had to share. There are other places you can get backing tracks to play to and most of them are popular songs. I like this guy’s stuff because it sounds great AND YOU get to play what YOU want without any preconceived ideas floating around your little [...]
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This is a very cool riff that is versatile and sounds KILLER when played fast or slow. I did more of a legato style here, but you can also pick these to give it more chunk.
Only go as fast as you are clean – no sloppy guitar playing!!
Also, Remember, these patterns are moveable and [...]
I´ve got a question. Why does he hold the top string with his thumb all the time? I thought you were supposed to keep it behind the neck!
This is more of a traditional practice and really used predominantly when playing Classical or Flamenco music where you are mainly playing runs and not bending strings. Anyway, here is [...]
Man, I am soooo blessed!!
I am so glad that I took the time to learn to play guitar -and it did take time, especially in the beginning.
I know, I know…I always say stuff on here that “you can do it”, “it’s doesn’t have to be hard”, “just a little time”…etc, etc. and..
all of those [...]
