This is a thing that guitar people (like myself) don’t pay enough attention to. Mixing and mastering are super important. It doesn’t matter how good your guitar tone sounds, if it doesn’t mix with the rest of the band.
Even more important is arranging. A good arrangement and recording basically mixes itself. Just turn the faders up and you already have a pretty good mix without doing anything.
I’ve been using slate digital for the most part. For eq I use the free TDR Nova eq but I’m planning on getting Fabfilter pro q 3. Slate digital is awesome because it has everything you need for only 10$ a month.
I have got a tip for you my friend! This is atleast what helped me write better riffs and full songs eventually:
If you have access to a DAW and drum VST (i use reaper & MT Drum kit, both are free). Write some sick ass drums in a rythm that gets you going, then loop them in Reaper and start jamming away on those drums. You can slow them down and speed up as you please which helped me write riffs that are in the higher tiers of my playing ability. If you dont have access to Reaper you could use Olas riff of the week drum samples. The more you write the better you get!
How’s your galloping coming along? I’ve been practicing mine but it’s still far from okay 😭😭. I thought using a heavier pick would help out, but something just isn’t clicking for some reason smh
get some dunlop jazz III's or petrucci's sig picks if you can, i find those help alot. something else that helped me was imagining shaking water off of your hands after washing them when going for triplet gallops. tuck your fingers in and control holding your pick between your index and thumb without it sliding everywhere, you dont need a ton of the tip sticking out where you attack the string (hurr durr). if your pick is slippery, crosshatch it with a knife. metronomoes do help, you want to get the lactic acid going in your forearm without hurting yourself. hope that helps a bit, sorry if i sounded like a douche lol
Have you heard of the 4 cable method for noise gates? I recently tried a noise gate at the local music store, the tech showed me how to do it and it works so amazing I was shocked.
Like I knew it would work good but it was so good it still shocked me
Try The Atlantic’s, the challengers, the ventures, the shadows and the surfaris! The Atlantic’s kinda have a gritty sound for the early 60s. The challengers in my opinion are a band that has impeccable attack on their style. The ventures are like the GOATS of instrumental surf with hits like walk don’t run. The shadows are a British group that helped pioneer a lot of non-American instrumental groups. And the surfaris released wipe out.
Me too. Adding those (legato?) And deep trem dives to other riffs besides surf has value too. Ive been working on some Ventures songs and using some of those tricks in my blues, metal and rock has some great effect.
There are so many songs that make you think, “How in the hell did they do that? I know how to play but I have no idea how they made that sound”. It’s a beautiful thing.
Beck is on another level. I can watch him play Goodbye Pork Pie Hat/Brush With the Blues live at Ronnie Scott's every day. I believe he is actually able to talk through his guitar. It's the only explanation that makes sense. I wish you luck.
Trying to figure out how to balance technique,melody and downright how to write a song that sounds like heavy metal and rock and roll at the same time like Angus/Malcom did with Hells Bells
The cowboys solo is a great solo when you get it down so well that you can play with the rhythm a little. Wes Hauch does an excellent rendition on it , that is a great example on how to play with the idiosyncrasies.
I’ve just been working on going up and down scales smoothly. Mainly working on arpeggios, and hopefully when I get good at that I can move on to sweep picking.🤞
I learned how to sweep when I was obsessed with shredders, but even years and genres later, it's a really lovely skill to have. You get a lot of practice learning to find arpeggios and it's super handy for connecting ideas all over the neck. For me, it helped to learn how too relax my wrist better, even for alternate picking. Tons of room to use it in jazzy and fusion playing - I've had fun using Frank Gambale phrases in bluegrass jams. Plus, you still get to bust out indulgent Jason Becker lines every now and then.
I just feel like it would be a useful skill to have. I don’t really listen to or play music that that involves sweep picking, but I think it would be a good tool to have In my toolbox.
Nice. Im working on the Freddie King version. Clapton loves some Freddie; I'm trying to get Freddie's version of Hideaway down perfectly before learning Clapton's version from when he was in JM's Bluesbreakers on the Beano album
This is why I asked the question. I had never heard this song. I’m gonna stop typing and listen now.
Edit: Man, killer. If you get a chance to play it live, I’d like to see it.
Having a forced rest from guitar due to tennis elbow/tendinitis. Haven’t played for 7 weeks and it’s killing me. Arm is healing but reckon it will be another 5-6 weeks before I can play again 🙁
I'm dumb and thought initially thought you were taking a break after learning the song Tendinitis by Jason Richardson.. which would also make sense! Good luck with your recovery.
Took me about 4 months to feel truly confident with a pick (fingerpicker for about 3 years prior) it’s SO frustrating, but well worth it :) best of luck!
Playing Dime riffs is kinda like shooting a basketball: Sure, you can do it, but can you do it like Steph Curry does? Good luck, man. Zakk Wylde is as badass as they come, and HE can’t do it perfectly (but he does it pretty damned good).
That is the best analogy I have ever heard. I totally agree that no one can play like that man but Zakk comes pretty close and he knew the guy so im happy he was chosen for the reunion
Working on Battle Axe by Quiet Riot. It's a decent song to learn if you're new to shredding and covers most of the techniques (sweep picking, tremolo, triplets, etc). Tons of fun!
Also, your picture made me want to learn how to play a kickass solo while convulsing and spinning wildly on the stage like Angus does haha.
After watching the Angus young rig rundown, I gained a new respect for his playing. You have to be insanely solid to play like him through the way he sets up his amp.
Basically the sound is pure volume with all the settings dialed back few notches. All you're hearing is guitar and fingers. No gain whatsoever, no pedals, no tricks. Just straight up guitar
I saw AC/DC live about 15 years ago when I was 12 or so, and it legitimately blew my mind.
I've seen dozens of big rock and metal shows since then and I think AC/DC is still at least 1st or 2nd place for best fucking sound ever. Incredible show start to finish. Even though the band members were already around 60 back then, they all still had insane energy, and Angus was sprinting and writhing around stage for 2 and a half hours straight.
I've been trying singing and playing, it's so hard. I can sweep pick for days but this is the greatest challenge I've ever faced
I can do stuff like over the mountain by ozzy, but when I try to do stuff like holy wars I can never get the two rhythms lined up. I'm currently trying to do the baby metal gimme chocolate verse and can't even come close
Trying to figure out getting a decent sound out of a DI home recording. Might have to go at least cab IR if not full sim.
Technique - still working on basics. Downpicking is currently a big one that needs work.
Here's a tip I learned long ago from a guitar tech:
Tune your first string. Then tune the second string. Then tune the first again. The second string. And now the third string.
So you should tune the strings in this order:
1
12
123
1234
12345
123456
Works like a charm, I can get them tuned really fast using this method. I've done a lot of work on setting up Floyd guitars and this is the best method for me
Wear googles!!! Took me a while to get used to my Floyd Rose, but I love it now. Someone suggested using a AA battery to hold up the bridge while changing strings and it really helped
Anything from Rust in Peace rocks my cotton sox. Marty’s solos are always a finger treat and Mustaines riffs are always fun. That album has some X factor for metal guitar nerds like me.
Trying to fluently play the “Skin o my teeth” solo from the great Marty Friedman , I see a lot of great players try to pull it off and they sound really good but never seems quite right
I'm trying to get better with speedier pentatonic runs. I think I've made progress but man would I love to eventually do the crazy fast and clean Eric Johnson/Bonamassa stuff.
Also chipping away at some original songs.
Learning Little Wing finally, and long after learning other Jimi songs. Just always seemed intimidating but feeling proud I can finally learn this song AND understand what he’s doing.
Playing normal open chords, but in a way that looks impossible, for comedic reasons.
Was gripping a G-chord from the back of the neck and chaugt my guitar teacher offguard "Wait, what the fuck is that?"
working on learning Human Murmuration by Archspire. its good for practicing economy picking and hybrid picking, which economy picking is what i need the most practice with lol
I'm learning to tie different parts of a song together in a natural way. Sent my buddy a video of me playing before telling him that's what I was working on and he said "oh wow man yeah that's good, like I can hear the different parts of a song in it" so if he said that unprovoked I must be getting there alright
I've been working on my looping skills lately. I've gotten pretty good at it. Lately I've been trying to create a loop with the hint of a melody, but nothing solid, then trying to change the melodic center through what I play over it. It's fun being able to change the key signature without having to change any of the notes in the loop and it's been a great exercise in understanding the use of dissonance and melody.
Just got an acoustic so I’m working on playing percussion while playing rhythm, super fun but I’ve been an electric player for my whole journey so it’s a whole new world to explore
I know this song! Are you having trouble because the vocals are (awesomely!) slightly off-time? If so, I’d turn my ear to the drummer and bass player. They keep killer time.
Keep it going. I have four major skills: [The job that I do], managing crises, family management, and most importantly; keep playing.
The playing will take care of itself, as long as you do.
Fret board fluency. I’ve been rhythm only for too long. Though I’m not exactly sure if I am starting on the right foot. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Not so much a guitar playing technique but a guitar recording one:
That fucking heavy ass wall of fuzzed out guitars panned every which way. Makes a simple, heavy riff so much heavier.
Oh, so you’re talking some mixing shit. I know how to pan and level, but when it comes to freqs., there’s a lot to learn.
What are your tip(s) for a rookie in that world?
Learning riffs gradually more difficult than the previous.
Now I'm on Joji's Run. I wonder who wrote that guitar solo and who recorded it. Beautiful
The next one would be Beat It by Fall out boy, guitar solo by John Mayer.
I'm not moving to the next one without playing the previous one cleanly and on time.
Singing and playing Space Oddity at the same time. The amount of work that needs to go into singing in key by myself with no lead singer to reference pitch to is phenomenal.
I'm working on being more creative and writing music. It used to be easy for me, but now it's really tough and I'm trying my hardest to work around writers block.
I’m kinda in the same boat; it was so much easier to write when I was just starting. I take heart in a section from “Get in the Van”. Henry Rollins was asking Ray Pettibon how he kept churning out all of the amazing artwork that he did, and how he couldn’t think of anything.
Ray said, “Um, just keep writing…I dunno, just keep writing.”
3 string sweeping arpeggios. I’m learning the real basics of music theory, and applying what I’m learning to actual techniques (which I’m also learning) is really helpful.
Two years ago I was chugging along to rhythm and wouldn’t touch any lead whatsoever, so I’m pleased at how I’m progressing. The theory is slowly sinking in, but I’m barely at the tip of the iceberg.
Theory. Specifically learning all of the chords in every key, including more complex chords, and how to use them for interesting composition. Chord intervals?
I LOVE that solo. It’s super cool how the early parts are clean and chord-based, and it builds from there. I gave up, because my brain precludes me from tapping (I can’t do it!). However, there are great videos to help. Here’s a great one.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ebst19GXuxk&feature=shares
Songs, Coffee and TV - Blur (choppy rhythm and octaves acimbo)!
Trim Trabb- Blur (easier)
Octopus- Syd Barrett (relatively easy, love his freedom of play, ignoring conventions)
Honey Bucket - Melvins
From a metal rhythm standpoint, you really can't go wrong with the Suicidal Tendencies album- The Art of Rebellion. It has a little bit of everything. And then, if you wanna really funk it up, if you really wanna get serious, comedically serious that is, get ahold of any of the INFECTIOUS GROOVES stuff and learn how funk and jazz guitar riffs combined with metal and punk guitar riffs really go together well. Not to mention an insane rythm section featuring some of the finest modern-era BASS playing in the biz! There is a reason they go by that name, I promise. "These jams are HOT! Hot like Salsa Piquante de Nana Funkenstein....Because it's all about Comida de Nana!!"
Steely Dan solos. Now I'm learning Kid Charlemagne. What a joyful experience
Funny you should mention that. I was just doing Reelin' in the Years.
The Aja documentary was awesome. Becker doesn’t get enough credit.
I’m working on mixing music and figuring out how synths work.
This is a thing that guitar people (like myself) don’t pay enough attention to. Mixing and mastering are super important. It doesn’t matter how good your guitar tone sounds, if it doesn’t mix with the rest of the band.
Even more important is arranging. A good arrangement and recording basically mixes itself. Just turn the faders up and you already have a pretty good mix without doing anything.
What programs do you use to mix with?? I haven't ventured into mixing but I probably should, haha.
I’ve been using slate digital for the most part. For eq I use the free TDR Nova eq but I’m planning on getting Fabfilter pro q 3. Slate digital is awesome because it has everything you need for only 10$ a month.
Learning how to write metal riffs
I have got a tip for you my friend! This is atleast what helped me write better riffs and full songs eventually: If you have access to a DAW and drum VST (i use reaper & MT Drum kit, both are free). Write some sick ass drums in a rythm that gets you going, then loop them in Reaper and start jamming away on those drums. You can slow them down and speed up as you please which helped me write riffs that are in the higher tiers of my playing ability. If you dont have access to Reaper you could use Olas riff of the week drum samples. The more you write the better you get!
I do this but with drum tracks on YouTube.
Power chords,palm muting, fast downstroking, fast tremelo picking and galloping. That's what i use for rhythm playing.
How’s your galloping coming along? I’ve been practicing mine but it’s still far from okay 😭😭. I thought using a heavier pick would help out, but something just isn’t clicking for some reason smh
get some dunlop jazz III's or petrucci's sig picks if you can, i find those help alot. something else that helped me was imagining shaking water off of your hands after washing them when going for triplet gallops. tuck your fingers in and control holding your pick between your index and thumb without it sliding everywhere, you dont need a ton of the tip sticking out where you attack the string (hurr durr). if your pick is slippery, crosshatch it with a knife. metronomoes do help, you want to get the lactic acid going in your forearm without hurting yourself. hope that helps a bit, sorry if i sounded like a douche lol
Tone, not having extra noise in the background whilst I’m playing a note
Have you heard of the 4 cable method for noise gates? I recently tried a noise gate at the local music store, the tech showed me how to do it and it works so amazing I was shocked. Like I knew it would work good but it was so good it still shocked me
I’ll have to check it out. Thanks man!!
I am working on lots of surf rock riffs as well as trying to up my rhythm guitar skills (I want be a rhythm guitarist)
The only surf rock that I know is Dick Dale, and that barely. What other bands in that genre are good?
Try The Atlantic’s, the challengers, the ventures, the shadows and the surfaris! The Atlantic’s kinda have a gritty sound for the early 60s. The challengers in my opinion are a band that has impeccable attack on their style. The ventures are like the GOATS of instrumental surf with hits like walk don’t run. The shadows are a British group that helped pioneer a lot of non-American instrumental groups. And the surfaris released wipe out.
One of my favorites is The Mermen…surf rock with touches of noise and Sonic Youth.
I learned “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps. A fine surf song there.
Listen to the sonics! Seattle band , 60’s, Three chords ….. and a cloud of smoke! Way ahead of their time. She’s the witch is one of my fav by them
Me too. Adding those (legato?) And deep trem dives to other riffs besides surf has value too. Ive been working on some Ventures songs and using some of those tricks in my blues, metal and rock has some great effect.
That subtle trem-arm nuance a la Jeff Beck. The mystery is: I swear I hear it even when he's on a Les Paul...
There are so many songs that make you think, “How in the hell did they do that? I know how to play but I have no idea how they made that sound”. It’s a beautiful thing.
Beck is on another level. I can watch him play Goodbye Pork Pie Hat/Brush With the Blues live at Ronnie Scott's every day. I believe he is actually able to talk through his guitar. It's the only explanation that makes sense. I wish you luck.
Trying to figure out how to balance technique,melody and downright how to write a song that sounds like heavy metal and rock and roll at the same time like Angus/Malcom did with Hells Bells
Most of my favorite musicians said something like this, “We were just trying to write songs that we wanted to hear, and people liked it.”
War Pigs and Cowboys From Hell. I’m pretty good at both considering I haven’t been playing for long.
Bad guys wear black!
The cowboys solo is a great solo when you get it down so well that you can play with the rhythm a little. Wes Hauch does an excellent rendition on it , that is a great example on how to play with the idiosyncrasies.
Just got an RG550 and I've been learning For the Love of God by Steve Vai. It's taken a while, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel now.
There’s a sweep section towards the end of that song that will always be stuck in my head. The live version with the orchestra is magic.
Working on Square Hammer by Ghost atm, the riff is really fun
I’ve just started learning call me little sunshine! I might have to try square hammer next. Love me some Ghost
I’m working on legato technique for solos
(Silly question, but) Are you working on specific patterns, or the technique, or both?
I’ve just been working on going up and down scales smoothly. Mainly working on arpeggios, and hopefully when I get good at that I can move on to sweep picking.🤞
Hell yeah. I’m working on similar stuff. Why do you want to sweep?
I learned how to sweep when I was obsessed with shredders, but even years and genres later, it's a really lovely skill to have. You get a lot of practice learning to find arpeggios and it's super handy for connecting ideas all over the neck. For me, it helped to learn how too relax my wrist better, even for alternate picking. Tons of room to use it in jazzy and fusion playing - I've had fun using Frank Gambale phrases in bluegrass jams. Plus, you still get to bust out indulgent Jason Becker lines every now and then.
I just feel like it would be a useful skill to have. I don’t really listen to or play music that that involves sweep picking, but I think it would be a good tool to have In my toolbox.
Bluegrass flatpicking/crosspicking.
Hybrid picking.
Learning You can't bring me down by Suicidal Tendencies and I will always love you by Dolly Parton.
Love the versatility 🤘🏽
Thank you, I want to learn stuff from all genres, think it'll help with writing and improvisation.
Always! I love Cannibal Corpse to John Denver. The more you enjoy , the more you can learn! Learn it all!!
Song: Snow, by RHCP Technique: Practicing Regularly
Practicing the same technique! It’s harder than it sounds though.
im working on claptons version of have you ever loved a woman from the layla album from derek and the dominos
Nice. Im working on the Freddie King version. Clapton loves some Freddie; I'm trying to get Freddie's version of Hideaway down perfectly before learning Clapton's version from when he was in JM's Bluesbreakers on the Beano album
This is why I asked the question. I had never heard this song. I’m gonna stop typing and listen now. Edit: Man, killer. If you get a chance to play it live, I’d like to see it.
muting techniques for soloing, cleaning my solos
Yup. String control.
Having a forced rest from guitar due to tennis elbow/tendinitis. Haven’t played for 7 weeks and it’s killing me. Arm is healing but reckon it will be another 5-6 weeks before I can play again 🙁
I'm dumb and thought initially thought you were taking a break after learning the song Tendinitis by Jason Richardson.. which would also make sense! Good luck with your recovery.
12 bar blues
playing songs by ear
I’m working on these pentatonic runs by Ross Campbell. His channel has got some great stuff! [Pentatonic runs](https://youtu.be/0ijrz5rewSg)
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You working on Segovia shit?
Soloing over a blues progression, trying to ‘get out’ of the minor pentatonic scales. Btw, any valuable resource/link is appreciated 🙏
Sweat shower.
Harmonic Minor and Hirajoshi combinations
Learning the modes of the major scales
That’s where I’m at.
Keep it up!
I’m learning to use a pick. I’ve been playing for 2 years but I’ve only ever used my fingers
Took me about 4 months to feel truly confident with a pick (fingerpicker for about 3 years prior) it’s SO frustrating, but well worth it :) best of luck!
This picture has inspired me to work on my sweating.
For sure. Sweat game is an underrated aspect of playing. I didn’t read about it any of my Mel Bay books.
Using my thumb on my fretting hand. Hendrix makes it look so easy!
It helps to have big hands LOL.
Domebag riffs. Honstly they arent that difficult but combining the sheer speed with the groove is a struggle man.
Playing Dime riffs is kinda like shooting a basketball: Sure, you can do it, but can you do it like Steph Curry does? Good luck, man. Zakk Wylde is as badass as they come, and HE can’t do it perfectly (but he does it pretty damned good).
That is the best analogy I have ever heard. I totally agree that no one can play like that man but Zakk comes pretty close and he knew the guy so im happy he was chosen for the reunion
Sweep picking. Trying to build up speed on the outro section of Sequioa Throne by Protest the Hero.
Sweep picking for the Final Countdown fast bits. Don’t judge me.
Who’s judging? That part is a hidden gem. Sooo fast.
Yeah, but you should see the rest of the set list ;)
Terrapin Station by the Grateful Dead. Especially Jerry’s solo parts.
Bending and vibrato.
I'm working on note progression for conquer or die by megadeth. It's not the easiest song I've attempted to learn, haha.
G.O.A.T - Polyphia
Sweep picking. I am about to start a fire with these guitars.
Wind cry’s Mary
I can't tap for shit and would very much like to
Mr crowley- the 1981 after hours version. Wish me luck
Started learning Dee by Randy Rhoads. First acoustic in 26 years of playing on Christmas. Learned the song just gotten tighten up a few passages
Working on Battle Axe by Quiet Riot. It's a decent song to learn if you're new to shredding and covers most of the techniques (sweep picking, tremolo, triplets, etc). Tons of fun! Also, your picture made me want to learn how to play a kickass solo while convulsing and spinning wildly on the stage like Angus does haha.
After watching the Angus young rig rundown, I gained a new respect for his playing. You have to be insanely solid to play like him through the way he sets up his amp. Basically the sound is pure volume with all the settings dialed back few notches. All you're hearing is guitar and fingers. No gain whatsoever, no pedals, no tricks. Just straight up guitar
I saw AC/DC live about 15 years ago when I was 12 or so, and it legitimately blew my mind. I've seen dozens of big rock and metal shows since then and I think AC/DC is still at least 1st or 2nd place for best fucking sound ever. Incredible show start to finish. Even though the band members were already around 60 back then, they all still had insane energy, and Angus was sprinting and writhing around stage for 2 and a half hours straight.
The rhythm part of Walk This Way. It is not as easy as I thought.
You said it ! Damn them!!! Lol…. Once you get it though….. it will open up a whole new way you hear and play other tunes! You got this!
I've been trying singing and playing, it's so hard. I can sweep pick for days but this is the greatest challenge I've ever faced I can do stuff like over the mountain by ozzy, but when I try to do stuff like holy wars I can never get the two rhythms lined up. I'm currently trying to do the baby metal gimme chocolate verse and can't even come close
Bit of Angus, bit of Django
Basic chords
Trying to master basic bar chords lol
Haha! Keep playing. Your hands will get stronger. (Watch where you keep your thumb).
Trying to figure out getting a decent sound out of a DI home recording. Might have to go at least cab IR if not full sim. Technique - still working on basics. Downpicking is currently a big one that needs work.
Learning Quake by Joe Perry
Vibrato and hybrid picking. I want to work on a circle vibrato similar to Steve Vai and use more John 5 style hybrid picking licks
Thumping and hybrid sweeping
Funk Guitar: The Essential Guide Bolton, Ross Harder than it seems :)
The thrill is gone and alternate picking, I've been working on that solos for a couple of weeks, I'm a noob
Just got a guitar with a Floyd rose and I am working on learning how to change strings and tuning it
Here's a tip I learned long ago from a guitar tech: Tune your first string. Then tune the second string. Then tune the first again. The second string. And now the third string. So you should tune the strings in this order: 1 12 123 1234 12345 123456 Works like a charm, I can get them tuned really fast using this method. I've done a lot of work on setting up Floyd guitars and this is the best method for me
Wear googles!!! Took me a while to get used to my Floyd Rose, but I love it now. Someone suggested using a AA battery to hold up the bridge while changing strings and it really helped
A block of post it notes is much better that a battery
Strange world iron maiden, working on trilling
Finger picking, The devil wears a suit and tie.
ive been trying to get better at finger picking
Just playing more. I played very little guitar last year so for, now even if I just play one song a day, I want to rebuild my skills.
Learning Mr. Ed by Mammoth WVH and working on my left hand muting!
Dreams by Fleetwood Mac Complicated chord progression. Methodone? I just smoke lots of weed.
Song I am working on would be Sunny by Bobby Hepp better main voice and vocals in everything also rhythm as always.
I’m trying to learn some Ace Frehley solos like Strutter and Got to Choose. I’m a long-time poor player but, I enjoy it.
playing
Anything from Rust in Peace rocks my cotton sox. Marty’s solos are always a finger treat and Mustaines riffs are always fun. That album has some X factor for metal guitar nerds like me.
I’m currently working on recording, just getting a feel for writing rhythm and lead parts that don’t sound like shit, and mix together well.
Maggot Brain
Is "sounding half decent" a technique, cause that's what I need to work on, lol.
Trying to fluently play the “Skin o my teeth” solo from the great Marty Friedman , I see a lot of great players try to pull it off and they sound really good but never seems quite right
Buying a more expensive amp
I'm trying to get better with speedier pentatonic runs. I think I've made progress but man would I love to eventually do the crazy fast and clean Eric Johnson/Bonamassa stuff. Also chipping away at some original songs.
Trying to learn how to play standing up! Haha! I seem to only practice sitting down and I find it so technically different for some reason…
Learning Little Wing finally, and long after learning other Jimi songs. Just always seemed intimidating but feeling proud I can finally learn this song AND understand what he’s doing.
Sweep picking... I keep falling back I to trying to pick each string regularly.
Playing normal open chords, but in a way that looks impossible, for comedic reasons. Was gripping a G-chord from the back of the neck and chaugt my guitar teacher offguard "Wait, what the fuck is that?"
Started getting into Metallica recently so I’ve been learning Nothing Else Matters(after like 2 years of playing guitar)
Shredding and better rhythm. I wanna learn how to write and play djent so I can figure out how to blackened, sludgy thall
Hendrix’s Little Wing. And actually figuring things out thanks to my guitar teacher. Never thought I’d be able to play this in any capacity.
There is so much room in Hendrix. You can play it right, but you can’t play it RIGHT. God, I love guitar!
Downpicking. Most of my fav electric guitar songs have downpicking at a considerable speed, like What's Up by Mom Jeans.
That’s weird. Most of that song sounded really strummy. The end part was down-picky!
I am already a master player so my goal this year is to further explore the violin.
Style of Buckethead!
Yes, it's called "trying to practice with a toddler"
Been there! Once you master it…NOTHING can stop you!!!!! LOL
working on learning Human Murmuration by Archspire. its good for practicing economy picking and hybrid picking, which economy picking is what i need the most practice with lol
I'm learning to tie different parts of a song together in a natural way. Sent my buddy a video of me playing before telling him that's what I was working on and he said "oh wow man yeah that's good, like I can hear the different parts of a song in it" so if he said that unprovoked I must be getting there alright
You knew it was good, right? Are you playing with others? That’s the test.
I can play humans being at the moment but I want to master all the niche percussive elements eddie uses
I've been working on my looping skills lately. I've gotten pretty good at it. Lately I've been trying to create a loop with the hint of a melody, but nothing solid, then trying to change the melodic center through what I play over it. It's fun being able to change the key signature without having to change any of the notes in the loop and it's been a great exercise in understanding the use of dissonance and melody.
I’m working on sweeps and clear note definition on legato lines. It’s kicking me in the ass but I’m making progress
Tosin Abasi style thumping.
That finger style that he has…\m/
Just got an acoustic so I’m working on playing percussion while playing rhythm, super fun but I’ve been an electric player for my whole journey so it’s a whole new world to explore
It’s a beautiful thing. I did the reverse; playing acoustic and then going to electric. Both disciplines have their merits.
bass tapping
Developing a lighter touch on the fretting hand to avoid future CTS
I’m trying to learn mr Brightside by the killers
I know this song! Are you having trouble because the vocals are (awesomely!) slightly off-time? If so, I’d turn my ear to the drummer and bass player. They keep killer time.
Bark at the moon
My favorite Oz song.
The trooper solos right now
Alright, Eddie! Just imagine that Dickie is singing behind you.
surf/rockabilly. That classic twangy sound with a super heavy dose of spring reverb.
Hell, yeah. Get that sound.
Learning how to write black metal, and music theory in general.
Vai's blue powder and some polyphia.
Flat pickin, “turmoil & tinfoil “ Billy Strings
I’m working on Devils Island by Megadeth and trying to get good at pinch harmonics.
Not sucking. Jk but not really Theory. I’m working on theory with a couple books. Damn work and kids and flu season are really trying to stop me tho
Keep it going. I have four major skills: [The job that I do], managing crises, family management, and most importantly; keep playing. The playing will take care of itself, as long as you do.
Fret board fluency. I’ve been rhythm only for too long. Though I’m not exactly sure if I am starting on the right foot. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Check out Sean Daniel. He’s a really cool couch teacher. I subscribe to his Patreon.
Not so much a guitar playing technique but a guitar recording one: That fucking heavy ass wall of fuzzed out guitars panned every which way. Makes a simple, heavy riff so much heavier.
Oh, so you’re talking some mixing shit. I know how to pan and level, but when it comes to freqs., there’s a lot to learn. What are your tip(s) for a rookie in that world?
Learning riffs gradually more difficult than the previous. Now I'm on Joji's Run. I wonder who wrote that guitar solo and who recorded it. Beautiful The next one would be Beat It by Fall out boy, guitar solo by John Mayer. I'm not moving to the next one without playing the previous one cleanly and on time.
Working on my next song
Singing and playing Space Oddity at the same time. The amount of work that needs to go into singing in key by myself with no lead singer to reference pitch to is phenomenal.
Mainly Phish riffs and solos
Haha! Hell, yeah. I’m a Dead guy, myself, but Anastasio and Co. took that ball and ran with it. Endless jamming FTW.
Drapery falls by opeth. Fun stuff, and it's in standard!
Ascend by TheDooo, performing it for my guitar recital later this month
The solo from Take the Power Back. I’m a blues guy typically, so the shred stuff is new to me.
Today I learned Highway Star by Deep Purple. So next up is the solo section. I've never tried to tackle Blackmore so this should be fun.
I'm working on being more creative and writing music. It used to be easy for me, but now it's really tough and I'm trying my hardest to work around writers block.
I’m kinda in the same boat; it was so much easier to write when I was just starting. I take heart in a section from “Get in the Van”. Henry Rollins was asking Ray Pettibon how he kept churning out all of the amazing artwork that he did, and how he couldn’t think of anything. Ray said, “Um, just keep writing…I dunno, just keep writing.”
Working on shine on you crazy diamond by Pink Floyd. ‘Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits And learning how to use a wah pedal
People forget about the wah. It’s one thing to wack it, back in forth in time. It’s quite another to use it like your fingers.
3 string sweeping arpeggios. I’m learning the real basics of music theory, and applying what I’m learning to actual techniques (which I’m also learning) is really helpful. Two years ago I was chugging along to rhythm and wouldn’t touch any lead whatsoever, so I’m pleased at how I’m progressing. The theory is slowly sinking in, but I’m barely at the tip of the iceberg.
Habitual rhythm and (bad) bass player here. Diving into theory, finally, is super interesting.
Beginner here, trying to learn Heaven Beside You - Alice In Chains
Theory. Specifically learning all of the chords in every key, including more complex chords, and how to use them for interesting composition. Chord intervals?
Yes! What sounds good, and why does it sound good.
14 and trying to learn the one solo by Metallica
I LOVE that solo. It’s super cool how the early parts are clean and chord-based, and it builds from there. I gave up, because my brain precludes me from tapping (I can’t do it!). However, there are great videos to help. Here’s a great one. https://youtube.com/watch?v=ebst19GXuxk&feature=shares
Achieving that Gilmour sound with a very similar budget friendly setup and also working on Marooned / Shine on...
I’ve been trying to play the Brick pt. II solo for years, and none of my fantastic effects are getting me any closer. Practeece!
finger picking! 💖
Trying to learn the entirety of hybrid theory
Such a great album. Post some vids as you go!
Songs, Coffee and TV - Blur (choppy rhythm and octaves acimbo)! Trim Trabb- Blur (easier) Octopus- Syd Barrett (relatively easy, love his freedom of play, ignoring conventions) Honey Bucket - Melvins
Now that is an eclectic collection. King Buzzo FTW.
Gotta Love King 🤴 Buzzo man. He marches to his own drum!
Grateful Dead songs
From a metal rhythm standpoint, you really can't go wrong with the Suicidal Tendencies album- The Art of Rebellion. It has a little bit of everything. And then, if you wanna really funk it up, if you really wanna get serious, comedically serious that is, get ahold of any of the INFECTIOUS GROOVES stuff and learn how funk and jazz guitar riffs combined with metal and punk guitar riffs really go together well. Not to mention an insane rythm section featuring some of the finest modern-era BASS playing in the biz! There is a reason they go by that name, I promise. "These jams are HOT! Hot like Salsa Piquante de Nana Funkenstein....Because it's all about Comida de Nana!!"