Study Group: A Modern Method for Guitar Vol 1 Pages 8 to 11

[Help!I'maRock!]

1, 2, 3, 4: http://db.tt/IsnkYNVr

(that's amazing, i have the same combination on my luggage!)

[Help!I'maRock!]

Rhythm Accompaniment: http://db.tt/JYQstUYY

[ten left thumbs]

Good going, rock!

Is it time we start a new thread?

[smokinguit]

Hey Rock, that was Nice and clean rhythm playing. Nice job!

[Help!I'maRock!]

Originally Posted by ten left thumbs

Good going, rock!

Is it time we start a new thread?

Originally Posted by smokinguit

Hey Rock, that was Nice and clean rhythm playing. Nice job!

thanks. since the comments about being more even between chords and single notes, i've been trying to work on that.

new thread time!

[IrwinMFletcher]

Hello All,

I've been following along with this thread and have decided to post my attempt at One, Two, Three, Four Duet at 68 bpm.

FYI, I am a total beginner that is using Modern Method to learn how to play guitar, so I apologize in advance for the slow tempo and any flubs.

I am really focusing on proper technique and making sure not to rush, but any feedback for a newbie is greatly appreciated.

Here is a link.

One, Two, Three, Four Duet by IMFletcher on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

[ten left thumbs]

sounds good Irwin. This book is a real challenge for a total beginner. You're playing the right notes, right rhythm. speed doesn't matter.

[richard vandyne]

irwin great you played w/good timing most of the time and were not timid about what you were doing. great if you are com0pletely new at guitar-you are doing very well. i would like to hear the first part, also try to record the accompniment a rate at around 80; see how you like it.

[fep]

Thanks for posting Irwin.

It will be a challenge as a beginner to keep up. I hope you do because you'll make a ton of progress this year. (But if you don't these threads will always be here and you can go at your own pace).

I'll be really interested in your progress. I'm exited to see where a new beginner, who follows this course, will progress too in 6 months or one year.

Cheers

[fep]

Originally Posted by Help!I'maRock!

1, 2, 3, 4: http://db.tt/IsnkYNVr

(that's amazing, i have the same combination on my luggage!)

Ha that's funny.

Good playing, clean, real solid.

[richard vandyne]

hi to everyone - i really hate to see people on their soapbox but i have to do this. i played this course about 4 years ago and i must admit that i didn,t taske it all very seriously since i have had a lot of musical training in sax and flute. i felt a lot was beneith me so didnt try to hard.. wel`l- now that i really want to make a success out of the jazz guitar i find that now i m u s t go back over everybit of music i didnt takes seriously. after being in this forum for a while i now realize that all the trouble i am having is because i didnt work when i should have. i admonish anyone to be very careful and serious about these little dittys and easy sheets. if you dont get them cold youll have to do it later. it,s no fun admitting being wrong but i was and now i must pay

[morroben]

Hey everyone...my copy of this FINALLY showed up yesterday. I have today and tomorrow off work, so I'll be trying to catch up to the group. Looking forward to learning and hopefully contributing as well.

[ten left thumbs]

Have fun, richard and morroben. Looks like there will be a new thread each week, but the old ones will still be here. Important to go at your own pace.

[fep]

Originally Posted by richard vandyne

hi to everyone - i really hate to see people on their soapbox but i have to do this. i played this course about 4 years ago and i must admit that i didn,t taske it all very seriously since i have had a lot of musical training in sax and flute. i felt a lot was beneith me so didnt try to hard.. wel`l- now that i really want to make a success out of the jazz guitar i find that now i m u s t go back over everybit of music i didnt takes seriously. after being in this forum for a while i now realize that all the trouble i am having is because i didnt work when i should have. i admonish anyone to be very careful and serious about these little dittys and easy sheets. if you dont get them cold youll have to do it later. it,s no fun admitting being wrong but i was and now i must pay

+1 to that Richard. I don't mind at all going back and working on the basics as I think a good foundation is important.

[oldhead]

Still playing catch-up. Posting with all the warts. I'm a bit confused about the rest stroke. I'm trying not to look ahead so as not to get discouraged, but I don't see anything about rest strokes or muting in the book until the Rhythm Accompaniment on pg 11. Am I missing something? If someone can clarify I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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[oldhead]

p10, 11 1234 (duet); 11, Ryhthm Accompaniment

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[oldhead]

This replaces a post which linked to .wav files instead of mp3.

p10, 11, 1234 (duet), p11 Rhythm Accompaniment

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[fep]

Originally Posted by oldhead

This replaces a post which linked to .wav files instead of mp3.

p10, 11, 1234 (duet), p11 Rhythm Accompaniment

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Hey Dave,

I'm going back and checking to see if there were any late entries that didn't get comments and I found these that you posted.

Man, you've been doing a lot of work to catch up and I can hear your progress. I think that's really cool, and progress like yours (and others) makes me feel these threads are really worthwhile.

These last two links are not available, it seems the files have been moved. I listened to all the other exercises you posted at the end of this thread.

1 2 3 4 duet, you pulled it off, but for others that might be reading this, you don't need to play it that fast.

The rest of the exercises, good progresses, I'm not going to nit as you've already shown on later recordings that you've gotten past any critiques I could make here.

Regarding the rest stroke. Has that question been resolved? If not check out Ronjazz's posts to these threads and I also think there is a Marty video where he has a close-up of his right hand, look for that. If it's still not resolved, post a question on the most recent thread and I'll make a video and see if that will resolve your question.

[oldhead]

Thanks, FEP. Yes, I think the rest stroke has been resolved. I'm not going to put a lot of emphasis on it at this point. If I can, I will, but it's not going to be a priority.

[ten left thumbs]

I think also muting is not a priority just now.

[Will Glen]

I think I got this converted to an MP3 rather than a WAV file that had to be downloaded. I'm almost ready to upload the other exercises as well.

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EDIT:

http://www.box.com/s/kobhuqtoxxqeq5zpbg22

[ten left thumbs]

Sounds accurate, Will, well done.

[Will Glen]

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Working on trying to get better at time, muting and rest stroke picking. Will be sure to review this of course as I progress and improve. Definitely needs some work.

[oldhead]

Sounds good, Will. thanks for posting.

[cjandthebreakfast]

Here is my attempt at One, Two, Three, Four at 108 BPM.

http://db.tt/znRAGSGk

I'm new to the group but I started this book just under a week ago. Hopefully, I'm not posting where I shouldn't. I'll try to catch up with the group, and trust me, this group is helping me do just that.

[ten left thumbs]

Hi Cj, nice recording. I think there's some of those extra E notes here also. Perhaps it would benefit from slowing down a little? Maybe 80? Hope this is helpful, and thanks for posting.

[cjandthebreakfast]

Thanks ten left. You are absolutely correct. Trust me, I'm faithfully practicing those rest strokes and trying to get my string accuracy to an acceptable level. Years of just flailing away on an open C chord have left me with free swinging plectrum bad habits. I'm getting better though. I do need to keep things slow and focus on technique.

This book is great, by the way, I really feel like I'm learning something valuable, and I've yet to really get into it.

[ten left thumbs]

Yes, I know - it's very, um, picky!

Good book, I agree.

[Will Glen]

Check out how Di Meola's right hand technique throughout all these lesson videos but this video in particular. He emphasizes resting the wrist on the bridge and pivoting as one method. I was floating my right hand, using my pinky as a guide but have found this way to have more control. I've moved my whole arm back and have started to gradually incorporate this technique. I am slowly getting more control and making my motions more concise.

Not the "only" way to do it, but a way to utilize and practice for sure.

YouTube Video

[ten left thumbs]

I got a nasty rsi-type injury from playing like that. just saying...