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First off... fep, MartyW, Fingerstyler, HelpImARock, Aant, TenLeftThumbs... *everybody* (I know I forgot to include a lot of people)... I love hearing your recordings and being part of this great study group with you guys. Your stuff sounds GREAT and I listen to it over and over again to learn as much as I can from it.
Originally Posted by ronjazz
Originally Posted by fingerstyler
Originally Posted by Aant
Originally Posted by ten left thumbs
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01-13-2012 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by strumcat
But really, Strumcat, you don't need to apologise for practising.
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Theory Warning!
Again I would like to add some theory, which isn't really explained in the book, for the benefit of those who don't already know. I hope this is helpful. Music theory can come across as quite complex, and, to make things harder, the initiated talk in a kind of code or abbreviated language that can be difficult to unpick.
On page 11 we are introduced to the chord names for some of the chords we have been playing. When it says "C" this is short for "C major". The major chord the commonest kind of chord in western music, so it's become the default. So if you say "C" and don't qualify if with "C7" or "C minor", then it's assumed its a C major.
A major chord is taken from notes 1, 3 and 5 of the major scale, so for C major this is C, E and G. These notes can appear in any order, and it's still a C major chord, so page 11 gives us two forms of the C major chord, one with E at the top, one with G at the top, and they're both different combinations of the same notes.
The notes we have learned so far (notes of the C major scale) just happen to give us two other major chords: F major (F, A and C) and G major (G, B and D). You played a G major chord on pg 5, ex 3, bar 6. Here it's played open strings D, G and B.
The G7 that you see on pg11 is a different kind of chord from G major. The G7 includes all the notes of the G major chord, but also has the 7th note (F).
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One more thing on the rest stroke thingy.
Here's an easy warm-up that I do before starting the exercises. Helps with the smoothness and the dynamics. I try to get all the 3rd string notes to sound the same volume. The chords are: C, F, G & C
Code:-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- --0--0--0--0----2--2--2--2----0--0--0--0----0--0-- -----2-----2-------3-----3-------0-----0-------2-- -----3-----3-------3-----3-------2-----2-------3-- --------------------------------------------------
Last edited by Marty W; 01-14-2012 at 01:44 PM. Reason: Fixed the spacing. Fep, thanks for the code tip!
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Marty, I like that exercise.
If you replace the [tab] and use the [code] (icon (#)) it will line up:
Code:--------------------------------------------- --1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-1-1-1-------------- ----0---0---2---2---0---0---0----etc.-------- ----2---2---3---3---0---0---2---------------- --------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
Last edited by fep; 01-14-2012 at 11:43 AM.
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Originally Posted by Marty W
thanks for the feedback.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by richard vandyne
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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.
p8, ex5.wav - File Shared from Box - Free Online File Storage
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p10, 11 1234 (duet); 11, Ryhthm Accompaniment
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This replaces a post which linked to .wav files instead of mp3.
p10, 11, 1234 (duet), p11 Rhythm Accompaniment
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Originally Posted by oldhead
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.
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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.
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I think also muting is not a priority just now.
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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/kobhuqtoxxqeq5zpbg22Last edited by Will Glen; 02-10-2012 at 04:12 PM.
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Sounds accurate, Will, well done.
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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.
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Sounds good, Will. thanks for posting.
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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.
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