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Excellent stuff indeed! Thanks so much for sharing this. I’ve always found on any instrument that I’ve progressed the quickest when I’ve taken some small musical phrase /line/lick from a musician that I love, and really dug deep into imitating the sound/tone, notes, rhythm etc of how the musician played that line and play alongside the original recording to match it as close as possible. Then I’ll try and work out what context that line was played in (what was the chord in the moment) and see if I can transpose it to different keys so I can use it in different situations. You then end up really developing so many skills from doing that such as the technique required to play it, improved rhythm, ear training. Best of all, its genuinely fun and satisfying to do! Almost like learning a new language. 👍
Thanks for that Phil, your approach to learning guitar is indeed an excellent way to understand the fingerboard and get those fingers doing things they just don't like doing. I try to set aside some time to learn different ways of playing the same chord structures and lead runs. I still have trouble memorising every note across the 6 strings but it is without a doubt really beneficial. Thanks for the comments Phil, do jump in again at anytime as I progress towards producing a collection of music themes and song tracks I have written of late. Best regards: Stu
Thanks Allen, would be good to hear how others approach practice and learning routines as everyone is different. I'll be in touch shortly once I clear my feet a bit... its been a busy week/weekend for me. Regards: Stu
LOVED THIS but that's the thing - you need discipline but I love the little plug-in amps how many do you have and do they work well? and what guitar were you playing in the ballad? Nice sound. Really nice. Looks like the green one?
I think, once you can set your mind to taking time aside where its practical for you to do so... you soon get into a routine. However, you really do need to practice new things on a regular basis rather than just noodling around. I have 2 of these Vox units, the newer types have a USB port for recharging rather than the battery models. As mentioned in the video, they are very useful as well as fun to use. The guitar you mention is a PRS McCarty S2 and yes it has a very nice tone and is versatile with its split pick-up arrangement (single-coil/humbucker). The green picture I used on the backing track is the same guitar but just photoshopped... Thanks for the questions and comments... Regards: Stu
Thank you for watching! If you benefit from what you see and hear, please give a ‘Thumbs Up’, ‘Subscribe’ & ‘Hit the Bell for Notifications’ it all helps the channel algorithms. Much appreciated! Do check-out my channel playlists…
- Q&As Answering topical questions
- Stu's Guitar Recording Journey
- Unboxing Music Equipment Videos
- Stu's Guitar Journey! (12 part Video Series)
- Guitar Backing Tracks - Blues, Ballads and Cinematic
- Stu's Guitar Channel short Trailer
*Brought to you by Stu’s Guitar Channel - Enjoy Playing Guitar.
Excellent stuff indeed! Thanks so much for sharing this.
I’ve always found on any instrument that I’ve progressed the quickest when I’ve taken some small musical phrase /line/lick from a musician that I love, and really dug deep into imitating the sound/tone, notes, rhythm etc of how the musician played that line and play alongside the original recording to match it as close as possible. Then I’ll try and work out what context that line was played in (what was the chord in the moment) and see if I can transpose it to different keys so I can use it in different situations. You then end up really developing so many skills from doing that such as the technique required to play it, improved rhythm, ear training. Best of all, its genuinely fun and satisfying to do! Almost like learning a new language. 👍
Thanks for that Phil, your approach to learning guitar is indeed an excellent way to understand the fingerboard and get those fingers doing things they just don't like doing. I try to set aside some time to learn different ways of playing the same chord structures and lead runs. I still have trouble memorising every note across the 6 strings but it is without a doubt really beneficial. Thanks for the comments Phil, do jump in again at anytime as I progress towards producing a collection of music themes and song tracks I have written of late. Best regards: Stu
What a fantastic video have a fantastic weekend
Many thanks Amin, I hope you also have a good week, regards: Stu
Thanks Stu another great video!
Thanks Allen, would be good to hear how others approach practice and learning routines as everyone is different. I'll be in touch shortly once I clear my feet a bit... its been a busy week/weekend for me. Regards: Stu
LOVED THIS but that's the thing - you need discipline but I love the little plug-in amps how many do you have and do they work well?
and what guitar were you playing in the ballad? Nice sound. Really nice. Looks like the green one?
I think, once you can set your mind to taking time aside where its practical for you to do so... you soon get into a routine. However, you really do need to practice new things on a regular basis rather than just noodling around. I have 2 of these Vox units, the newer types have a USB port for recharging rather than the battery models. As mentioned in the video, they are very useful as well as fun to use. The guitar you mention is a PRS McCarty S2 and yes it has a very nice tone and is versatile with its split pick-up arrangement (single-coil/humbucker). The green picture I used on the backing track is the same guitar but just photoshopped... Thanks for the questions and comments... Regards: Stu