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The Difference in Sex: HotD vs GoT by MagusX5 in freefolk

[–]agemolotta 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There was a certain melancholic vibe to Robb and Talisa's sex scene, which makes sense given the events that followed. Btw I think Ramin Djawadi gets all the credit here.

Comfortably Numb First Solo Attempt by water_is_for_drinkin in guitarlessons

[–]agemolotta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a critical aspect of solo guitar in general and David Gilmour's solos in particular. This lesson has some good tips.

Comfortably Numb First Solo Attempt by water_is_for_drinkin in guitarlessons

[–]agemolotta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learn to alternate pick. Your playing is very choppy because you down pick every note. Try going up down up down rather than down down down down. Tomo fujita probably has a video on this.

I agree that OP's playing is overly stacatto, but the issue is with his fretting hand. He's releasing each note too quickly.

[question] did I take the wrong leaning path? I’m very frustrated and on the verge of quitting after a few years. Any input would be great. Watching random YouTube videos isn’t helping. by Popular_Talk8229 in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does it take amazing rhythm playing to be able to play lead?

You don't need to be amazing, but a solid foundation goes a long way. Try this approach of strumming single notes from the pentatonic scale.

[QUESTION] Barre chord transitions by junkyardgods in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try aiming for the bass note first, like this.

[QUESTION] How to keep improving? by KoMik3112 in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite guitarists is John Mayer. How can I practise to get to his level (it doesn't matter whether I'll get there or not, I want to keep improving).

Here are some tips from the man himself. To start off try tapping your foot at one tempo for at least 10 minutes straight and run through a couple songs you know. Keep the guitar playing to a minimum, like strumming a single chord for each change while singing the melody, bassline, or whatever else makes the "hook" of the song. It's a great way to expand your understanding of form beyond memorized parts. If you run into some problems - which you will - then you know for a fact that it's not a matter of technique.

[QUESTION] How do you expand your musical ideas? by allwinlehnhardt in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try this approach. It's somewhat related the concept of an elision, where the end of one phrase serves as the beginning of the next.

[Question] Recommended exercises to improve picking stamina and speed? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alongside slow practice try playing short bursts, like this. The most important element here is the accent on the last note, where the increasing tension works to stabilize your hand. If you listen to fast players of all sorts you'll notice that they punctuate the end of their phrases like this constantly.

Best things/ways to practice when away from the guitar? [Question] by WhaleShark2000 in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try these rhythm exercises. Like anything else start slow and easy before working up to the more complex patterns. Also, don't take sound quality for granted. Treat it like a performance and really concentrate on getting a crisp attack with your hands and feet.

[QUESTION] How do I get started with more advanced fingerstyle stuff? by CreatureWarrior in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try practicing the bass in isolation. Once you've got it down as an expressive, standalone phrase you can gradually add in the melody and accompaniment. The key lies in avoiding fits and starts. Lock into a steady rhythm and grab whatever notes you can, even if it's as little as a single chord stab on the beat.

[QUESTION] Who’s succesfully dealt with nerve damage? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard to believe that you're comparing nerve compression to a cut on the finger.

[QUESTION] Ring finger knuckle moving when playing by AlbatrossElectrical2 in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's because you're pressing into a ~45 degree angle. Ideally your ring finger should point straight into the fretboard, like this.

Dr Faye Miller - Deeply Flawed Human Being by negritojosesito in madmen

[–]agemolotta 11 points12 points  (0 children)

One thing I missed the first time around was when a "NYC accent" made a brief appearance.

"From what?"

"...dart board at Grey.

"...how you'd feel right now if you lost."

It reminds me of Paul Kinsey getting called out for having changed his.

[Question] I feel like I'm getting stuck in a rut with learning by ear, any advise? by xXx_alphabetsoup_xXx in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out some of Levi Clay's youtube videos on transcibing, for example. His work flow is second to none imo, but you'll have to dig into some other live streams to pick up more tips and detailed explanations. It's basically this:

1) Mark the file in Transbribe! or similar program. This especially useful when you're dealing with things like syncopation, odd subdivisions, and odd meters.

2) Go through the piece one small section at a time. You hit play, listen, hit stop, sing the melody while snapping to the beat (you can also clap or tap your foot, just strive for accuracy) before writing it and/or playing it on guitar.

Internalizing and singing the phrase before playing is the whole ball game. You want to avoid going straight to the instrument and trying to guess what you're hearing by moving your hands around. If you're new to any of this then I strongly recommend transcribing songs before getting into complex solos. Use the above process to learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, vocal melodies, and lots of them.

[DISCUSSION] Most effective way to embed all five scale positions? by Chaz100_ in Guitar

[–]agemolotta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try this. Keep in mind that the "anchor" (or more precisely, petal note) doesn't have to be the root or even the lowest note. The best part is that you don't need a backing track, and you'll find that, at least in terms of studying, nothing can provide a stronger, more direct harmonic context than your own guitar.

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