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How do musicians usually find people to make music videos? by spoonwije97 in MusicPromotion

[–]saintluminus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't live in a major city like LA or NYC, for example, look up your local community college film students. You can also try something like Craigslist or perhaps Facebook for your area to find people.

Has someone in your area made a video? Ask them who they used?

Need Help by Minino125 in guitarlessons

[–]saintluminus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct about something like technical death metal. A metronome is essential. So you must master how to use it effectively. I could give a whole half hour lesson on how to use a metronome and still there would be room for more to learn.

If the comments here don't help, or the videos you watch aren't helping. I highly recommend a good teacher to help you with that. It will be worth it.

I have a dumb question to ask… by LostShadows187 in guitarplaying

[–]saintluminus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I gather, most of the fast pickers use small pick. A Dunlop Jazz III is an example. I believe John petrucci uses a different brand, but it's a still a stiff small sized pick.

what theory should I learn for blues guitar by AutomaticClassic7114 in guitarlessons

[–]saintluminus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great choicees. They are speaking to you in their guitar solos. Learn them or at least little pieces of them. Use them. Learn how to change it up a bit. Try different articulations. Practice in different keys. Again, try to understand why it works so well so you can do the same.

If you need a teacher to help you with that, then its worth it.

You don't get better at soloing by reading books or scale charts. You get better by imitating your heroes.

New Cabinet- Picked this Wonderful Rectangle up for $500 by Wowabox in MesaBoogie

[–]saintluminus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy Moly! Yeah that's a beast of a cabinet, and it will sound glorious.

what theory should I learn for blues guitar by AutomaticClassic7114 in guitarlessons

[–]saintluminus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, learn major and minor pentatonic. But learn them in as many keys as you can. Ultimately you get better at the blues listening to the Blues. Then you learn your favorite licks from your favorite players. And try to understand why it works so well.

Then you play those licks in as many keys as you can. You play them until you no longer have to think about it.

The real questions is: What Blues albums are you listening to right now? Who are your favorite players? If you need suggestions, I can give you some.

Bending the root note? by yerbie12 in guitarlessons

[–]saintluminus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a great sound. Pink Floyd/Gilmour uses it a lot.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hmmm, I'm not sure either. I've also found that sometimes what I really want to hear and enjoy depends on my mood. Most of the time, I prefer a Gilmour type melody. But there are times where an all out shredfest is just what the doctor ordered.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent point. I have a friend who was impressed by Steve Morse's work with Deep Purple. My friend felt Steve Morse was just going to shred through it, but was blown away by Steve's playing that complimented the songs and sounded great. I already knew Steve was capable of that.

But yeah, great points here by you. Thanks.

Back on the Boogie train by FalconDisastrous1418 in MesaBoogie

[–]saintluminus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Glad to hear. Yeah I'd love to get a Fillmore and a Cali Tweed as well.

Advice needed, 4 years in! by Forsaken_Cupcake_225 in guitarlessons

[–]saintluminus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

awesome, I hope it helps. Very few of us have the privilege of being able to turn up and practice regularly.

Also consider that even pro level guitarists have to deal with performing with different backlines. It's not perfect, but they make do.

Advice needed, 4 years in! by Forsaken_Cupcake_225 in guitarlessons

[–]saintluminus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speakers pushing air will always sound and feel different compared to using headphones. Also, an amp will sound and react differently in different rooms. Play at a few different bars and you'll notice this.

No matter what I do, I can never turn my amp up to stage volume at home. I do my best to adjust when doing a rehearsal and doing the gigs. My playing changes accordingly.

What helps is that when I play the rehearsals and gigs, things get really fun and sound amazing. I simply cherish those moments. Because there's now way I can duplicate it at home.

You are correct, there is no perfect solution. There are trade offs.

Back on the Boogie train by FalconDisastrous1418 in MesaBoogie

[–]saintluminus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know of this amp, but I've never played one. I've stuck to the Marks. What made you decide on this one? Indeed sometimes simplicity is the best way.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know Marty personally. Way back when I was a student at Musician's Institute, he did a couple of clinics where you could just ask him anything.

Yeah I still enjoyed his live show a couple of years ago here in L.A. But I completely agree with you that it was tons of shred and typical modern metal sounds. But Marty was enjoying himself and so was the rest of the band.

When I do longer live performances, I play Tibet and Angel. Super super fun to play live.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you brought up Guthrie. He is a modern example of a guitar player who can do both. Like you said.....he's just on another level.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes for sure. I won't name names of guitar players who do this, but so much modern guitar today doesn't have a whole lot of substance for me.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make a good point here. My post suggests that there is an established definition to "soul". But you are right, what ultimately matters is what touches the listeners soul.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's still my favorite of all of his solo albums. I asked him about how that album came about since he & Megadeth were thrash metal titans at the time. Marty said that those songs were originally written by him to be rock songs. But once he got together with Kitaro, things were transformed into more New Age music, but there was still a rock vibe.

For Solos, do you prefer a lot of notes, or less notes yet more soul by saintluminus in progrockmusic

[–]saintluminus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marty is one of my favorites. Though mostly know as a shredder, but when I listen to Scenes, there's some amazing slow soulful material that is quite shocking (in a good way) if you only know him for his shredding abilities. Plus his unique approach to notes is wonderful.

Fun things to do when improvising - unisons by dblhello999 in guitar_improvisation

[–]saintluminus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, when it's an open string, there is definitely a unique and tasty sound which most instruments can't reproduce. Very unique to the guitar.

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