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Video Guitar Lesson 1: Practical ways to improve the speed of your guitar playing Dec 09, 2018

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YouTube tuition video 1 (see link for video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXXxFpuQJ2E&t=1316s Tune in Tone up have been releasing many audio podcast lessons over the past couple of years and are beginning to move into the video lesson arena with this, our first lesson about developing speed in playing. Our videos will take the form of a free organic guitar lesson in which Dan will teach me some thematic ideas on the guitar in order to develop my musicality. Join me on my journey to become a better musician and a more competent guitar player.

Guitar Lesson 40: Practical applications for adding tapping and sweep picking into your playing Nov 22, 2018

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Guitar Lesson 40: Practical applications for adding tapping and sweep picking into your playing (https://tunein-toneup.com/2018/11/22/guitar-lesson-40-tapping-sweep-picking/) In guitar lesson 40, we look at some techniques and practical applications of those techniques. I ask Dan for some help in using tapping and sweeping in my actual improvisations and we begin to examine how you can practise applying these techniques over a backing track. With hints and some licks throughout, this promises to support adding some advanced techniques into my improvisations. Main timings: 00:01:27 Dan's improvising over the back track from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LehMzv6V3b0 (Funky Blues Rock | Guitar Backing Track Jam in A) 00:06:42 Some thoughts about over intellectualising our playing and what level you should be to be in a band 00:09:14 Debunking waffle you might hear on forums and the myths surrounding the myths around the techniques 00:09:45 What is the complexity and difficulties you might find when tapping 00:10:40 Ultimately what does tapping mean - what function does it play? 00:11:44 Don't just play the same licks all the time - use techniques to incorporate into your sound 00:13:40 Debunking tapping 1: muting 00:16:15 Debunking tapping 2: get used to using lots of fingers to tap 00:17:00 Adding tapping into something else 00:18:54 Coming up with a lick that we can add a tap to... 00:21:09 Learning point: phrasing idea - borrowing from the rhythm of a lick to extend into further improv 00:23:39 Debunking tapping 3: if there's a note you can't reach then tap it. 00:24:52 Use the idea of tapping to reach notes out of reach of your right hand 00:25:31 Start of backing track with tapping hand sticking in the occasional note 00:31:39 Debunking tapping 4: Getting the rhythm right for tapping licks (often a tap is adding two notes) 00:33:29 Using open strings when tapping 00:35:35 hearing that lick over the backing track 00:36:33 Keeping it based around the pentatonic scales 00:36:41 Tapping in more places up the neck 00:37:06 Playing the pentatonic with the left hand over the tapped dorian scale 00:40:04 Steve Lukather style bending licks echoed in your tapping hand 00:41:09 Debunking tapping 5: Practise getting the same finesse of feel with your tapping hand as with your fretting hand 00:44:01 Backing track to conclude the part of this lesson on tapping 00:46:32 Debunking tapping 6: allow the vibrato and bends to come through from the left hand into the tapped note 00:47:13 Start a flurry with a tap off the right hand 00:47:50 Tapping an arpeggiated idea 00:48:51 Sweep-picking 00:49:23 Starting with three-string sweeps 00:50:14 Useful phrase where the top note keeps dropping chromatically 00:51:42 Slipping the three note per string sweeps into some improv 00:53:07 Go up the Am three string arp and come back down the C arp 00:54:18 Using the Am C lick 00:56:33 Now look at extending across more strings 00:57:41 The reason for adding the additional note - so the lick rhythmically fits 00:58:18 How to make the tone on your guitar sound better for sweep picking 01:01:28 Going up a swept arpeggio in chunks and smaller rhythmic phrasing 01:02:13 Take the sweeps and investigate through the scale. See whether you can find other uses 01:05:01 Summarise the part of the lesson on sweep picking 01:05:40 Sweep picking all the chords for Hotel California

Guitar Lesson 39: Exploring chords and substituting extensions for colourful rhythmic playing Oct 12, 2018

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Guitar lesson 39 is a study of chord types by working through many of the major and dominant possibilities. By adding each note of a scale to a triad, Dan shows me how to explore chord sounds rather than shapes. We also look at upper extensions and finally look at one way to use chords which are out of key. Dan also raises substitution as a way really build interest rhythmic parts. Thank you for tuning in and for all your comments and support. Main timings: 00:01:26 Introductory questions and how to think about chords 00:05:43 How are chords formed and how do we name them? 00:15:53 Introducing the idea of adding each note in turn from the scale 00:16:38 Adding the 6 (A) = C6 00:20:47 Ear training, singing, melodies and active listening 00:35:09 The next note is the 7 (B) forming a CMaj7 00:39:43 Example of using as substitutions 00:39:56 Introducing the Blues as using dominant 7th instead of major 7th 00:44:55 Second octave 00:45:44 Forming a C9 by stacking the b7 and the 9 00:46:20 Stacking the major7 with a 9 = Cmaj9 00:47:25 Stacking a C9 (1,3,5,7,9) with an 11 = C11 00:48:56 Minor version with the minor 3rd instead of the major 3rd 00:50:49 Adding the 13 (A) = C13 00:55:39 Demonstrating substituting 00:59:23 Covering chords which fall out of the key Detailed timings: 00:01:26 I introduce the lesson by asking for some input about how to think about and use chords 00:03:08 What chords (and scales) go together well and why? 00:05:43 How are chords formed and how do we name them to identify their structure? 00:10:39 Chords are not 'shapes', they are notes played together in quick succession 00:14:02 Using sus chords as passing chords 00:15:53 When considering all the different types of chords possible, then it is a case of adding each note from the scale 00:16:38 Adding the 6 (A) = C6 00:18:03 Attach a memory, meaning, name, sound to each chord to be able to audiate the kind of sound it will make 00:20:47 Identifying intervals by ear, attaching songs to different intervals and the value of singing 00:21:56 Playing and singing harmonies 00:24:26 Sing your licks with an example from Dan, developing your unique sound and playing melodically 00:32:36 You only get that personal stamp on your sound when someone chases the sound in their head 00:33:13 Make sure you practice engaging your ears and listening to the rest of the band when you play and be responsive 00:35:09 The next note is the 7 (B) forming a CMaj7 00:35:44 How the chords are structured with the order of the notes within the chords 00:36:48 Another exercise is to keep the different chords close together on the fretboard 00:37:59 Recap of all the chord types we have got so far and using them as substitutions when playing rhythm 00:39:43 Example of using substitutions 00:39:56 Introducing the Blues as using dominant 7th instead of major 7th - or chords forming from the Mixolydian mode instead of the major scale 00:43:58 Mustang Sally as 7th chord song 00:44:55 So now we move to the second octave 00:45:44 Forming a C9 by stacking the b7 and the 9 00:46:20 Stacking the major7 with a 9 = Cmaj9 00:47:25 Stacking a C9 (1,3,5,7,9) with an 11 = C11 00:48:56 Minor version with the minor 3rd instead of the major 3rd 00:50:15 The need on the guitar to drop some notes - first the 3rd, or 5th 00:50:49 Adding the 13 (A) = C13 00:53:47 The other thing to do when exploring chords is to find inversions 00:55:39 Demonstrating substituting dominant chords - C7, C9, C13, etc.. 00:56:23 Demonstrating substituting major 7th chords with maj9 maj13, etc. 00:56:30 Homework: take other scales and run through the same exercise (perhaps also the modes) 00:59:23 Covering chords which fall out of the key and a quick discussion of George Harrison as a guitarist 01:00:52 Lick from I Feel Fine 01:01:06 Mention of Chet Atkins influence on George Harrison 01:02:19 Return to the topic of quick discussion of chords which fall slightly out of key

Guitar Lesson 38: What can we learn from the style and approach of Slash Aug 23, 2018

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Guitar Lesson 38: What we can learn from the style of Slash with a focus on Paradise City, Sweet Child of Mine and November Rain: https://tunein-toneup.com/2018/08/23/guitar-lesson-38-style-of-slash-podcast/ Guitar lesson 38 is a study of Slash, with a focus on what we can learn from Saul Hudson’s style and approach to writing licks, riffs and solos. We start by using a Paradise City inspired rolling lick and then move onto the legato solo from the frantic end of that song. Next we examine the riff from the beginning of Sweet Child of Mine and what makes it tick. Finally we consider what learning points we can take from the repeated phrase from the end of November Rain. I’m sorry it’s taken so long to get this episode out but I promise there will be more soon. Also, keep looking out on our YouTube channel for some new videos, including one from this lesson. Thank you for listening and for all your comments and support. Main timings: 00:01:35 Start 00:02:38 My thoughts on what I like about Slash's playing 00:03:08 Dan's explanation of Slash as a guitar player and where he stands in Dan's pantheon of guitarists 00:06:47 Quick mention of the E harmonic minor run in Sweet Child of Mine solo 00:07:40 An explanation supporting our method of taking a "style of" approach to identify learning points rather than a note-for-note copy 00:09:11 Dan's riff in the style of Slash using a continually rolling theme like in Paradise City 00:12:18 First learning point: using chromaticisms 00:12:45 Second learning point: put the root above the 5th - root on the D string with 5th on the A string 00:13:51 Using the two together for dynamics between verse and chorus 00:14:13 Third learning point: Double string bends 00:14:52 What is the use of studying someone else's playing? 00:17:50 What can we play over the top of the Slash-style rolling riff? 00:18:51 Dan playing an improvisation in the style of Slash over the top of the rolling riff 00:21:13 Putting a little bit of Dorian in 00:22:33 Playing in a laid back fashion 00:24:08 Classic double bends 00:26:45 The Slash inspired solo so far 00:27:08 Gary's turn 00:27:41 utilising the overbend as a tool 00:30:17 How to play in a frantic furious way like Slash in Paradise City 00:32:02 Our frantic riff 00:32:23 Slash inspired figure taken from the end of Paradise City 00:35:02 What you can learn from this chromatic, legato 3NPS lick? 00:36:57 Demonstration of the legato lick 00:38:07 The riff from the beginning of Sweet Child of Mine and what makes it tick - G F C G 00:40:26 How did Slash's riff form and take shape 00:41:46 Learning point: have a note that you keep going back to and a familiar figure which outlines the chord tones 00:45:37 Andy Summers from the Police taking chords and writing the Every Breath you Take with add9s 00:47:11 Let's look at one more final aspect of Slash's playing taken from November Rain 00:47:39 Slash's repetitive motif for the epic guitar journey at the end of November Rain 00:48:46 Learning point: Having a figure or theme which you keep returning to in a solo really grounds your playing and gives the listener something to latch onto 00:49:05 How this also comes up in the structuring and phrasing of Gary Moore solos 00:50:48 How Prince used this at the end of the Purple Rain solo 00:52:38 Another example of repetition of a phrase to ground your solo is Running Down a Dream - Tom Petty 00:54:20 Quick thoughts on the quality between vinyl and other formats

Guitar Lesson 37: Taking your playing from the woodshed to the stage; from podcast to performance Jul 18, 2018

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Guitar Lesson 37: Taking your playing from the woodshed to the stage; from podcast to performance Our article: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/podcast-performance-tune-tone/ Thanks Musical-U: https://www.musical-u.com/ Guitar lesson 37 is a slightly different format to usual. We have written a guest post for Musical-U, a company who are committed to music education and developing musicality in people through a dedicated team who maintain a subscription-based website, a wide-ranging set of articles and a fantastic podcast. We are honoured to be part of Musical-U’s growing set of resources. Our article, called “From Podcast to Performance” offers advice for how to use podcasts and other media to develop your playing, includes a description of our “Tune in Tone up” and ends with a section on how you to take your playing from practicing on your own to performing with others. This podcast episode is a companion to this and features some of Dan’s advice on how to achieve this. Main timings: 00:01:40 Introduce the partner article which we wrote on using podcasts in musical education for Musical-U 00:06:52 1) One option to begin playing with others is to look in the small ads, Gumtree, internet, Facebook and so on 00:08:30 2) Playing music with friends and family is a great way to develop your confidence to perform 00:10:29 Something which contributes to our reluctance to perform are our own misconceptions and our self-doubt 00:11:58 3) Open mic nights and low pressure performances are a great option when you are looking to get your playing out there 00:15:08 Advice: When working or playing with others, you need to ensure that what you are all playing fits together nicely and you're listening to eachother well 00:16:28 How do you organise yourself as a novice to start playing an Open Mic night? 00:18:43 Advice: Don't compare yourself to professional musicians - it's not fair on yourself 00:20:09 Scenario 1: I had a possible slot on an Open Mic at a wedding. Here's Dan's advice for this 00:30:25 Advice: Build confidence through good preparation, a sense of perspective and some bravado

Guitar Lesson 36: Right hand techniques; rhythm, arpeggiating, hybrid, economy and sweep picking Jul 07, 2018

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Guitar Lesson 36: Right hand techniques – rhythm, arpeggiating, hybrid, economy and sweep picking In guitar lesson 36, we focus fully on the right hand rhythmic and lead picking techniques. We start by looking at how you can arpeggiate chords interestingly using the pick, briefly in the style of Green Day and Guns ‘n’ Roses. We also look at a mix of pick and fingers. In the second half of the lesson we get technical and revisit economy and sweep-picking. A bit of an advanced lesson – if you’d like any tabs, then get in touch. I start the podcast today with my recommendation for Musical-U and the Musicality Podcast Main timings: 00:03:48 Review of the pick 'n' fingers (Guthrie Govan) exercise from an earlier episode 00:04:43 Review Dan's crosspicking exercise idea from episode 35: D D U D D U D U 00:05:14 Discussion of the merits of ability to play with a pick or fingerstyle 00:06:44 The question of whether to experiment using a thumbpick 00:07:28 Green Day type demonstration of Dan's preferred style of picking chords 00:10:52 Chet Atkins style jam 00:11:34 Dan's rule or hack for arpeggiating anything 00:12:51 Use a pick to string skip pick arpeggios in chords D(a) D(d) U(g) D(d) U(b) U(g) D(d) U(e) 00:14:32 Picking the same strings as the previous exercise but using pick 'n' fingers 00:15:15 Picking and fingers instruction P P 2 P 3 2 P 3 00:16:22 Paradise City picking discussion 00:18:27 Economy picking recap and revision 00:25:06 Sweep-picking revisited with some suggestions, advice and observations

Guitar Lesson 35: Speed, fluidity, phrasing, form and building confidence in your improvisations Jun 18, 2018

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In guitar lesson 35, we address a question and topic given to us on Facebook about how you can increase the speed and fluidity of your playing. Dan first draws out some ideas which can increase the interest in your rhythm playing (including fills and flourishes). We then do some improvising over a jazz fusion track and look at how you can improve the fluidity and form of your licks and phrases and polish what you are already good at. Main timings: 00:02:28 Introduction to the topic of speed and fluidity 00:10:41 Scenario 1: Coming up with a rhythm on the spot 00:22:57 Scenario 2: Comfortable with song and now adding licks, fills and flourishes 00:26:34 Using the minor and major pentatonic ideas to build confidence in fills 00:31:08 Organising your playing by keeping 'voicings close' together 00:37:40 Mini summary on this chordal section of fluidity 00:42:42 First jam over a Jazz Fusion track 00:51:17 Top tip! Polish your licks and what you are good at 00:59:02 Giving form to your licks and chops 01:05:18 Summary... 1) rhythm and playing chords 2) use major and minor pentatonic for fills 3) play chords on three strings 4) go in gently 5) give your licks some form 6) work on what you're good at 01:07:46 We finish with a quick jam over the same backing track Detailed timings: 00:02:28 Introduction to the topic of speed and fluidity as requested on our FB account 00:10:41 Scenario 1: Coming up with a rhythm on the spot and analysis of it 00:22:57 Scenario 2: Comfortable with song and now adding licks, fills and flourishes 00:26:34 Using the minor and major pentatonic ideas to build confidence in fills 00:31:08 Picking pattern style keeping 'voicings close' together 00:32:54 Using 'organisation' into 3 NPS groupings to build speed 00:33:06 Using 'symmetrical patterns' to reduce stumbling with the right hand 00:33:57 Keeping your chord voicings on three strings to increase picking speed 00:34:11 Me learning three string 'crosspicking' D D U D D U D U 00:36:31 Making things easier to learn by retaining one right hand picking or strumming pattern 00:36:50 EXCERPT We are Scientists acoustic version of Textbook 00:37:40 Mini summary on this chordal section of fluidity 00:42:42 First jam over a Jazz Fusion track 00:51:17 Top tip! Polish your licks and what you are good at 00:56:31 Reference to Chris Green on sweep-picking Lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g37WOXC17U 00:59:02 Giving form to your licks and chops 01:05:18 Summary...1) rhythm and playing chords, 2) use major and minor pentatonic for fills, 3) play chords on three strings, 4) go in gently, 5) give your licks some form, 6) work on what you're good at 01:07:46 We finish with a quick jam over the same backing track

Guitar Lesson 34: A brief foray into the monstrous rhythmic playing of Eddie Van Halen May 23, 2018

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Webpage: https://tunein-toneup.com/2018/05/22/guitar-lesson-rhythmic-eddie-van-halen/ In guitar lesson 34, Dan and I continue our study of rhythmic playing with a focus on the style of Eddie Van Halen. A true monster of the guitar, Van Halen is someone who Dan has studied closely over the years and he is eager to share his knowledge. Dan introduces a rock lick and looking particularly at the technique of muting slowly builds complexity into it. With some final thoughts on the trem bar and piano technique, there is so much in this lesson. Main timings 0:02:24 Who are our top 3 rhythm guitarists? 0:13:05 Several different types and uses of muting 0:15:06 Starting to study a bit of Van Halen and how we will tackle this 0:16:02 Building up our rock riff and adding complexities 0:17:32 The basic riff without embellishments and rhythmic ideas 0:19:21 Again, a fairly simple rock rhythm 0:23:57 Dynamics - using muting and arranging to bring the sound down 0:39:33 Adding fills to rock riffs 0:54:10 Tremolo bar 1:02:54 Summary 1:07:04 A final thought on piano style Detailed timings 0:02:24 Who are our top 3 rhythm guitarists? 0:04:49 EXCERPT - Tommy Emmanuel: Amazing Grace 0:09:33 Dan's top 3 players 0:11:24 Hendrix style fills and rhythm 0:13:05 Muting 1: the Metallica metal thing 0:13:21 Muting 2: Open out a sound using muting and release 0:13:43 Muting 3: Hendrixy funky style licks 0:14:13 Muting 4: double stops 0:14:23 Muting 5: double stops on top strings 0:15:06 Starting to study a bit of Van Halen 0:15:49 Dan introducing what we're going to do this lesson 0:16:02 Our rock riff 1 - Playing off our A string 0:16:13 Our rock riff 2 - An A power chord 0:16:30 Our rock riff 3 - 5th fret of D and G (C5) 0:16:40 Our rock riff 4 - 7th fret D and G string (D5) 0:16:56 Our rock riff 5 -7th fret (D5 / Asus4) 0:17:04 Our rock riff 6 - An A shape 0:17:11 Our rock riff 7 - 7, 6 and 5 on the D, G and B 0:17:17 Our rock riff 8 - resolving to a A5 power chord on the 7th of the D and 9th of the G 0:17:32 The basic riff without embellishments and rhythmic ideas 0:19:21 Again, a fairly simple rock rhythm 0:19:56 Me giving the simple riff a go 0:20:45 Our rock riff 9 - with an upstroke added 0:21:36 Our rock riff 10 - Last powerchord is on the up stroke 0:22:24 MUTING. What might be the reasons for using it? 0:23:57 Dynamics - using muting and arranging to bring the sound down 0:25:07 Playing individual strings with muting 0:25:27 Playing the strings lightly 0:26:33 Dynamics 2 - using muting and individual string 0:33:59 Rolling back the volume 0:34:06 The degrees of muting 0:35:24 Changing the release off the mute and picking pressure 0:39:33 Adding fills to rock riffs 0:40:12 The Dream is Over 0:41:16 Rhythm figure with some fills 0:42:50 Pull offs in the key of A 0:44:11 That lick from Randy Rhoads Crazy Train 0:44:15 Crazy Train 0:47:44 Hot for teacher 0:53:25 So if you're trying to get all that into the original lick... 0:54:10 Trem bar 0:55:33 Musical U - the musicality podcast https://www.musical-u.com/ 0:59:41 catch harmonics on the way back up on the trem 1:01:08 Using trem VH style so no upward movement 1:02:06 yanking trem back 1:02:19 Bringing to the 0 point 1:02:54 Summary 1:07:04 A final thought on piano style

Guitar Lesson 33: Rhythm playing mechanics with a focus on the song Valerie for an Open Mic Night Apr 29, 2018

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https://tunein-toneup.com/ https://tunein-toneup.com/2018/04/29/guitar-lesson-33-rhythm-playing-mechanics-valerie-open-mic-night/ Guitar Lesson 33: Rhythm playing mechanics with a focus on the song Valerie for an Open Mic Night In guitar lesson 33, Dan and I examine some of the obstacles you might come up against, particularly in your rhythm playing, when playing an open mic night. In this lesson, which is in response to some questions by one of our listeners, we look at the rhythm part to Valerie with some hints to help your performance, including pick mechanics, dynamics, muting, percussive hits and compressors. Main timings 0:01:32 Introduction and discussion about issues playing an Open Mic 0:09:31 put a mute on the 1st beat for some drumming-like dynamics 0:12:49 How to add anticipation on the A chord to lead back to the verse 0:18:15 Rhythm Mechanics 1: choosing all downstrokes and muting 0:20:25 Rhythm Mechanics 2: using the low strings for the percussive hit 0:21:13 Rhythm Mechanics 3: using a rhythmic fill to increase interest 0:31:16 Rhythm Mechanics 4: Keeping your strumming hand loose 0:37:19 Practice playing quietly and loudly by your pick attack 0:46:17 Compressors - main discussion about them 0:59:33 Using a drive pedal 1:00:36 Summary of this lesson Detailed timings 0:01:32 Introduction and discussion about issues playing an Open Mic 0:05:13 EXCERPT - Valerie originally done by Zutons 0:05:37 EXCERPT - Amy Winehouse in key of Ab 0:07:32 Dan's approach to rhythm in a song like Valerie in Key of D - Dmaj7 Emin7 / G F#min / A 0:08:30 Dan advocates playing on the offbeat all downstrokes 0:09:07 A quick runthrough on the verse 0:09:31 put a mute on the 1st beat for some drumming-like dynamics 0:10:29 Second runthrough picking up on that percussive element as a guitar player 0:11:21 Now if we go to the chorus and look at G F#min and A 0:12:49 How to add anticipation on the A chord to lead back to the verse 0:13:42 Dan playing through a whole cycle 0:18:15 Rhythm Mechanics 1: choosing all downstrokes and muting 0:18:31 Our chords are barre chords 0:20:25 Rhythm Mechanics 2: using the low strings for the percussive hit 0:21:13 Rhythm Mechanics 3: using a rhythmic fill to increase interest 0:22:05 Some detailed discussion and stories about rhythmic playing 0:28:52 EXCERPT: Ultra Nate - Free 0:30:14 EXCERPT: DNCE - Cake by the ocean 0:30:24 EXCERPT - Pirates of the Caribbean 0:31:16 Rhythm Mechanics 4: Keeping your strumming hand loose 0:31:45 My run through with Dan's embellishments 0:32:29 So when Dan played in the band - adding two note chords and double stops 0:32:56 Recommendation to listen to lesson 31 0:33:27 3 string chord solos 0:34:42 Back to Rhythm Mechanics 4: Relaxation and effect on the pick 0:36:41 Using a compressor part 1 0:37:19 Practice playing quietly and loudly just by changing the grip on your pick 0:40:25 Guitar is like quantum physics 0:42:48 Adrian Legg on perfection 0:44:34 Cornford Amps 0:45:23 Guthrie, Satch and Kotzen signature Cornfords 0:46:17 Compressors part 2 - main discussion about them 0:59:33 Using a drive pedal 1:00:36 Summary of this lesson

Guitar Lesson 32: What can we learn and use from the style of David Gilmour? Apr 14, 2018

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https://tunein-toneup.com/ In guitar lesson 32, Dan and I take a look at some general ideas which you can take from David Gilmour’s playing. He plays with such meaning and purpose and the most incredible tone and yet what he plays is not usually technically too difficult. Using a style backing track, Dan and I look at how Gilmour uses dynamics, phrasing, bending, vibrato and intelligent note choices deeply connected to the chords which he plays over. We hope that this type of exploration, rather than note for note copying, will help you to actually be able to incorporate some of this in your own playing. Main timings 02:29 Initial thoughts about Gilmour’s playing style 10:16 Backing track jam 1 with lick trading and improvising from both Dan and I – This is the shortened version (go to our website to hear the whole thing 11:56 What can we notice from trying to play with Gilmour in mind? 17:09 Think in terms of notes rather than scales 27:25 Incorporating bass notes 28:48 2nd Backing track improvisation 33:00 Gilmour: Flangers, choruses, MXR Dynocomp, delays and reverbs for atmosphere, MGP SPC, powered pickups 43:53 Bending exercises 49:13 Theory on vibrato Detailed timings: 00:33 INTRO 01:26 START 02:29 First thoughts from both of us considering what it is about Gilmour's style that is so enthralling and popular 02:51 EXCERPT Shine on you Crazy Diamond 09:33 so what we're gonna do is take a style backing track and improvise over it to see what Gilmourisms come out 10:16 Backing track jam 1 with lick trading and improvising from both Dan and I 11:56 What can we notice from trying to play with Gilmour in mind? Dynamics, space, bends, pentatonic patterns, swapping notes, positional playing, economical playing 13:56 EXCERPT Comfortably Numb 17:09 Players looking for things in the wrong places - think in terms of notes rather than scales 19:26 For example, play minor pentatonic over Blues but just include the major 6th 22:19 Connecting to chords by thinking about the notes, targetting and listening carefully to the chords you play over 22:28 EXCERPT Echoes 27:25 The rich, gutteral, growly, gritty bass notes and using them when others don't so much 28:48 backing track again just after sorrow 30:52 Using the volume and tone pots to peel it back or let rip 31:19 RECAP: bass notes, volume and tone, listening, effects 33:00 Gilmour: Flangers, choruses, MXR Dynocomp, delays and reverbs for atmosphere, MGP SPC, powered pickups 34:11 EXCERPT Sorrow 37:23 He manipulates his sound with effects to take his bluesy style and make it more psychadelic, atmospheric and spacey 39:09 EXCERPT - Time 40:34 Any questions: I ask Dan about big slides and interpositional pentatonic playing, bending and vibrato 43:53 Bending exercise 1: Go up the major scale in bends using each string 45:56 Bending exercise 2: bend a whole tone then a semi-tone and back down the notes 47:03 Bending exercise 3: Pentatonic blues lick 49:13 Theory on vibrato a) after a bend vs b) from a static note - the string must return to the 'zero' point 51:37 Same problem as vibrato with tremolo bar systems - i.e. don't hold onto the bar

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