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by ReaGeorge
Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: Old Announcements
Topic: Is the site working?
Replies: 2
Views: 31279

Has this been resolved... I can't seem to be able to post... :(
by ReaGeorge
Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: The Blues Scale + Approach Notes
Replies: 1
Views: 6698

The Blues Scale + Approach Notes

<r>I've been experimenting/learning different aspects of playing the blues for a while now, but haven't yet looked at the Blues scale... <br/>
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It's such a simple scale that just fits over a standard blues progression, and if you include the approach notes of a major 3rd, 9th and 13th it can ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Soloing over a Basic Jazz Blues
Replies: 1
Views: 7089

Soloing over a Basic Jazz Blues

<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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A few weeks ago I looked at one way the twelve bar blues can be Jazzed up in terms of the chord progression. This week I'm looking at what technique can be used in order to compose a melody or solo over the new chords.<br/>
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I really like the introduction of the Secondary ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Substitute Dominant Chords & Harmonic Minor Scale
Replies: 0
Views: 4310

Substitute Dominant Chords & Harmonic Minor Scale

<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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This week I'm taking a look at basically a Harmonic Tool known as secondary dominant chords, I don't think it's something I've heard allot of with regards to theory and guitar playing, but its such a useful tool to bring some different sounds into your playing or ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Major Scale Modes
Replies: 1
Views: 10434

Major Scale Modes

<r>Hey<br/>
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This Week I'm looking at modes how they are constructed and how they can be used. <br/>
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I've often found that Modes are misunderstood, both by beginners and experienced musicians. <br/>
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Just the other day I found something by a graduate of Berklee saying how he found ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Learning guitar online
Replies: 13
Views: 285525

<r>Thanks for mentioning me <I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>Polyal<e>[/b]</e></B><e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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I think you should find my lessons pretty useful I have tried to make them relativly structured or progressive. So feel free to start from the top and work your way through, if you do get confused ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Blues Progression Variation (Jazz Blues)
Replies: 0
Views: 4779

Blues Progression Variation (Jazz Blues)

<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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Today I uploaded a lesson to my YouTube channel on one variation or embellishment, of the typical 12 Bar Blues Progression. Its a progression thats used in Jazz and gives you a few more options when soloing or just writing a melody over it, (I'll be covering the theory I use ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Superimposing Pentatonics
Replies: 1
Views: 6437

Superimposing Pentatonics

<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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So in my latest video I'm covering the topic of Superimposing Pentatonic scales, I have spoken about it, (<I><s>[i]</s>kind of<e>[/i]</e></I>) earlier but this is far more detailed and covers all the pentatonic scales that can be played over a dominant chord, in this instance ...
by ReaGeorge
Fri May 31, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Share Your Music & Get Feedback
Topic: I just got myself a SoundCloud - whats yours?
Replies: 0
Views: 2307

I just got myself a SoundCloud - whats yours?

<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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So I <I><s>[i]</s>JUST<e>[/i]</e></I> signed up on soundcloud... (pretty late I know but anyways) <br/>
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I was just wondering how many of you guys have it, post your profile links, would love to check yours out as I'm sure would everyone else <br/>
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Here's mine: <URL ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat May 25, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Dominant Arpeggios (Another Tool for Lead Playing)
Replies: 1
Views: 7252

Dominant Arpeggios (Another Tool for Lead Playing)

<r>In my video series today I introduce using Arpeggio's into your lead playing. <br/>
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I think it's usual to think of arpeggios as something in substitute for rhythm, to embellish rhythm, or used for lead playing in a sweep picking kind of way. But you can in fact learn them just like any ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat May 18, 2013 5:38 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Basic Blues Soloing
Replies: 0
Views: 3943

Basic Blues Soloing

<r>Hi Guys<br/>
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Here's this weeks video, a short guide with a few options as to how you can use the minor pentatonic scale over the the classic 12 Bar Blues progression.<br/>
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I really love the blues, especially for learning to compose melodies or solos's over changes, I'll be exploring ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat May 11, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
Topic: Motivation
Replies: 0
Views: 3534

Motivation

<r>So a couple of weeks ago someone asked me if I could make a video on motivation in relation to studying the guitar... So I did... I make a few points that I think are most important and keep me going through the tougher times.<br/>
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I think in the end my love and passion for playing will ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat May 04, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: Beginner Guitar Lessons & Help
Topic: hammer ons and pull offs
Replies: 5
Views: 23899

Here's the new video I was talking about: http://bit.ly/leadtech

Hope it helps :)
by ReaGeorge
Sat May 04, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Basic Lead Playing Techniques
Replies: 1
Views: 6424

Basic Lead Playing Techniques

<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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This weeks video is on basic techniques that are used in Lead Playing, these are basically second nature to me now in that I use them without really thinking about it, which I think they should be for any guitarist.<br/>
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What do you think?<br/>
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Here's the link ...
by ReaGeorge
Wed May 01, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Beginner Guitar Lessons & Help
Topic: hammer ons and pull offs
Replies: 5
Views: 23899

<r>I'm actually posting a video this Saturday about this topic, watch this space <E>:P</E><br/>
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But yes your basically right:<br/>
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A pull off is when you play a note, then while sustaining the note drag the fretting finger down and off the string, basically plucking the string with that ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Who uses the Cycle of Fourths?
Replies: 0
Views: 4167

Who uses the Cycle of Fourths?

<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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My latest videos lesson on YouTube introduces the Cycle of Fourths.<br/>
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I think its a very valuable piece of theory to understand, as movements of a fourth are used countless times in music.<br/>
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It's also a great tool to use for practicing anything new, wether it ...
by ReaGeorge
Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:42 am
Forum: Strings, Picks & Everything Else
Topic: Hollow body semi accoustic....What strings?
Replies: 1
Views: 6357

<t>I haven't had much experience with that type of guitar, but you might like to try Thomastik flatwound strings, they tend to suite that type of hollow body Jazz Guitars, but it does depend on the kind of sound your hoping to get out of them.<br/>
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The guitar you have its quite a shallow body ...
by ReaGeorge
Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:25 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Basic Rhythm Playing Technique
Replies: 3
Views: 11943

<t>Thanks!<br/>
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And yes I guess the principles for the right hand would apply for open chords although I'm not sure the muting technique would, might be a little tricky...<br/>
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I've never been such a fan of open chords though, I guess because I find them too restrictive if you know what ...
by ReaGeorge
Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Pentatonic scales
Replies: 17
Views: 259141

<r>Thats right <I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>henry the wasp<e>[/b]</e></B><e>[/i]</e></I> once you've learnt all the forms of a scale you can link them up so you can move laterally on the fingerboard instead of being stuck within one form which is 4 or 5 frets wide.<br/>
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You should try applying ...
by ReaGeorge
Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:03 am
Forum: Home Recording & Studio Production
Topic: New VST Plugins
Replies: 19
Views: 111861

<t>I just skimmed this thread, I know a thing or two about recording...<br/>
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I find it interesting that people are finding it difficult to record using something like GR5 (having latency problems and such...) I think it's a decent plugin although personally I dont think its worth what they ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:07 pm
Forum: Home Recording & Studio Production
Topic: My current recording setup
Replies: 2
Views: 9659

<r>That is a very ... <I><s>[i]</s>interesting<e>[/i]</e></I> setup, would be fun to hear what it sounds like. Post us the link to your sound cloud.<br/>
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In my experience the cheapest way to get awesome recordings is to use an emulator, there's plenty of software versions you can get for free ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:10 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Basic Rhythm Playing Technique
Replies: 3
Views: 11943

Basic Rhythm Playing Technique

<r>Hey guys, <br/>
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I was asked on YouTube to make one of my videos on rhythm playing, so I filmed one explaining my approach to the subject. Would be interesting to see what you think of it and if you have another way to go about it.<br/>
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You can check out my video here: <URL url="http ...
by ReaGeorge
Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: Guitar Amps & Cabinets
Topic: Best Clean Tone? Original Roland JC-120
Replies: 2
Views: 10451

Best Clean Tone? Original Roland JC-120

<r>I first found out about this legendary amp when my teacher bought the most recent model. After playing his every week for a while I soon fell in love with its clean tone, and clarity it has. Ever since then I've tried to simulate that kind of sound for my clean tone, either with my TSL100 or ...
by ReaGeorge
Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself & New Member Welcome
Topic: Hello!! from North London
Replies: 4
Views: 24421

Hello!! from North London

<r>Hello<br/>
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Just wanted to introduce myself, I've been a musical student since the age of about 7 when I discovered my passion for it, started out on trumpet but kinda switched to Guitar in High School.<br/>
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I studied Guitar quite intensely for about 3 years after which I took a bit of ...