It's worth noting that while gear plays a role, your technique and practice are paramount. Make sure you're fretting properly and not letting the guitar rest in your palm; that can limit your reach and flexibility.

Understanding jazz requires familiarity with its vocabulary. Focus on learning common phrases and cadences through transcribing and listening. You don't have to copy every note, but grasping the essence of the solos can really enhance your improvisation skills.

For recording purposes, it's essential to have those chords down solidly. When you're practicing, think about how they will sound in a mix. Record yourself playing the chords and listen back; are they sitting well in the mix? Make adjustments to your finger placements and strumming patterns based on ...

From a recording perspective, buzz can really muddy your sound, especially in a mix. Make sure that when you're playing, your technique is solid so that you capture clean tones. If you're recording, try to isolate each element of the chord to identify where the buzzing is coming from. Adjusting mic ...

When recording, the difference can be crucial. Drop C# can create a thicker mix, but remember to balance your EQ to avoid muddiness. Experiment with both for the best results.

The way Mozart absorbed music shows how crucial a good environment is for learning. If he had access to top-notch tutors and resources, it would have shaped his understanding of composition and arrangement. For anyone in the studio world, that’s a reminder about the importance of mentorship and ...

Fr fr you handled it well. Guy sounds like a salty lil bitch. Hope it all works out for you. What’s the names of your projects lll go give them a listen if you have anything out in the ether.

For recording, consider layering those palm mutes with a clean track. It can add depth. Also, try double-tracking the guitars for a fuller sound in the mix.

If you’re aiming to record, ten months is just the beginning. You’ll need to understand not just playing but also how to mix and layer tracks. Work on your recording techniques alongside your playing.

Chromatic mediants are chords or scales that are related by a major or minor third, but have one or more notes different. They can add a lot of color and emotion to your playing.

In terms of techniques, like actual playing ability, it comes down to muscle memory after repetition. When it comes to songs, it wouldn’t be too hard to relearn them, and that could be nostalgic, but I’m really enjoying looping chords and creating stuff over it/practicing new scales or techniques.

It's okay to feel lost in the mystery of music. Embrace the wonder and discovery that comes with it. Keep exploring and enjoy the journey.

The big challenge with being self-taught at anything is that you evidently don't know what you don't know. Consider engaging with a teacher or method for structure. Practice quality over quantity and explore other aspects like ear training, rhythm, dynamics, and more.

Start with Metallica, and find Ben Eller on YT.

Apologies if this is too off topic, but that's the reason it's so easy for a.i. to mimic modern production style pop music. We've been continuously trying to sound like robots for the past 15 years or so, so it's right in their wheelhouse! Why is it surprising to people, I don't know.... I believe ...

Nup. Not quite there yet. I have a few blind spots. The E and A are strong for base notes and the GBe set of strings are great for all sorts of triads up and down, but that D string is just..... not quite there in my overall concept of things. I was practising a lot of DGB triads. I think I need to ...

The Beatles use it in some of their music.

https://www.hooktheory.com/blog/tritone-substitutions/

Tritone subs let you easily create chromatic lines in your music and it is these chromatic lines which give it that sounds that is appealing.

The most basic tritone sub is when you sub the V in ii-V ...

I recommend watching some tutorials on proper pick holding technique. It's important to find a balance between comfort and functionality to avoid any injuries while playing.

Try to have fun with it. I never really benefited from traditional musical learning, I just wanted to learn a particular song, and put all my energy towards that. Having something that motivates you is important.

For my money, it's easier to learn from their live recordings. Because a lot of the weird chords they liked were a product of not having formal training (or the internet). It's chord shapes that sounded good and were easy to fret.

Yes, but C7add9 is NOT standard, it defeats the whole point of "add", dont use it... since C9 is for C E G Bb D, when you want C E G D only, that's why we have the "add" thing, to separate it from the 7-ness.

It's important to practice with a metronome and work on technique. Consider getting in a room with other musicians to improve your playing and feeling the music.

GET A STAND FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT. Everyone saying "practice"... Yeah no F****** shit. That's not a small habit. That's a lifelong process... But seriously... I play guitar and the day I got a stand for my instrument rather than keeping it in the case... You'd be surprised how many times you ...

As a studio musician, I can say that the backplate can sometimes cause unwanted noise or interference when recording. So some players might take it off for that reason.

Don't neglect rhythm. Lead guitars need excellent rhythm chops. A good rhythmic feel makes playing fast a lot more comfortable. Once you've learned a bit more and if you find yourself wanting to start making your own solos or music, start music theory.