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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Help with technique when descending |
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:25 am
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| hi everyone. I'm trying to work on some faster licks and am fine on the way up, but descending lines are presenting a problem in terms of being fluid. Due to the physical nature of ascending vs descending tapping timing has to be perfect or there is dead notes or alternatively staccato. Theres two ... |
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Forum: Showcase Topic: Watchtower vid |
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:21 am
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Replies: 11
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| Thanks Dave, I agree for the most part. The difference beteween recording and performing is that the recorded performance has to hold the listener's attention or you don't get to the "finish strong" part. About the tempo. I dropped a beat here and there, I'll grant. But check the tempo thr... |
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Forum: "Teflon" Instruments and Musicians non-Stick Topic: another Watchtower - Michael Heges |
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:11 pm
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Tap-Twister #4 - the "Watchtower Groove" |
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:23 am
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| Greg, I don't understand why you have inlays on your Stick! Both times I saw you play in Abilene, TX and almost every video I've seen you have your eyes closed. I dream of the day that I am comfortable enough with my instrument that I no longer have to look at it to know where my hands are. You are... |
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Ooo Oooo Oo Oo!! Like Arnold Horshack. |
| greg |
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:10 pm
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| Hi Everyone! Try this. Greg Howards Root 5 Octave Chord Progression page 3-8, Just take any one of the bars in the exercise say, 3rd bar- 3rd Beat in the bar, play A E A E A E desc & asc in 8th notes over a 3/4 bar. NOW... Let your right hand dbl the left hand at first, from there, let your han... |
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Forum: Showcase Topic: Watchtower vid |
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:08 pm
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Replies: 11
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Hi Everyone,
This is exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Thanks very much for taking the time.
Cheers and Happy Holidays, |
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Forum: Showcase Topic: Watchtower vid |
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:38 pm
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| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcvnRhT2NZQ I offer this as an opportunity to talk about ways in which this performance could be better. I have my own ideas, but I'm curious to see what you folks can come up with. Looking forward to feedback from you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcvnRhT2NZQ |
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Tap-Twister #4 - the "Watchtower Groove" |
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:38 pm
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Replies: 21
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I just posted a video from FredTap of "Watchtower," which may help you if you're working on this Tap-Twister.
Happy Viewing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcvnRhT2NZQ
I see a lot of flaws in my performance on this one, but I think it gets the point across. |
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Forum: "Teflon" Instruments and Musicians non-Stick Topic: Happy Holidays |
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:45 am
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| Hi Mark, http://www.squared5.com/svideo/squaredlogo96.gif I've been a big fan of Mpeg Streamclip, a Free video editor and converter for Mac and Windows: http://www.squared5.com/ I don't know whether it's open-source or not, just thought you might like to know about that one. |
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Forum: Site Status & Feedback Topic: One year later... |
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:41 am
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Replies: 1
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| Hi everyone, Not to remind Manny of a bad time but rather to praise his dedication... tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the database meltdown and subsequent rebuild of this site and forum. I just want to shout out a thank you to Manny for keeping it running and making it better and better. ... |
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