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Day 3 – Livin’ On The Edge
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I sought of like this, not as easy as it looks, especially when you kick up the tempo. I don’t know where I will use it but like the idea I will have it in my tool box when I need it.
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Well, first timer on this technique, and I’m struggling. Nothing really seems natural, but I guess it’s just about trying to get reps and maybe it’ll sound better next time around.
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unfortunately, today is my last day while i enjoy a cruise with my wife. back in 10 days and will try to catch back up
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Added in some slides and hammer on’s before the vibrato and it got pretty cool.
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Pretty fun, harder than it looks just as you said lol
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I had to go back and memorize the previous scales before I could play along with today’s scale. Will have to come back later to attempt all 3 scales and techniques with the backing tack before trying to improvise.
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I was able to get the new technique, but it didn’t sound good when improvising.
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Same here and Ive enjoyed the other improvisation days. I just couldn’t figure out how to make it fit in.
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I don’t know why but I was doing fine until I tried it with the backing track. Your prep strums were twice as fast as the strums. Were they quarter notes? There are 1/2 notes on the tab. I just couldn’t get the rhythm in sync. I probably like this style of vibrato the best. It’s a more natural move to pull down on the strings rather than wiggle back and forth or turn like a doorknob.
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That was like squeezing a ball really fast, but I can’t do it fast, just the way my muscles work i guess. So instead of using a single finger wiggling the string I use the ring and add the middle and index behind it to “help”. Ends up sounding a bit like a slow warble, sort of. But doing it on the backing track? There is no way I can find a phrase that sounds good with it. I will practice the edgy vibrato some more, maybe I can develop some speed.
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Interesting improvisation. I took Monday, Tuesday and today’s scales and played all of them to the backing track, using each technique. I really liked the vibrato on the high E string (Monday). It will be interesting if I can really use these techniques in the song I play, which include no blues songs… maybe need to change that — what would be a good one – any suggestions??
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Here is a double stop vibrato exercise .You will play the open A string and pick the notes of the scale using vibrato on the scale notes
Pick open A string and G string fret 2 and “vibrato G/2 – A note
open A string and vibrato G5 – C note
Open A string and Vibrato the D note on B/3
Open A string and vibrato the E note at B/5
Open A string and vibrato a G note on E/3 or B/8
Open A string and vibrato another A note on E/5 or D/7 or B/10
You just completed a Double stop A minor scale. -
Gave it shot. Not a fan.
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I’m struggling with the technique, not getting much vibrato. I did show up and give it a try.
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The “confined” vibrato still works best for me 🙂
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I agree with @Bill_Brown I have always used Leverage more in the past,but Confined to me seems to actually have the same impact and seems less tiring on the fingers and easier to emote the more I try it this week.
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Great technique this week. Looking forward to the rest of the week.
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Just a thought, but I use the 5th fret of the E string instead of the open A.
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Really good hand workout, I found it easier to play the first three using index and middle and then the fourth middle ring and the 12th fret ring pinkie, fits the fretboard better!
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Awesome technique. Playing the scale to the backing track has a bit of dissonance IMO.
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I’ve used this technique instinctively but it has been good to focus on vibrato. I’m looking forward to Thursday and Friday.
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Got the vibrato ok but need work on the improvisation.
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Not in my wheel house. I need more basic stuff
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Sorry to say not a fan of this technique. I had the most success with my middle finger although I was able to make all fingers work. I can’t see myself ever using this method.
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I like the way vibrato makes the sound of the note more full,and sustained. The more i practice the better it sounds. Its a great feeling.
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Cool sound, I now use vibrato doing scales, makes them fun and I get the practice needed.
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Confined, leveraged, and edgy! A good week of learning.
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A good exercise and found that the index finger is the harder of the fingers to do this edgy vibrato. Also, found it a good workout on the forearms. In any event, agree with some of my other TAC colleagues i.e getting the technique (basics) of playing guitar to be the most important in one’s journey to becoming a sound guitar player. I’ve been with Tony for a 1 1/2 and each time I challenge these sessions (some now 3 times), I get that “aha moment” which I really didn’t get previously. So, it is a journey and the method Tony uses is most trustworthy.
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I enjoy reading your inputs, HowardM. This week I’m working on the Fretboard Wizard (my fourth attempt in one year to complete it) and these vibrato sessions are spicing up the notes from my guitar. Yesterday, I experienced an “Aha moment!” when I looked ahead to the final week (call it a sneak preview) of FW and was amazed with what I discovered; I can see why Tony says to complete FW ahead of continuing on with his weekly lessons. I trust the TAC process for you truly reap what you sow in life. Any success attained is truly worth the trials and tribulations you experience toward realizing your guitar goals. And the effort learning to play this “loaded six-string” is time well spent for where this journey is taking me.
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This was A FUN EXCERCISE. good sound i think speed will come in time
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I have been a TAC’er for a while, and I never tire of learning techniques. In my view, techniques are the cornerstone of guitar playing. I am solid on the process used by Tony, and my development as a guitar player is exactly what I had hoped for when I joined TAC. The solid attention to the basics and comments has extended throughout the journey. I hope everyone is doing well, and I can’t wait to read more excellent comments.
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If you know the fret board you can throw in an octave double stop every now and then in your improvisation following the backing track. We are only picking 5 notes so this will be another way to test your fret board knowledge. Finger pickers should have fun using the octave double stops.
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A, C, D, E, G, back to A.
Start on the Aon any string and use vibrato on each note..
The D Sting 7th fret, my favorite for this back track. or either E string 5th fret.
B string – 1st Fret C to B/3, B/5, B/8 and B/10 and back to the starting note C on B/13. Remember to practice your slides and Hammer on’s on all of the different A minor Scales. -
I like this, I like playing single notes, cords not so much but I try and learn them.
Congratulations, !
Challenge complete
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I sought of like this, not as easy as it looks, especially when you kick up the tempo. I don’t know where I will use it but like the idea I will have it in my tool box when I need it.
Well, first timer on this technique, and I’m struggling. Nothing really seems natural, but I guess it’s just about trying to get reps and maybe it’ll sound better next time around.
unfortunately, today is my last day while i enjoy a cruise with my wife. back in 10 days and will try to catch back up
Added in some slides and hammer on’s before the vibrato and it got pretty cool.
Pretty fun, harder than it looks just as you said lol
I had to go back and memorize the previous scales before I could play along with today’s scale. Will have to come back later to attempt all 3 scales and techniques with the backing tack before trying to improvise.
I was able to get the new technique, but it didn’t sound good when improvising.
Same here and Ive enjoyed the other improvisation days. I just couldn’t figure out how to make it fit in.
I don’t know why but I was doing fine until I tried it with the backing track. Your prep strums were twice as fast as the strums. Were they quarter notes? There are 1/2 notes on the tab. I just couldn’t get the rhythm in sync. I probably like this style of vibrato the best. It’s a more natural move to pull down on the strings rather than wiggle back and forth or turn like a doorknob.
That was like squeezing a ball really fast, but I can’t do it fast, just the way my muscles work i guess. So instead of using a single finger wiggling the string I use the ring and add the middle and index behind it to “help”. Ends up sounding a bit like a slow warble, sort of. But doing it on the backing track? There is no way I can find a phrase that sounds good with it. I will practice the edgy vibrato some more, maybe I can develop some speed.
Interesting improvisation. I took Monday, Tuesday and today’s scales and played all of them to the backing track, using each technique. I really liked the vibrato on the high E string (Monday). It will be interesting if I can really use these techniques in the song I play, which include no blues songs… maybe need to change that — what would be a good one – any suggestions??
Here is a double stop vibrato exercise .You will play the open A string and pick the notes of the scale using vibrato on the scale notes
Pick open A string and G string fret 2 and “vibrato G/2 – A note
open A string and vibrato G5 – C note
Open A string and Vibrato the D note on B/3
Open A string and vibrato the E note at B/5
Open A string and vibrato a G note on E/3 or B/8
Open A string and vibrato another A note on E/5 or D/7 or B/10
You just completed a Double stop A minor scale.
Gave it shot. Not a fan.
I’m struggling with the technique, not getting much vibrato. I did show up and give it a try.
The “confined” vibrato still works best for me 🙂
I agree with @Bill_Brown I have always used Leverage more in the past,but Confined to me seems to actually have the same impact and seems less tiring on the fingers and easier to emote the more I try it this week.
Great technique this week. Looking forward to the rest of the week.
Just a thought, but I use the 5th fret of the E string instead of the open A.
Really good hand workout, I found it easier to play the first three using index and middle and then the fourth middle ring and the 12th fret ring pinkie, fits the fretboard better!
Awesome technique. Playing the scale to the backing track has a bit of dissonance IMO.
I’ve used this technique instinctively but it has been good to focus on vibrato. I’m looking forward to Thursday and Friday.
Got the vibrato ok but need work on the improvisation.
Not in my wheel house. I need more basic stuff
Sorry to say not a fan of this technique. I had the most success with my middle finger although I was able to make all fingers work. I can’t see myself ever using this method.
I like the way vibrato makes the sound of the note more full,and sustained. The more i practice the better it sounds. Its a great feeling.
Cool sound, I now use vibrato doing scales, makes them fun and I get the practice needed.
Confined, leveraged, and edgy! A good week of learning.
A good exercise and found that the index finger is the harder of the fingers to do this edgy vibrato. Also, found it a good workout on the forearms. In any event, agree with some of my other TAC colleagues i.e getting the technique (basics) of playing guitar to be the most important in one’s journey to becoming a sound guitar player. I’ve been with Tony for a 1 1/2 and each time I challenge these sessions (some now 3 times), I get that “aha moment” which I really didn’t get previously. So, it is a journey and the method Tony uses is most trustworthy.
I enjoy reading your inputs, HowardM. This week I’m working on the Fretboard Wizard (my fourth attempt in one year to complete it) and these vibrato sessions are spicing up the notes from my guitar. Yesterday, I experienced an “Aha moment!” when I looked ahead to the final week (call it a sneak preview) of FW and was amazed with what I discovered; I can see why Tony says to complete FW ahead of continuing on with his weekly lessons. I trust the TAC process for you truly reap what you sow in life. Any success attained is truly worth the trials and tribulations you experience toward realizing your guitar goals. And the effort learning to play this “loaded six-string” is time well spent for where this journey is taking me.
This was A FUN EXCERCISE. good sound i think speed will come in time
I have been a TAC’er for a while, and I never tire of learning techniques. In my view, techniques are the cornerstone of guitar playing. I am solid on the process used by Tony, and my development as a guitar player is exactly what I had hoped for when I joined TAC. The solid attention to the basics and comments has extended throughout the journey. I hope everyone is doing well, and I can’t wait to read more excellent comments.
If you know the fret board you can throw in an octave double stop every now and then in your improvisation following the backing track. We are only picking 5 notes so this will be another way to test your fret board knowledge. Finger pickers should have fun using the octave double stops.
A, C, D, E, G, back to A.
Start on the Aon any string and use vibrato on each note..
The D Sting 7th fret, my favorite for this back track. or either E string 5th fret.
B string – 1st Fret C to B/3, B/5, B/8 and B/10 and back to the starting note C on B/13. Remember to practice your slides and Hammer on’s on all of the different A minor Scales.
I like this, I like playing single notes, cords not so much but I try and learn them.