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Forum: Guitar Techniques 06-12-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 125
Posted By Livingtime
It ultimately depends on the song, sometimes you...

It ultimately depends on the song, sometimes you will and sometimes you won't nobody what the genre. You should keep the pick in your mouth or in a pick holder attached to the guitar for...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 06-11-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 240
Posted By Livingtime
Maybe he's a Werewolf. I'm fairly certain...

Maybe he's a Werewolf. I'm fairly certain Werewolves can't play guitar at the full moon.
Forum: Guitar Techniques 05-07-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 878
Posted By Livingtime
Hybrid picking is a good idea (Especially if you...

Hybrid picking is a good idea (Especially if you gain control over your fingers) or if you have seen Steve Vai's Building The Church, he plays a tapping intro without holding the pick. He keeps it in...
Forum: Metal 05-02-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,287
Posted By Livingtime
I love carnival-like music :D Anyway, I saw...

I love carnival-like music :D

Anyway, I saw Ghost earlier this year at Australia's Soundwave Music Festival.
It was extremely weird to see them on a metal stage and unfortunately they were booed...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 04-05-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 358
Posted By Livingtime
You just keep trying! Several months ago I...

You just keep trying! Several months ago I couldn't do a --12-15-19-- stretch, but now I can do it rather well! I suppose it's like those dancers that stretch one leg way over there head, with...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 03-27-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By Livingtime
I think he means muscle memory. Just keep playing...

I think he means muscle memory. Just keep playing until you don't even need to think about what you're playing it will just come naturally, of course make sure you're playing right. If you keep a bad...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 03-26-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,893
Posted By Livingtime
Well I suppose I was taught correctly just not...

Well I suppose I was taught correctly just not taught enough.

I was taught how to play barre chords, but that was only 1 lesson and i've created a bad habit where my hand is in a bad enough...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 03-26-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 155
Posted By Livingtime
Is there one that comes more natural? Which one...

Is there one that comes more natural? Which one fits better? Can you add expressive techniques into them, if so which brings out the most 'expression'?

Of course, this is only if you're really...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 03-26-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 158
Posted By Livingtime
Are you able to post a picture, i'm finding it...

Are you able to post a picture, i'm finding it difficult to imagine how it looks.

Do you have any control of your fingers when they curl up? With enough practice (simply self control exercises with...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 03-03-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 595
Posted By Livingtime
You should schedule and plan your practice then...

You should schedule and plan your practice then wiggedy, don't make things TOO specific though otherwise you'll get bored, unless you're one of those people who like perfectly laid out step-by-step...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 03-02-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By Livingtime
I can't watch the video, but Emperor's Child said...

I can't watch the video, but Emperor's Child said that he was using DIALS on his guitar. If that's the case a simple Fuzz footswitch might not work
Forum: Guitar Techniques 03-02-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 595
Posted By Livingtime
Usually there is only one or two styles where I...

Usually there is only one or two styles where I have the most fun playing and I tend to gravitate around it. I don't listen to a lot of power metal but when I pick up my guitar I was always end up...
Forum: Musician Talk 02-05-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2,279
Views: 140,409
Posted By Livingtime
@Syklone Curse of the Castle Dragon or Technical...

@Syklone Curse of the Castle Dragon or Technical Difficulties by Paul Gilbert, and if you really want a challenge Under The Influence by Rusty Cooley.

Ok, I have my graduation exam coming up and I...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 02-01-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 884
Posted By Livingtime
Couldn't agree more Steven :D If you intend on...

Couldn't agree more Steven :D

If you intend on learning Wonderful Slippery Thing you're going to have to really into it! unlike Yngwie songs, it's not mechanical in the slightest, it's all about...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 01-29-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 255
Posted By Livingtime
You should stretch out but not be pressuring...

You should stretch out but not be pressuring yourself. Do a whole bunch of spider shapes, so your keeping frets close and far. Many people will agree though that spider excercises are...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 01-01-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 232
Posted By Livingtime
Shred-wise you should look for MORE players,...

Shred-wise you should look for MORE players, like... lots! in moderation of course :p:
You'll notice everyone has their own style, and there is your variation.

You should check out Flamingo by...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 01-01-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By Livingtime
Of course it needs work, but I can perform it so...

Of course it needs work, but I can perform it so it does need a bit more practice. I am getting there though, its not insanely hard for me :)

I was afraid you'd say i'd have to pick the notes ...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 01-01-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By Livingtime
Mhm, Building on Zaphod's point it is important...

Mhm, Building on Zaphod's point it is important to have as many options as possible and also using your pinky can bring out more possibilities of sound.
An example I guess would be a fast lick that...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-31-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By Livingtime
Advice? Guitars Suck.

So i've been trying out a few Bumblefoot songs, specifically Guitars Suck. Now, my first question is am I supposed to pick the notes where I need to roll my finger? I can't seem to hammer them so it...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-31-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By Livingtime
Theory can put people off though, so make sure he...

Theory can put people off though, so make sure he is dedicated. You don't really have to ask if he is, just look at the amount of practice he puts in through his playing (Even if it isn't what you...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-29-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By Livingtime
If it has anything to do with a stringed...

If it has anything to do with a stringed instrument, i'll be willing to learn it :D
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-28-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 635
Posted By Livingtime
If your performing live, playing simple music...

If your performing live, playing simple music like that can help learning to perform well :)
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-27-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,056
Posted By Livingtime
From your recording it sounds like you have a LOT...

From your recording it sounds like you have a LOT of distortion, you might want to turn that down a bit.

Technique-wise, if you want to learn a technique right slow down and really THINK what you...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-14-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 201
Posted By Livingtime
A video would help, as we can't really tell you...

A video would help, as we can't really tell you what to improve on if we don't know what you can do already.

Obviously as a rhythm guitarist your main focus is TIME, stay in time as best as you...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-14-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By Livingtime
Ah, don't forget legato changes the sound...

Ah, don't forget legato changes the sound especially a critical point such as that. Eliminate the 12-17-12 picking for legato and the picking will still be the same, you still start the second 14...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-14-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By Livingtime
Yes, downstroking 14 to 12, up 17, down 12, up...

Yes, downstroking 14 to 12, up 17, down 12, up 13, and down 14 is how it is generally performed. It is much easier than upstroking the 14, but if its comfortable and clean... :shrug:

As for the...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-14-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Posted By Livingtime
FOCUS on your picking, you want to hit 2 notes...

FOCUS on your picking, you want to hit 2 notes not 1 or 3 or 4. MUTING may help too, be with your fretting index or picking palm.

They main thing is your picking, don't start too slow and don't...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-12-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 243
Posted By Livingtime
Is your tone dial on the guitar down? That messes...

Is your tone dial on the guitar down? That messes tapping up from my experience. Also Mids and Treble will help. If you can hear it with the amp off, you are doing it right :)
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-12-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By Livingtime
Use your 3rd finger for just that seems a bit...

Use your 3rd finger for just that seems a bit silly in my opinion :confused: Pinky and Ring fingers would be the wiser option. What ever is most comfortable though :D

With 2 fingers its easier to...
Forum: Guitar Techniques 12-05-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 278
Posted By Livingtime
Theory will help you decide WHAT to play and it...

Theory will help you decide WHAT to play and it will help you make sense of WHAT you play but it won't govern WHAT you play. Just play.
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