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Post by grampalerxst on Feb 1, 2014 15:22:32 GMT -6
Not much, to my ears. I rerecorded Texas Rock after a week of working on what I felt were the shortcomings of the original take. I don't hear much improvement, still some flaws that bug me but I think I'm going to stick with my schedule and move on to lesson 2 now that it's February. Maybe if I revisit it in a few months it will be better. Here's a link for anyone who's morbidly curious, but it's definitely a case of "nothing to see here". soundcloud.com/grampalerxst/bycu-study1-02-01-14 |
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Post by TommyD on Feb 1, 2014 17:03:24 GMT -6
It sounds good!
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Post by matonanjin on Feb 1, 2014 18:10:00 GMT -6
Wish mine had that few flaws. Which I don't hear any, btw!
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Post by Phil on Feb 1, 2014 18:33:05 GMT -6
Grampa,
You must have a better ear than me, can you point out the flaws you are perceiving? I say it's pretty damn good and time to move along. There are 20 more studies that we are waiting to hear you play.
Phil
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Post by grampalerxst on Feb 2, 2014 5:31:48 GMT -6
Grampa, You must have a better ear than me, can you point out the flaws you are perceiving? I say it's pretty damn good and time to move along. There are 20 more studies that we are waiting to hear you play. Phil What stands out to me is I don't handle the half-note chords very well--something just doesn't feel steady around them when I'm listening to it. I think it's because I'm sorta guessing how long to hold them, especially the B7 in anticipation of the A7 that follows. The first time I recorded it I made most if the chords a little more staccato, ala the second and fourth chords in each phrase of Blues Rock Tune, which isn't correct either. I think I hit mostly the right notes at mostly the right time (except I couldn't help myself from using that #9 for the very last chord), just missing the confident feel I'd like it to have. But I've moved on to number 2. I can tell already that the chords in that one are going to vex me! Ha! It's good though to be squaring off against difficult things. |
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Post by Phil on Feb 2, 2014 7:27:08 GMT -6
What stands out to me is I don't handle the half-note chords very well--something just doesn't feel steady around them when I'm listening to it. I think it's because I'm sorta guessing how long to hold them, especially the B7 in anticipation of the A7 that follows. The first time I recorded it I made most if the chords a little more staccato, ala the second and fourth chords in each phrase of Blues Rock Tune, which isn't correct either. I think I hit mostly the right notes at mostly the right time (except I couldn't help myself from using that #9 for the very last chord), just missing the confident feel I'd like it to have. But I've moved on to number 2. I can tell already that the chords in that one are going to vex me! Ha! It's good though to be squaring off against difficult things. Okay, I went back to the original and understand what you are saying. It sounds to me that on the original the 1st and 3rd chords are cut short and you are letting them ring a bit more. But this is such a minor point that it's not worth worrying about. The way you are playing it works. And, most importantly, you are playing in time. Somebody once said, "The perfect is the enemy of the good." Repeat that to yourself every morning.  Phil |
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Post by grampalerxst on Feb 2, 2014 9:26:14 GMT -6
Okay, I went back to the original and understand what you are saying. It sounds to me that on the original the 1st and 3rd chords are cut short and you are letting them ring a bit more. But this is such a minor point that it's not worth worrying about. The way you are playing it works. And, most importantly, you are playing in time. Somebody once said, "The perfect is the enemy of the good." Repeat that to yourself every morning. Phil I hear you, but there's another expression, "the okay is the enemy of the good." Seems like it's kind of a balancing act. But I do agree, time to move on and tackle something new. Somewhere down the road maybe I can drag that one the last 10% across the finish line. I appreciate the encouragement, keeps me from getting stuck in the weeds! |
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Post by matonanjin on Feb 2, 2014 10:19:04 GMT -6
But I've moved on to number 2. I can tell already that the chords in that one are going to vex me! Ha! It's good though to be squaring off against difficult things. +1 That E7 is killing me. |
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Post by Phil on Feb 2, 2014 10:39:41 GMT -6
I hear you, but there's another expression, "the okay is the enemy of the good." Seems like it's kind of a balancing act. But I do agree, time to move on and tackle something new. Somewhere down the road maybe I can drag that one the last 10% across the finish line. I appreciate the encouragement, keeps me from getting stuck in the weeds! I find that when I try to learn something that I find difficult I'll try it for a while, get frustrated, and then leave it alone for a few days or a week. Sometimes I get surprised when I go back to it - suddenly I can play it better. It's like it needs time to sink in. This is probably true when learning any skill. I've gone back to some of the studies in BYCU that really gave me trouble and now I can play them. Of course, it's possible that my overall skill level increased a bit and now what was hard became easier. Anyway, keep plugging away. I'll post a recording soon - probably "Preaching Gospel". There's still a few parts that give me trouble. I just ordered a Behringer Guitar Link. I'll have to see if I can get a decent sounding recording with it. I don't like the sound quality with the way I'm currently recording. Phil |
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Post by grampalerxst on Feb 3, 2014 10:39:24 GMT -6
I find that when I try to learn something that I find difficult I'll try it for a while, get frustrated, and then leave it alone for a few days or a week. Sometimes I get surprised when I go back to it - suddenly I can play it better. It's like it needs time to sink in. This is probably true when learning any skill. I've gone back to some of the studies in BYCU that really gave me trouble and now I can play them. Of course, it's possible that my overall skill level increased a bit and now what was hard became easier. Anyway, keep plugging away. I'll post a recording soon - probably "Preaching Gospel". There's still a few parts that give me trouble. I just ordered a Behringer Guitar Link. I'll have to see if I can get a decent sounding recording with it. I don't like the sound quality with the way I'm currently recording. Phil That's a great reminder. I'm also reminded of a bit of guitar wisdom I ran across once (forget where) which is in essence, "Practicing one thing is practicing everything." The point was that good practice (in context, "practice" being specific focus on improving tangible facets of one's playing) enhances awareness and ability which in turn bleed into everything. So it's probably certain you've increased your skill level over time. At the same time I think your other observation is astute as well. Our subconscious mind often operates on a different time scale than our conscious mind. If the gap gets too big it can be frustrating, and it's best to let the subconscious catch up a little. Looking forward to Preaching Gospel Blues. That one's so far down the road I can barely conceive of attempting it, but I suppose like with many things the day will be here before I know it! |
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Post by Phil on Feb 3, 2014 16:08:45 GMT -6
Grampalerxst,
I've got to tell you a quote I just heard in an interview with Thom Bresh (Merle Travis's son)since it's apropos to your original post in this thread.
(I'm paraphrasing here).
Chet Atkins to Thom Bresh after hearing Thom in concert: "That was some great playing."
Thom: "But I made a bunch of mistakes - I didn't play what I wanted to."
Chet: "I'm not psychic. I only heard what you played. I didn't hear what you WANTED to play."
Phil
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Post by grampalerxst on Feb 3, 2014 17:58:44 GMT -6
Ha, Phil, gotta love Chet!
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