Originally Posted by: equatorHey guys. Time to review the solos submitted so far.

Seazer. I really like your take man. Nice tone and good rock/blues playing.
I listened to your take and picked up my axe and learned some of your licks :cool: . Thanks for that man, it gave me some new ideas to incorporate in my playing.

Bar Chord Nick. I always enjoy your riffing style man, you did a good job overall and your tone choice was excellent. I’m gonna steal some of your licks too. :)

FingerSpasm. I liked the opening passage, good timing and phrasing there; after that, it seemed like you were playing nonstop scalar sequences, sacrificing your phrasing as a result.
Most of the notes were in key, but I think that the Abmaj7 chord was giving you a hard time.
I can tell you have been working on your speed and your recording skills, just don’t forget to slow down a bit and workout your phrasing too. ;)

You are right about the scalar sequences. I have been doing nothing but long scale sequences over the last month sticking to alternate picking ala Paul Gilbert working on my speed and timing. It has hurt my phrasing. But I plan on slowing down soon and maybe playing some blues to get that back. But I have been on a mission to work on my shredding skills. Thanks for the input!