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Superhuman
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Superhuman
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01/13/2008 1:09 pm
Originally Posted by: DGM Shredderok guys but just remember i never said that i was gunna play it perfectly i just thought that id make a film of a noob trying to finish a hard song.

but you seem to be looking past that. :(


Dude, you asked for constructive criticism and that what you're getting. Nobody is flaming you here - head on over to the UG forum if you want to hear some real abuse. I've been playing for a lot longer than you and I started out just like you, trying to play everyhthing at the speed that I heard it. It's a natural thing to try and do but take it from me and the other guys, you won't get any better untill you slow things down.
It's a bitter pill to swallow because everyone want to go from 0 to 60 in one second on the guitar but it doesnt work like that. If you put the time in and approach it from scratch, taking advice from accomplished guitarists who have been there and done that you should be able to play ANY Slayer track in 3 to 4 months from start to finish (minus the solos!) - Metallica will take you longer to perfect. All it takes is a solid practice regime for the first couple of months to learn the basic techniques without picking up any bad habits.
The number one habit that 99.99% of all guitarists have is they try to play above theire abaility, you included. Slow it down by half or more and post it again - make sure every single chop is in time and that you hit all the right notes. Post that back and we will be able to give you some real tips on how to become a great player. Don't let constructive crits get you down, take them onboard and you will start improving a lot faster.