In reply to the question about my speed techniques Chris, I cant play legato just yet, so I focus on Alternative picking. Legato's just so far out fo my reach it's not even worth thining about!
I really need to learn all the scales. Mixylodian, Lydian, Aeolian, Trochian etc etc, but I've got no idea where to get them from. Never having been taught, most of my guitar playing is simply by ear, or jamming along one or two pentatonic scales I know. (dont even know the key of them!) As you can see - my theory's a shambles! Does anyone have a couple of links I might be able to get those scales off?
Ok. I also dont understand how to figure out the key of a song I've written. BIG disadvantage. Mode's confuse me. **** man - it all confuses me! I think I'm asking too much at once here... I'll back down!
By the way - has anyone ever sat down with a video camera, and filmed there fretting hand whilst playing fast... or simply playing anything? SERIOULSY, IT'S DEFINATELY WORTH IT - because watching your hand working from perspective shows up all the different faults in your playing... I never use my Pinky enough, so I'm working on that now.
Try it - it's worth it!
I've written too much!
Cheers lads.
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