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MrStitch
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Not really a recording issue (right now), but more along the lines of "I suck and I know it"
For my band, I'm the only guitar player. I can play the hell out of any riff given to me. However, when it's time for a lead solo, I totally suck on every possible level. I think I spent way too much time pissing around with being heavy =)
So here's the deal...... Our band has a few originals worked up, and I have some really good IDEA'S for leads. I can hear 'em in my head, but they completely fall apart when applied to the fret board. Obviously I just need more practice.
Every instructor I've talked to said the same thing "You know all the basics to playing, rather well... you just need to practice your scales"
Problem is, if I play a scale, I don't know if i'm playing it in the right time, so I cant' tell if what i'm doing is correct.
I would like to pick a song with a good lead solo in it, that way I can hear what it should sound like.... but I really don't want to get over my head.
So... should I really stick with the scales, even if I don't know what they really sound like.... or should I get a good song to practice too?
Any song ideas?
For my band, I'm the only guitar player. I can play the hell out of any riff given to me. However, when it's time for a lead solo, I totally suck on every possible level. I think I spent way too much time pissing around with being heavy =)
So here's the deal...... Our band has a few originals worked up, and I have some really good IDEA'S for leads. I can hear 'em in my head, but they completely fall apart when applied to the fret board. Obviously I just need more practice.
Every instructor I've talked to said the same thing "You know all the basics to playing, rather well... you just need to practice your scales"
Problem is, if I play a scale, I don't know if i'm playing it in the right time, so I cant' tell if what i'm doing is correct.
I would like to pick a song with a good lead solo in it, that way I can hear what it should sound like.... but I really don't want to get over my head.
So... should I really stick with the scales, even if I don't know what they really sound like.... or should I get a good song to practice too?
Any song ideas?