What's the secret to keeping up with 300 bpm improvisations,
While making it sound effortless and flowing?
When it comes to playing fast lines (300 bpm lol ) biggest breakthrough was realizing the way
I want my playing to feel and sound.
for me, it’s all about how I’m imagining my lines!
- What would they sound/feel like?
- How can I execute them easily?
- How can I make them as comfortable as possible to play?
–> Our goal is to get the sound we imagine into our fingers!
For me, that means I always have to find the best ways to practice my lines, arpeggios and scales to get to that place!
You see, I wanted the technique and ability to control speed without sacrificing the quality of my phrasing.
I had to ask myself:
- When do I use alternate picking?
- When Do I play legato and utilize hammer-ons and pull-offs?
- How many strings am I using for arpeggios?
- Am I a sweeper?
In terms of sound, I knew what I like!
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I guess I was going for that flute or saxophone phrasing sound.
As far as guitar players go, I enjoy listening to players like
John Scofield and Allan Holdsworth – who incorporate legato in such a musical way!
I wanted to find these Legato qualities in my own playing!
and In this video I show you my take on
How YOU can manifest EXACTLY that (in 300 bpm as well…).
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Love to hear your thoughts and answer any question you may have. Please leave me a note in the comment section below.
Lets do this,
Daniel
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