• Devan
  • Devan
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  • From: Darwin, Australia
  • Registered: 2010-04-13
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Topic: Playing with more dynamic 'feel'

One thing I've discovered in doing online lessons with my guitar teacher, was that my playing was lacking in dynamic 'feel'.  I was so used to practicing scales with even picking dynamics for consistency that I started to bring that to my solo playing, so that licks were sounding quite dull and boring!

I was boring myself... and others, with my playing.

So, last night, I decided to do a one shot take against a slow backing track I had, focusing on NOT using a plectrum, but rather just using fingers to try and express myself with some aimless noodling.

http://soundcloud.com/cyberferret/snoring-cat-blues

I am still having difficulty in knowing when to go forward, and when to hold back when playing.  I find myself thinking too analytically, rather than getting into the 'feel 'of the music.

How do other guitarists out there achieve this?  I would appreciate any feedback and comments from other players about this.

Cheers,
Devan

JBLP Gold Top #129 - redubbed "#1 in Oz"
  • Registered: 2011-04-26
  • Posts: 36

Re: Playing with more dynamic 'feel'

Devan
That was nice.  Your phasing and articulation was good.  I know you've heard this before, but its not about how many notes you play but how you play each one.  Keep working on it you're on the right track.  Try taking just 4 notes on the B & E string and practice your timing, bends and variations with just those 4 notes against a track like that.  What you'll discover is how much you can do with just those few notes.

Best regards
John
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