OFFICE HOURS 110 | Weds, Feb 22, 1:00PM Pacific Time
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Hi Everyone,
The questions:
Harsh was wondering about these kinds of practice bands. Are they worth it? Useful? I gave some thoughts about these, but also about a general approach to practice that might answer these types of questions down the line.
Ray was hoping for a quick round up of guitar embellishments. This isn't the way I think about things, but I tried to give quite a few examples of the types of chord embellishments that translate to lead concepts using Music Theory Monday info.
Anthony was looking for some ways to practice timing. I gave a little talk about the sacred metronome. Happy Birthday to you and your daughter!
David asked me how I keep track of all the song ideas I've written.
Ray F asked about loop pedals and buying pedals in general. I forgot to mention you need a power supply too. If you need info about that, ask about it in the comments or community forum.
Mateus asked about mixing major and minor scales in a Major Key song. I talked about the blues IV chord trick.
Jeff graciously helped me figure out my face-to-face chat system (still needs some work) with a question about how to handle two bends in quick succession. Right hand muting? Left hand muting? How to handle that.
Jason asked what the Rubiks Cube series is about. I gave a taste
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Hey David :-) it would be so great if doing it Scott’s way worked for me, but I often feel like I need more information to return to. In that case here is my process: 1. make a video of myself playing the song or song bits 2. Go to notes and write out the name of the song and/ or chords, then copy/ paste several times on notepad, take screenshot 3. Go into iMovie and first use that still photo from notes, which is going to scroll (that is why I repeated it several times), then add video 4. Save video to photos 5. Put in song folder with its other friends It sounds like a lot, but this is what has worked well for me. You can also just put it straight into a folder, but I found that I like having the title there, so it is easier to find what I am looking for
Tasha McManus
2023-02-24 02:36:06 +0000 UTCThe most fun part of office hours is jamming with your intro track while waiting for you to come on. It’s a great groove. 🙌🏽🌈🎸🎼🎶
Tasha McManus
2023-02-23 04:43:55 +0000 UTCScott, I'll say this again, you're like a human Yoda. Thank you.
harsh ghesani
2023-02-23 01:38:35 +0000 UTCmotown is my favorite
Scott Paul Johnson
2023-02-22 22:13:41 +0000 UTClol ok yeah regards to US from UK !
Kenneth Knapton
2023-02-22 21:58:43 +0000 UTChi yes blues is great think you need to play some motown
Kenneth Knapton
2023-02-22 21:58:26 +0000 UTChi scott just joined a month ago from Uk
Kenneth Knapton
2023-02-22 21:54:09 +0000 UTCOh! Very good question! I have a looper that I never use...
Kylir
2023-02-22 21:35:38 +0000 UTCHi Scott. Any tips on using looper pedals? What's the difference between a looper pedal and looper station? Now that I'm on the topic of pedals, which pedals are essential? I have 2 combo amps with a lot of effects (Vox vt100x and a Fender Mustang 1 v2), but it is often overwhelming with so many. I thought maybe some simple pedals might be a better way to go. Thank you
Ray F
2023-02-22 20:32:21 +0000 UTCHappy birthday to you both. Must be pretty cool to share your birthday with your daughter :)
David Bowlby
2023-02-22 20:26:49 +0000 UTCHow do you keep track of all your songs? I know you record them, but what kind of notes do you keep with them to keep things straight, like your chord changes and whatnot? I ask because I'm starting to get quite a few pieces together and sometimes I blank on what my chord progressions were for the rhythm part (for example). I end up listening and figuring it back out, but curious as to what you do to save the hassle.
David Bowlby
2023-02-22 20:26:24 +0000 UTCHi Scott - I have a hard time clapping in time and singing at the same time. I rarely, if ever sing aloud! Lately, I've been trying to play with a metronome but 1/8 beats screw me up when there's a 1/8th rest..then the song proceeds. Do you have any recommendations on how to get more comfortable with this or how to nail it every time? Also - it's my birthday! (and my daughter's, too! 2/22)
Anthony Cav
2023-02-22 16:14:31 +0000 UTCI second this one
Tyler Sweeney
2023-02-22 15:53:06 +0000 UTCHi Scott, Is it possible to do a quick round-up of embellishments we could use to spice up our playing?
D'oh!-Ray-Me
2023-02-21 19:28:02 +0000 UTCIn your experience are products like dexterity bands and hand exercisers like this one : https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Finger-Exerciser-All-Instruments/dp/B09C7KQ6ST/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=daddario+dexterity+band&qid=1676994634&sprefix=daddario+de%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-2 helpful ? If they are, where do they fit within a practice routine ?
harsh ghesani
2023-02-21 15:54:45 +0000 UTC
