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  1. Michael Bates
    Looking forward to this lesson!
  2. Michael Bates
    Let's do this!
  3. Michael Bates
    Hey Sara, I found this on the internet. I was very surprised I could copy and paste it. However, I use this as an example of how to play the pentatonic scales with out knowing all the boxes. (HP don't be mad) Lol. But within this extended run in A you are using all the boxes without knowing them, because you are playing them all. Now in that Miss You run. there is an added blue note on the G string between the E and D notes. It's E D# slide to D all on the G string. The next note is a third played on the D string which is a C note on the 10th fret. Then to the A note root on the D string which on the 7th fret. Then play the G note on the 5th fret. Then what is really cool hammer or slide (still on the D string) to the 5th fret to end with the A root note! I hope that makes sense. You probably already knew all this. However, this has been keeping me going when I'm all locked up at home. I could never explain this stuff before.
  4. Michael Bates
    This is one thing that has helped me know the fretboard on Sara. However, this is just one thing that I work at. My focus has been on learning phrasing and putting it into practice with some jam tracks. The lesson HP did on the Rolling Stones song Miss You has a run that is right from this extended scale. That proved to me that I have been on the right track.
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  6. Michael Bates
    Hey friend. You better teach me riff 2. for what seems like a life I have never been able to wrap my head around this riff.........lol
  7. Michael Bates
    Sounds good!
  8. Michael Bates
    When is this going to happen HP?
  9. Michael Bates
    Sounds awesome!
  10. Michael Bates
    Very cool jam!
  11. Michael Bates

    Hey Hanspeter. can I get you to check this out? 

     

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    2. Michael Bates

      Michael Bates

      Pursuit of Tone is an Ernie Ball series. It's basically a sit down with an artist that uses those guitar strings. This one is Mike Ness from Social Distortion. My old lady has watched this with me. Funny she said afterward, "we should have Mike over for coffee", Lol. It's incredibly insightful. And you can watch it in small doses :) Anyway, any of the videos in this series are all worth watching it's an awesome tool for guitarists that have lots of questions about effects, tone, strings, guitars, amps or what have you. Not that you need it. However, if you want to get to know something about Social D. this video is the place to start without having to listen to a bunch of their songs not knowing much about them. 

    3. Andrea Joy

      Andrea Joy

      Anyway...Michael... Iwill watch it...thanks for posting :-)

       

    4. Michael Bates

      Michael Bates

      Andrea, this series, "The Pursuit of Tone" was extremely informative. It's not an interview, but more of a sit down with a guitar player, talking about roots, share their licks and talk about life as a guitar player. There is everyone from Buddy Guy to the guy from The Cult. It's something you can watch while practicing.

  12. Michael Bates
    I liked this a lot. Is this what you will be teaching us down the road? Cause those 2 really fast licks are killer! They looked to me to be from the F and then the G chords, but runs off the scales. I could be wrong, however, I thought they were very cool nonetheless! I did get my hair cut today. It feels great........the beard stays until I have to report back to work! LOL!
  13. Michael Bates

    This is slow what about this song HP ?

     

  14. Michael Bates
    Beautiful!
  15. Michael Bates
    I like the blues rock theme on the electric. Anything to help me to transition from rhythm to playing lead would be helpful. I have been working out a lot of those concepts in your lessons. However, I need more. I have always played rhythm guitar in bands, never lead. I have played lots of open jams where I was playing rhythm and during the song we were playing was asked to solo and was never ready to do that I would just shake my head no. Now I want to be able to say yes I'm ready....put me in coach!
  16. Michael Bates
    I appreciate you checking them out! Mike Ness writes some of the best songs. Not hard or complicated but heart felt with his lyrics. I know it's only rock and roll , but I like it!
  17. Michael Bates
    If you want song suggestions let me know. Reach For the Sky would be a great lesson! Social D. always puts a smile on my face and makes my heart double beat. They are my jam band......I can't play every Led Zeppelin song but I can always jam some Social D!
  18. Michael Bates
    Hey friends. I watched this last week when it came out and mentioned that those 3 licks reminded me of Social Distortion. And would you believe that I was playing Bad Luck by Social D. and those 3 licks fit perfect in the guitar solo. Thanks again HP for making my day. Back to the guitar now!
  19. Michael Bates
    Good inspiration!
  20. Michael Bates
    I probably met her also!
  21. Michael Bates
    Nice jam HP. I got a lot of cool ideas from this one!
  22. Michael Bates
    I love this HP!
  23. Michael Bates
    Really liked your message HP. So I have set myself to learning happy songs to add to my list! Or I should say songs that make me happy!
  24. Michael Bates
    I'm still watching this one. Learned all the cool concepts. Now spending the time putting them to practice into my playing. I'm excited to see what lessons come next week!
  25. Michael Bates
    I would love to hear some solo ideas for this track.
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