NeilES335

Well done Mandy😊 Rock on🎸

@gotto Thank you very much for the complments Greg. Ive been working on both the playing and recording aspects; both different skillsets. As for playing, the biggest difference I believe, is learning through playing songs. I worked on skills for years ( through the LMG course) which obviously helped tremendously. If I could offer 1 bit of advice to anyone ; learn and practice songs too that suit your skill level or a bit harder. The practical application of those skills in songs will accelerate your learning. And its more fun too!

Many thanks to all those who gave me a "Like" on this tune. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I did learning and recording it.

Actually , I am a strap convert. I use a strap with all my guitars now, seated (mostly)and standing. I found it provides more stability and allows memore freedom of movement. I dont have to worry about holding the guitar in place.

Thank you Doug. Your recording tips have helped alot alot.

Dont forget the 'Dude" part and the " Mullet" haircut😂 Plaid shorts optional!

As they would say back then...'Awesome Dude!'😉

Hello Friends; Well, Mandy's Recording Challenge theme this month is " songs with Power Chords" , and my latest recording definately doesn't have those.. So this seemed like a more appropriate forum. Continuing with my recent theme, my 2nd Bossa Nova tune, the very well known "Wave", by Antono Carlos Jobim. Those of you who have studied Steve Krenz's Fretboard Workout "Jazz Chords" will recognize this as the 'graduation tune' in the course. This course definately got me started on the jazz path. I recorded this using my trusty ES-137 Gibson, which is a bit jazzier in tone (what Neil? not your ES335?) direct through a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 interface to Reaper DAW, with a bit of reverb. I hope you enjoy it.

Bonjour Sylvain! Long time, no chat! Apparently you're well so I'm glad for that... Yes it seems that some folks have a lot of time on their hands at home, and others like you are busier than ever, and it's a challenge to find a few minutes to practice and play guitar. Hopefully as the lockdown opens up again you'll be able to resume your passion for playing. All the Best; Neil

@Mike Hoodenpyle Mike; @Eracer_Team-DougH is the perfect guy to ask this question... you could send him a PM. Neil

Maybe @Steve Krenz would put up a Hat or T-shirt etc for the "winner" 😉

@Nutty 1 So, Mandy...whats the 'Theme" for June? (I have one 🎵ready to be "released",😉) Regards; N By the way... who picks the " winner" and is there a prize of of sort?

Ditto... great job Greg!

This worked for me too. I have a paper cutter guiotine and 3 hole punch so it was easy to make fit a 3 ring binder. I scanned the pages as .pdf files while i was at it to save and print as req'd.

@gotto @Simira @Skip Russell @Wim VD1 @Nutty 1 Thank you all for your kind constructive (and helpful) comments... And @Oldjock for your p.m. too...🎸😊 After recording a few songs the process is getting a bit easier and hopefull the recording quaility ( and my playing) is getting better too. I learned that its best to record "dry" (without effects) when recording through an interface then add effects/eq/ reverb etc in the DAW later if needed. The choice of guitar can have quite a affect on tone to Ps. another Bossa classic coming up... Pps. If you are at all interested in the jazz style or just want to expand your chord knowledge and spice up your playing, I recommed you follow Steve' K's "Fretboard Workout Jazz Chords" series. Thats what made playing song like Black Orpheus possible, for me.

Very pretty tune and well played, Amy🎸👍. Your timing and note articulation was spot on. (Good hammer on/pulloffs)) Keep it up👌Cheercheers; Neil

Welcome to Guitar Gathering!

Hello Everyone; Here's my submission for the May Recording Challenge on the topic of "Emotions" ... Black Orpheus - Mahna De Carnival, by Luis Bonfa. This song is about dreams, love and the excitment of the Carnival, the beginning of Lent in Brazil. I'll sing to the sun in the sky I'll sing till the sun rises high Carnival time is here Magical time of year And as the time draws near Dreams lift my heart I'll sing as I play my guitar I'll cling to a dream from afar Will love come my way This Carnival day And stay here in my heart? Will true love come my way On this Carnival day Or will I be alone with my dream? As many of you know, I'm "into" Jazz guitar, and lately, I've been explorig the classic popular sub=genre of Bossa Nova, which was very popular in the 1960's and '70s. This song is considered a "Jazz Standard" and has been recorded by every major artist and singer that you can think of from Perry Como to Frank Sinatra, and guitarists from Jose Feliciano to Earl Klugh and George Benson. Recorded direct to Reaper 6.1 DAW with my Gibson ES-137, clean with a bit of reverb (post recording production Voxengo Bogex Pluggin) . I hope I've done it some justice, and you enjoy it! All the Best! Neil By the way... I posted the "Lead Sheet" (sheet music) in th. DOWNLOADS section for you. Give it a go!

@Wim VD1 Ditto. Beautifully played.... I didnt detect a missed note anywhere, tone and timing very good, My only 'gentle critique" would be to pick up the tempo a bit, and watch the string noise. (Ever try it on a classical Nylon string guitar?) But having said that I confess I never got this tune right or anywhere close to a good as this. It was put on the 'back burner" to be revisted "some day" . I've sort of come to the conclusion that some players (like you) are just naturally good at fingerstyle.

@pkotof Be aware that very light strings may require a neck or bridge adjustment. Light strings vibrate more and could could cause a fret buzz if the string height (action) is already low. The debate rages on on string gauge... players like Stevie Ray Vaughan who were renown for huge string bends, played very heavy guage strings (13-52 i believe) on his strat because he claimed the tone was so much better. Like a lot of things... just a matter of preferrence, really.

@ak0693 String muting is a skill that you will have to develop over time. In this case, you would mute the adjacent string (the D) by just touching it with the end /tip of your finger that is playing the G String. It's not being sloppy, but deliberate. Other string muting methods will vary with the application, such as using the palm / heel of your strumming hand. This is usually done to mute all or most of the strings from ringing out with a type of strumming pattern. With the Triads, you can also practice controling your strumming so that it does not cover all the strings, but just the strings being played. Hope that helps you.. Neil Ps Steve K has addressed this matter several times in Live Lessons and elsewhere, so you may find it there or searching this site.

That'll never do... your addicted like the rest of us. :0)

Yes indeed..... Come on guys. Let's stick to the topic or create another. The site police.... Neil

@Skip Russell @Ron Service @Wim VD1 You boys are really uping the level here on the Recording Challenge... well done!