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  1. Lucas Weiman

    Comment by 'Lucas Weiman' in media 'Unholy Confessions - Avenged Sevenfold (guitar cover)'

    Great job for a first song! Definitely give yourself a pat on the back for sure. The biggest thing that stands out to me is that could be a little better was that you palm-muted almost all of the notes in the intro and other similar sections of the song, (2:15-2:25 for example) when most of them...
  2. Lucas Weiman

    Comment by 'Lucas Weiman' in media 'Avenged Sevenfold - The Stage (Solo Cover)'

    Fucking great... Now nail the triplet arpeggios after the Matt says "can't you wake uuuup OOHH" and I'll really be impressed lol
  3. Lucas Weiman

    M.I.A. Solo

    Damn dude that was fucking legit! I listened hard for any inconsistencies (Not that my ear is perfect) but I'll be damned I think you got 100% or at least close enough to seem so! Also The way you hold your pick is driving me crazy looks like a damn leaf in the wind lol how do you even do it haha
  4. Lucas Weiman

    The stage

    Here's a little deeper explanation.
  5. Lucas Weiman

    This is exciting

    Welcome! Just know that if you ever have a specific problem, post it in the forums and you will have many different answers and ideas usually in under an hour!
  6. Lucas Weiman

    New here and could use some help!

    Sup fellow deathbat head!...You know what, this is a simple question- but I could write several paragraphs on a ton of important key points, it would be better to just skype you and talk in person. Text me and we can go over some things. btw I spent over 2 years getting the afterlife solo down...
  7. Lucas Weiman

    Floyd Rose Problem

    If you are still having issues hit me up and we can do a skype session, there are a lot of things to check on those bad boys and if you can show me your guitar I can show you some possible problem spots :)
  8. Lucas Weiman

    Fretting hand

    When I was a beginner, I would do exactly as you said, check all my fingers in the chord for buzzing, find none, then strum all the strings only to find a string or 2 buzzing. On top of the good advice everyone has already said, I would add in this: Practice ONLY 2 different fingers at a time...
  9. Lucas Weiman

    The pursuit of playing fast!

    Whatever method you end up perusing, just remember to: A) ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU ARE BREATHING WHILE YOU ARE PLAYING, BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE PLAYING FOR SPEED! If not, you will tire yourself out faster, and make injuries occur more. B) Measure and track your progress so you can see if for...
  10. Lucas Weiman

    Any tips for learning how to sweep pick?

    I can also attest to the validity of this statement. Once upon a time my sweeping speed was stuck at about half of what I needed for a song, and no matter how long I practiced, it never improved. Once I learned about these "rest strokes" and started implementing it in my practice, my progress...
  11. Lucas Weiman

    Should I start learning solos?

    Well there's certainly not a wrong time to start learning anything in particular, As long as it goes towards whatever goals you have for yourself. If your only objective is to learn and have fun, just play and practice what you want to! The best thing to learn is something you really enjoy...
  12. Lucas Weiman

    Syn Satin vs Gloss

    There is a huge noticeable different bulky feel between the bolt-on neck and a thru-neck (if that is the correct term) on the high frets, but if you are a good player it shouldn't affect your skills. How do I know? Youtube Damien Salazar Apeggios at the speed of light. Literally the fastest most...
  13. Lucas Weiman

    Syn Satin vs Gloss

    You can overcome sticky necks by wiping them down with a tiny bit of coconut oil. Makes them super slick and doesn't mess up your finish. You can even use a tiny bit on the strings, just as long as your wipe down and dry off your fingers. Slides become effortless.
  14. Lucas Weiman

    To lift the finger or to not lift the finger?

    This is a time when it might make sense to do one thing, but if you want to learn other similar riffs or make your own in the future, it would be beneficial to not have your middle finger stuck there. Why? Because there is a mechanic and finger rhythm to playing that sequence, and if given...
  15. Lucas Weiman

    At the point of giving up.

    Part of learning guitar is learning patience of the process. You can compare it to body building. People can put on huge mass but that takes years and literally thousands of hours of working out. Those songs you named are hard as fuck for beginners because there are a lot of tiny things (mental...
  16. Lucas Weiman

    Three finger power cords

    It's fine if that is the only thing you are going to use them for, however if you ever want to be able to play 6-string major and minor barre chords you are going to have to use your pinky (since it involves the same shape, but with more notes on the higher strings) otherwise you won't be able...
  17. Lucas Weiman

    Ever have actual dreams about A7X or your favorite band?

    Last night I had this weird dream where I somehow knew all the band members, and they had agreed to play a set with me (as if lmao) and I told a bunch of people I was going to be playing a show with them. When it was showtime (which was right outside my house apparently lol) I tried to get them...
  18. Lucas Weiman

    A Chord Doesn't Sound Right

    Intonation involves how the guitar is set up. If you have an electric guitar, it has to do with the saddles and their positions. Basically, if your intonation is off, your guitar won't stay in tune for more than 5 minutes... But there is a way to tell if the notes are correct, just go through...
  19. Lucas Weiman

    Perfecting technique

    Yes, the more reps you can stomach at one time, for as long as you can (and still play it right) will build a strong connection and make you much better faster. To answer your questions- 1. When I am breaking in a new technique or phrase/song etc, I pay extra attention to getting each note...
  20. Lucas Weiman

    Sustainiac issue!

    When you say "some notes aren't ringing", do you mean that the sustainiac doesn't affect all frets, or all strings, or a combination? Have you tried engaging all 3 different modes as well? If you are sure the battery is good, I would adjust the pickup as close to the strings as you can while...
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