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  1. Chris Johnston

    Did my first ever 'remote recording' session yesterday for my band's new single - it was pretty...

    Did my first ever 'remote recording' session yesterday for my band's new single - it was pretty daunting! First time since the lockdown that I feel like I've actually done a day's work :LOL: #overdubsgalore
  2. Chris Johnston

    Ampless Rig - What's the best option?

    Thanks for all the replies @Ids Schiere , @Ed Seith , @Brian Haner Sr. , @Ethan Keeling ! I've been having internet connection issues recently which is why I've only just seen these answers. I'm definitely going to research all the options you've given me here. Ideally I'd love a Kemper or Axe...
  3. Chris Johnston

    Ampless Rig - What's the best option?

    Hey guys, I'm in need of some advice on making an ampless rig - for someone who can't afford a Kemper or Axe FX. I'm basically looking for a way to gig with my band without having to lug a 100 watt amp to every show. I own a line 6 HX effects pedal, however this doesn't have amp modelling. I've...
  4. Chris Johnston

    Hearing rhythms?

    Hey Andrew! I totally get what you mean, it can be really difficult to hear individual parts in a tune. With distorted and sometimes blended guitars in a track, the pick attack of a strum can really get lost in the mix. In these situations I'd say try looking up live videos and seeing what...
  5. Chris Johnston

    Guitar theory

    You'll likely find what you're looking for right here! If you need info that isn't in a lesson, the forum is a great resource 😊 As an addition to both of those, Rick Beato on YouTube is great too! Look up his video called 'The Basics of Music Theory' with a notepad and pen at the ready 🤟
  6. Chris Johnston

    Question about picking hand

    I'd say if it feels comfortable to you, sounds good to you and doesn't cause you any problems/hindrances in your playing then it's correct for you. I've noticed that all of the best players tend to hold their picks slightly differently, most likely to adjust the technique that fits what they...
  7. Chris Johnston

    A hearty hello to everyone

    Welcome Eldar! Greetings from sunny Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊
  8. Heartbreaking tune from 'Stuart Little' - (Fingerstyle Arrangement)

    Heartbreaking tune from 'Stuart Little' - (Fingerstyle Arrangement)

    Messing around with a fingerstyle arrangement of a tune from the film 'Stuart Little' that would make a grown man cry 😭
  9. Chris Johnston

    @Ids Schiere Yeah Exactly! I've been exploring using it (technically it's 7th mode - Locrian...

    @Ids Schiere Yeah Exactly! I've been exploring using it (technically it's 7th mode - Locrian bb7) with Diminished 7th chords resolving back to Diatonic chords in a Major Key. It's crazy - you can basically use one of 3 different Harmonic Major Parent scales (at the right point) to solo over any...
  10. Chris Johnston

    @Conor Mason Indeed! Finally tackling diminished chords in a way that my ears like 🤟

    @Conor Mason Indeed! Finally tackling diminished chords in a way that my ears like 🤟
  11. Chris Johnston

    I'm having such a new found love for the Harmonic Major Scale today - eureka moments galore! :love:

    I'm having such a new found love for the Harmonic Major Scale today - eureka moments galore! :love:
  12. Chris Johnston

    SCALES THEORY - Lesson 6 - Harmonic minor scale modes

    I'd say it would be easier to treat them as just 'The Modes of The Harmonic Minor Scale', as some of them would be used in different contexts than your regular Major Scale modes. It's a completely different family of notes and chords compared to the Major Scale, even if there are only slight...
  13. Chris Johnston

    Advanced 2-5-1 Chord Substitutions

    For anyone who's interested in doing some chord subs in 2-5-1's check this out! - Just experienced a real 'aha!' moment' while watching it. I've always found Jens a tad confusing when he's explaining things, but this video is a really great resource for all the options you can explore 🤟
  14. Chris Johnston

    Nah where the fun starts! 🤟

    Nah where the fun starts! 🤟
  15. Chris Johnston

    Does anyone else have this problem when it comes to their favorite bands?

    It was called 'This Is Bat Country' - the trailer looked amazing as well. All I remember is M shadows starting the narration over the video with 'Music Is a Journey' - I don't know if there will be any versions of the trailer still online, but if I find It I'll share it! It's such a shame they...
  16. Chris Johnston

    Does anyone else have this problem when it comes to their favorite bands?

    Totally get your point haha, there really isn't much from that era at all. Definitely agree with Ids on it being a pre-internet issue. I'm still waiting for that Avenged Sevenfold documentary that was advertised on their Youtube but ended up not happening (I think something to do with the split...
  17. Chris Johnston

    When you realize that walking your dog is when you get all your best songwriting ideas and it...

    When you realize that walking your dog is when you get all your best songwriting ideas and it makes you love your dog that much more 👌
  18. Chris Johnston

    Hi

    Hey Mike! Hope you're well!
  19. Chris Johnston

    My Favourite Rick Beato video (because you know The Beatles)

    That makes total sense yeah thank you! I think it's one of those concepts that your ear definitely knows when it happens. Jacob Collier comes to mind for me when I think of it, all of his arrangement's sound really smooth and fluid.
  20. Chris Johnston

    My Favourite Rick Beato video (because you know The Beatles)

    Yeah I totally get you man. I've actually just done a search there and I'm not sure that he has 1 specific video that deals with voice leading as a topic (although I may be wrong) The way I have always understood voice leading with his knowledge is the smooth transition of notes between chords...
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