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  1. Chris Johnston

    We Love You

    So I've recently seen on the Avenged Sevenfold reddit page that there's discussion of 'We Love You' dropping this Friday and it's got me wondering: What do we think this song Is going to be about?/sound like? I'm really curious to find out everyone's ideas and predictions! 😊
  2. Chris Johnston

    Casadastraphobia

    Hey guys! I've been thinking about an experience I had recently while on Holiday in Germany and thought I could get great advice here. I suffer from a rare phobia known as Casadastraphobia, which is (hillariously) a fear of falling upwards, into the sky. (Trust me I know 😂) Any time I'm in a...
  3. Chris Johnston

    Songs that give you goosebumps/make you emotional

    Hey guys! Hope you're All Keeping Safe & Well So I was sitting Jamming along to the last half of 'Exist' by A7X today and out of nowhere, the song just 'got me' (if you know what I mean) Full on goosebumps with the ending Synth parts & NDT's speech, lump in my throat, butterflies in my...
  4. Chris Johnston

    Solo Over Sidewinder *RESCHEDULED*

    Hey guys! Just posting a short update to say that my Live Streamed Video Premiere of 'Solo Over Sidewinder' will be happening THIS FRIDAY 6PM EST! Tune in to find out how to Solo over the Acoustic section in Avenged Sevenfold's Song - Sidewinder and to learn some Minor Triad based soloing...
  5. Chris Johnston

    Solo Over Sidewinder - Posponed

    Hey guys! Just a heads up that the stream tonight has been posponed - the date is TBC but I'll update once it's set in stone 😊 Apologies for the short notice, Chris J
  6. Chris Johnston

    Introducing My First Stream! - Solo Over Sidewinder - Video Premiere

    Hey guys! So I'm beyond ecstatic announce that I'll be Premiering my New Video Series entitled 'Solo Over Sidewinder' ***1 WEEK TODAY*** LIVE ON STREAM! (6pm EST) 😍 I'll be showing all 3 videos back to back with some discussion time in between & at the end. (I won't be personally speaking live...
  7. Chris Johnston

    Name this chord 🤟

    Hey guys, so I was just watching a video of a friend showing his new music & he described a chord he played simply as a 'C minor' - however the exact voicing of notes he played were: C F# G Eb- which sounded amazing - but not strictly a C minor chord, or even strictly from the C minor scale. If...
  8. Chris Johnston

    Stagefright/Anxiety/Imposter Syndrome

    Hey guys, hope you're all well! I'm need of some advice and suggestions: So the band have our big comeback headline show this Saturday and I'm already starting to feel the nerves. I know that they're only going to get more extreme as the show gets closer too. This is something I constantly...
  9. Chris Johnston

    Quitting Spotify/Album recommendations/

    I'd love your guys thoughts/opinions on this! (Apologies in advance for the long rambling story) So I was talking to a friend the other day about the way we got into our favourite bands, back in the day when music wasn't so easily available in an instant on Streaming apps, and it made me...
  10. Chris Johnston

    Advanced 2nd Stairway to Heaven Chord?

    I just came across this video and I'm curious to know how those on here would name the 2nd chord in Stairway? I know what my answer is and it wasn't Rick Beato or Adam Neely's conclusion :LOL: @Syn Gates, @Brian Haner Sr. Any thoughts?
  11. Chris Johnston

    Amazing free app for Fretboard Memorization!

    Hey guys! I thought I'd put this on here for those looking to work on their Fretboard memorisation 🤟 The app is called 'Random Note App' and it throws out a random series of notes so that you can use it as an exercise to find them as quickly as you can on each string. It's helped me loads...
  12. Chris Johnston

    Red Light Syndrome

    Hey guys! To give this thread some context here's how my morning has went: Been practicing a solo to upload to the site and really happy with it, to the point that I've been almost nailing it every time...However, the minute I begin to start filming myself it's like everything feels slightly...
  13. 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...
  14. 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 🤟
  15. Chris Johnston

    Advanced Fun Altered Chord Hack for ii V I

    So I was studying this video: And I came to the realisation that you can use the chord demonstrated in this lesson as a sort of V altered chord, basically anywhere on the D string to facilitate a ii V I. The chord in question if you're treating the lowest note as the Root is : R b5 b13 9 -...
  16. Chris Johnston

    I need your help!

    Hi everyone I hope you are all well! Posting this as I need your help! 🤟 My band 'Chris Greig & The Merchants' are dropping our new single - 'SHY' at midnight tonight! (UK Ttime) 🔥 We want to get the track to blow up with loads of streams so if you're reading this, hop onto our Spotify and...
  17. Chris Johnston

    Perfecting technique

    Hey guys! I was wondering what everyone's strategy's are in terms of breaking in either a new technique or continuing the clean up on an existing technique in your playing? I've been working on my sweeping tonight and noticed that if I stick on a metronome at 100bpm, set a 20 minute timer and...
  18. Chris Johnston

    'The Stage' extra tracks missing?

    Just went onto my Spotify to listen to ‘Dose’ by Avenged and I’ve noticed that all of the additional tracks of The Stage have been removed? I live in the Uk, has anyone else experienced this or know the reason why? Yours, -Chris from Sunny Scotland
  19. Chris Johnston

    Economy Picking/Sweeping Warm-Ups

    Been trying to invent my own Economy/Sweep picking warm ups on my Soundslice. https://www.soundslice.com/slices/2yYcc/ Have a go and tell me what you think! All feedback and constructive criticism is welcome, thanks guys! Chris from Sunny Scotland,
  20. Chris Johnston

    Am I being too picky about Picks?

    Hey guys! I’ll cut straight to the point with my query. I’ve been using the 2.0mm purple Dunlop delrin guitar picks for over 3 years now and I love them. Nothing else feels quite right when economy picking etc. I’ve noticed a trend in my playing where when if I’ve been gigging/playing for long...
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