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Save Me Cover😜😜

Julian Penz

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Nov 11, 2019
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Hey Folks,I have finally made it! ^^My first Cover on YouTube. Hope you enjoy it as I do,😀 Even if there is no Solo and several mistakes. 😅 Please give me any advice you can give. I know that I can play it better with your help. Have fun 😀
 

Ed Seith

Supreme Galactic Overlord
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    I’m only about halfway through so far, and it’s late (2:20 am), but this is really, really good. I had to go and check your profile to see how long you’ve been playing. Your timing and feel are outstanding.
    Okay, so I kept watching…
    Really strong. You have a lot to be proud of, seriously!
    Only thing I would recommend is take a look at my video about picking angle:

    I recently discovered a problem I’ve had for a LONG time, and the longer you have a problem, the harder it is to correct, and it WILL catch up to you later. Not saying you definitely have the same problem, but I saw enough to make me think you should take a closer look at your picking angle to see if it’s something you should address.
    AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!
     

    Julian Penz

    New Student
    Nov 11, 2019
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    Wow, thank you guys! I really appreciate that!:) I never thought about my picking could be wrong. The only thing I know, is that my right arm looks kind of “cramped”. At the Moment, I am using these Black Grip Jazz Picks and the Petrucci picks that you have showed, Ed. When I played Save Me, I noticed that the higher notes sounds a bit of weak… Is this maybe another fact that my picking angle isnt correct??? Or is it just my Amp tone?
    At the End I just can say thanks for the advice and I hope, that I can share more of this to you in the future. 😀 Keep Rocking!!!
     
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    Jak Angelescu

    Guest
    JULIAN!!! OMFG!!! GREAT WORK!!! I only have TWO suggestions. I believe the part at 4:04 I believe there are some palm muted parts in it. It’s not so sustained. Also, just work on your wrist vibrato a little more and get more confident. I’m SUPER proud of you! Can I share a clip of this on my story feed and tag you in it?
     
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    Julian Penz

    New Student
    Nov 11, 2019
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    Thanks Jak! ✌🏻🤘🏻🙂 I know that my vibrato technique needs to be changed. It looks a bit strange. A few months ago, I saw a video with Steve Vai where he explained how to use this technique correctly. 👍🏻 Really cool!
    Here’s the Link if you wanna see it😁

    On the 27th October I’m gonna play Save Me in front of a little “audience” . I hope that I will be successful 😅😅.
    But thanks to you all, for your words! You give me the confidence for this appearance!
    And of course you can share a clip🙂🙂
    Where will I find it?