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I hear you. I just started with acoustic instrumental stuff so maybe I'll get good enough to play two melodies at the same time, eventually. Great observation though. I'll work on making the songs a bit more interesting with another melody.
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Good morning Matt,
I agree with Ed. Tapping seems to have crept into modern acoustical guitar music and lot guitarists include this device in their playing. I guess it has roots with Michael Hedges. Personally I think it gets in the way of the music. I'm an old fashioned ABA form kinda guy. I try to create lyrical melodies as opposed to tunes which rely on intricate finger work (although some of what I compose can be difficult). When we compose we can only create what is inside of us. Trying to write music like someone else is a folly. Take a minute and listen to a tune I posted a couple of days ago on the forum titled "Sunday Afternoon". Who's tune are better mine or yours? Our musical style is entirely different. It's as if we come from two different musical planets. We write what we hear. In my opinion there is no answer to this question. Just be true to yourself and keep on pluggin along. That's my approach. max |
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New Instrumental Fingerstyle Songs...Need Some Feedback, Please
Good point Max. We do have different styles. However, I totally dig your song! Great melody and beautifully executed. Yes, I must admit that I love percussion. I never really got into acoustic until I began listening to Hedges, Phil Keaggy, Don Ross, Andy Mcee and Antoine Dufour. Perhaps I should have stated that up front. Keaggy uses tons of loops and the others are really percussion heavy. Maybe those guys sound like backing tracks to some but that music just speaks to my heart. Now, I'm in no way comparing my playing to them as I am nowhere near their ability level but I'm just saying I like that style and am influenced most by that. Anyway, Max, you are correct in saying that it's good to play what moves you. I just try to listen to an artist's music for what it is. In the end, I'm just glad ppl are listening. Again, great song Max!
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Very nice. I also agree that the rhythm percission should be reduced but not taken completely out. Love the music! Great playing!
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I listened on headphones...very nice playing! I have to echo other comments that the percussive elements are too loud and need to be lower in the mix. Thanks for sharing your music here!
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After thinking a bit more about your comment, I am a bit confused. Could you please direct me to an example of what you are talking about? Perhaps a recording of your playing that would show me how to make my songs sound less like "backing tracks"? I teach guitar for a living so when I give my students a critique that is negative, I follow it up with an example from my own playing which illustrates what I am wanting them to aim for. All of the other critiques have given direction with exact changes I need to make to my songs. This is very helpful. Anyway, I always really appreciate a good lesson from someone who is more advanced and accomplished than I am. Goodness knows, there are many! Thanks for your response in advance!
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