Quick video using David's techniques

[vaxwell]

Hello good people!

So, I've been learning on my own for the past three months, bought all of the guitar for dummies books, but there's nothing like learning from a real human. Since finding this site a couple of days ago, I've progressed SO much. And I feel a lot more confident in my playing. THANKYOU DAVID AND TIM!!

But there's hardly any punk music on this site... I thought I'd offer up a video of a song I just learnt (and am slowly perfecting using NLG techniques!).

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - MY WAY HOME IS THROUGH YOU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85MdGzVpsrc)
(Just uploaded it, so the link might not be live yet. Sorry about that.)

Technques I learnt from watching David and Tim's videos:
- Powerchords.
- Powerchords consisting of just the root and the octave.
- Barre chords
- Muting unwanted strings.
- Palm muting.
- Staccato muting with the fretting hand.
- Strumming without losing your rhythm.
- You don't have to wear a hat to be an awesome guitar player, but it helps (and creates intrigue...;)).

Techniques I learnt from mucking around in the forums:
- AWESOME NECK SLIDES (I put about four in this vid just for the hell of it)

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I look like a dag, and my playing isn't as clean as I'd like, but I got really bad stage fright.

GUITAR:
Epiphone Les Paul 100

AMP:
I use Guitar Rig 2 (software amplifier/modler) through my computer (Intel Pentium 4 3.1GHz, 3GB RAM, Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS Pro audio card).

If you have Guitar Rig and like my tone, use the T-Brett pre-set with extra gain, mids and highs, through the Lead800 cab setting.

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This was SUCH an awesome and fun song to learn. I really really really enjoyed playing it over and over and over again (and over again :p)

I'm off to learn the 2nd guitarist part now - I want to nail that little solo. :)

Rock On! :)
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[angelicrock]

Not bad, some of the octaves were a little funky. Sounded like dead notes at places with only the tonic being heard clearly. Also, I think there was a wierd rythme part you did but it was when the video was going in and out so maybe it was a sound issue with the video.

[Blewbyou]

Pretty good considering you have stage freight( I suffer also)

[disobedience]

Good job...sounded good to me :D

[Zeppelin_Maniac]

I'm not familiar with the song. BUT!... I liked it! That was one butane Les Paul rendering that's caused me to believe that you are bad-to-the-bone, Vax. Your palm muting was excellent, I could see you muting the low E with your middle finger (something I can't do), and that ringing C power chord at 1:02 was just chock'd full of goodness. And your staccato stuff after that C power chord, well, just tasty.

I didn't see any stagefright. In fact, you looked quite comfortable.

Consider me your newest fan. Please post more!

PS... also loved the "take that!" look into the camera at the very end. Nicely done!

[vaxwell]

Sounded like dead notes at places with only the tonic being heard clearly.Mmm, I stuffed up quite a lot of the fingering because I had a bit of stage fright. Lol, when I got into it again and forgot about the camera, I got better.

Also, I think there was a wierd rythme part you did but it was when the video was going in and out so maybe it was a sound issue with the video.At around 1:40?
The dahnah de dahnah on the B5? That part is meant to be there. The song is originally played with two guitars, (one EQ'd to the left and one to the right) and on that part one plays the rhythm, stops while the other plays it and then they come in together. You get this really cool stereo effect, but unfortunately I can't recreate it by myself... Wanna jam? :D

I'm not familiar with the song. BUT!... I liked it! If you like the song, it's only available as a bonus track on the 'Famous Last Words' single that's out now. Not too many people know it unless they've bought that single. Hehe. But, yeah, check out MCR if you like that one. Thankyou For The Venom (from their second album) especially. Or for a classic rock influence, try their latest album (The Black Parade), and maybe some stuff from their first album if you like it a little bit more hardcore and punkish.

Consider me your newest fan. Please post more!Lol sure thing. :) Lemme learn something else first. :D But you're awesome. Your comments have given me such an ego boost and I'm going to be unbearable for the next week. :p Take THAT! lol!

[tim]

You have alot of potential If you make some more vidz put NextLevelGuitar.com Student or I am learning at NextLEvelGuitar.com it is pretty easy to overlay text in most videos

Or Tim & David Stole my DOG hmmmm no dont put that last one

If you get some major views we will throw you some kind of free stuff
maby a T shirt or 30 day membership

It has got to get some major youtube views to qualify

but as we Love to say

You Can DO IT

This goes for anybody posting student videos

ROCK ON

Tim

[Bailey]

Awesome! You rock!

[Bounty]

Very cool Vaxwell. Keep them comming.

[crocket]

Like it! Like it! Like it!

That's an excellent number to 'let rip' with and you did a great job there.

[jimmylegs]

Nice !! Did you say you were playing for only 3 months? If so give your self a break, video, jammin like that, I didn't see much stage fright, you seem to be Rockin' out and enjoying yourself. Keep'em coming !!

[crocket]

Damn right. I couldn't have done that after 3 months. No way.

Vaxwell does indeed rock, good people. :D

[Tommyr]

Not my cup of tea music wise but man you rocked! GREAT job IMHO! Keep it up!

Tom

[rockin ron]

real nice playing ...i looked at your other vids too ...you been busy ...keep up the good viberations 'down under' ......RR

[Axeman]

You know, I really enjoyed watching you play that song! This just goes to show why playing guitar is so much fun!

Great Job!

Axe

[Da3m0n]

Yea that sounded really cool.......love that neck slide at the end too!

[vaxwell]

I know it's a bit late (I've just managed to get back into this site, after being SO busy, and lots of computer troubles, etc) but THANKS A LOT guys :D Such awesome feedback from everyone makes a beginner really excited to keep playing the guitar. You're all awesome. :)

[cfl25]

i really like that tone
ive been trying to get a good distortion sound with my rp250 but i cant seem to find it
maybe im too picky

[Musicca]

Great video !! you were doing some hardcore chugging there. I'm dont listen to My Chemical Romance, but after that I may just take a look see listen. You seem to have edge and attitude in you playing, dont lose it !! Keep 'em coming !!! :D Peace

[Da3m0n]

Your welcome! I been playing around with slides....still trying to figure it out on my own....not sure if its a pressure issue or speed....Ill get it figured out....but yours really do rock!

[vaxwell]

Lol... for some reason I can only do slides with Guitar Rig. I can't do them through my amp yet. If I turned it up a bit more, it would probably work... but will deafen the neighbours!

[Chet Ubetcha]

You've got some crazy-fast downpicking there! Keep up the good work!

[DarkOmen1110]

Hey vaxwell,

To be honest, I have friends back in the states who are really into MCR, but I've always been into "harder" music and never really liked their taste. After listening to your video though, I'm gaining a newfound sense of appreciation for them, at least musically.

You may have had stage fright but it didn't show. You seemed to be rocking out and really enjoying the song, I liked that fact that you banged your head at appropiate times. I don't know enough about guitar to criticize your technique but props for stage presence. :)