[__tsidewinder__]

Alright, here's a couple more improf attempts for you to analyze.

The first is through a line 6 spyder 2 amp, through line out, then to the soundcard. I think it was recorded with audacity. Another thing to note, is I recorded three parts, one is the power chord riff. The second is the solo. The third is a single note riff that I digitally altered using audacity to make an octave lower, making it a bassline. It doesn't replace a bass guitar, but still is better than if it weren't there.

Please don't compare this recording to my other one and think the difference in tone is because I used audacity. I've used the Spyder amp into kristal once or twice before the amp moved, and it sounded better then this.

Anyhow, the second is a bit of soloing over what I believe is a fairly generic blues BT I made. It was done directly from the guitar into the computer, with an post recording distortion effect. Turns out i can add distortion after the recording. Kind of cool. Still, the distortion sounds a bit cheap. It was free, so I guess thats why.

So, please any advice you have for me to improve, let me know. If its sort of harsh, or perhaps implying lack of ability on my part, I think I can take it. It will help me improve in the end.

I appreciate any criticisms you all may have.

[Stratrat]

I actually dig the lead tone on both of them - it's got a little bit of an old Led Zep sound on the first one, and the second one reminded me of the creamy leads in "American Woman" (the Guess Who version).

The playing sounded good, the recording sounded good - the only constructive criticism I could offer is to keep working on your timing. Especially in the first one, it really sounded like you wandered ahead of and behind the beat. You're definitely on the right track, though!

[__tsidewinder__]

yeah, I never play to a metronome, maybe I should start. That gives me a place to start improving. I feel I need a lot of improvement.

Thanks for the quick response and helpful criticism.

[allthumbs]

Too much distortion for my taste but, that is a personal thing. The second one would benefit from some finger vibrato to slow down the note decay

[Kirk Lorange]

Sounding pretty good, _tsw_, there were some great moments in amongst it all and it sounds like you're actually seeking out the melody line rather than just letting scale/box patterns do it for you (which is not improvisation). There were a couple of times where your lines got a bit lost when the new chord came in. The easiest way around that is simply to move to those new chord tones and work around them. You need to clear your mind/muscle memory of the previous patterns to do that.

I agree that the distortion sounds a bit cheap and nasty. It seems to have squashed any real tone right out of the guitar. All in all, though, you're on the right track, keep pluggin' away it.

[__tsidewinder__]

thanks a lot Kirk and Allthumbs.

Its great getting feedback.

[eddiez152]

ts,

The first recording was much clearer than the second.
Work on your timing and the first one that should come out pretty good for you. Its all there, good job though.

[Jomi]

Good job TS
I can't add anything to whats already been said, I don't like the distortion much either - but my son loves it!!
Would it take much to redo it without the distortion just for the rest of us?

[__tsidewinder__]

It wouldn't take much, Jomi, but I'd rather do some new things then redo old things. I think that's okay isn't it?

I like moving forward.

Thanks for the encouragement. I think I can get some new improfs soon. I have tomorrow and Monday, so I should get maybe two or three.

I'm loving the feedback. I'll be sure to concentrate on timing and clarity for the next few improfs.

It won't be too much work to make each recording with and without distortion, since its going to be added post-recording. I'll give that a try.

Maybe one day I'll finish my "time after time" fingerstyle arrangement. It'll be interesting to see how I can improve in that respect.

Thanks again everyone. You've all been very helpful.