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Question for you that I've been wondering about. How important is the licks breakdown of solo lessons? It takes a long time to do these for me, and I could make solo performances available faster if I don't do a detailed licks breakdowns, but provide the Soundslice version instead. It seems to me that it's all there with the Soundslice view, and you can slow down and loop any section.
How valuable is the breakdown of licks to you, percentage wise? Usually they are over 30 minutes long for a regular type of solo performance.
If the value of the licks breakdown is only 5% and Soundslice is 95%, well then perhaps I don't need to do the detailed explanations (really difficult material would probably need it however).
On the other hand, if most members see it as very valuable, then for sure I need to do the detailed explanation.
I will likely ask this question again in a questionnaire fairly soon, but with a list of answers to choose from.
Feel free to reply with your thoughts right here, right now.
Posted : May 28, 2019 09:26
Robert for me this is a no brainer. The breakdown is always where I go first this is because I do not have much time to practice. I see it as shortest way from point A to B. I have used the Tab and find it useful but for visually watching which fingers to use and how to prepare for the next lick is where the breakdown is invaluable. I have just got the advanced blues solo under my fingers and I am slowly finding that as I progress I can learn these licks faster and faster. Point in fact I chose the advanced blues solo over St James Infirmary Blues just for the reason you are asking this question.
Earle
Posted : May 28, 2019 10:14
Breakdown is very important for me.
Posted : May 28, 2019 10:31
I've gotten to the point where I only use soundslice, Robert. If I have an issue, I might go to the breakdown. Usually I just work it out...Will
Posted : May 28, 2019 10:52
To be honest, I truly prefer the Soundslice version. I will listen to the breakdown only for the first part, when you show the solo/riff. After that, I don't see the point of having to enumerate all the notes one by one. I can read the in Soundslice.
However, I think you should put more focus on fingering and position change instead of mostly the notes.
S.
Posted : May 28, 2019 19:01
Dan Garrett reacted
I prefer the breakdown. I can get the sound close to you with soundslice, but with the breakdown I get the theory. That's important to me.
One the other hand, I realize the breakdown is very time-consuming for you. If eliminating the breakdown means we get more licks to work on, then that's a good enough trade-off from my point of view.
Posted : May 28, 2019 21:12
I appreciate the breakdown in terms of tying the licks into chords, progressions, when to use the licks, etc. I love the theory because it broadens my understanding of the fretboard.
Posted : May 30, 2019 14:03
robert reacted
I vote to keep the breakdown part of the lesson. It is very helpful.
Posted : May 30, 2019 16:31
robert reacted
This is probably an old discussion, but on the Intermediate Blues solo just looking at the TAB and SoundsSlice I was trying to bend those double stops UP. It was only after watching the breakdown I saw you were bending them down (which is a lot easier BTW)
Posted : February 21, 2020 21:38
robert reacted
i also like the breakdown as well. it lets me see your finger position and picking / strumming pattern as well.
Posted : March 30, 2020 12:40
robert reacted
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Yep, I will continue with showing detailed breakdowns of everything. I got your back there. 🙂
Posted : March 30, 2020 13:05