Bill Kelliher said this (about Mastodon's riffs): "Almost every single song has 10 or 12 open notes. Almost anytime I want to play a note that's also an open string, I'll go for the open string. "Not everyone notices that or picks up on that up but to me, if it seems like it's way too hard to play, you're probably playing it wrong. "All of our stuff is around the same areas - you're going up and down the strings rather than up and down the fretboard. All those notes are underneath your fingers as well. You just have to find them. "Just keep it to where it's not too difficult to play."
@eskonanu
4 жыл бұрын
Profound. The open string incorporation is the "Mastodon" sound. Also, metal AF.
@shillian4770
3 жыл бұрын
@@eskonanu It gives the music a feeling of fullness, and it can add more emotion when needed.
@lostlatinlover
4 жыл бұрын
My guitar instructor from many many years ago said “When you finally learn a song, you’ll be so sick of it!”
@a.c.3070
4 жыл бұрын
Wise words
@Sanitary_Atman
4 жыл бұрын
Not applicable for all songs.. there are songs that inspire us to play it differently every time we play that song.. like Little wing by Jimi Hendrix..
@Wingnut353
4 жыл бұрын
That's a broken mentality... like the guy that write the Saxon math books, doesn't even like math (his books suck IMO).
@aracknido
4 жыл бұрын
Let's remember to take everything 100% literal and be offended when we lack sense of humor and hyperbole.
@stephenfeister1176
4 жыл бұрын
That fr y I only know 2 entire song on guitar or drums
@jimbarx7088
5 жыл бұрын
Oh no Mary!,you have opened the floodgates to hairy dudes requesting metal... Bleed by Mesuggah plz.
@XxMETALJAREDxX
5 жыл бұрын
James McBride dude seriously. This track has defeated so many people!
@dainiusvysniauskas2049
5 жыл бұрын
#MetalMasterRace
@b2theaker
5 жыл бұрын
@@XxMETALJAREDxX She has summoned the Beast.
@fazzypanda
5 жыл бұрын
Pls Frantic Disembowelment by Cannibal Corpse
@goatsurgeon
5 жыл бұрын
Me hairy! Me want METAL!
@johnnyjohnny6174
4 жыл бұрын
I wish more good guitarists would upload stuff like this. Everything on YT is so polished. As a beginner it's inspiring to see a good guitarist fumble their way through something new, and of course pick up tips on how to learn.
@TheRealSamPreece
4 жыл бұрын
the creative way, how content should be
@Fireguy65
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. KZitemrs create this illusion that they are better than they are and only display what you want to see. Definitely isnt motivating to others, its similar to unrealistic physiques being advertised
@MongerOfStrings8222
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more, the fact that they are willing to show their journey is super motivational
@azuronburrito6176
3 ай бұрын
Try Dean Lamb's channel. He's got a series doing just that with his wife
@CaptainMurphyTKoM
5 жыл бұрын
"tattoos don't make you play any better, let alone fake tattoos" *put my guitar down and go into bathroom to wash off vending machine tattoo and cry*
@scottlambert9971
5 жыл бұрын
Wait bro da fuq. Was literally the last vid I watched before this even though I am 3 days behind....
@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS
4 жыл бұрын
Big same
@thecoderofyoutube
5 жыл бұрын
Dont slide up to the 9th fret - it's the open string! Mastodon is all about the open strings - Brent Hinds learned to play the banjo and so the band have an incredible hybrid picking technique that relies on a lot of open strings. Aqua Dementia is a great example as is The Octopus Has No Friends.
@TheHavvoc123
5 жыл бұрын
the middle section in capillarian crest!
@cornela1
5 жыл бұрын
Using those open strings instead of sliding up ensures you get that dissonant tone when you play 2 notes on different strings that are close to eachother.
@ViciousTuna2012
5 жыл бұрын
I think she was having a hard time picking it because Brent chicken' picks and she was just alternate picking the thing. That means she has to skip over the b string to get to the open e...whereas Brent would just pluck it with his index or ring finger. Not sure how Bill does it but seeing as he wrote it I'm sure he's good to go ;)
@TylerLL2112
5 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of how Alex Lifeson uses so many open strings. Part of the reason I love his sound (until signals) it makes the difference open vs a picked note.
@JcMtrial
3 жыл бұрын
I know this, but does anyone know who wrote the leviathan tab book, since its giving 5's instead of the open note underneath
@enarvaez
5 жыл бұрын
Never pictured you as a Mastodon fan! Just shows that inspiration and influences come from anywhere, and variety just helps you grow as a musician.
@kewlbns69
5 жыл бұрын
my thoughts exactly.
@coltenbaker9341
5 жыл бұрын
Not gunna lie I was a bit surprised as well, but as someone who goes from Les Paul to Tosin Abasi I have no room to judge others based on preferred playing styles/habits.
@shoegazeforever8810
5 жыл бұрын
Mary was once in a metal band.
@jonathankrieger9121
5 жыл бұрын
"More Gain!" Where is Rob Chapman when we need him? 😂
@erlikquadros5873
5 жыл бұрын
I think you should call Colin Scott!
@gredangeo
5 жыл бұрын
@@erlikquadros5873 SLAYYYYERRRRR!! lololol.
@2tonesg
5 жыл бұрын
GRRRRRRREEEETINGS!
@articwhite653
4 жыл бұрын
Stroking his ego.
@davidtomkins4242
4 жыл бұрын
Malta
@futureaugraphy
5 жыл бұрын
I love this, Mastodon is my favorite band! Someone may have already mentioned this, but in that opening lick, the last part of the riff with the open strings is so much easier if you chicken pick them. The guys in mastodon are notorious for hybrid picking open strings like that mid riff and letting them ring out
@MR-fw7ne
5 жыл бұрын
futureaugraphy what song is this?! I need to find it!!
@futureaugraphy
5 жыл бұрын
@@MR-fw7ne It's their song the motherload
@oliverfreiberg6092
4 жыл бұрын
I havent been able to play my guitar for the past 6 months (even though I've been a guitarist for almost 15 years), due to the pandemic resulting in anxiety, but mainly because I wasnt confident. I listen mostly to prog metal (Animals as Leaders, Plini, Haken), which is kind of about prodigy guitarists. This has made me more insecure about my playing, as I cant play what they play. Watching you go through that process of learning a new song, independent of how long you've been a guitarist, and struggling in the initial phase has inspired me so much, it reminded me of why I loved learning the guitar in the first place: having that moment of gratification when, after 2 or 3 hours trying to get the riff right, I can finally play it with the song. Messing everything up in the beginning is essential and motivating, and I miss that. I am now ready to go back to playing. Thanks!
@neilmcleish9014
5 жыл бұрын
Good on you for getting out of your “comfort zone” and having a crack at something different to your normal style of playing. I wanna see Brent learn a Mary Spender riff now.
@Coemgen86
5 жыл бұрын
So, i am a beginner. Since a few years. I am discouraged very fast, but i have the inner wish to "master" guitar one day. 😅 I really appreciate to see, that you struggle at the beginning of trying something new. It compares in my mind somehow how i struggle with going on to learn guitar at all. I love it. And yesterday i made one step in the learning progress. And that in combination makes me more optimistic, so i can continue with less pressure i set on myself. You are great Mary. 😊 Thank you for encuraging me. Thank you, for you being you.
@paulkepshire5056
2 жыл бұрын
I suffer from the same problem, spending a lot of time on just one part. A friend suggested practicing each segment in reverse chronological order (starting from the outro and working your way backwards to the intro) and it has helped me IMMENSELY. Transitions seem to be easier, and toward the end of the song I'm completely relaxed, whereas I used to dread the finale. I know it's not for everyone, but I hope it helps at least a little bit. Keep up the good work. You're sounding great!
@microcolonel
5 жыл бұрын
2020: Learning my first Tosin Abasi double thumbp
@gregmoon1385
5 жыл бұрын
"Monday Metal" would be a great compliment to "Tuesday Talks"
@paladinminipedro707
4 жыл бұрын
YES!!
@sharkuel
4 жыл бұрын
@@paladinminipedro707 and Friday Folk to end the week.
@paladinminipedro707
4 жыл бұрын
@@sharkuel that would be cool!!
@PotatomanR
5 жыл бұрын
You need an overdrive, real low drive but high volume into the distortion in like 6 or 7, mids pronounced but higher treble, it will sound awesome! ;)
@Julian66666666666666
5 жыл бұрын
Mooore gain, bridge pickup and open strings, that's all about the Mastodon
@Julian66666666666666
5 жыл бұрын
@@whatisitthesedays mary plays fingerstyle primarly, and her rythm is very tight. I guess she's not used to play with a pick, and I can totally get it
@FormulaXFD
5 жыл бұрын
...What would be the sound of a Mary Spender Terror?
@lordiboi
5 жыл бұрын
Cleaner than you can imagine.
@frmcf
5 жыл бұрын
Cleaner than your worst nightmare.
@FormulaXFD
5 жыл бұрын
Eh I have found that when it comes to clean, pickups dominate that factor. You can have a HiFi audio system and still get limited by the pickups.
@4estGimp
5 жыл бұрын
An Orange Micro Mary Tendor?
@FormulaXFD
5 жыл бұрын
Orange Mary Terror
@ThatGuy1154
5 жыл бұрын
While you're in Drop C, learn Toxic Garbage Island by Gojira. It's not that difficult of a song to play.
@AmericanMe
5 жыл бұрын
🤘
@n1nj4l1nk
4 жыл бұрын
Epic song to play, but not as fun as esoteric surgery.
@jeffloss18
4 жыл бұрын
I recently learned this one. So many fun riffs in that song.
@jamesn7305
4 жыл бұрын
Or Silvera. has such an epic intro. Great song. Actually anything by Gojira.
@karolybendeguzbok4119
3 жыл бұрын
Wolf down the Earth anybody?
@xaosGK
5 жыл бұрын
OMG, Mary's got a pick in her hand...Maurice must be so proud :D On a more serious note, thank you so much for this video. As one of those beginners you referenced, it's wonderfully reassuring to see someone whose skill you respect fight with their guitar a little bit. You're one of the people that inspired me to finally take the leap and learn to play, and now you've inspired me to go sit down and practice a bit more :) Also, yes yes full cover please!
@hamimabd
5 жыл бұрын
I just wondering the same thing. It's "good" to see great player struggle to learn some part...
@bassforhire555
5 жыл бұрын
A master musician has hit more wrong notes than the rest of us have even played
@Yuul
5 жыл бұрын
@@bassforhire555 That make me laugh so bad ! :D
@paulleach3462
5 жыл бұрын
Great comment!
@dadajackyo
5 жыл бұрын
Watching your reaction to the times you "messed up" when playing along was priceless! I usually drop a f-bomb or something, but you played right through with the "oh well" face and that made me smile. I really liked the "what the hell did I just play there" face too... LOL! Great job learning some intensely unique music that is so unmistakably one person/band! Those are the hardest ones to learn.
@ethanrummel7638
5 жыл бұрын
I think the fact your learning something outside your usual genre deserves note. Like I've always played blues, so trying to learn like even an easy metal song has a steeper learning curve just because of the the whole new skill sets you have to add.
@grisok
5 жыл бұрын
Heads up, I use Winamp and an add-on called Pacemaker to learn songs. The add-on will slow the song down up to 50% without changing the pitch. Dated software I know, but it's effective and easy to use.
@smolygonal
5 жыл бұрын
You can do this in Audacity as well actually as a default setting, if I'm remembering correctly.
@toothpastehombre
4 жыл бұрын
Your vulnerability and humble honesty is so refreshing. Thank you for this
@LieLikesMusic
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mary Spender. Great video!
@DaRkHeArTs11
5 жыл бұрын
once you started to play the beginning part i knew right away which song you were trying to learn. mastodon is a badass band and the motherload is one of my favorite tracks.
@stuffy_halford
5 жыл бұрын
Dude can you get the Jim Root signature Orange micro and try and play some Slipknot 😂 Ps great video! :)
@tylernoice8770
5 жыл бұрын
Lord Duckington Yeah, I second this! All their stuff is super fun to play! If you want to strengthen your picking hand, just play Gematria with only downstrums
@joelcprice
5 жыл бұрын
@@tylernoice8770 I mean, if you're wanting to work your down strokes... There's always Master of Puppets.
@awertyuiop8711
5 жыл бұрын
@@joelcprice Or just Bleed...
@Rooster7six
5 жыл бұрын
I third this!
@truedarklander
5 жыл бұрын
@@awertyuiop8711 bleed is a stroke, period. No up or downs, just a big stroke
@cactuscanuck6802
5 жыл бұрын
Cool that you took us along for this journey Mary! I know exactly what you mean about not thinking about the next bar coming up fast and not being ready for it. Happens to me all the time while I'm still in the "learning phase" of a new song, regardless of which instrument I'm playing. If you're not already familiar with Big Wreck, check them out. Ian Thornley is a wizard, but should be well within your reach. Cheers!
@musicsucks6969
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely would love to see a full cover of this song!
@juliodefreitas157
5 жыл бұрын
I can't comment, you're amazing and much better than I
@lone-wolf-1
5 жыл бұрын
Such a great person and artist you are, Mary Spender!
@SublimeParagon
5 жыл бұрын
Learning the intro to 'waves' by Guthrie Govan took me months to get under my fingers, and I've been playing 20+ years. Maybe try that one Mary, great vid as always :)
@crreplogle
5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your thoughts and insights on the process of learning a new riff/song. I always feel like I'm playing catch up when I try to start playing full speed with the track. This video inspires me to be more patient considering someone at your level has the same difficulties. Oh yeah, \m/ for playing Mastadon!
@dannyjesse3655
5 жыл бұрын
18:15 Sleep is EVERYTHING when learning tunes. I used to waste so much time before i figured that out.
@ridenorthmn
5 жыл бұрын
Mary's figuring-it-out face is metal AF! Much love!
@scriptosaurusrex
5 жыл бұрын
Mary guest vocals on the next Mastodon album confirmed. (actually. That would be fucking epic. Like a harmony with Brann, then some interchange with Troy. Hinds does the chorus. Epic piece incoming mark my words.) Edit: PS, those open string notes, would Hinds not finger pick those? Sounds like that might have been up your street ironically. :)
@rodshop5897
5 жыл бұрын
It's so nice to hear a musician I admire talking about becoming frustrated with learning a new song. Thanks for sharing that, it helps to get me back on track again, cause now I can say, "even Mary get's frustrated learning new songs."
@MartinStrang
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mary, really enjoyed seeing you with this exercise because I totally get you! I love bands like Mastodon, even when its not the kind of music I do. But we also play for the love of the instrument, and playing heavy riffs has this gorgeous vibe itself. Wont you agree? Anyway since you asked for suggestions, there is a certain song I really enjoyed learning and played it over and over again a few years ago. Ten Speed by Coheed and Cambria. Enjoy!
@lancemalvey597
5 жыл бұрын
C'mon Mary you got this, I've been playing twenty years and i've just learned my first mastodon riff slowly learning the song do to my weaknesses, you're doing great keep it up and rock out, Don't think as much pump yourself up and play it 100 times then kick the speed up
@AnvilGateXXII
5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching your process. I've never really listened to Mastadon before, but I'm heading over to Amazon music now.
@spudvader
5 жыл бұрын
It's all about Crack The Skye, it's an amazing album.
@ericsyre9418
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Keep it going and make sure to share further results. Its good to see someone getting out of its comfort zone and enjoying the learning process. Most KZitemrs do not have the humility required to do this. Thumbs up!
@MarkArandjus
4 жыл бұрын
I curse the algorithm for taking six months to bring this to my attention!
@Chtulushotsauce
5 жыл бұрын
Way to go Mary! It’s awesome that you’re a Mastodon fan! They really are so damn epic. I’m stoked to see them for the second time this summer with Coheed & Cambria. Mastodon is even playing my favorite album in full!
@MBrulla
5 жыл бұрын
You'd really do well to learn some Lamb of God riffs. Mark and Willie are both masters of the instrument. The breakdown to "Hourglass" is especially fun to play (not hard, just memorization).
@chrisadams628
5 жыл бұрын
This is probably one of my favorite Mastodon tunes. Super cool to see somebody just jam on it until it feels right.
@GarthJager
5 жыл бұрын
Mastodon are awesome! Thank you for showng us your process, I enjoyed this video
@glennhumbert2722
6 ай бұрын
I love how you clearly enjoyed playing it!
@LoosegripGR
5 жыл бұрын
The song came out fine but you shold work on your heavy tone a little bit, don't know how you recorded it but it sounded like you were running the amp without micing it up and without using a cab emulator. Awesome content as usual Mary!
@althejazzman
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad someone else noticed. Was really looking forward to a warm chunky heavy tone, but slightly disappointed.
@davelafaro2174
5 жыл бұрын
@@althejazzman Agreed. Not a great advertisement for the amp soundwise.... Especially if it's aimed at the MAstadon end of the market.
@xander4644
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah the amp sounded awful lol. Maybe she's just never dialed in a metal tone. But I'd rather believe it was an accident 😅
@noahmcgaffey797
4 жыл бұрын
@@xander4644 my guess was she just never did metal tone lol, I think the amp sounds okay just more like dirty blues or rock than metal
@stairwaytoblevins
5 жыл бұрын
That is so cool showing your process to everyone. I have so much respect for you Mary Spender, you rock!
@JakeTheLateCreates
4 жыл бұрын
Orange Amps Rep: Why do you want to try out the Brent Hinds Amp? Mary (slowly takes off shades): Simple; Game respects Game.
@greenfly1264
3 жыл бұрын
Your face while getting the feel.! Priceless.
@kb2zya
5 жыл бұрын
Mary you got balls learning a new song and documenting it on KZitem. You are amazing and inspiring!
@MattSwain1
Жыл бұрын
As a complete beginner, I completely agree with Mary’s comment towards the end about sleep. I don’t find sitting and playing for ages to be productive. I’m better off picking up my guitar throughout the day for a few minutes at a time and then sleeping and coming back fresh. There’s definitely always a curve when I play, I’ll get better for a while as I warm up, I’ll reach the peak that I’m going to reach in that session and then it all starts to go a bit wrong after that and I’m better off either putting my guitar down or playing something else for a while. Great video thanks 😊
@jonniegibbins
5 жыл бұрын
Tattoos don't make you play any better? Damn, why didn't you mention that before? I'd have saved thousands! ;-)
@TheNinnyfee
4 жыл бұрын
Just makes others think you are more badass than you feel yourself. :D
@80ssmith
4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your channel, been enjoying the videos pop up over the last month. But today I think I fell in love!
@GarthJager
5 жыл бұрын
Ooh and please do a full playthrough of this song!
@bmcpsd31
4 жыл бұрын
I sincerely hope this woman receives the praise she deserves. Absolutely amazing.
@BibleStorm
5 жыл бұрын
"I know my weaknesses, and yet I just let them happen" - Literally any teacher who spends more time teaching than practicing.
@reddalchemy5970
5 жыл бұрын
You could not have picked a better band to learn riffs from! They are AWESOME!!!!! Absolutely LOOOOOVE BRENT HINDS! Can’t wait to see him in June! Great playing by the way! You rock!
@devilaverage6718
5 жыл бұрын
This was really unexpected, but UltraCool!
@jimmccusker3155
5 жыл бұрын
That was refreshing to watch you honestly struggle learning something totally outside of your comfort zone. Your frustrations are very common to me. Thanks for posting this well edited version of the actual trials guitarist go through to learn new songs.
@JimG27
5 жыл бұрын
So cool Mary! Great job playing outside of your comfort zone! Please do put it on Instagram! Big Maiden fan here. How about playing The Trooper?!!!
@ericprice1979
5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. As someone who has been trying to learn guitar for two years, and struggling every step of the way, it's reassuring to see that you, and other people who really know what they're doing, also have to struggle with new stuff.
@TimmyTickle
5 жыл бұрын
Next week: Mary learns Dragonforce
@Slevinlobell
4 жыл бұрын
Dragonforce TRIES to keep up with Mary..Dragonforce..pfft..beginner guitar hacks..lol
@joeyclemenza7339
4 жыл бұрын
15:39 ....when the muscle memory takes over, and you're bassically on auto-pilot..... thats the best feeling when learning and playing along with a song. best feeling in the world
@anthonyhoffman6052
5 жыл бұрын
this is what Guitar Pro was invented for!!
@viktormichael821
2 жыл бұрын
Keep at it Lass. You're very talented!
@miru021
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely go for a playthrough =p And how about Aenema from TOOL ;)
@HanlonRazor
3 жыл бұрын
This pleases me on so many levels. First, it’s awesome to see someone in the process of learning. Second, Mastodon.
@clumhain
5 жыл бұрын
how about ain't talkin' bout love by van halen? :-)
@Rooster7six
5 жыл бұрын
Hell yes! More Mastodon! You did great!
@craigparse1439
5 жыл бұрын
I watched this all the way through because I was trying to wrap my head around Mary using a PICK!!!! OMG!!
@tntero
4 жыл бұрын
I could relate to so much of this video, thank you for making it! I feel so many of the same frustrations you encountered when learning a song. It's good and refreshing to see someone tackle these things head on and being transparent about them, because I feel like we as musicians in general tend to want to make it seem like it was very easy to learn or do something while in reality we all face these same challenges, and if we can just be a bit more vulnerable we can probably learn a lot more from each other and rise on the same boat. Again, thanks for this video
@ajboyd9389
5 жыл бұрын
I love Mary Spender, and think what she is doing for women musicians is awesome. But if that sound came out of my amp id be shipping it straight back.
@goatsurgeon
5 жыл бұрын
8 Letter Lie Probably the strings being flabby
@davedavem
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely suffer from forgetting the next part while focusing on the current part. You're an inspiration Mary
@JECastle4
5 жыл бұрын
Same here, so immersed in the section I just figured out, the change of section comes from the blue
@jorgeabaezp9365
5 жыл бұрын
You dont need to chamge string gauges just ask the good ol capt lee anderton for a the drop pedal by digitech
@EpicStuffMan1000
5 жыл бұрын
or a whole Whammy DT lol
@nordicguitar8395
5 жыл бұрын
I tried the Drop pedal and didn’t like it. It seems like it has a few milliseconds of latency and I lost some pick attack.
@TheSchmoj
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. I would totally love to hear a playthrough of this song. It's literally my fave Mastodon song. If you want something challenging and could definitely take you out of your comfort zone; the timing changes in just about any Tool song are a good choice.
@thedanksavatron7782
5 жыл бұрын
Use the bridge humbucker , sounds like both pick up are on... Keep on Keepin on!
@michaeltaylors2456
4 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful. I just discovered Mastodon. I’m learning The Motherload also. It is a daunting tune . I’ve never downtuned except for some drop d . I’ve got 10/52 strings on and dealing with that change as well. Thank you for the honesty and inspiration.
@blahblahsen1142
5 жыл бұрын
also i was hoping for last baron harmonic riff that happens 8 minutes in.
@MrSatanismybitch
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! So refreshing to see this, Mary. Spling, splang "Nope!" Splang spling splang "Nope!".... We put guitar players on pedestals and think they're infallible but here you are showing us just how much work it takes to even get one of these angular riffs to come together. And this in the light of what we already know you are capable of. Gives us all hope lol Bless you Mary!
@goatsurgeon
5 жыл бұрын
Me hairy! Me want METAL! SO BROOTAL
@movimentodoscacos
5 жыл бұрын
This comment fits so greatly with your username and profile picture lmao
@shfnderrock
5 жыл бұрын
Well done Mary that was cool!! Great song as well one of my Favourites
@MrPatdelisle
5 жыл бұрын
special...did you try with the bridge pickup :P ?
@brianhall6403
5 жыл бұрын
I remember learning this song on drums...certainly no easy task. I think the thing that occurred to me most, when it wasn’t sounding right was - we all have a different feel on our instruments. We can play the part, note for note, and still have that different “feel”. The driving force for me is always the satisfaction of knowing that I persevered, and made myself a better player, simply by sticking with it, and putting in the effort. I also find it interesting that the last two notes of the opening riff completely caught me off-guard. I never REALLY heard them, until I watched your video. 😊 Good work, Mary!
@pizard
5 жыл бұрын
Every time I think to myself "why in hell's name am I learning the guitar, it's so frustrating" youtube slaps me with Mary's video and I'm reinvigorated with new energy and drive for the instrument. Thank you, Mary.
@jony1710
4 жыл бұрын
Was 100% expecting you to finger pick it and you play power chords rather strangely! Good to see you trying something out of your comfort zone! You've inspired me to practice my finger picking!
@TomPark1986
4 жыл бұрын
I was expecting more Distortion from the amp
@Takuro2003
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this inspirational video! This video is not only about learning guitar as every part of life is about learning. Attention to details while looking at big picture, and keep on putting efforts. I loved your video about learning guitar which you had sleep, all is truly inspirational. Thank you.
@SeanZetterlund
5 жыл бұрын
A Mary Spender Terror would have to include incredible cleans and a switch-on option to layer your guitar sound with your vocals, kind of like the Korg Miku 🤑
@Bass.sick.b1tch
5 жыл бұрын
I have found the best way to learn by ear is to learn the bass line and the rhythm using ghost notes or muted clicks in places I can’t articulate to keep pace with the recording ... then once the structure is memorized I go back in a fine tune the nuances ... but that’s just what works for me ... there’s also an app for OS called iRehearse that lets you slow tracks down without changing pitch (within reason) as well as capture loops to practice - highly recommended
5 жыл бұрын
You learned quite fast. It's Mastodon after all.
@ronalddent4854
Жыл бұрын
i really do appreciate you. I'm going to share your wise experience with my grandchildren. Thank you! Best always.
@somegeezer
5 жыл бұрын
Some things I notice that may or may not help in learning: Your body seems to move according to notes you are playing, rather than the sway of the music. I think it's part of that "listening to what I'm playing" you mention. Gotta let go and get headbanging. .lm/ You play a lot from your elbow, where wrist movement would be more suited. Particularly in faster sections. Your picking economy is losing efficiency, which trips you up in particularly precise sections. You have a great idea in trying to learn slow first, and speeding it up as you get more confident with it. =] No idea how much of a fan you are, but some Opeth would suit you well, I reckon.
@rodshop5897
5 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that you're giving specific and worth-while suggestions for helping Mary improve. I've got some of the same playing hang-ups myself. Thanks for giving me some things to look out for!
@SomeNigel
5 жыл бұрын
Opeth would definitely suit this.
@somegeezer
5 жыл бұрын
@@rodshop5897 Happy to be of help, friend. =]
@jonplatz2929
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! That was cool. Watching you learn the riff rang so true to my own experiences. Thanks for sharing and being real.
@pattybreiland7015
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your process. This is particularly useful for me as I struggle through my own song (on bass). I've only been at this for little better than a year, so it's inspiring for me to know that people like you - far more talented and experienced than me - struggle through it, too. Keep practicing...keep failing...sigh...will do! Rock on, sister!
@michaelpetrak7427
5 жыл бұрын
That’s sounded great... great lesson... don’t be afraid to play outside your comfort zone... and sharing your frustrations and feelings helps us realize we are not the only ones... rock it
@ericmelvin10
5 жыл бұрын
I always hated the orange sound :_)
@Stasisofseasons
5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA Mary, I have met them years and years ago! Get Brent on, he's hilarious! My buddy and I ended up after one of their shows at a dive bar, that they were also at!
@JoshRiffMonster
5 жыл бұрын
Plot twist: The guys of Mastodon are *_REAL MASTODONS_* Also, my favorite tuning is drop C too
@ithemba
5 жыл бұрын
drop tunings are cheating. c standard, mate!
@JosephSmith-lm4ri
5 жыл бұрын
I don't have a favorite tuning, but I primarily use drop B (my vocal range is somewhere in the c# key and/or the key of C, that and I play mostly stuff like Chevelle).
@FairyCRat
5 жыл бұрын
@@ithemba Yay, I play in drop tunings 100% of the time. The only guitarist I'm a fan of who uses C standard is Lee Malia, and I think he uses it mainly because BMTH has always used drop A# a lot (at least since 2008) so it's much easier to just tune up 1 string.
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