A little help!

[metal]

I been playing for a long time, but I feel like Im playing the same over and over I dont see a progress. I can play any song I want, but I cant improvise for ****, are there any type of lessons online? I wanna be able to improvise on the spot, and I want speed too! any advise? or tips? thanks guys.

 

[Markk]

Re: A little help!

I like taking random phrases and playing them at different tempos to a metronome. Helps with the speed. And sometimes even the crappiest of phrases can sound good at high speed.

 

[Vetteboy]

Re: A little help!

Songs don't teach you improv skills...music theory does. Scales, modes, chords.

And yes, it's exceedingly dull work at the start.

 

[BFahz]

Re: A little help!

The modal system is the key to improv. Learn the modes and you can then improv on command for most tunes.

I would also advise to go to www.guitarbt.com and download some backing tracks that you can jam to. Better than a metronome, and you can make music, not scales.

 

[Markk]

Re: A little help!

Songs don't teach you improv skills...music theory does. Scales, modes, chords.

And yes, it's exceedingly dull work at the start.

Yes, but if you learn enough songs and the solos within then you start to build up a library of licks and riffs which you can then piece together.

Basically, the best route to go is songs and theory. You'll be a better musician if you know both.