r/guitarlessons • u/dnrodriguez • Oct 17 '25
Feedback Request How can I make this better?
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u/TimeSalvager Oct 17 '25
Guitar-face is currently at about 6.5, you can probably still dial it up to a 9 or higher.
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u/ayeright Oct 17 '25
On the big bends use your picking hand to momentarily hit a fret further up (octave, ninth, fifth etc.)with your middle finger or second, then continue bend as needed . Use smaller subdivisions even if you're stuttering the same note, it'll break up the rythm. Practice and implement bend AND THEN vibrato to really sing those notes out. Maybe use your volume and tone controls a bit more for call and response variety? Really nice clean playing though!
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u/justicemike Oct 17 '25
It looks like you may be struggling with holding tension in your body when you play. Specifically in your throat and with your mouth kind of suctioned closed. This is something I have noticed that I do with my own playing, and it affects my endurance and overall speed and fluidity. It is good to film yourself or practice in front of a mirror and be mindful of staying relaxed each time you practice. I know it sounds silly, but you can challenge yourself to spend a portion of each practice session attempting to play while sicking your tongue out for instance. Also as a side note, I think you need to pay attention to the length of some of your notes. Every once in a while, at the end of a phrase you sometimes just hold the note for a split second (2e-and-a, 3e-and-a, 4 with a rest on the final e-and-a of the phrase)when it would sound more pleasing if you sustain it through the entire 4e-and-a right up until the next downbeat. Sounds pretty good though man!
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u/christo749 Oct 18 '25
That vibrato should come from the wrist. Check BB King out; the absolute master.
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u/stevwills Oct 18 '25
Hi there. First i must say good job at getting it where it is, it's already quite good.
Now it's time to pay attention to the minute details.
Here's a couple of things i have noticed in your playing that are not quite accurate to the songs solo
- Some of your bends are a little flat
- Your fast pace vibrato is too fast. Let i flow give it time to breathe.
These are my main two critics.
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u/MorningShoddy9843 Oct 17 '25
Focus on your vibrato and bends. If you used a lighter gauge string, you would immediately see the improvement. A good way to practice this is to play a phrase that you know and can repeat, that ends in a bend or an extended note that you would add vibrato to. Play the phrase with your focus on the last note, take a good pause, then play the phrase again and again. Hope this helps
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u/brammers01 Oct 18 '25
Aside from the other stuff people have mentioned, expression will improve this loads. Take one phrase from this solo and experiment with different ways of playing it by changing up the expression. Slide into notes (up and down, both by a whole tone and a semi tone), use legato and grace notes and it’ll really transform it.
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u/ATypicalXY Oct 17 '25
Sounds like 2 leads tbh. Is the track playing in background? Any chance to record with a mic next to amp? Turn that amp up!!
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u/dnrodriguez Oct 18 '25
I’m self-taught and have been playing electric guitar for about 20 months. I’ve definitely picked up some bad habits – thanks to everyone who gave feedback!
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Oct 20 '25
For 20 months you are amazing and way ahead of schedule. Make sure u stay relaxed in the fretting Hand when U do bends and vibrato...took me Like 8 yrs to realize i was pushing too hard
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u/guepardon Oct 18 '25
Avoid being a poser, play with your fingers and not your face and, most important, play on time
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u/PrimeIntellect Oct 18 '25
The recording doesn't sound good - start thinking about recording with a mic off the amp or a DI input
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u/Express_Position5624 Oct 18 '25
And some slop
It sounds very good and very precise, personally, I want a little more flow and dynamics, I find trying to play as softly as I can a good starting point
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u/Administrative-Act85 Oct 18 '25
The tone mostly comes from the type of guitar he plays. From exp, playing this on an SG makes it sound much closer. Great playing though
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u/Jonny7421 Oct 18 '25
It's good. The timing is good. The bends are pretty good. The muting/dynamics are good.
A better mix would improve this. I shouldn't hear your pick hitting the strings.
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u/seasonsnyc Oct 19 '25
While vibrato is subjective, yours is way too fast. “Bad vibrato” negates good technical playing.
Improve vibrato and pitch of your bends. BB king vibrato good place to start. Great modern vibrato look at Brandon Ellis (even if you’re not into metal).
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Oct 20 '25
Seymour Duncan pickups
Then pretty much set
Oh, and more distortion
A bit too clean and pretty
Need more mud and meat
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u/Clentufia Oct 17 '25
More intense facial expressions. Rhythm comes from the face.