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Bach Invention 4 in D minor

I think you guys have already seen it, because I saw some of you already commenting on it. Thank you for that!! :)

I just tried to put out YouTube videos more regularly over the last month and I got great responses. So my plan is to put out a video every Monday! Let me know in the comments ...

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Sales Taxes Update

Patreon wants me to inform you about some changes concerning sales taxes. This might affect some of you (I think it is mainly for people living in the US).

Hi everyone, 

I wanted to give you an update on some changes that we’ll be seeing which may affect some of your pledges. D...

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Altered Licks

People are asking me why my solo playing sounds so different compared to other metal guitar players. I think it is because I have a different musical background, which consists of many different genres.

Here are some altered licks I'm working on this week to integrating them in my playing. ...

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Axe Fx Solo Preset for free

I decided to share my Axe Fx II preset with you guys because a lot of people asked for it. So, here it is! :) 

If you want to have the whole package, you can get it on my website here: https://rafael-t...

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New Playthrough is up on my YouTube Channel

Thanks to you guys I am able to invest more time in making videos for my YouTube channel. Right now I just started Songwriting for my new band called Obsidious but I got plans to put out more videos my channel. Playthroughs are on the way!

Thank you!!!

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Transcription

Hey guys, I want to share this transcription I did a while ago. 

The tune is called "Swunk" by Mike Stern and the solo is played by Michael Brecker, one of my favourite improvisers.

The solo starts at 4:54 on the studio recording

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Alternate Picking and String Skipping

I did this with one of my students a while ago. A good way to get more comfortable with changing the strings while alternate picking is the exercise in the attachment.

I basically use the 3-note-per-string scale and play 16th notes in 6ths.  Try to focus on the little parts and string ...

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Fortin Cali by Neural DSP

I had the opportunity checking out the new Fortin Cali Plugin by Neural DSP and I'm really impressed!

If you have the chance to check it out, please do and let me know your thoughts! There is a demo video coming and I might upload my personal presets here.

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Kiesel

Hey guys, if you consider getting a Kiesel guitar, please check out the roasted maple neck options. I've always played regular and Birdseye maple but I think roasted maple is my new favorite thing!

These are the specs btw:

6-String

Trem system

Swamp ashe body

Roasted...

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Advanced Chord Progressions

If you are into reharmonization, I want to show you what I did on my last Instagram Post.


I took the 12-bar Jazz Blues form and changed some things. Let me know if you could analyze it or if you would be interested in some harmony lessons.

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Tapping Patterns

I just want to give you some ideas for some Tapping Patterns. I discussed them with one of my students the other day. Check out the PDF!

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3-Note-per-String Scale

Hey guys,

I wrote down all 3-Note-per-String positions. You should practice them using alternate picking as well as economy picking if you haven't yet. 

If that's easy for you: Do the same thing for harmonic and melodic minor and in all keys (there are more than 12, at least on t...

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Drop 2 Voicings

Writing down all the voicings and inversions you should practice in order to make your Chords more interesting :)

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Update

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you who joined me here on Patreon!

For those who want to check out the gear I’m using right now: Walimex pro daylight softboxes and the Panasonic Lumix LX15 camera.

Upcoming exercises are coming on Sunday.

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Instagram B7alt tapping quintuplets in groups of 4 Lick

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My current setup

Just wanted to give some info about the gear I'm using. 

Guitars - Kiesel GH3 and OX7 

Amps and Plugins - Axe FX II XL+, 

Neural DSP Plugins Interface - Motu Ultralite mk3 

DAW - Logic Pro and Cubase  

Studio Monitors - Yamaha HS7

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Which topics are you interested in?

I'm working on some new content. Which topics are you interested in? 

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Weekly Exercise

First exercise is coming on Sunday. Video + Tabs. Stay tuned

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1st Post

Let's start this! Let me know your questions and suggestions

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