I’m not averse to Morricone here at IG (I do, after all, suggest Cinema Paradiso as a melodic atom for practicing guitar…), but here’s something out of my normal orbit:
I would, however, never recommend Metheny’s technique as a starting point to any of my students.
Video via The Jazz Guitarist.
SOH: Any tips for dealing with the hopelessly terrified?
TIG: Ritual humiliation? ;-)
Seriously, i recommend getting everyone to make
the "least musical sound". Invariably what they do
is still quite musical (and/or boring and loud),
so you can push them to do better.
SOH: That sounds like a good idea.
TIG: Honestly, students - they think they should
preempt the music.... :-)
SOH: These guys seem to think that they could be silent
when they're asked to perform & somehow the
improvisation fairy will visit in the night.
TIG: Improv fairy? Mwhahahahaha.
SOH: Haven't you heard of her? She brings freedom & fun
& exemption from effort & lots of good shit like
that.
TIG: Substitute the improvisation sandman who comes at
night to take away your muse if you haven't played.
SOH: Yes, I will rule with fear! Maybe I should get a
scary costume.
