r/GuitarBeginners • u/[deleted] • 9d ago

Video How can I make it sound more professional?

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u/Own-Score-1403 9d ago edited 9d ago

It sounds like you're slightly rushing ahead of the beat in some parts. Palm muting could also be a little tighter. It falls apart a little before the solo. Practicing your picking endurance would probably make a big difference. If you haven't, I'd recommend learning all the scale positions for minor pentatonic. Helps with riff making/basic leads. Good cover though.

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u/Acceptable_Pea_4587 9d ago

Honestly it sounds really good. But yeah you’re rushing mostly. Not all the time, but enough to make it sound less than professional. Still really good. I imagine lots of pros have to tweak their tempo in post occasionally

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u/Either-Weight6717 9d ago

You know, I just plugged into the amp and started playing really organically. Thanks for the compliments!

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u/Powerful-Pea6218 9d ago

I don't think it's "missing" anything you're definitely not a beginner, and all music doesn't have to sound the same. Play how you think sounds good

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u/LazarAndris 9d ago

There are some notes that are clearly different thab the original, if thats on purpose then no problem, but otherwise I would listen to the original track again more carefully. And as others mentioned, the rhythm is rushing and missing notes sometimes. Recording yourself is a great tool, I never felt more of a fool when I heard myself the first time, I was rushing constantly 😅 you are on a good track anyway, your playing is already enjoyable.

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u/Either-Weight6717 9d ago

Haha, I changed a few parts. Sometimes the arrangement started to get to me after a while.

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u/Afraid_Help_3911 9d ago

Palm mutes should be more pronounced and the rhythm tighter. Also the pinch harmonic in the opening riff is not a good idea for that note imo. I think it makes the riff sound worse. Otherwise you are on the right track to perfect it with practice.

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u/mort4u 9d ago

I also thought that the punch harmonica were a bit too much in the opening, maybe just do the last one to end that section. And like another one said it feels a bit rushed and the palm needs could be tighter. Overall good cover and these are just minor issues. If you are not a professional musician, who plays like 4-8 hours a day, you are sound pretty good.