diceslinger

9 minutes ago, Rodman said:

Well i just returned from a week of snowboarding there:

and that Omicron  bugger seems to have caught me

Dead tired but trying to get in a score now, don´t expect competition

I'm wishing you a speedy recovery my friend!  Do they ship hot chicken soup internationally?  

18 minutes ago, jellisjenius said:

@ diceslinger  What was your secret to getting 99+% on Soul Sacrifice bass? I was not getting good bend recognition but maybe doing something wrong. I also just in general hate long repetitive sections on the lower end of the fret board as my fingers are not quite long enough to use my index and ring fingers comfortably for a 3-5 fret part so I end up alternating ring and pinkie, which makes the bends harder.

A few things, the basics are supporting the bend with another finger.  I also have learned that Rocksmith likes if you play the note and then bend it, but that is dangerous because the bend is late and doesn't sound fluid so you are learning them wrong to get it to register.  I dislike that part, but I force myself to be aware of it.

The other is a bit more witchcraft.  I tend to tune my guitars 3-5 cents flat from the pick.  So I do a slow almost tremelo pick when I tune.  This tunes my attack, then leaves me some room for when I fret too hard.  On the bass I only go 1-2 cents flat because the thicker strings don't detune with heavy fretting as badly.  I'm working on fretting lighter, but when it gets fast and furious I tend to clamp down tighter.

This can be a bit inconsistent.  Occasionally it all fits together and I feel like I can play anything.  Other times I know I can play a section and keep failing.  When that happens I'll retune and often have better luck.

I also don't discount long repetitive passages.  I try to work on my intonation during them and keep myself focused and in the moment.  Otherwise I'll start zoning out and my finger are all like "What?  We have never played this part before!  Play all the wrong notes!"

Some good work in tonight

I also wanted to mention that Beggin is originally a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tune.  That bassline was ahead of it's time in 1967.  It was also covered by Madcon before Maneskin.  All three version charted in the top 20, the Four Seasons version in the US, and Madcon and Maneskin in the UK and Europe.  All three versions are bangers if you ask me.

On 2/16/2022 at 10:13 AM, rodentwentyten said:

Awesome songs again this week! Maneskin was a super fun bass line! 

I was feeling the bassline and wanted to try Master and felt pretty good about it, My timing on some of the sections was off and I missed a few notes but its all good, just need more practice!!

The MTV Unplugged series was one of the best series of concert shows out there and Nirvana's concert is the best of the best. 

I had to try my hand at Master for this one too! The descending scale sections got me pretty good and the timing/transitions need some work for sure......practice practice practice!!!

It has been a while since anyone attempted Master.  Nicely done!  I updated your scores with the Berry Red color so you get the +1 point.

I thought I had posted some of these...guess not.

I agree on the Hotel California bass being more like a 7, but as it is a song from the past I gather the preference is to not change the rating.

The new week is up!

 

Welcome to the CF Rocksmith 2014 Championship!

-= Week 434 =-

FAQ: => How and Why join the Championships?

=> Rocksmith 2014 Championships rules

Lead:

•     Beginner: @ Ritzelprimpf
•     Intermediate: @ Daz40
•     Advanced: @ Mikson
•     Masterclass: @ Bottledpat12

Rhythm:

•     Beginner: loose trophy
•     Intermediate: @ Daz40
•     Advanced: @ Daz40
•     Masterclass: @ nlbsmglsk

Bass:

•     Beginner: @ TinMan86
•     Intermediate: @ Daz40
•     Intermediate bonus: @ kayteck
•     Advanced: @ Mikson
•     Advanced Bonus: @ ShankD
•     Masterclass: @ nlbsmglsk

Congrats to all winners. Well done!

Rocksmith Championship Leaderboard

This week's songs are:

 

Lead Path:

Beginner:   Placebo - Song to Say Goodbye (3) Selected by @ ZeroPingNZ

Intermediate:  Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World (5) Selected by @ Toni-Wan Kenobi

Advanced: Maneskin - Beggin (6) Selected by @ diceslinger

Masterclass: Santana - Soul Sacrifice (8) Selected by @ HollyMakrell

God of Guitar: Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time Full Album (Week 3 of 4)

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Rhythm Path:

Beginner: Placebo - Song to Say Goodbye (2) Selected by @ ZeroPingNZ

Intermediate: Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World (5) Selected by @ Toni-Wan Kenobi

Advanced: Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle (7) from week 171

Masterclass: Eagles - Hotel California (9) from week 119 This one charted by @ IfritisZ 

God of Guitar: Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time Full Album (Week 3 of 4)

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Bass Path:

Beginner: Placebo - Song to Say Goodbye (2) Selected by @ ZeroPingNZ

Intermediate: Maneskin - Beggin (5) Selected by @ diceslinger

Intermediate Bonus: Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World (6) Selected by @ Toni-Wan Kenobi

Advanced: Santana - Soul Sacrifice (6) Selected by @ HollyMakrell

Masterclass: Eagles - Hotel California (9) from week 119 This one charted by @ IfritisZ 

God of Bass: Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time Full Album (Week 3 of 4)

 

 

 

I don't know that I really like most Maiden, but I like playing most Maiden.  I think they, much like Jethro Tull get a lot of mileage out of the pentatonic shapes.  I really liked Maiden's Cross Eyed Mary, now I think I have figured out why.

 

and bass

Then I went up and got a glass of water.  This is what happens when I pick up the E standard guitar instead of the drop D guitar 

Good start

This is a 7 to me. A fun workout!

I may be too late, but I figured I better post. I haven't missed a week since I started.

missed one note

 

Wow...first time I have seen a tie on percentage and streak @ Rodman .  I put the scores in too, looks like you have the edge.

finally getting started this week

I'd say this one is a 7.

I can't seem to get the three string barres to register right.  It's something I'm doing, I notice it on drop D tunings a lot.  Maybe I'll figure it out this week.

Never hear these guys, but I dig it

7 hours ago, jellisjenius said:

The 7:00 CET deadline has never really been adhered to as long as I've been here. This was posted at apx. 10:20 EST and IMO there was sufficient time to post new scores. 

Generally when a week starts early scores are allowed until the cut off time.  When weeks are posted later scores are allowed until the new week is up. 

It isn't quite 7:00

wow...that moves!

not much playing this week