# Show and Tell **URL:** https://forum.troygrady.com/c/show-and-tell/38.md [Latest](https://forum.troygrady.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.troygrady.com/categories.md) --- ## [Shawn Lane Style Dart Thrower](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/shawn-lane-style-dart-thrower/101140)
**Author:** [@Jacklr](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Jacklr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/shawn-lane-style-dart-thrower/101140 "2026-10-24T15:16:23Z")
Been trying to get this working on and off the past month or so. I basically took Troy’s advice from the Tall Mouse Speed video and tried to flip the instructions so they would work with DT while also watching Power Lick… --- ## [My solo for the Suhr Ivanyi contest (Almost won?)](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-solo-for-the-suhr-ivanyi-contest-almost-won/100171)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-solo-for-the-suhr-ivanyi-contest-almost-won/100171 "2026-09-14T10:43:37Z")
So yet again, I entered another online guitar contest. I didn’t end up winning, but I was lucky enough to be among a handful of people to get a shoutout from James Norbert Ivanyi when he announced the winner, so I guess … --- ## [Dolly (Jolene Jam)](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/dolly-jolene-jam/99944)
**Author:** [@Scottulus](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Scottulus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/dolly-jolene-jam/99944 "2026-09-03T01:50:00Z")
It seems fitting, today’s a good day to spend a moment of musical meditation on one of my favourite Dolly tunes. As a kid, I thought Dolly was “metal” because I was super gullible and I think that I got a couple of other… --- ## [DSX ǝᴉʍƃu⅄: Practicing Fugue](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/dsx-u-practicing-fugue/99265)
**Author:** [@steve506](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/steve506)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/dsx-u-practicing-fugue/99265 "2026-08-06T23:08:17Z")
We all know that recording your practice is one of the most efficient ways to improve your playing so I decided to have fun with this Yngwie tune that evidently required me to invert almost all picking patterns to my DSX… --- ## [My solo for the Nux NeXt Guitar Contest](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-solo-for-the-nux-next-guitar-contest/99266)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-solo-for-the-nux-next-guitar-contest/99266 "2026-08-06T16:27:34Z")
So once again, an online guitar contest has popped up and of course I had to give it a go! It’s always fun to try to come up with something new for myself for these backing track challenges. I hope you enjoy my solo! … --- ## [Impromptu blues jam](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/impromptu-blues-jam/99194)
**Author:** [@Twangsta](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Twangsta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/impromptu-blues-jam/99194 "2026-07-30T18:43:32Z")
Ignore the first two phrases, first notes of the day in front of the camera. Using my camera’s onboard mic, the back track is a bit low in the mix so it will not sound right on a phone speaker. I’ve been trying to slow… --- ## [My solo for the Kiesel Solo Contest](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-solo-for-the-kiesel-solo-contest/97847)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-solo-for-the-kiesel-solo-contest/97847 "2026-07-27T17:33:39Z")
I decided to join in on the Kiesel Solo Contest. I don’t expect to win anything, but it’s always fun to participate in these things. Hope you like it! --- ## ["Accidentally" learning USX as a natural DSX player through Yngwie](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/accidentally-learning-usx-as-a-natural-dsx-player-through-yngwie/99150)
**Author:** [@aldotheace](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/aldotheace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/accidentally-learning-usx-as-a-natural-dsx-player-through-yngwie/99150 "2026-07-26T21:49:21Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Aldo and this is my first post on the forum. I’ve been lurking here for a while now, but the reason I’m just making a post now is because just an hour ago, I gained the ability to do a USX trem… --- ## [My transcription of Cecil Alexander - Four on Six](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-transcription-of-cecil-alexander-four-on-six/98409)
**Author:** [@geoffk](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/geoffk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-transcription-of-cecil-alexander-four-on-six/98409 "2026-07-17T16:56:00Z")
Hey Everyone - wanted to share my transcription of Cecil Alexander playing Four on Six (Wes Montgomery tune.) In general, the technique here is medium/up tempo USX motion but you’ll find some interesting p… --- ## [Ripoffeggetto in Am with Scrolling Tabs - Neoclassical etude inspired by CPE Bach](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/ripoffeggetto-in-am-with-scrolling-tabs-neoclassical-etude-inspired-by-cpe-bach/97974)
**Author:** [@tommo](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/tommo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/ripoffeggetto-in-am-with-scrolling-tabs-neoclassical-etude-inspired-by-cpe-bach/97974 "2026-07-13T20:43:54Z")
Can you believe that son of a Bach? He stole my musical ideas like 200+ years before I had a chance to record them! I took the first 8 notes or so from Solfeggietto in Cm, transposed to guitar’s best friend Am, then cha… --- ## [When you mess up the last note](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/when-you-mess-up-the-last-note/98380)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/when-you-mess-up-the-last-note/98380 "2026-06-29T17:09:24Z")
So I was doing this improv take and I thought it was going mostly sort of ok… Then I got to the last note… Instead of scrapping the whole take I decided to have some fun with it. :joy: --- ## [Update - DSXummm hybrid playing hodgepodge](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/update-dsxummm-hybrid-playing-hodgepodge/98231)
**Author:** [@Scottulus](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Scottulus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/update-dsxummm-hybrid-playing-hodgepodge/98231 "2026-06-26T14:08:32Z")
Here’s a quick clip, incorporation costs of pick and fingers, legato and some sweep stuff along with my DBX. Messing around with a new pedal, but it was fun, thought I’d share the evolution. Please pardon the “chokes” lo… --- ## [Calling content creators - explainer videos fo my new track](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/calling-content-creators-explainer-videos-fo-my-new-track/98328)
**Author:** [@EddieMac](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/EddieMac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/calling-content-creators-explainer-videos-fo-my-new-track/98328 "2026-06-26T11:23:51Z")
Hi all, I have recently recorded a Jazz Manouche / ambient classical track called “Un Sicilien en Provence” under name L’Edword \[for now\] available on all platforms it borrows from Manouche, Mediterranean styles and Fl… --- ## [SRV Testify Practice Clip](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/srv-testify-practice-clip/97633)
**Author:** [@Twangsta](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Twangsta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/srv-testify-practice-clip/97633 "2026-06-09T18:37:18Z")
Thought I’d record a clip on my progress through this track, between the 13-15-19-28-38-58 gauge with high action, managing fatigue and trying to remember the notes, this thing is blazing, not my best take but thought I’… --- ## [Picking licks! Show us what your working on!](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/picking-licks-show-us-what-your-working-on/89297)
**Author:** [@STU88R](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/STU88R)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/picking-licks-show-us-what-your-working-on/89297 "2026-06-05T20:13:31Z")
It would be cool to see what kinds of patterns you guys are coming up with to work on your picking. Here’s a cool run to get your DWPS chops up to scratch. I’ve been making good progress by coming up with my own patterns… --- ## [Anything For You - Paul Gilbert solo (Mr. Big)](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/anything-for-you-paul-gilbert-solo-mr-big/97616)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/anything-for-you-paul-gilbert-solo-mr-big/97616 "2026-05-29T09:57:11Z")
Yet another Paul Gilbert solo I just had to learn! He really has a lot of nice solos in the Mr. Big catalogue! --- ## [Economy picking etude and mini lesson - 9th arpeggios](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/economy-picking-etude-and-mini-lesson-9th-arpeggios/96940)
**Author:** [@tommo](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/tommo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/economy-picking-etude-and-mini-lesson-9th-arpeggios/96940 "2026-05-19T19:46:41Z")
Part of my job is to teach a variety of guitar techniques, which means I have to learn them as well, at least a little bit… so I have a vague idea of what I am talking about! But I absolutely hate doing “exercises”, so w… --- ## [My first ever attempt at chord melody](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-first-ever-attempt-at-chord-melody/96720)
**Author:** [@steve506](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/steve506)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-first-ever-attempt-at-chord-melody/96720 "2026-05-14T14:29:10Z")
Chord melody is one of the hundreds of things that I know at an intellectual level but can’t put into practice until someone ELI5 to me. It happened this week with Marbin, a Berklee graduate youtuber who explains the co… --- ## [Guitar Arrangement -- Yellow by Coldplay](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/guitar-arrangement-yellow-by-coldplay/97085)
**Author:** [@kk924](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/kk924)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/guitar-arrangement-yellow-by-coldplay/97085 "2026-05-10T15:21:24Z")
--- ## [What would you rate this solo from 1-10?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/what-would-you-rate-this-solo-from-1-10/88461)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/what-would-you-rate-this-solo-from-1-10/88461 "2026-05-08T08:46:29Z")
Here’s a solo I recently did for JTC’s Jam of the Month! I was curious to hear what people thought of it! Trying to use various --- ## [Big Sur Moon cover with ONLY UPSTROKES](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/big-sur-moon-cover-with-only-upstrokes/97014)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/big-sur-moon-cover-with-only-upstrokes/97014 "2026-05-08T08:34:58Z")
I used to be obsessed with Buckethead back in the day when I started playing guitar. So I went back and had some fun learning the classic Big Sur Moon! And of course I had to take on the challenge of playing with only up… --- ## [The first time I’ve ever felt the blues](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/the-first-time-i-ve-ever-felt-the-blues/94921)
**Author:** [@steve506](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/steve506)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/the-first-time-i-ve-ever-felt-the-blues/94921 "2026-04-25T14:10:40Z")
2025 was a sad year cause we lost our family dog, a lovely Havanese who was the goodest girl for 18 years. The thing is that saying goodbye still hurts, so my wife and I tried to channel our pain through music with a li… --- ## [Higher Landrons - Eric Johnson's Fretting Mechanics and Strategies](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/higher-landrons-eric-johnsons-fretting-mechanics-and-strategies/84328)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/higher-landrons-eric-johnsons-fretting-mechanics-and-strategies/84328 "2026-04-25T09:43:42Z")
When asked what the name of his song “High Landrons” means, Eric Johnson has replied that it is a metaphor for reaching a higher state of consciousness. People here will know me for my analysis on positioning and mechan… --- ## [Another video clip from this album I'm working on](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/another-video-clip-from-this-album-im-working-on/88842)
**Author:** [@Drew](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Drew)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/another-video-clip-from-this-album-im-working-on/88842 "2026-04-23T14:03:47Z")
I promise I won’t post TOO much more from this, or if you all want to hear more of it then I’ll at least consolidate everything to a single thread so as to minimize the spamming. But, while like 99% of my fast playing i… --- ## [Another Paul Gilbert solo with a little picking workout](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/another-paul-gilbert-solo-with-a-little-picking-workout/96477)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/another-paul-gilbert-solo-with-a-little-picking-workout/96477 "2026-04-19T16:20:51Z")
Did another Mr. Big Paul Gilbert solo. Short and sweet, and there was a variation of the classic PG lick that skips a string on every other repetition. I don’t feel my picking is very good, so it’s nice to have some shor… --- ## [Temu Yngwie and a new pick](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/temu-yngwie-and-a-new-pick/96391)
**Author:** [@steve506](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/steve506)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/temu-yngwie-and-a-new-pick/96391 "2026-04-14T21:28:21Z")
I came across a Kickstarter campaign about guitar picks designed with self-centered physics in mind and since I need to have every guitar gimmick in the world, I supported the project and got a variety pack. The thing w… --- ## [This Paul Gilbert solo haunted me... (Daddy, Brother, Lover...)](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/this-paul-gilbert-solo-haunted-me-daddy-brother-lover/95971)
**Author:** [@MatsMt](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/MatsMt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/this-paul-gilbert-solo-haunted-me-daddy-brother-lover/95971 "2026-03-28T18:20:12Z")
Alternate picking was never my greatest asset as a guitarist, so this was a big challenge to do. I always liked this solo, but the speed and the types of string changes really were off-putting… But eventual… --- ## [Trademark (Eric Johnson) Cover & Tribute by Peter C](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/trademark-eric-johnson-cover-tribute-by-peter-c/95886)
**Author:** [@Peter\_C](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Peter_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/trademark-eric-johnson-cover-tribute-by-peter-c/95886 "2026-03-24T11:22:32Z")
Dear Folks of CTC, Long time no see- life kind of got in the way but as it so happens I still remember fondly the discussions here and as such would like to reintroduce myself with a cover/tribute of Trademark by Eric J… --- ## [Love Thing - all-instrument Satriani cover](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/love-thing-all-instrument-satriani-cover/95090)
**Author:** [@steve506](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/steve506)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/love-thing-all-instrument-satriani-cover/95090 "2026-03-01T04:08:58Z")
Hello fellow swipers, I’ve recorded all instruments on this cover. Also, this was my first attempt re-amping my DI signal through my pedalboard. There’s a lot of room for improvement, although I’m happy with the outcome… --- ## [This dying soul final unison practice diary](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/this-dying-soul-final-unison-practice-diary/41945)
**Author:** [@gabrielthorn](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/gabrielthorn)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/this-dying-soul-final-unison-practice-diary/41945 "2026-02-20T15:25:43Z")
Today I’m starting my first practice diary. The “etude” I’m trying to tackle is one of the many bucketlist solos, the final unison of This dying soul by Dream Theater. I’m not sure how long it will take to beat this bea… [Next page](https://forum.troygrady.com/c/show-and-tell/38.md?page=1)