This dying soul outro Dream Theater solo cover

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#1

This one took me a couple of weeks. The sheer stamina needed was hard but took it section by section and learned each chunk a little faster than the songs tempo. So when it came time to put it all together I reminded myself to relax and this is the result.

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#2

Damn, you got that down in a couple weeks, fantastic!!

#3

Thanks. I have played a lot of J.P So the patterns and sequences in this solo is nothing new. It is just the speed and stamina that is the real challenge. and remembering it all

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#4

Mind-blowing! Is that all “pure” alternate or do you add a few secondary aids like legato or swiping to keep the patterns going?

#5

Thanks. It´s all alternate picking. No legato. Perhaps some sweiping but not intentional. But if it sounds good and feels correct I try not to overanalyze the “how” and just stick to it.

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#6

@Spooky_tom
Great job! Beautiful sound!
Tell me, did you choose the notes by ear, or by notes/ tabs? If it’s by notes/tabs, can you tell me where I can find them? This can be a great exercise for alternating strokes!

#7

Thanks. I used this one as reference and used my ears. I transcribe for people so it did not take me that long. And if you have played some J.P before you will recognize a lot of the patterns.

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#8

Nicely done. Clean
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