there is something so comedic about the early stages of rocksmith, the notes coming in so slow and all the anticipation behind each note gets me. Nice progress man.
I wish this was available back when I started learning. It keeps things fun. The little fun games help you really progress on chords, bridge placement and string placement. It's so easy when self learning to hit a plateau and learn 6-10 chords and not branch out. With rocksmith you don't have much of a choice but to progress and it keeps you wanting to because..it's a game. I started Rocksmith today and it blows my mind and I can tell already that not only am I going to have fun but I'll pick up on techniques and bridge chord progressions that I've been lazy learning. You sounded great and what's more fun than picking up a new skill while also playing a game! Learning doesn't have to be boring scales and repeatedly trying single chords looking at tabs or music on paper or screen. I think this is revolutionary for guitar learning and it blows my mind it's been around for so long. A new one is coming out this year 😁 I can't wait!
Awesome! It definitely kick-started my journey. I need to work with it some more -- I have been playing, but not heavily working with with the game lately. Good luck on your journey!
I think it can definitely be a tool to help learn guitar but idk how well it teaches scales or if they just teach techniques and chords and shows you how to play songs but it can absolutely keep you motivated in learning for sure with the mini games etc
@@Seagull425 It doesn't really delve into theory pentatonics/scales so being self sufficient it will only get you so far and likely some bad technique but it certainly helps with the plateau
@@Sakura0754 its a good tool to get started but making it youre only tool for learning isnt very good it has built in lesson with videos which do help you learn techniques but i found after 500 hours of rocksmith and hundreds of songs 100 at percent i don't remember any of them without the game in front of me they have a mastery mode which helped me learn a few but i find it i can easily download a new song and play it perfectly but i never really remember them unless ive played them all 100 times
@@madhatterentmt6146 What if you got some software for your computer like Band in a Box, where you can take the chords from the songs and put them in Band in the Box in the same order along with the correct accompanying instruments with the same beat / groove ? I think it's a great way to play the same songs, beginning to end without having to use Rocksmith. He will help you memorize chord progressions and give you jam tracks to play your solos over. ......or just practice scales and modes.
Thanks so much! I have been considering starting up again, but it wouldnt techincally be part of the 60 day challenge :) thinking about doing them more often, just to make it easier to produce and release. Thanks for the kind words!
I know its an old video but seeing you progress is very inspiring to me, I havent played guitar for 16 years and just got rocksmith aswell, basically starting from scratch. Hoping to start making some progress too!
That's awesome! Yeah, at that time I was working on making gamification videos (there's some level up sounds/graphics in there) - and I have moved away from it. I've left it up since it's one of my most popular videos (still) :) Hope you're still practicing! It's the only way to get better!
Looks like you had a lot of experience before day 1. You knew how to play basic chords and change quickly. I just tried playing RS14 and I can barely get single notes out with long delays. lol But, you definitely improved in 60 days. Can't wait to see the same results myself.
Admittedly, yes, I had played before. I wanted to see if I could get better. Chord changes (especially C to G or D) are still way slow for me. I also have been playing piano for 40+ years, so I had that going on too. I still haven't progressed much since I started playing guitar again. I did find my RealTone cable though again recently, so I might pick it back up. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I am able to see some major improvements, so if guitar is something you would do during your free time that's amazing, if you don't that's completely fine. rock on 🤘
WHERE IS PART 2???!?!!?!?!?!?!!? I'd love to see the progress after 60 days, I'm already seeing improvement in a week or so with consistent practice! Keep it up if you still got it, Defiantly Worth it!
Well, I am still playing, but have quite a few other priorities at the moment. I did recently fire up Rocksmith again, but not sure I can spend the time needed to do a part 2 justice.
The best part about this process is perseverance, sticking to it even though you know you suck at it. The reward for perseverance is improvement. Developing callouses and muscle memory, playing without having to look at where your fingers are, are all part of the struggle. 3 years later, how much have you improved?
I play every once in a while, but to be honest, I spend most of my "music time" playing the keyboard, since I'm now in a band, and don't have a lot of time to focus on two different instruments. I definitely think that it's a viable way to practice, but having a real guitar teacher I think is also required - there's so many technical aspects that just can't be conveyed in a medium such as this. That being said, good luck with your guitar journey!
@@MissionEdPossible You started on guitar and then learned the keyboard ...or were you playing keyboards first and then started learning guitar ? Just curious. Thanks.
@@ls1_cammeroh Hmm, it could possibly be a timing issue - I think there's a calibration (Display Lag) you can do to make it so that the video and audio are better in sync - I'd say try that out to see if it helps. I can't remember if I had to do that, it's been a while (and something you set and forget :) More info here: ruclips.net/video/omPTcEGvkd4/видео.html&ab_channel=Rocksmith%2B and here is another video that might help: ruclips.net/video/0pQguQ6cqqs/видео.html&ab_channel=Goose1705
@@MissionEdPossible that’s not working for me either. I can play the practice riff in the menu perfectly but when I try it in lessons keeps saying I’m missing the notes. It’s getting annoying
I originally had enough content for two parts, but it wasn't much different, content-wise, so I never finished it. The thought was to do *another* 30 days, but I've moved on from guitar for the most part - not a lot of time to devote these days...
Okay im missing something, I have this program as of about two weeks ago I guess I need to figure it out a little better. How much do you practice per day?
When I was working on these videos, about an hour a day. I mentioned it at the beginning, but I *had* played some guitar before, and keyboards, etc., but I never felt like I was getting anywhere major. I definitely *didn't* start at square 1 with Rocksmith, so I had the advantage of knowing a little bit (G/C/D chords, etc.) but not a whole lot more. All I can say to get better is just to keep practicing!
So, I actually did do the 60-day challenge, but their wasn't enough footage to actually make two videos. I had some issues getting things right (audio, video, etc.) - I'm actually planning on doing a new set of videos for this though (basically starting over) - look for them soon!
Did you start off with it at max difficulty or the dynamic difficulty? Im using Rocksmith 2014 and ive never played an instrument besides a bit of the Ocarina years ago for fun, Rocksmith has dynamic difficulty as default and idk if i should just put it on full difficulty and learn by just slamming my head (or in this case fingers lmao) into the wall over and over again or not.
I use the max difficulty because I find the dynamic one very jarring. You get used to playing a certain way and then it immediately ramps up and there's no easy way to get there. It does have it's trade-offs though - I just literally *can't play* most of the songs.
RS has you playing some pretty difficult chords for beginner, four finger chords should only be taught when the basics are firmly established, and watching the video it was the four finger sliding up the neck that did you in. But all in all you did well.
One of my gripes with RS is that it isn't great about the difficulty level. IMO, the default adaptive difficulty mode is complete garbage. It really kills your motivation when you're doing great and then all of a sudden it gets *MUCH* harder... The manual setting of the levels is a little odd too, because it has you playing weird things by dropping notes. That's not great either. I elected to go with the 100% difficulty option, so there's no changing anything, but that means that I really had to pick the songs wisely -- I couldn't just play anything at a much lower difficulty. It's the way I wanted to play it, and the goal was to just get good :) Thanks for the comments!
I watched parts again, you actually did pretty damn great for Eye of the Tiger (hate that song), there were some fast fret jumps. IF! they actually built a beginner to advanced system using this method I could see tons of new players adopting it. I have taught myself using books and UT but getting real feedback as you play, if they modified the system for that, would be tremendous. Cheers. (BTW - do you still play, this video was 2 years ago).
Played for like 20 years before I found Rocksmith in Rocksmith still catapulting me really far within 30 days. take breaks when you hurt or you might get injured
@@MissionEdPossible I noticed rewatching this video you left the riff repeater on. I turned that off really fast. I don't think even the people who made most music play it at 100% an the repeat thing just ruins the whole feel of the song
Yeah, I did have a little bit of experience going into it. Unfortunately, even with the game, I don't think I'm much better than when I started. Gotta put in the time, which I currently don't have much of :( Stick with it though! You'll get past the very initial stages pretty quickly. There's still a lot of basic stuff that I have issues with.
One thing I will say, is that the default Rocksmith mode -- the "adaptive" mode is horrible. You think you are doing well, and then suddenly it throws a bunch of stuff at you that you don't know, and then it makes you feel horrible. Thankfully that's able to be shut off, and I do! Try again sometime -- it can be a lot of fun! I wish they had something similar for keyboard...
Thanks for the comment - yeah, I still take my guitars to a tech to set up. Definitely helps. I've done a little bit of adjusting, but things like adjusting the truss rod scares the hell out of me! I like to leave that to the pros!
Would love to work on Boston - time is a bit limited these days, and have been focusing on keyboard lately (for my band). Have thought about working on guitar again though...
there is something so comedic about the early stages of rocksmith, the notes coming in so slow and all the anticipation behind each note gets me. Nice progress man.
I wish this was available back when I started learning. It keeps things fun. The little fun games help you really progress on chords, bridge placement and string placement. It's so easy when self learning to hit a plateau and learn 6-10 chords and not branch out. With rocksmith you don't have much of a choice but to progress and it keeps you wanting to because..it's a game. I started Rocksmith today and it blows my mind and I can tell already that not only am I going to have fun but I'll pick up on techniques and bridge chord progressions that I've been lazy learning. You sounded great and what's more fun than picking up a new skill while also playing a game! Learning doesn't have to be boring scales and repeatedly trying single chords looking at tabs or music on paper or screen. I think this is revolutionary for guitar learning and it blows my mind it's been around for so long. A new one is coming out this year 😁 I can't wait!
Awesome! It definitely kick-started my journey. I need to work with it some more -- I have been playing, but not heavily working with with the game lately. Good luck on your journey!
I think it can definitely be a tool to help learn guitar but idk how well it teaches scales or if they just teach techniques and chords and shows you how to play songs but it can absolutely keep you motivated in learning for sure with the mini games etc
@@Seagull425 It doesn't really delve into theory pentatonics/scales so being self sufficient it will only get you so far and likely some bad technique but it certainly helps with the plateau
@@Sakura0754 its a good tool to get started but making it youre only tool for learning isnt very good it has built in lesson with videos which do help you learn techniques but i found after 500 hours of rocksmith and hundreds of songs 100 at percent i don't remember any of them without the game in front of me they have a mastery mode which helped me learn a few but i find it i can easily download a new song and play it perfectly but i never really remember them unless ive played them all 100 times
@@madhatterentmt6146 What if you got some software for your computer like Band in a Box, where you can take the chords from the songs and put them in Band in the Box in the same order along with the correct accompanying instruments with the same beat / groove ? I think it's a great way to play the same songs, beginning to end without having to use Rocksmith. He will help you memorize chord progressions and give you jam tracks to play your solos over. ......or just practice scales and modes.
Hi, please post a new video, I really want to see how about your progress. Great work!
Thanks so much! I have been considering starting up again, but it wouldnt techincally be part of the 60 day challenge :) thinking about doing them more often, just to make it easier to produce and release. Thanks for the kind words!
Cmooooon part 2 let’s goooo
@@MissionEdPossible yeah, post part 2!
I know its an old video but seeing you progress is very inspiring to me, I havent played guitar for 16 years and just got rocksmith aswell, basically starting from scratch. Hoping to start making some progress too!
That's awesome! Yeah, at that time I was working on making gamification videos (there's some level up sounds/graphics in there) - and I have moved away from it. I've left it up since it's one of my most popular videos (still) :) Hope you're still practicing! It's the only way to get better!
Loved watching you learn and grow. Nice job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks like you had a lot of experience before day 1. You knew how to play basic chords and change quickly. I just tried playing RS14 and I can barely get single notes out with long delays. lol But, you definitely improved in 60 days. Can't wait to see the same results myself.
Admittedly, yes, I had played before. I wanted to see if I could get better. Chord changes (especially C to G or D) are still way slow for me. I also have been playing piano for 40+ years, so I had that going on too. I still haven't progressed much since I started playing guitar again. I did find my RealTone cable though again recently, so I might pick it back up. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I feel like for one month it's already good progress
Thanks! I'm still practicing, just not much in Rocksmith.
You're A Wise Man. Subbed for more
I'm not sure how wise I am, but thanks for the sub regardless! :)
I started playing rocksmith last year my one year progress has improve and still going at it every day.
I try to play every day as well!
I am able to see some major improvements, so if guitar is something you would do during your free time that's amazing, if you don't that's completely fine. rock on 🤘
Thanks! - I practice, but not with Rocksmith right now - I'd really like to do another one of these though :)
@@MissionEdPossible i think rocksmith is good to start as it gives initial motivation and then it's easier to follow more standard courses
@@SeleDreams The best thing it's motivates for practice mechanical skill a lot.
Thanks for the video. Very enjoyable and well done!
Many thanks!
WHERE IS PART 2???!?!!?!?!?!?!!? I'd love to see the progress after 60 days, I'm already seeing improvement in a week or so with consistent practice! Keep it up if you still got it, Defiantly Worth it!
Well, I am still playing, but have quite a few other priorities at the moment. I did recently fire up Rocksmith again, but not sure I can spend the time needed to do a part 2 justice.
@@MissionEdPossible understandable, it takes up a lot of time for sure!
I have been a year since the pandemic began in Mexico and saved and with Rocksmith this was less ugly :')
Greetings and how great you use Rocksmith :D
The best part about this process is perseverance, sticking to it even though you know you suck at it. The reward for perseverance is improvement. Developing callouses and muscle memory, playing without having to look at where your fingers are, are all part of the struggle. 3 years later, how much have you improved?
Keep going you’re going to get it🤘🏾🙂
I keep workin at it!
I wanna try this!
Loved your video! How did you end up doing? I'd love to learn guitar and hope something like this will work for me!
I play every once in a while, but to be honest, I spend most of my "music time" playing the keyboard, since I'm now in a band, and don't have a lot of time to focus on two different instruments. I definitely think that it's a viable way to practice, but having a real guitar teacher I think is also required - there's so many technical aspects that just can't be conveyed in a medium such as this. That being said, good luck with your guitar journey!
@@MissionEdPossible You started on guitar and then learned the keyboard ...or were you playing keyboards first and then started learning guitar ? Just curious. Thanks.
I started a couple days ago. Having issues with it not picking up some notes
Hmm, could it be the cable you're using? I don't think I've had that issue before.
@@MissionEdPossible I have no idea. I can’t get through some of the lessons. It shows it on the screen I hit the note on time but says I missed it
@@ls1_cammeroh Hmm, it could possibly be a timing issue - I think there's a calibration (Display Lag) you can do to make it so that the video and audio are better in sync - I'd say try that out to see if it helps. I can't remember if I had to do that, it's been a while (and something you set and forget :) More info here: ruclips.net/video/omPTcEGvkd4/видео.html&ab_channel=Rocksmith%2B and here is another video that might help: ruclips.net/video/0pQguQ6cqqs/видео.html&ab_channel=Goose1705
@@MissionEdPossible that’s not working for me either. I can play the practice riff in the menu perfectly but when I try it in lessons keeps saying I’m missing the notes. It’s getting annoying
@@ls1_cammeroh Unfortunately, that's the extent of my knowledge for it. Hope you get it figured out!
Have you ever done a follow up on this, did you stick with it?
I ended up de-prioritizing it since I started playing keyboard in a band instead! :)
What happend to part 2? :O
I originally had enough content for two parts, but it wasn't much different, content-wise, so I never finished it. The thought was to do *another* 30 days, but I've moved on from guitar for the most part - not a lot of time to devote these days...
Okay im missing something, I have this program as of about two weeks ago I guess I need to figure it out a little better. How much do you practice per day?
When I was working on these videos, about an hour a day. I mentioned it at the beginning, but I *had* played some guitar before, and keyboards, etc., but I never felt like I was getting anywhere major. I definitely *didn't* start at square 1 with Rocksmith, so I had the advantage of knowing a little bit (G/C/D chords, etc.) but not a whole lot more. All I can say to get better is just to keep practicing!
@@MissionEdPossible I got an old copy of rocksmith 2014 remastered and its soooo much better than the new plus version.
So what happened with the 60-day challenge? I can't find the follow up video. I just see the video with your brother. How did it go?
So, I actually did do the 60-day challenge, but their wasn't enough footage to actually make two videos. I had some issues getting things right (audio, video, etc.) - I'm actually planning on doing a new set of videos for this though (basically starting over) - look for them soon!
@@MissionEdPossible Cool! Thanks for the update.
Did you start off with it at max difficulty or the dynamic difficulty? Im using Rocksmith 2014 and ive never played an instrument besides a bit of the Ocarina years ago for fun, Rocksmith has dynamic difficulty as default and idk if i should just put it on full difficulty and learn by just slamming my head (or in this case fingers lmao) into the wall over and over again or not.
I use the max difficulty because I find the dynamic one very jarring. You get used to playing a certain way and then it immediately ramps up and there's no easy way to get there. It does have it's trade-offs though - I just literally *can't play* most of the songs.
RS has you playing some pretty difficult chords for beginner, four finger chords should only be taught when the basics are firmly established, and watching the video it was the four finger sliding up the neck that did you in. But all in all you did well.
One of my gripes with RS is that it isn't great about the difficulty level. IMO, the default adaptive difficulty mode is complete garbage. It really kills your motivation when you're doing great and then all of a sudden it gets *MUCH* harder... The manual setting of the levels is a little odd too, because it has you playing weird things by dropping notes. That's not great either. I elected to go with the 100% difficulty option, so there's no changing anything, but that means that I really had to pick the songs wisely -- I couldn't just play anything at a much lower difficulty. It's the way I wanted to play it, and the goal was to just get good :) Thanks for the comments!
I watched parts again, you actually did pretty damn great for Eye of the Tiger (hate that song), there were some fast fret jumps. IF! they actually built a beginner to advanced system using this method I could see tons of new players adopting it. I have taught myself using books and UT but getting real feedback as you play, if they modified the system for that, would be tremendous. Cheers. (BTW - do you still play, this video was 2 years ago).
where is part 2
Unfortunately, my schedule has been tight and I haven't had the chance to make it yet :(
yes it can help u learn to play guitar but like every thing it takes time
That it does!
Played for like 20 years before I found Rocksmith in Rocksmith still catapulting me really far within 30 days.
take breaks when you hurt or you might get injured
I still love playing in Rocksmith, but have been jamming outside of it as well, going through exercises and songs!
@@MissionEdPossible I noticed rewatching this video you left the riff repeater on. I turned that off really fast. I don't think even the people who made most music play it at 100% an the repeat thing just ruins the whole feel of the song
Are you using the 2014 edition or the remastered one? Thinking of getting this.
2014 edition - I know they're working on a new one, but haven't looked into it much.
Seems like every video I’ve watched the person has a little experience already the first couple things you showed no way in hell I could play it
Yeah, I did have a little bit of experience going into it. Unfortunately, even with the game, I don't think I'm much better than when I started. Gotta put in the time, which I currently don't have much of :( Stick with it though! You'll get past the very initial stages pretty quickly. There's still a lot of basic stuff that I have issues with.
I tried Rocksmith about 10 years ago, and it was not help. I'm just not coordinated enough.
One thing I will say, is that the default Rocksmith mode -- the "adaptive" mode is horrible. You think you are doing well, and then suddenly it throws a bunch of stuff at you that you don't know, and then it makes you feel horrible. Thankfully that's able to be shut off, and I do! Try again sometime -- it can be a lot of fun! I wish they had something similar for keyboard...
have your guitar setup by a pro...your fingers will thank you
Thanks for the comment - yeah, I still take my guitars to a tech to set up. Definitely helps. I've done a little bit of adjusting, but things like adjusting the truss rod scares the hell out of me! I like to leave that to the pros!
Yes. Practice Boston riffs.
Would love to work on Boston - time is a bit limited these days, and have been focusing on keyboard lately (for my band). Have thought about working on guitar again though...
to be fair i think yousician would be better than rocksmith for learning
I've considered checking it out - thanks for the comment - will have to try it at some point!