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Introducing Classical Guitar Hero

Posted by timothy on from the step-one-remove-your-speakers dept.

Alex writes "I've just uploaded the video of a piece of classical electronic music I wrote for 2 Guitar Hero controllers and software (which I created). More information about this piece, its software, and the notation involved in playing it is at alexwroten.com/works.asp and alexwroten.com/excuses.html. I just figured people might be interested in finding new ways to use their Guitar Hero mastery ... especially with the hot debate over whether or not it hinders people's musical instruction."

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  1. Robert Fripp Took Thorazine! by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 2, Informative

    King Crimson ate a bunch of "Reds"!

    God. Such racket!

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    1. Re:Robert Fripp Took Thorazine! by Serenissima · · Score: 5, Informative

      I thought maybe if I skipped ahead, there would be some actual music in that video. Nope!

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  2. Just Play Real Guitar! by spiedrazer · · Score: 1, Informative

    If people spent as much time practicing a real guitar as they do on the games they might find that they are a REAL guitar hero!

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    Keep passing the open windows...
  3. Re:Just Play Real Guitar! by Nonillion · · Score: 1, Informative

    You said it brother! Learn how to play a REAL instrument, build up REAL calluses and the WORK it takes to play correctly. While this game may inspire some, you will find that playing a game where the computer covers up ALL of your mistakes just shows you the work it takes to be a REAL guitar hero.

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    "I bow to no man" - Riddick
  4. Guitar rising by LarsWestergren · · Score: 2, Informative

    especially with the hot debate over whether or not it hinders people's musical instruction."

    No matter the outcome of THAT debate, I think no one can dispute that this upcoming game teaches people to play for real. I'm going to get it. :)

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