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How do I become a competitor?
If you want to upload Mp3s, join teams and compete in wars, request a status change by emailing a tab and an mp3 file under 5.0 MB to
All complete requests are granted. This is just a check to make sure you have the basics down. Once your status change has been approved, Your House will be upgraded to allow you to enter wars. Please allow 3 business days for your request to be processed. "What are the rules?"In order for a game to be full, fair and fun, it needs rules. Ours are posted here. Each member is responsible for knowing the rules. "How are the divisions arranged?"
Each competitor is assigned to a division based on win/loss average in the last 10 competitions (Current Average). The divisions break down as follows:
How many wars can I be in at one time?You can enter as many concurrent wars as you like, however, you will get better feedback if you space it out a bit over time. "What is a challenge war?"A challenge war is a customized competition created by one member to challenge others. A challenge war can have specifications about the instrument used, the style of music played, the backing track and the judging criteria for the customized contest. "What is a grudge match war?"A grudge match is a personal challenge from one member to another. The member on the left side posted an entry with custom challenge rules and personally challenged the player on the right side to a competition based on those rules. "What is a fun war?"A fun war is a challenge war that doesn't affect either player's stats. This option is good for testing the waters or trying a second instrument. "What is anonymous war?"Anonymous war is a challenge war where the identities of the competitors are not revealed until after the war is over. When I make a challenge, will people know I was the one who made it before they accept?If you select "any opponent" or "same division" we will hide your identity until the challenge is accepted. If you challenge an opponent by name (grudge match), we will notify your opponent and inform them that you challenged them to grudge match. What happens if no one accepts my challenge?Your challenge will expire if no one accepts it within 30 days. Perhaps your challenge was too specific or the rules you created to difficult to follow. You are free to post the entry in a new challenge, or accept an existing challenge created by another competitor. "What is a backing track and do I need this?"Backing tracks are used as accompaniment (bass, drums, keys, rhythm parts for you to solo over) to your piece which sometimes gives the listener more pleasure, and will definitely increase your chances of winning if you add one. There are various sites that offer backing tracks, and the use of these pieces is acceptable as long as you state which parts you did not play. An example: "I used the backing track called 'Fly' that I downloaded from a site. I played the lead guitar on the piece and added some drums." For originality purposes, and true authenticity of your piece, making up your own backing track is the best way to show your true self in your piece as well as gain the belief from the others on that site that it is indeed you! How do I set up a same backing track challenge?First, upload the backing track to files section of Your House. Then, when you are creating your challenge, just select that backing tracking Mp3 from the drop down list and click the Same Backing Track radio button. When your opponent sees the challenge, he will be able to download the mp3 of your backing track to create an entry.Your opponent won't be able to see your filename, or your folder, so your anonymity will be preserved. However, if you put your name in the mp3's internal info, they will see it, so check that. What do the different judging rules mean?
"How do I know if I qualify for Pro War?"Pro War is intended to provide a forum for professional guitarists to compete in Guitar War without unfairly pitting them against amateur players. Only members with a in the Arena Division (.600 average from last 10 wars) can compete in Pro War. If you are elegible, your personal section ("Your House") will present you with the option to enter Pro War. "What is sweep picking and what are the requirements for this war?"Sweep picking is a technique used by jazz players, fusion players and rock players. The "sweep" or "rake" effect is done with the right hand (if right handed) picking in a one motion down then up raking of the strings while palm muting. The requirements of this war are that the sweep technique must be used partially or entirely throughout your recorded piece. If you can't sweep pick, don't enter a piece in this war that doesn't have this technique. "What is tapping and what are the requirements for this war?"Tapping has been around for years, but was made most recognizable (in my opinion) by Eddie VanHalen. It is a 2 hand technique that simulates that of a fast saxophone solo when played fast and accurately. Tapping is achieved by fingering notes on the left hand, and tapping (instead of picking) and pulling off on the right hand. The requirements for this war are the piece must showcase the tapping technique partially or fully throughout the created piece. If you can't tap, don't enter a piece in this war that doesn't have this technique. "Can I use an electric clean guitar in the Classical Guitar Championship?"Absolutely not. This war is for nylon string acoustic guitars only and you will be disqualified if an electric or steel string guitar is used.
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