Article: Power metal guitar solos often contain a bar or two that complements or even vaguely resembles the main riff of the song. The challenge is in invoking the memory of the main riff in the listener's mind without aping it too closely and boring the listener. Of course, this is optional - your solo doesn't have to to sound anything like the main riff at all. If you want to write solo bars that play off of the main riff, practice your solo over a recording of the main riff (or have another member of the band play the main riff while you practice your solo). Look for opportunities for counter-melody and rhythmic complexity - try to hit off-beats that the riff doesn't hit and to create interesting harmonies with the main riff. Power metal is know for extremely fast guitar playing, but what's more important than playing at top-speed is playing with control and restraint. A clean, polished solo that's slightly slower than a sloppy, rushed one will always sound better. Gradually increase your speed with time and never bite off more than you can chew when you solo on stage. The ideal power metal guitar solo is a wild, furious, virtuosic all-out musical attack. Harmonics and tapping are two techniques you can use to make your guitar "scream" and to play incredibly fast, respectively. Work on your pinch harmonic and two-handed tapping technique to give your solos extra power. Solos are a great opportunity to take musical chances and wow your audience. Solos that don't just stick to the chord tones of the song's progression are bolder and more interesting, but it takes an experienced guitar player to be able to play outside of the basic chord scales without making a solo that's ugly or discordant. Again, practice makes perfect here - run through your songs' solo sections again and again until you're able to pull off good solos in your sleep. Good power metal guitarists are incredibly talented, polished musicians, but they weren't born that way. Being able to bust out killer solos takes years of practice. Devote yourself to your craft and eventually you'll be able to shred with the best of them.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep the main riff in mind, but don't copy it. Play fast, but with control. Use harmonics and tapping techniques. Be creative. Don't give up.
Article: For those that suffer from social anxiety, it might be therapeutic to meet new people. However, expectations can create additional stress because you’re striving for an expected outcome.  Instead of ruminating on the things you need to do when you go out, try to stay loose and have fun. Concentrate on your own happiness, not approaching women.  For some people, hyper-social situations like bars or clubs overwhelm them. If you are like this, then try joining a hiking group or a local sports club before diving into the bar scene. Never expect to get intimate when going out and meeting girls. Not everyone will want to talk to you, and that’s a reality that you need to embrace. Extenuating circumstances like an existing significant other, may cause the woman to not want to speak with you. You must also realize that rejection is typically not a reflection of who you are as a person. Even though it’s tempting to pretend, women can pick up on whether someone is genuine or confident. Don’t try to compensate for your personality by talking about things that aren’t true, and be confident in who you are, whether it’s positive or negative.   Having positive thinking and keeping a positive self image will help you build confidence. If you don’t think you’re a great person, just think about all the things that you’ve done to bring happiness to other people. Breathing slower and relaxing your neck and shoulder muscles can also help you with your confidence. There will be some nights where no women you approach will be receptive to talking to you. In these cases, don't get desperate and start going for whoever is in front of you. Instead, relax, and realize that you won't be successful every single night.   Instead of getting upset, go home and do something you really like or get take-out at your favorite restaurant. Never insult anyone if you're having a hard time talking to women. This will only make you come off as a jerk, and will likely ruin your chances of talking to a woman for the rest of the night. If you don’t have the money to spend, you’re not going to feel confident throughout the night and you’re going to be stressed about spending money. If you don’t have the cash, then just figure out another social event you can do that doesn’t require funds.   You can meet people at the grocery store, park, or school if you have a limited budget. Don’t spend your money on the bar if you have responsibilities you’re struggling to maintain like rent or loan payments.
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Expect only to have a fun night out. Don’t take rejection hard and don't get discouraged. Feel confident that being yourself is good enough. Don't force things or feel defeated. Don’t go to the bar if you’re broke.
Article: Start by making a list of all the things you love that don’t require or involve money. Refer to this list often and try to incorporate one or more things on the list into each day. Some things on your list might include: love, laughter, faith, family, long walks, nature, and more. Struggling financially can often lead to unhappiness in life. While it’s often difficult to ever be in a position where money isn’t a concern at all, you can lessen the stress by living within your means. Instead of just buying whatever you want, think through every purchase and mostly only buy the things that you need in order to survive comfortably. If your friend just got the new iPhone and you really like it, take a look at your own phone. If it’s functioning properly, there’s no need to get a new one. If your phone has issues, do some research to see what affordable, reliable phones are currently on the market. Instead of focusing on all of the things you don’t have, try to focus on all of the things you do have. If you’re often wanting more than you possess, you might never feel fulfilled because there are so many fancy, expensive material items out there and you may never be able to buy all of them. Try to get enjoyment out of the things you already own and use. If you’re frustrated because you can’t afford a fun video game that just came out, play some of the games you already own. You bought those for a reason, and you can have fun playing them as well.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Incorporate non-material joys into your life. Buy what you need and not what you want. Desire what you have.