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Apr 26 2012, 10:23 AM |
i did try to play some higher level lesson, 16th note alternate picking which is level 6 i guess goal tempo is 160 but im stuck at 120
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...note-exercises/ also with the picking exercise im stuck at 100bpm https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...cking-exercise/ been practicing for a couple of months now with these two exercises, and still stuck at certain bpm haha that why i thought maybe i could play more on the loer level first and get back at this high level exercises.. -------------------- “The level of achievement that we have at anything, is a reflection, of how well, we were able to focus on it. Because the only thing that’s holding you back, is the way you’re thinking.”
– Steve Vai |
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Apr 26 2012, 08:00 PM |
i did try to play some higher level lesson, 16th note alternate picking which is level 6 i guess goal tempo is 160 but im stuck at 120 https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...note-exercises/ also with the picking exercise im stuck at 100bpm https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...cking-exercise/ been practicing for a couple of months now with these two exercises, and still stuck at certain bpm haha that why i thought maybe i could play more on the loer level first and get back at this high level exercises.. For me, the trick is this: I never practice at an easy speed. I will warm up with it, however. Practicing at a super slow speed when you are developing a "speed curve" is worthless. You won't progress at all. Find the upper eschelons of your comfort zone and work from there. Here is my definition of comfort zone: A BPM level where you can play consistently and with few, or zero mistakes. Practice at a speed that is tiring. Then move up to speeds where your playing is broken(when you can only play a few notes here and there), then move back down to your comfort level. You will find that the comfort zone is at a higher BPM then it was before. If you want me to explain the speed curve more in-depth, go ahead and PM me and I can give you some great details. Don't forget the metronome! -------------------- All the elders have fallen down...
Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires! |
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Apr 26 2012, 08:16 PM |
If you're going for speed, remember that accuracy should be first and foremost. There is a speed point that lies somewhere between slow and fast when it comes to AP where the way in which you pick changes. At slower speeds, you'll find you might use your thumb and finger to lift over strings, but at faster speeds, that method can't keep up and you're forced to use your wrist to lift over the string. You should try to practice using the latter approach (your wrist) if speed is the end-goal.
IMO, the levels on this site are mostly attributed to how fast one or two runs in the lesson as a whole are played. You don't have to play the difficult parts of a lesson if there are easier parts in that lesson you can focus on. For the faster parts, just lower the tempo until you are able to play the part accurately, then bump it up as you progress. Cheers! -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
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Apr 27 2012, 12:24 PM |
Play what you like mate, and never limit yourself! I've been practicing some level 9 lessons for months and I still can't play them at full speed, but in between I've been playing level 4 or 5 lessons as well.
Maybe this thread can help you stay motivated and devote a couple of months of a harder lesson if you are sure it's worth it: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=42807 The key is keeping the motivation up. Of course, it's harder to do with the harder lessons, because you don't have that feeling of "completeness", that's why you need to try everything a bit There's no real formula, you have to find out what works best for you. One more thing: Numbers don't always show the truth! I've witnessed some lower level lessons a lot harder than the higher level lessons! That's because it's all subjective, and also you could be better in a particular technique than the others, so you'll finish even hard lessons of that technique faster. This post has been edited by Dinaga: Apr 27 2012, 12:28 PM |
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Apr 29 2012, 10:06 PM |
Just load up an mp3 player with backing tracks, bring a Roland Micro Cube (or small amp equivalent) and rock your Vivaldi set!! I'm sure that'll impress them, whoever they are!
Check this out it happened to me last weekend I was talking to my girl and we were invited at a barbeque on Saturday night. Everyone going there knows about me playing the guitar and so on and they all said bring the guitar, bring the guitar' I was thinking 'man....I won't be able to play JACK out of all the tunes these folks will most likely want to hear' I told my girl...'you know, I can't really play all the stuff these people expect, just because I simply haven't been learning such things in the last period' She was bummed of course and the conclusion is...normal people don't give a rat's bottom on sweep picking and modal playing Now, easy acoustic songs are very fun, engaging and they can be very useful for your ear training. How about putting this little thing into your practice: Pick up ANY song out there and try to figure out the harmonies using your ears and then sing the vocal lines while playing the guitar. Analyze what's going on and you'll probably encounter some modal playing too ...and your girl and friends will be happy too -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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May 3 2012, 08:35 AM |
Play what you like mate, and never limit yourself! I've been practicing some level 9 lessons for months and I still can't play them at full speed, but in between I've been playing level 4 or 5 lessons as well. Maybe this thread can help you stay motivated and devote a couple of months of a harder lesson if you are sure it's worth it: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=42807 The key is keeping the motivation up. Of course, it's harder to do with the harder lessons, because you don't have that feeling of "completeness", that's why you need to try everything a bit There's no real formula, you have to find out what works best for you. One more thing: Numbers don't always show the truth! I've witnessed some lower level lessons a lot harder than the higher level lessons! That's because it's all subjective, and also you could be better in a particular technique than the others, so you'll finish even hard lessons of that technique faster. thanks man, im definitely gonna check your thread. im also working on this level 2 lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...inger-work-out/ but man it was so tiring that my hands can't keep up to it. i say to myself that it should been into an higher level. hi guys, could i also ask what is the "g" on the tab. i have seen the tab legend it says grace note. but when im looking the video im seeing that its kinda a slide? Q. E E S S S S E Q. E S S S S S S E -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| --/16~---------14b--12---14g16---12~--|---L-------------------12g14---12~--| -----------------------------------------------|-------------12---14----------------| -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| -------------------- “The level of achievement that we have at anything, is a reflection, of how well, we were able to focus on it. Because the only thing that’s holding you back, is the way you’re thinking.”
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May 4 2012, 10:32 AM |
thanks man, im definitely gonna check your thread. im also working on this level 2 lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...inger-work-out/ but man it was so tiring that my hands can't keep up to it. i say to myself that it should been into an higher level. hi guys, could i also ask what is the "g" on the tab. i have seen the tab legend it says grace note. but when im looking the video im seeing that its kinda a slide? Q. E E S S S S E Q. E S S S S S S E -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| --/16~---------14b--12---14g16---12~--|---L-------------------12g14---12~--| -----------------------------------------------|-------------12---14----------------| -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| -----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| That is most likely a Glissando. If it hurts your hand, you might be tensing too much. Remember to relax. The most important thing for me is to remember that I actually have to breathe when I play. If I can manage that, I can play anything -- and so can you. -------------------- All the elders have fallen down...
Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires! |
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