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 Jan 30 2011, 08:51 AM
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Sometimes we try and complicate things. First check out Daniels new lesson, "Basic Tapping", and the post a response to the following question.
Are there any pieces of advice that you tell yourself on a daily basis on how to get better? -------------------- I do not have any natural talent at all - you can beat me with hard work.
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Jan 30 2011, 11:26 AM
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"Do it for the girls! Do it for the girls!"
Hahaha...just kidding.  Well, for me, I tell myself not to rush, take my time doing a hard or fast section. I tend to practice lessons out of my reach to push myself and once I reach my target for the day, I reward myself by doing a lesson I can easily handle.
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Jan 30 2011, 11:29 AM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.925 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England Member No.: 9.820 |
Hmm, very good question !
Don't rush ahead. Stop noodling aimlessly, make everything count. RELAX !  Is this also going in the psychological profile ? 
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Jan 30 2011, 11:41 AM
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 Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Group: Members Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 1.062 |
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jan 30 2011, 08:51 AM)  Are there any pieces of advice that you tell yourself on a daily basis on how to get better? Luckily for me I don't have to tell myself anything since the voices in my head takes care of that...  Just kidding of course  they told me to say that...
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Jan 30 2011, 12:43 PM
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 Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 21-October 09 From: Tampere, Finland Member No.: 7.720 |
Mostly my ideas aren't about improving technique, since lately I've actually felt that I have way good technique compared to my phrasing skills and vibrato. So I just try to get the feel right, the right volume, the right dynamics. And the right notes - I've tried to stop looking at the scale boxes and start looking at the neck as a whole.
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Jan 30 2011, 03:34 PM
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i tell to myself > : o how that heck am i going jam with petrucci like this then my motivation increase by 100% xD
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Jan 30 2011, 03:56 PM
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 Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 4.062 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas Member No.: 9.801 |
I just keep dreaming of how good I want it to sound. I imagine myself playing it just perfect. - That's from Steve Vai.
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Jan 31 2011, 12:13 AM
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/Two things: Am I going to be able to play this live? and: Is my technique (or lack of) affecting the actual music? in other words, am I changing parts to make them fit my skills?
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Jan 31 2011, 02:15 AM
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Just one thing, it's become my Mantra. PRACTICE!
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Jan 31 2011, 05:56 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
Before practicing:
- do I really need to practice this? - how can I use this in my playing? - will it show right away or I have to work long term? - do I have to make a plan for practice for this? - what theory is behind this? -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jan 31 2011, 06:00 PM
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 Beginner Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 470 Joined: 11-April 07 Member No.: 1.524 |
I'd tell myself to show up more often. I tend to be too busy to practice some days, and I know that even just spending a little time on the guitar during those days would be much more beneficial than missing a few days in a row.
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