How Fast Are You? |
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How Fast Are You? |
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Mar 5 2012, 12:57 AM |
Let me expand upon my original "short answer", as well as link to my thread I just started which also serves as an "answer" to this question. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=43321
When I hit a GMC lesson, it breaks down into 3 parts (for me). 1. Memorization: For me, this is takes a bit. I have to memorize each part individually. The "Vivaldi" lesson is fairly short, so with my random efforts to work on it, I got the whole thin memorized within about a week. That's a week span, and maybe just an hour or less here and there. I play each "part" individually, slowly, and to a metronome. 2. "Glue it together"!: Now that the notes are memorized, I have to play the parts all together, slowly and to a metronome. Knowing all of the notes is really only half of the battle. During this "stage 2" you start to uncover the little things, such as changing position, hammer on's, slides etc...and how they can affect each other, when played in time (slowly even). 3. Crank it up to speed!: My favorite part. Now that I'm comfortable on the notes (part 1), AND I can play it through all parts at a slow speed (part 2) it's time to ROCK it up to full speed! Finally, "how long" it takes me to get a piece up to full speed depends also on how much time I can dedicate to the piece. Sometimes it may take "a month", but I'm only sitting down and working on a piece about 3-4 times with dedicated effort. Sometimes it takes "2 months", but I don't touch it for weeks at a time. I'm sure it's the same for most of you. I love GMC, but I have 3 bands and a full time job, so many times I have to put the job and band work first. Bummer, because I love the stuff I work on here at GMC!! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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