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Jul 29 2009, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE (Raph @ Jul 29 2009, 05:09 PM)  Hey guys, today I need help with my metronome practicing. When I practice a fast lick, I usually slow it down to about 60-70BPM and play the lick 20 times before advancing up 1 BPM. However, when I finally get it up to speed, I find that it becomes sloppy and it's a tedious process slowing down and starting again? Do any of you guys have a more efficient method when practicing with the metronome or can you give me pointers to improve my existing method. Cheers! Hello, You don't have start the process again. Idea with metronome practice is to as you do, start slowly and then increase tempo by 10bpm , 5bpm and then lower portions like 1-2bpm as you get to faster tempo. You should be able to play clean and comfortable on one tempo before going to the faster one. Which tempo do you aim for and on which you are comfortable and then starts to be sloppy? You should stay on the first sloppy tempo you encounter and try to get it right. Challenge yourself that way. You can even push that tempo just a little more to try playing even faster even if its bound to be sloppy (to get your brain used to speed) and then backing of the last comfortable tempo. After that go on to the next one you are having troubles with. Practice it daily, sometimes one day you will have problems and next one after a rest you will be able to push the tempo. Cheers, Bogdan -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Jul 29 2009, 04:26 PM
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QUOTE (Raph @ Jul 29 2009, 05:21 PM) Thanks Bogdan, but how long do I need to stay at the various speeds as I practice? You should stay at a certain speed until you are comfortable with it and you can play the guitar part without mistake for more then several times in a row. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Jul 29 2009, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE (Raph @ Jul 29 2009, 05:21 PM) Thanks Bogdan, but how long do I need to stay at the various speeds as I practice? Someone said until you can play this lick 10-15 times without any mistakes. I mean every kind of mistake, wrong notes, noise etc... Some others said until you can't play it wrong  It just a matter of discipline. If you raise the speed without playing the lick well, it's not a good idea. Sometimes you can push yourself beyond your limits for awhile and then go back to slower speed to see some improvements. -------------------- ::: Main Gear ::: Guitars: Washburn N4 Vintage | Washburn N2 | Washburn WI67Pro | Washburn WG-587 | Washburn EA20B Amps: Laney GH50L (head) | Laney GS410 & GS212IE (cabinets) | Rocktron PROGAP Ultra (rack preamp) | Rocktron Velocity 150 (power amp) | Marshall VS230 (combo) FXs: Rocktron Intellifex + custom pedalboard (check my video demo) Other: Shredneck | Intellitouch PT10 tuner Picks: Esseti Picks Software & Recording Gear: Cubase 4 | Overloud TH1 | Mackie Onyx 400F | EZdrummer | Korg Pandora PX4D ------------------------------------------------------- myspace.com/jerryarcidiacono Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Jul 29 2009, 10:56 PM
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I agree with Jerry, it is important to keep ti precise and clean and know your limits and when to stop. Knowing these limits is something that comes with time as well, just as speed. In time you will learn when do you have to stop, rest, and how far can you push it until you must stop because you will actually go backwards. No point playing with any kinds of mistakes it has to be - perfect.
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Jul 30 2009, 02:13 AM
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Taking a nice rest is the clue to succeed in metronome practice. Your hands will leave the tension that accumulates when you get angry when things don't come out properly and you will face the exercise a lot more comfortable.
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Jul 30 2009, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE (Santiago Diaz Garces @ Jul 30 2009, 03:13 AM) Taking a nice rest is the clue to succeed in metronome practice. Your hands will leave the tension that accumulates when you get angry when things don't come out properly and you will face the exercise a lot more comfortable. Yeah this is also very important. Raph, make sure you have "rest" days in your practice schedule. Make it once or two times a week when you won't play guitar at all, rather mentally study theory etc. That rest will prove as beneficial as actual practice, you need to allow your brain to rest and grasp all the new stuff you learned. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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