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Jenkinson View Member Profile	May 28 2008, 10:00 PM
May 28 2008, 10:00 PM	GMC:er Posts: 269 Joined: 8-August 07 From: Austin / San Antonio , Texas	The reason I decided to take the break: my fingers (especially the pinky) were feeling sore after some recent days of serious practice. Everyday I continued to practice and my fingers were always sore, letting them heal overnight was not enough. I told myself, let them completely heal, and see what happens. I took a break from my serious practice schedule for 4 days, and when I practiced again today I was more accurate, controlled, relaxed, and much faster. I must recommend this to everyone who practices seriously on a daily basis. Once in awhile, take 3-4 days off. This will allow for your muscles to fully heal, and when you pick your instrument back up, you will feel a great deal of increased control and strength. I am interested to see what our instructos have to say about this, and if they have experienced what I am talking about. - - I couldn't stay away from my guitar for that long, so I just practiced theory for those days, which also helped! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Jenkinson: May 28 2008, 10:01 PM -------------------- Practice Group

superize View Member Profile	May 28 2008, 10:03 PM
May 28 2008, 10:03 PM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	I have been taking a 2 day break and it really feel that you have improved alot so brakes are to recomend You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

FrankW View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 05:25 AM
Jun 1 2008, 05:25 AM	GMC:er Posts: 622 Joined: 29-April 08 From: Fort Mill, SC, USA, Pangea, Earth	You're on to something, Jenkinson. I've been cognizent of the one day on-one day off routine for a long time, when it comes to playing guitar. I can't do it because I want to play when I want to play. That means that I usually play every day. When something comes up that keeps me from playing for a day or two, however, I find that my playing is much more relaxed, and cleaner, and faster! I came to the conclusion that having a good guitar workout is the same as working out in the gym. Those of you that work out know that you don't work the same muscle groups two days in a row, because the whole idea behind lifting weights is to tear your body down, and then, rest for a day or two to allow it to rejuvinate. That's how you get bigger and stronger. Well, I think the same thing applies to guitar playing, at least, based on my observations. But, can I skip every other day from playing guitar? No! But, I think doing so does allow a restoring of the muscles involved in guitar playing, and, makes playing easier. Take a day off every once in a while! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by FrankW: Jun 1 2008, 05:27 AM

Nick325 View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 05:32 AM
Jun 1 2008, 05:32 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.996 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Long Island, NY	the only time i take brakes from daily practice is when i cant practice that day but ill try this from now on You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Slammer View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 06:10 AM
Jun 1 2008, 06:10 AM	GMC:er Posts: 851 Joined: 26-April 07 From: The Sunshine State	Yeah, I've been doing this for a couple years now. Every once In a while I just don't play for like 2-3 days, and when I go back to play again its definitely alot easier and faster You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

besip View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 06:26 AM
Jun 1 2008, 06:26 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.153 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Now-Scotland	yeaahh thats shoot help to improve playing actualy i'm also in break 2 days now becouse my index knuckle is in pain so i'm wana let him take rest but is hard to not play You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by besip: Jun 1 2008, 06:43 AM -------------------- [ MY Gear Jackson Sl2h Digitech DF-7 PodXt

SEANCD2005 View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 06:55 AM
Jun 1 2008, 06:55 AM	GMC:er Posts: 215 Joined: 6-June 07 From: MO, USA	i agree, i work 4 10 hour days then get 3 off during that time i play alot then on my work days ill take it easy ive notice that i do play better doing this before my scheduled changed to this i would play every day not taking breaks so this works for me You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Hisham Al-Sanea View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 09:27 AM
Jun 1 2008, 09:27 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon	right way jenkinson and i do this monthly going away from guitar for 3-4 days You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- email me *my video lessons* *instructor board*

Nemanja Filipovi... Nemanja Filipovic View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 12:43 PM
Jun 1 2008, 12:43 PM	Singing Instructor Posts: 3.391 Joined: 23-January 08	Yeah, this is good advice,when i plaid flute I practice every day for 3 to 6 hours,but never on sunday,I just let my fingers and my brain to get a rest from it all. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons and instructor board! Participate im my new Crazy Blues Collaboration

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 01:06 PM
Jun 1 2008, 01:06 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	That is true of course. After 3-4 days of resting and sleeping there is a increase in playing technique. Occasional pauses, like 3 days once a month or one day before the gig are mandatory for me. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Martin la guitar... Martin la guitarra View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 01:09 PM
Jun 1 2008, 01:09 PM	GMC:er Posts: 607 Joined: 14-December 07 From: Sweden	hmm, I should try this. I've practiced guitar every day for ................... 8 months or so..... with no breaks You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Martin la guitarra: Jun 1 2008, 01:12 PM

mattacuk View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 04:00 PM
Jun 1 2008, 04:00 PM	Lets go fishing! Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois	I agree, a 3-4 day break every once in a while helps allot. I believe the brain needs time to sort stuff out, and its a part of your development as a guitarist! I take a few days off every now and again and my performance is notably better when i go back to it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *mysql> SELECT FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :)**

SonofDestiny View Member Profile	Jun 1 2008, 04:24 PM
Jun 1 2008, 04:24 PM	GMC:er Posts: 551 Joined: 30-May 08 From: Netherlands	I need breaks badly, but I hate them! Not playing guitar is as hard as not speaking for me. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Wishlist: the world.

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Jun 2 2008, 12:45 PM
Jun 2 2008, 12:45 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I like taking breaks from time to time..Just lets my hands and mind rest a little and then I can practice better when I get back to it.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

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