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Mar 1 2011, 04:32 AM
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Yep, many underestimate the metronome.
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Mar 1 2011, 12:44 PM
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Metronome is definitely one of your best friend. You can also use drum machines, backing tracks or similar tools if you don't like the metronome sound after awhile.
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Mar 2 2011, 01:41 PM
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Metronome FTW!
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Mar 4 2011, 02:09 PM
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Metronome is a great tool for practice. I advise hardware metronome, because software can often be imprecise.
Next to metronome, I would advise use of harmony whenever possible. Rhythm machine can help here. You will develop ear much better if you do your exercises against chords. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Mar 5 2011, 04:31 AM
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QUOTE (Blister @ Mar 5 2011, 02:42 AM)  Is there a combination unit or do I need to get two separate devices? Here's one example of something that does both: KORG PX5D Just saw Steve Vai using it in his recent free online lesson (check it out!). An interface by itself will set you back at least ~$120 (Line 6 GX), the PX5D will set you back ~$250. If money's tight, I wouldn't be so concerned with getting something to play a configured backing, you already have your G-DEC! -------------------- Ibanez 2550E
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Mar 11 2011, 02:54 AM
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Hi Blister,
yes metronome is GREAT practice buddy! Look at it as a guide when practicing - it will show you if you are doing something right. If you want to develop your time keeping skills here are some tricks we bass players do: - turn off the sound of the metronome and just use the visual clue - then start playing one bar of rhythm guitar while looking at the metronome and then try looking away for the next bar. Then look back to the metronome to see how you did (you need to be able to keep time as precise as possible). Try extending number of bars in which you play without looking to the metronome. Regarding software solution that will aid your practice, its simple - Band in a box (google it). It's a software in which you can input chord progressions and choose various styles and it will automatically generate a backing track for you. Use it when practicing techniques. For example if you are playing arpeggios - put some chords in the backing (appropriate ones) to make the pure exercise musical. Software is great for practicing scales and improvisation too. Also, EVERY GMC lesson has backing tracks which is awesome. Use them regularly. You should be able to get in the groove with the drums (which play metronome role in this case). These are just some tips for practicing, hope they help 
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