How I Suddenly Learned To Play Faster And Cleaner |
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How I Suddenly Learned To Play Faster And Cleaner |
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Mar 31 2009, 11:45 PM |
Some days ago I've noticed a problem with my playing. It was mostly eye to hand coordination. I had to stare at the fretboard to play! So I started to close my eyes while practicing. At first I often fretted the wrong notes and it was quite frustrating. But after just a few days (I think it was 3 days) of doing this as part of my daily practice I've noticed big progress with my playing. I think I broke my speed blockade because of this! As most of you guys probably know - it's a wonderful feeling to break such a blockade! So if you (or one of your students) are constantly looking at the fretboard why playing I'd strongly suggest you to just try to close your eyes while playing! Hope that helps some others on their journey into guitar land! - Jonas -------------------- My Website | My Gear | Elixir Nanoweb Strings Review | Installing Schaller Security Locks
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Mar 31 2009, 11:48 PM |
I agree that this method is very helpful although there is nothing wrong if you're looking at what you're playing I am glad you've made it.
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Mar 31 2009, 11:52 PM |
Thanks for sharing your experience, you highlighted a good point
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Apr 1 2009, 12:04 AM |
I agree that this method is very helpful although there is nothing wrong if you're looking at what you're playing Sure, but I think you (or more likely I) shouldn't be using your eyes to coordinate your fingers. My point is not that one should always play with closed eyes. I think it's very important to watch and check everything while practicing. But rather one should be able to play with closed eyes. Cheers, Jonas -------------------- My Website | My Gear | Elixir Nanoweb Strings Review | Installing Schaller Security Locks
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Apr 1 2009, 12:46 AM |
This is known as visualization technique. I use it with all my students, it boosts learning pace and experience by milestone.
Good job man ! |
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Apr 1 2009, 02:25 AM |
I use that too while praticing for a while now.
If I feel that I'm not ''on it'' at rehearshal or live I often close my eyes for a second and then focus more on playing ''right''. It's funny because people are like ''wow he can play with his eyes closed'' while I do that because I had a doubt for a moment. -------------------- LIVE FOR STEEL - DIE FOR STEEL!!!
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Apr 1 2009, 02:48 AM |
Pedja is right... Visualization is a very powerful tool to help you learn. Go through the motions in your mind over and over, and it's amazing, you find you can play it.
Secondly, one of the ways I realized I was improving was when I suddenly could improvise Major scale over a practice loop without looking. Very good feeling. -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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Apr 1 2009, 08:32 AM |
Never tried this approach, but if it works for you, go for it...
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Apr 1 2009, 08:53 AM |
I do this all the time, not just while practicing. I think it's easier to get in the "feel" when the eyes are closed.
Great advise! |
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Apr 1 2009, 09:17 AM |
If i play a difficult part i always end up looking at what i am playing but when i play stuff i know by heart i dont have to look.....
I think its great that you can play without looking because then you dont think about where you put your hands it comes automatticly Congtraz on the progress -------------------- My Gear
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Apr 1 2009, 12:05 PM |
Thanks a lot for that tip man!
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Apr 1 2009, 12:10 PM |
Thats a really good advice!
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