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Timing Workout |
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May 5 2015, 03:45 PM |
Hello guys! Welcome to my new workout based on timing available for everybody at GMC that want to master this fundamental element of music.
During my more than 8 years working at GMC I noted that timing is one of the main problems that beginner/intermediate students have and most of them don't know how to work on it. In the last months, we started to experiment with some very simple assignments and we discovered how important is to start with really simple stuff before trying to adjust timing on licks and improvisations. That's why I decided to create this thread in which I will give weekly assignments that should be worked every day during 7 days. How to practice on these assignments? Well, as it happens with my other workouts. These are designed to be combined with your current guitar routine. You don't have to switch to this workout and work only on this. It's ok if you practice around 20/30 minutes every day. It's even more helpful if you practice 2 blocks of 20 minutes, maybe one in the morning and another one before you go to sleep. Some tips to master timing: - Tap with your foot: Follow the beat with your foot while playing. It's a great trick to feel the groove inside. With practice you won't have to think on timing and groove, you will just have to feel it. - Move your head and body: Another trick to feel the groove. Try it! - Before you start the practice, turn off the lights, close your eyes and listen to the backing. Feel the groove, imagine youself playing over it, imagine yourself playing the assignment, visualize your guitar, your fingers and listen to the notes sounding totally tight over the backing. ASSIGNMENT I On this first assignment you have to play a single note that can be one from the scale, preferably the root, even with the beat. As this is a workout for beginners and intermediates, I will suggest two different figures: Beginners (level 1 to 3 in GMC lessons): Play 4th notes over the backing. Intermediate (level 3 to 5 in GMC lessons): Play 8th notes over the backing. Backing track in A: AC_DC_Backing_80.mp3 ( 2.38MB ) Number of downloads: 349 DEADLINE: May 12th Who is in? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Some frequently asked questions:[/b] 1. Who can join? Everybody! 2. Do I have to submit audio or video? If possible to let me check your progress! We can also meet at the chat-room and you show me how you play this using your webcam. 3. Is it only for beginners? No! It's for beginner and intermediate players. Even if you think that you are a master of timing, give these exercises a chance and maybe you will be surprised. 4. How much does this workout cost? When you become a successful guitar player and come to play to my country, I want free tickets! 5. Why timing is important? Are you serious???? PS: IF YOU'RE WORKING ON THIS WORKOUT PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT THIS THREAD AND THEN WE WILL ARRANGE HOW I CHECK YOUR PROGRESS. ASSIGNMENT II: HERE This post has been edited by Gabriel Leopardi: May 19 2015, 05:23 PM -------------------- My lessons
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