Limitations As Inspiration |
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Jun 27 2014, 04:50 PM |
Using your limitations as your inspiration.
This is a phrase I borrowed (stole ?) from Kris. I can't remember which video Kris mentioned it in but it was definitely in one of Kris's spoken word sections. If you can remember which one it is Mr Dahl, let me know ! Anyway, what happens when we don't have certain tools to hand in a situation ? Well, we can either start crying and roll into a ball or we can improvise and use something else. Like a lump of wood. Yeah, a lump of wood is usually involved somewhere. Or WD40. Anyway......... When it comes to music, not having the option of copying somebody else's mega technique can actually be a good thing because it forces you to look at the situation in a different way. This relates very much to the other post I made about technique. In fact it's bit of a theme that I'm on at the moment. The reason is because it's actually really exciting to think that just around the corner is a really cool, unique lick or sequence that could be unique to you. When you can't go forward, go around. When you can't go around, go over. If you can't do any of things then retreat and when the enemy isn't looking, rush back really quickly and get past before they can react. There's always a way. Are you willing to accept your limitations and use it to find your way ? |
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Jun 27 2014, 06:42 PM |
Very well said!!! I am surprised that I"m the first reply to this one. Also surprised that the first reply is from an instructor when this is so perfect for students.
This is truly killer advice from Yogi Ben!!! It applies to all aspects of life as well, not just guitar However, from the perspective of a new player, it may seem a harder pill to swallow. Hmm. Using your limitations as your inspiration.
This is a phrase I borrowed (stole ?) from Kris. I can't remember which video Kris mentioned it in but it was definitely in one of Kris's spoken word sections. If you can remember which one it is Mr Dahl, let me know ! Anyway, what happens when we don't have certain tools to hand in a situation ? Well, we can either start crying and roll into a ball or we can improvise and use something else. Like a lump of wood. Yeah, a lump of wood is usually involved somewhere. Or WD40. Anyway......... When it comes to music, not having the option of copying somebody else's mega technique can actually be a good thing because it forces you to look at the situation in a different way. This relates very much to the other post I made about technique. In fact it's bit of a theme that I'm on at the moment. The reason is because it's actually really exciting to think that just around the corner is a really cool, unique lick or sequence that could be unique to you. When you can't go forward, go around. When you can't go around, go over. If you can't do any of things then retreat and when the enemy isn't looking, rush back really quickly and get past before they can react. There's always a way. Are you willing to accept your limitations and use it to find your way ? |
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Jun 27 2014, 10:40 PM |
Django Reinhardt
Kurt Cobain Tony Iommi ... There's a million more. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Jun 28 2014, 09:27 AM |
Django Reinhardt Tony Iommi ... I can't imagine the level of anguish they had to deal with before and after they just decided 'Screw it' and carried on playing anyway ! |
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Jun 28 2014, 09:57 AM |
I think limitations are what give guitarists their unique style. It gives you a different approach to getting what's in your head onto the guitar.
Maybe you suck at sweeping so string skipping or wide interval arpeggios are your thing. You have short fingers, so you finger a phrase completely differently to everyone else, or even change the tuning of your guitar. Limitations can be really creative if you focus on finding solutions rather than seeing them as problems. For me there is nothing worse than a blank canvas/piece of paper, the possibilities are endless that you are paralysed. -------------------- My SoundCloud
Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15 |
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Jun 28 2014, 11:55 AM |
I think limitations are what give guitarists their unique style. It gives you a different approach to getting what's in your head onto the guitar. Maybe you suck at sweeping so string skipping or wide interval arpeggios are your thing. You have short fingers, so you finger a phrase completely differently to everyone else, or even change the tuning of your guitar. Limitations can be really creative if you focus on finding solutions rather than seeing them as problems. For me there is nothing worse than a blank canvas/piece of paper, the possibilities are endless that you are paralysed. I agree with all that! Put me inside a 'box' any day. I WILL get out of it. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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