William Leavitt Melodic Rhythms Book, Why so much procrastination? |
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William Leavitt Melodic Rhythms Book, Why so much procrastination? |
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Oct 27 2014, 04:22 AM |
I've learnt a lot from books in the past and still continue learning. There are books, and books, off course. My favorites of all time are:
Creative Guitar I & II by Guthrie Govan Speed Mechanics by Troy Stetina But I've learnt many things by other guitar books. However every person and every musician is different so if learning from books is not your thing you don't have to obligate yourself to do it. There are many ways to improve your guitar playing that can be felt like more musical than reading a book and playing examples. GMC lessons are most based on musical stuff, and you can complement the stuff reading the texts and explanations below each video. You can also use Vchat sessions where we use to explain theory and technique stuff, if you prefer a real time teacher. There are many options for learning, but my main suggestion about this is to find your own way to learn things. -------------------- My lessons
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Oct 27 2014, 05:29 AM |
That Leavitt book is great ... if you want to get better at reading standard notation.
Other than exposing you to maybe some different rhythmic combinations that you're unfamiliar with, it's not gonna really do a lot for you 'creatively'. *Learning to read music well is a noble undertaking and can introduce you to a lot of stuff that you'll never find TAB'd out or Youtube'd but unless you want to be a professional freelance musician, it's not a necessity. This post has been edited by klasaine: Oct 27 2014, 05:30 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Oct 27 2014, 03:12 PM |
'Fear not the warrior who knows 10000 techniques, but beware the one who knows one perfectly' I like that! As for books that actually do push creativity, I recommend these two ... http://www.amazon.com/Guitarists-Guide-Com...k/dp/0634016350 http://www.amazon.com/Advancing-Guitarist-...ncing+guitarist -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Oct 27 2014, 03:22 PM |
Got both! I haven't throroughly understood Jon's book at the time I first read it - back in 2008 I think, but I will read it again with a new mind
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Oct 27 2014, 04:29 PM |
I haven't throroughly understood Jon's book at the time I first read it Either do I . Those books are designed for a lifetime of study. Even when you do 'understand' a concept, it can and usually will evolve over time ... as you evolve. The beautiful thing about both those books is that they are not 'method' books. You can open up to any page at any time in your development and get something out of it. This post has been edited by klasaine: Oct 27 2014, 04:30 PM -------------------- - 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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Nov 1 2014, 06:44 PM |
I have a shitload of music/guitar method books.
Probably two dozen of those I've only gotten one or two things from. As far as I'm concerned, if I get even just one idea that propels my playing/musicianship forward it's worth the price of admission. -------------------- - 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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