Right Hand Picking And Metronome Questions |
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Nov 4 2008, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE 1-My first question is, with my fretboard knowledge, should I still practice alternate picking with the more simple exercise patterns that are shown in a lot of GMC lessons, or should I apply that practice to scales I already know, scale patterns (scales in intervals, etc.)? You should do both actually IMO, you should practice whatever you feel like it, examples, lessons, patterns, and see how that relates to your fretboard knowledge in general. Fretboard knowledge just helps you to find your way on the fretboard, and relate positions with the sound that you wanna play in your mind. QUOTE 2-When practicing with a metronome, it's not often discussed how to vary the tempo during the practice session. For example say yesterday I did a particular exercise at top speed of 100 BPM after working up from slower tempos. So, today what tempo should I start that exercise at, and how many minutes should I repeat that exercise at each tempo moving towards my new goal for today? What I do when I first start with something from scratch is start from whole notes on 60bpm, 70, 80 , 90, 100, 110 bpm, then move to half notes, 60-110, then move to quarter 60-110, then eights, 60-90, then eight triplets 60-90, then quarter 60-90, then quarter triplets 60- whatever i get to. Suppose I get to 80bpm quarter triplets, next time I will start from half notes instead of whole notes, or maybe quarter notes if I really really feel comfortable there. The main thing is to start with something where you achieve best control and precision and build from there. There's no need to rush thing really, speed is acquired fastest through precise and focused practice, no matter on what tempo you begin with, important thing is not to rush it. QUOTE For me I find that starting each exercise very slow (maybe 60 bpm) and doing 2 minutes of an exercise before moving the tempo up 5 BPM and then repeating works well, but it's extremely time consuming by the time I get up over 100 or so (I'm not very fast yet!). I realize this practice must be time consuming to be effective, but I'm asking if this is the MOST effective use of the time, since it definitely decreases the number of individual exercises I can do. well it is important to start slow because of one thing - precision. You should on speed that enables you to accomplish full control of the notes, picking hand, muting, pick everything evenly, and minimize movements. Since you must focus on all these things, going slow is the only way. And don't worry about time consuming process, in time you will need less and less time to practice stuff as your techniques expand, so just keep rockin and be patient. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Nov 5 2008, 01:38 AM
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You could continue with exercises you've been practiced so far
plus eventually to add few more patterns/scale shapes/fingerings. I was always weak with time so I really can't suggest how long you should practice, the more the better,that was always the case. 
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Nov 5 2008, 03:30 PM
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Thanks so much guys! All of your advice is very valuable. _Bryan
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