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lee View Member Profile	Feb 18 2007, 07:00 PM
Feb 18 2007, 07:00 PM	GMC:er Posts: 145 Joined: 20-January 07 From: Lakeland,Fl USA	I've had my metronome since day one,and it has proven to be a valuable tool.My problem is when i learn a new scale the clicking sound seems to slow the process of learning the scale. Once i learn the scale i have no problem with the clicking or keeping time.Would it be better to learn the scale first,and then use the metronome once i start to slide around between boxes. Or should i tough it out? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

buckjones View Member Profile	Feb 18 2007, 07:16 PM
Feb 18 2007, 07:16 PM	GMC:er Posts: 192 Joined: 11-February 07 From: Pittsburgh, PA	hey lee - this is prolly the wrong way but the way i do it is i'll take just a little time getting my fingers familiarized with the scale and then whip out the metronome. this way my fingers know where their going... the main thing is not spending much time doing this so you don't start picking up a bad habit of not playing in time. nate btw - if this is a really bad idea i hope somebody will correct me on it! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- See profile for gear... Tim Mahoney makes my day.

lee View Member Profile	Feb 18 2007, 08:45 PM
Feb 18 2007, 08:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 145 Joined: 20-January 07 From: Lakeland,Fl USA	QUOTE (buckjones @ Feb 18 2007, 01:16 PM) hey lee - this is prolly the wrong way but the way i do it is i'll take just a little time getting my fingers familiarized with the scale and then whip out the metronome. this way my fingers know where their going... the main thing is not spending much time doing this so you don't start picking up a bad habit of not playing in time. nate btw - if this is a really bad idea i hope somebody will correct me on it! Thanks ...........I'll try that and see if that helps......... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Andrew Cockburn View Member Profile	Feb 18 2007, 10:48 PM
Feb 18 2007, 10:48 PM	Moderation Policy Director Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA	QUOTE (lee @ Feb 18 2007, 02:45 PM) Thanks ...........I'll try that and see if that helps......... I agree - when you are practicing, you should be mixing up your metronome practice with what I would call "R&D" (research and development) practice, as well as some jamming practice. In R&D practice you pick up something new, try it out a little until you are comfortable enough to move it to your metronome slot. So yes, it sounds sensible to learn the fingering for scales without the metronome first before you move it to your regular metronome practice. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab

lee View Member Profile	Feb 18 2007, 11:14 PM
Feb 18 2007, 11:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 145 Joined: 20-January 07 From: Lakeland,Fl USA	QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Feb 18 2007, 04:48 PM) I agree - when you are practicing, you should be mixing up your metronome practice with what I would call "R&D" (research and development) practice, as well as some jamming practice. In R&D practice you pick up something new, try it out a little until you are comfortable enough to move it to your metronome slot. So yes, it sounds sensible to learn the fingering for scales without the metronome first before you move it to your regular metronome practice. Thanks man......That sounds good........... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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