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Eat-Sleep-andJam View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 11:47 AM
Aug 31 2007, 11:47 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.412 Joined: 23-February 07 From: New york	Ok so like pretty much everyone on this site would want to be able to play up and down the neck of the guitar back and forth without problems right ? And alot of this is pretty much muscle memory, What IF a fairly easy way to accomplish this would be to .....PLAY IN THE DARK sounds stupid right ? But I thought about it. What a better way to work up your coordination and accuracy. Now im not saying doing this excessivly is good but I think it might be a good Idea ever notice that great guitarists sometimes never look at the fretboard in the most exciting solos ? Same concept....what do you guys think ? 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! -------------------- Join Me On the Lyrics Board ! "Find something worth dying for... ...And live for it"-The Uncreator

Ryan View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 11:50 AM
Aug 31 2007, 11:50 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.286 Joined: 14-March 07 From: Hutchinson, Kansas, USA	I did this a few times, and it helped me so i didnt ahve to look a the fretboard, and my fingers KNEW what they were doing. Its really ahrd at first, but after words, its quite simple!! 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! -------------------- “Obey the principles without being bound by them.”

SLASH91 View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 11:54 AM
Aug 31 2007, 11:54 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana	Yes, I used to do this all the time. It will definitely improve your accuracy. 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! -------------------- "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :)

Smikey2006 View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 12:05 PM
Aug 31 2007, 12:05 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.361 Joined: 27-April 07 From: London,ont	good idea lol ill try tonight 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! -------------------- Schecter Exotic Star+ Peavey VK Ibanez Xiphos 707 + Krank Revolution 100 Damien 7 Wishlist Schecter Customshop Schecter 2008 Blackjack Damage Control Timeline Delay Pedal/Distortion a laptop that runs protools :'(

Slammer View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 12:10 PM
Aug 31 2007, 12:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 851 Joined: 26-April 07 From: The Sunshine State	Whenever I can't sleep I do that. In other words I do it all the time when I just Play my Elec. with no Amp at night, I play alot better 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!

Eat-Sleep-andJam View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 12:18 PM
Aug 31 2007, 12:18 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.412 Joined: 23-February 07 From: New york	QUOTE (Slammer @ Aug 31 2007, 03:10 AM) Whenever I can't sleep I do that. In other words I do it all the time when I just Play my Elec. with no Amp at night, I play alot better Sounds like it works then 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! -------------------- Join Me On the Lyrics Board ! "Find something worth dying for... ...And live for it"-The Uncreator

Ayen View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 02:14 PM
Aug 31 2007, 02:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 616 Joined: 25-July 07 From: NY	Used to do this whenever I was in sort of a depressed mood, but I agree, it's an easier way to build up coordination and accuracy. Without looking at the frets, you get a definite "feel" for where they are. I never thought to mention it, glad someone had the idea to put it in writing. 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! --------------------

shredmandan View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 02:43 PM
Aug 31 2007, 02:43 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.311 Joined: 26-February 07 From: Tennessee , USA	Definatly a great idea!You should be able to play everything on the guitar without looking at the fretboard period.You should know what your playing that well,i dont always but this is a good idea and i will try 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! -------------------- My Gear Cort X-2 electric with 24 frets and 2 humbucker's dark Blue Kustom DFX100 With Celestion Speakers,and thats it now (lol) My Advice Figure out what you want in life early.Wether it's the girl,the partying or mastering the guitar.Adding any 2 together will get in your way.

Juan M. Valero View Member Profile	Aug 31 2007, 04:41 PM
Aug 31 2007, 04:41 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.270 Joined: 6-August 07 From: Girona - Spain	I can play better is I don't look at the freatboard !!! And I think that's because you mus't follow your eyes but follow your ears 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! -------------------- Visit : www.myspace.com/juanmvalero Video lessons ; Instructor board ; Recording lessons

Eat-Sleep-andJam View Member Profile	Sep 1 2007, 12:35 AM
Sep 1 2007, 12:35 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.412 Joined: 23-February 07 From: New york	QUOTE (Juan M. Valero @ Aug 31 2007, 07:41 AM) I can play better is I don't look at the freatboard !!! And I think that's because you mus't follow your eyes but follow your ears Agreed ! I think were often to concerned with the what were seeing on are fretboard and not necessarily what we are hearing. But I mean for learning purposes I suppose it would be best to look at the frets when your just starting and what not. - John 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! -------------------- Join Me On the Lyrics Board ! "Find something worth dying for... ...And live for it"-The Uncreator

David Wallimann View Member Profile	Sep 1 2007, 01:00 AM
Sep 1 2007, 01:00 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.565 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Fort Collins, CO	I think this is a great suggestion! Thanks for sharing with us. :-0) I'm turning off my lights right now... QUOTE (Eat-Sleep-andJam @ Aug 31 2007, 06:47 AM) Ok so like pretty much everyone on this site would want to be able to play up and down the neck of the guitar back and forth without problems right ? And alot of this is pretty much muscle memory, What IF a fairly easy way to accomplish this would be to .....PLAY IN THE DARK sounds stupid right ? But I thought about it. What a better way to work up your coordination and accuracy. Now im not saying doing this excessivly is good but I think it might be a good Idea ever notice that great guitarists sometimes never look at the fretboard in the most exciting solos ? Same concept....what do you guys think ? 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! -------------------- www.youtube.com/Wallimann www.davidwallimann.com

Robin View Member Profile	Sep 1 2007, 01:12 AM
Sep 1 2007, 01:12 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway	Interesting idea, thanks! 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! -------------------- Robin Myspace - Creep Colony Myspace - Creep Colony - Paralyzed

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Sep 1 2007, 05:13 AM
Sep 1 2007, 05:13 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	doesent sound stupid at all! i always do it when the electric energy is gone, i think its a great idea for muscle memory and accuracy, like you said. 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! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

rokchik View Member Profile	Sep 1 2007, 06:55 AM
Sep 1 2007, 06:55 AM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	I usually practice my scale boxes with my eyes closed.....this is just going one step further. Cool Idea. Thanks for sharing. 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!

Eat-Sleep-andJam View Member Profile	Sep 1 2007, 12:45 PM
Sep 1 2007, 12:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.412 Joined: 23-February 07 From: New york	Guys I think this combined with the " Practicing stuff at night before you go to bed and the result that you might have a better if not closer feel then how you played it the prior night theory" Work well together ! So practice with minimum if not no lighting and before you go to bed, You will be presently surpised by your progress ! Tell me if you guys have any other fresh practice ideas. - John 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! -------------------- Join Me On the Lyrics Board ! "Find something worth dying for... ...And live for it"-The Uncreator

JVM View Member Profile	Sep 1 2007, 12:48 PM
Sep 1 2007, 12:48 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	Yeah, I've been doing what you just described ^ for a couple months when I can now. Definitely 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! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

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