GUITAR
|
|
Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: Access denied for user 'hjndjcxm'@'localhost' (using password: NO) in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/5links.php on line 5
Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: A link to the server could not be established in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/5links.php on line 5
Access denied for user 'hjndjcxm'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/5links.php on line 7
Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: Access denied for user 'hjndjcxm'@'localhost' (using password: NO) in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/otherstuff.php on line 6
Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: A link to the server could not be established in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/otherstuff.php on line 6
Access denied for user 'hjndjcxm'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/otherstuff.php on line 8
Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: Access denied for user 'hjndjcxm'@'localhost' (using password: NO) in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/reptorinternalwebcontent.php on line 6
Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: A link to the server could not be established in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/reptorinternalwebcontent.php on line 6
Access denied for user 'hjndjcxm'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /home/hjndjcxm/public_html/reptorinternalwebcontent.php on line 8
[
Dir en Grey - November 14th, 2008 - Terminal 5, NYC - PICTURES!! Dir en Grey - November 14th, 2008 - Terminal 5, NYC - PICTURES!!
27 Nov 2008 at 3:14am
Guitar
Practicing or Guitar Playing and ?;
By: Edward D Cupler
Just because
you're holding your guitar doesn't mean that you're playing
it, and just because you're playing your guitar doesn't
mean that you're practicing. There is a real difference and it needs to
be acknowledged if you want to improve your level of playing skill.
Some people say they have spent the entire day practicing their
guitar when in reality, all they've done was sit in front of the
TV all day eating cheesy poofs. The sad thing is that they really do believe
it was practicing since they had their guitar on their lap
next to their cheesy poofs all day. Most of us know someone who does this
and we may even be guilty ourselves.
In order to truly improve your skills you really need to avoid any distractions,
no TV, no food, no friends and no phone. Just you, a guitar, an amp and
maybe some reference materials. Speaking of amps, keep the distortion
turned down. Remember, this is practice, not playing. The distortion will
only hide your mistakes. You need to hear your mistakes clearly so you
can correct them.
If you're a beginner you might want to practice basic guitar
scales or guitar
chords. Make sure you have the necessary reference material handy
so you don't spend your time doing things wrong. Keep in mind that what
you practice is reinforced so if you're practicing your scales
wrong, then you've not only wasted your time; you've also reinforced your
mistakes.
So what should you practice? Since I've never heard you play I can't tell
you what you need to improve on, but I can make suggestions to make your
practice more effective.
Don't turn your amp up to 11 and play every solo you know. This is playing
the guitar not practicing the guitar. It might be fun and
a great way to blow off some steam, but it won't improve your skills.
Don't let practice get stale. You need a variety of things to keep your
mind from wondering. Practice your scales for an hour then work on chords
or music theory. Mix it up. Just be sure not to over do any one area because
you'll get bored and at that point your practice won't be as effective.
Don't just go through the motions. Part of a good practice session is
finding problems and figuring out solutions. If you're having trouble
fingering a particular chord, then analyze the problem and try to find
a solution. You might think that your fingers are to small or weak, when
the reality is that you only need to improve your technique. When I first
learned to make barre chords I had a rough time making all six strings
sound clear. Now I can make them all sound clear with very little effort.
I would also add that I don't believe my hand strength has much to do
with it at all.
Use a metronome when practicing. This will help you improve your timing
and make everything sound better.
Learn the basics first. If your beginning guitar you should know
and understand the basic relationship between chords and scales. This
will help you to better understand the logic of the chord patterns when
you learn songs and what scale you should use to solo over top of that
particular chord pattern. Check out my lesson "Guitar
Scales and Chord Triads" at "www.guitarmetal.com"
for a visual reference that might help.
Pick a time of day to practice when you feel most alert. If you're groggy
or unfocused, your practice efforts will be compromised. You might work
better if you break up your practice session into several times throughout
the day. For example, maybe practice an hour in the morning and a couple
hours in the evening. You know when you feel the most alert so take advantage
of those times.
Be prepared with things to work on. Don't just sit down and noodle around
for a couple of hours. Before you sit down you should already know what
you're going to work on. This will help maximize your time.
About the Author
Edward D
Cupler is the owner of guitar lessons
website guitarmetal.com Offering free guitar lessons
to beginners and advanced students.
Ed is also the owner of Digitalgreys.com
Copyright Edward D Cupler - http://www.guitarmetal.com/guitar_scale_modes.html
Hotlib.com - Huge
collection of free articles and free reports at Hotlib.com
|