Yeah, it’s a killer. Try this: Don’t strum all the way to the moment that the tough chord should be played and then changing chords (that’s like pressing pause while […]
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Category: Guitar Tips and Tricks
Learning by Ear From a Recording
It can be tricky. Try this: Pause the playback immediately after you hear the note/chord you’re listening for. Then, listen to your short term memory, sing whatever you hear and […]
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Mistakes in Guitar Practice Are Good News
They show you where you can improve. If you try to avoid them you won’t know where where to focus your practice. The trick is to be open to mistakes. […]
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Looking at Hands While Playing Guitar = Thinking
And thinking is often too slow for playing. Now, obviously, we have to think and occasionally look at our hands when we play. But we often watch our hands because […]
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Interview on Talk Music Talk
A few weeks ago I sat down with boice from the weekly podcast Talk Music Talk and chatted about how receptive listening can benefit musicians facing difficulties onstage or in […]
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