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Post by gasman on Jan 21, 2010 20:14:00 GMT -5
I was just checking out Mojo's video on 'keeping practice fun'. I had seen it before, but I wanted to check it out again. I usually do some of what Mojo mentions, but not everything. My routine usually involves playing the riffs I know, along with some chord progressions to songs I like. Some chord progessions come from Mojo's videos, others are ones that I've learned on my own. I also mess around with the minor pentatonic scales: Playing them all over the neck and playing the five different 'shapes' you can play for any key. I don't do all of the keys, but I usually do a few. I also experiment with the scales to do little rough solos, usually creating some riff that sticks with me for future practice sessions. I lose track of time when I practice and each practice can last up to two hours. So, what do you guys do? Also, when you are learning a song, do you stick to that one song until you learn it, or do you start learning other songs simultaneously?
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Post by verbosity on Jan 22, 2010 2:46:38 GMT -5
Do you have a link for this vid? I've not seen it yet. currently my daily practice is a bit complex, since I practice on my 6 string ( learning new songs ) and the 12-string I have ( building up skill on the songs I know) and my electric ( tuned to open G ). I usually try a couple of scales then some finger picking ( usually "streetspirit" and "everybody hurts", though I'm learning "man who sold the world" ). I try to learn one song at a time, but I've usually got 2 or 3 songs that still need work ( for instance I'm still learning "unisex chipshop" by Bill Bailey since I can't sing along to the middle bit ). each sess always included "whiskey in the jar" and " imperial march (Vaders tune)" since the kiddies love them so ( that and the fact they kick you outta the Sith if you can't play your own theme  ) |
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 22, 2010 7:15:53 GMT -5
My learning methods... well I perform every single song that I've learned (to keep it in my mind), also I do some creative stuff like making licks or solos from some pentatonic scales (A7 atm). I usually learn one song at a time, but sometimes when I get frustrated I jump to another song learning, then get back eventually. Also I like recording songs that I've learned, its nice to play over your own strumming and stuff. Well thats about it  |
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Post by leerummey on Jan 22, 2010 13:35:22 GMT -5
hi
i definately learn several songs simultaneously
usually the opening riffs as i am struggling with strumming patterns and rhythm at the moment
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Post by leerummey on Jan 22, 2010 13:38:04 GMT -5
i also spend a lot of time practicing finger picking (arpeggio?) as i really want to be able to do this well
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Post by gasman on Jan 22, 2010 14:31:31 GMT -5
Verbosity - Great that you practice on a daily basis! I'm lucky if I can practice twice a week! Here's the link to that video: mojocaster.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=lessons&action=display&thread=152Mohikanas - I try to perform every single song or riff I know too. The only thing is, the more stuff you learn, the longer you practice session (I guess that's a good thing too). Leerummey - I don't know if I could learn several songs simultaneously. When I learned a simplified version of 'Sharp Dressed Man', I found it to be very intense and time consuming (especially the solos). I don't know if I could throw other songs into the mix while learning something like that. Good for you , though! I finally ended up improvising my own last solo, as the backing track I had was too short for the original solo (plus, that last solo is a killer to learn). Thanks for sharing guys! |
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Post by wully on Jan 22, 2010 16:28:01 GMT -5
I hear or remember some tune I like and try to learn the lick that goes with it, then work on the strumming until I get stuck/fed up then go back to something else I've half learned. Then I'll do something by accident that sounds something like a riff from some other tune and play around with that for a while...
Then go back to the beginning again.
I can't even spell diss- i- plinn ................................
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Post by Happy Jack on Jan 22, 2010 17:13:19 GMT -5
I hear or remember some tune I like and try to learn the lick that goes with it, then work on the strumming until I get stuck/fed up then go back to something else I've half learned. Then I'll do something by accident that sounds something like a riff from some other tune and play around with that for a while... Then go back to the beginning again. I can't even spell diss- i- plinn ................................ you and me both - If you could play a gig with intros, half licks and solos I would be the man and you could be the support band - we could alternate every night though - keep it fair ;D I work on new stuff forget all the old stuff. I get very focused on the one thing I am doing and then get bored and move on. The one problem with having lessons for me is I want to try and get whatever we work on perfect for the next lesson so that takes precedence and if it is something hard then it takes ages as well I will be really disciplined with scales and exercises for a few weeks and then get bored stop them and then start again when I feel guilty  Who cares though I enjoy playing guitars, talking about guitars, buying new guitars - it is better hobby than golf  ;D |
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Post by wully on Jan 22, 2010 17:32:36 GMT -5
it is better hobby than golf ;D By a long, long way ;D ( been You Tubing Albert King tonight, superb. I can see many wasted hours ahead  ) |
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Post by Happy Jack on Jan 22, 2010 17:46:10 GMT -5
it is better hobby than golf ;D By a long, long way ;D ( been You Tubing Albert King tonight, superb. I can see many wasted hours ahead ) He did a really good album with SRV called "In Session" and one with JLH "I'll Play The Blues For You" Well worth a listen |
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Post by nashvegas on Jan 22, 2010 17:59:14 GMT -5
I just wish I could keep a schedule. Too much time on the road (can't carry a guitar along.)
I recently saw where John Fogerty has gone back to practicing every day. Sobering.
If you haven't seen Clapton/Winwood at Madison Square Garden, it's great. Two old friends picking and grinning--and doing it very well. Winwood is quite the musician.
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Post by gasman on Jan 22, 2010 21:01:42 GMT -5
you and me both - If you could play a gig with intros, half licks and solos I would be the man and you could be the support band - we could alternate every night though - keep it fair ;D I work on new stuff forget all the old stuff. I get very focused on the one thing I am doing and then get bored and move on. The one problem with having lessons for me is I want to try and get whatever we work on perfect for the next lesson so that takes precedence and if it is something hard then it takes ages as well I will be really disciplined with scales and exercises for a few weeks and then get bored stop them and then start again when I feel guilty Who cares though I enjoy playing guitars, talking about guitars, buying new guitars - it is better hobby than golf ;D It sounds like we're all in the same boat more or less. I also know several riffs for songs without learning the whole song. I think it's the fun of learning new things that make us go from one riff to another without taking the time to learn one whole piece from beginning to end. As I said, when I decided to learn 'Sharp Dressed Man', it became very stressful at times, because I had to put it together from different YouTube examples and improvise where I could get away with it to be able to complete the whole song. After 'Sharp Dressed Man', I am content to learn a new song by learning the chord progressions and strumming patterns - I don't worry about incorporating solos. It might not make me 'gig worthy', but it's more fun and a lot less stressful. |
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Post by leerummey on Jan 23, 2010 8:31:26 GMT -5
hi gasman
i like to try to learn more than one song at a time as i like to push my limits lol
ive only had a guitar for 3/4 months and at the moment im learning wonderful tonight (finger picked version),wanted dead or alive and stay by sugarland also finger picked
and in between those ive taught myself wonder wall by oasis ,an easy song i know but hey lol
i would love to be able to play the drugs dont work by the verve but this song is a bit beyond my level at the moment i feel
i also practice every day
lee:)
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Post by gasman on Jan 23, 2010 17:59:32 GMT -5
hi gasman i like to try to learn more than one song at a time as i like to push my limits lol ive only had a guitar for 3/4 months and at the moment im learning wonderful tonight (finger picked version),wanted dead or alive and stay by sugarland also finger picked and in between those ive taught myself wonder wall by oasis ,an easy song i know but hey lol i would love to be able to play the drugs dont work by the verve but this song is a bit beyond my level at the moment i feel i also practice every day lee:) Man, I wish I could practice everyday! I have a five-year-old son and he doesn't like me to spend too much time practicing, so I end up practicing late at night, after he goes to sleep. I practice using my headphones, but even then, I sometimes wake him up. If I practiced during the day, my practice sessions would last 10 minutes, at the most, lol! It sounds like you have your practice/learning session plate full! That's pretty admirable for someone who's only been playing a short time! Keep it going Man! ;D |
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 24, 2010 5:21:26 GMT -5
Same here, I practice every day. Guitar is my new illness  |
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