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Jam10
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How much time does everybody here put into practice time? How do you split up your practice time to get the most out of it?
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I generally I try to put in 2-hrs a day, 7-days a week - this helps maintain technique and keeps me fluent.
When I was in Music Program at the University I was putting in 8 to 9hrs a day (it was a full time job in itself).
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I practise more or less depending upon what's coming up.
Anywhere from 2-5 hours a day. I prefer two and a half. I start with scales and arpeggios and a few etudes and Bach and then get to work on whatever I need to finish for what's coming up.
So, short answer would be: 45 minutes of technique, 2 hours or more on your pieces.
I do all this stuff by myself, I'm sure if I had a band or people around me I'd practice more.
"I'm not a very good American because I like to form my own opinions." - George Carlin
Then I wake up the neighborhood with PJ stuff. It's rare if I miss a day.
Does anyone else HAVE to warmup like I do?
I'm gonna be gone for 10 days, and it'll be the longest I've ever gone without playing. My speed is gonna go down the tubes.
I've only been playing 2 years now but I've become an addict. I've probably only missed 8 or so days and I pretty much wig out when I do. My fiance thinks I'm insane but I have to play some everyday.
I have issues.. :eek:
7/9/06 LA 1
7/10/06 LA 2
10/21/06 Bridge 1
Does anyone else sleep near one of their guitars? I've had my favorite old acoustic propped up by the side of my bed for as long as i can remember. When i'm working the night shift, i have to sleep in the day, and that can sometimes get tricky, so if i wake up or can't sleep i pick it up and just play. It's very soothing.
Everyone would joke that they knew I was working that day because they saw the guitar in the break room.
JAM, if you're serious about it you'll find a way to get in practice wherever and whenever you can.
Cheers . . .
- Ian
BTW, How are those scales going????? I hope our last PM's sorted everything out.
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Yes, I really need to warm up, one of the reasons I hate playing guitars in stores. That and I feel I am intruding on everyone else's personal space too much. I don't play scales to warm up though much, I tend to play the intro to Metallica's "Seek and Destroy" cos it combines a pedal, string skipping, hammer'pull-off combinations and a complex little riff at the end that has your pick hand and fretting fingers going in opposite directions. I just find it a littel tricky to play, so I have to concentrate, and it warms me up nicely.
When I was younger, I would have my guitar near me at all times.
I thought I would miss it badly on my recent trip, but I got to drop into a few stores, and i was so knackerd after ski-ing every day, I was not too bothered. I had a TON of new Opeth CD's with me too, which kept withdrawal at bay. I often take one to work so I can practice during lunch. I ahevn't done that for a bit, has been too hot but the weather is coolingnow, so I'll probably get back to it.
Often when I am playing late at night I sit in a big leather chair, practically laying down and I often fall asleep there, then wake up and can't get up cos I have a heavy guitar in my lap.
It is an addiaciton, but a really nice one.
I just signed up to Soundclick too, so I might be able to post some tone clips soon. They are pretty heavy on copyright, so unless I do the paperwork, the clips will be "informed by" rather than correct riffs.
I practice between an hour to 2 hours a day. I take private one on one lessons once a week as well which helps a lot. Some days I might only have a chance to practice about a half hour. I am married and have 1 daughter so my main priorities are my family first, but generally I'll play for an hour or 2. I bring my guitar to work every shift as well so I can get a lot of practice time at work.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
I practice scales with a metronome, to build up speed. Then other random stuff. You tube lessons, riffs, etc. I also use a looper to practice playing lead over chord progressions. I think recording myself has helped a ton. When you listen back to your own playing you can see where you're screwing up.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Any thoughts? Does this help?
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.