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Try this: Pick a guitar lick or exercise or part of a solo or whatever, that you want to get faster with. Make it no longer than 2 measures. Find out your top speed that you can play this item with. Now cut the metronome tempo in half and prime yourself to play the lick at half speed so that when you turn off the metronome in a moment, you know how slow half speed really is. When you know how slow half speed for this item is, do this routine a few times: Play the lick 4x without stopping in between on half speed, focusing only on the left hand, then right hand, then left hand then right hand and then: Immediately jump to your topspeed + 5 bpm. So if you played at 100 bpm topspeed, practice 4x on 50 bpm and then play at 105 bpm. If that worked well for you and you want more... Registrations for the 6-week-shred-bootcamp on the Guitaristy App are now open: https://guitaristy.app and if you manage to double up your guitar speed in those 6 weeks you will win a cash prize of 100€! "BUT DOUBLING UP IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE!"... It's meant to be challenging. And I don't expect everyone to double up. But I DO expect everyone to gain valuable practicing insights that you can use for the rest of your life. In the very least you'll have gained irreplaceable practicing skills that let you improve anything you will ever come across. So, let's get started! More info here: https://lnkd.in/dpFQJU_z (requires registration)

How To Increase Left Hand Speed GUITAR CHEFS. So you’re looking to increase your left hand speed, eh? Well today’s your fookin lucky day because I’m gonna show you how to do this. All you need to do is practice this exercise consistently: 1. Pick a scale 2. Play 3 notes per string 3. Only pick 1 note per string, the other notes should be hammer ons or pull offs 4. Challenge yourself with the metronome bpm If you just do that 50x per day, your left hand will turn into a beast after a month. If you find it too hard in the middle of the neck, you can always slide it up to where the frets are smaller. If you find it too easy, you can slide it down to where the frets are bigger. You can do this exercise with all of the modes. 52 Week Guitar Player is closed until mid-March. We’ll only be accepting 100 new students when we reopen. Our last cohort sold out in 2 days after opening to the public. Join the waiting list now dammit. https://lnkd.in/gPnBTtgb Okay, bye. - Brandon

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Were you aware that the consistent upkeep of a guitar can appreciably prolong the playability of the instrument? It is not a terribly involved regimen, and the steps could not be more simple. One should change strings every few weeks, wipe the neck down with a soft cloth, and maintain the wood in a stable environment. Other than that, pre-gig and post-gig checks are about all the steps that need to go into the daily life of a well-maintained guitar.

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(🎧 recommended) (Read Below) What we view on social media and what is the reality for every musician are two very different things. Most of the time, we watch a video and see the best from those musicians. Very rarely are we ever sitting back and watching a video of a musician just playing in the pocket. We tend to see more videos of a sick lick on a guitar/bass or a blazing fill/chop on the drum kit. Yet, 90% of the time, that is not what musician gets paid to do. Depending on what band you are playing in, as the drummer, your number one job is the lock-in on the TIMING and GROOVE. This job isn’t always the flashiest thing to do, but it is the glue that keeps the band together. And if you do that, there is a higher chance for that callback! I hope this thought helps! I would love to hear your thoughts. What is more important in a musical context, pocket or chops? Is your answer equally valued on social media? Why or why not? Comment below, and let’s talk about it! Okay. Byeeeee.🥁🤓👊🏻❤️✌🏻 — Hendrix 14” x 6.5” perfect ply specs: - 14” x 6.5” Bubinga shell with maple rings - 45° inner cut with a slight round over outer. - Pure 6 ply 5mm African Waterfall shell - The Hendrix Sleeved Washer on the tension rods - Reverse flange hoops with laser-etched HD Logo. (A nod to the Slingerland stick savor hoops) - INDe throw off and butt - Fat Cat wires - Drum heads: Remo Controlled Sound X coated (batter)/ Remo Ambassador Snare side — #testabeatdrums #geargeek #drumheads #drumset #drums #drum #snaredrum #drumsultant‬ #drummer #homestudio #custom #underrated #microphones #natural #tone #orlandodrumtech #orlandodrummer #orlando #florida #theprocess #findyoursound #understandingdrums #keeponlearning #groove #focusrite #drumtuning #polished #hendrixdrums #bubinga #madeintheusa

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How I Anticipate Chord Changes GUITAR CHEFS. Being able to anticipate chord changes effectively when improvising is a combination of things. What predominantly goes through my mind are chord tones. When I look at a chart, I identify the scale that I’d be playing the majority of the time, but I’m also thinking in terms of the notes of the chords. The notes of the chords are more important, with the scale being a lower conscious effort. Your fingers can execute the scale using muscle memory, but your mind has to be switched on to target the chord tones effectively. This is especially relevant when you’re improvising over a track that has chords that aren’t part of the key. You can’t just play the scale here if you want to properly outline them. 52 Week Guitar Player is closed until mid-March. We’ll only be accepting 100 new students when we reopen. Our last cohort sold out in 2 days. Join the waiting list now dammit. https://lnkd.in/gPnBTtgb Okay, bye. - Brandon

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🎸 Wondering how tight your guitar strings should be? 🎵 The right tension affects your sound and playing experience significantly. From choosing between acoustic and electric to checking string tension with simple tests, this article breaks down everything you need to know. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gyr7bG-X Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! Let's keep the conversation strumming along. 🎸🎼 #AliceStings #GuitarTips #MusicEducation #GuitarStrings