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@Clarky
I was using the "jamming with backing tracks" part to cover learning songs too. Probably badly explained by me.
I should also have included some theory in the suggestions too. Probably 5 minutes/day on a short session week, and 10-15 on a long session week.
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@ChrisMusic
also, and I forgot
As Octatonic said earlier keep a record of what you have and haven't covered.
IE, if you don't cover chords/arpeggios one night, note it down, and make sure you do it the next. Also don't give more than the allotted time to each section.
I deliberately put the jamming with backing tracks at the end, as that is the fun part, do the hard work first, then have fun...
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
First, find a book (there's loads around) which is directed at the style of music you want to play. There's no point in getting a book directed at heavy metal, when you want to play blues. Get one with an accompanying CD, so you can hear what the piece/exercise is supposed to sound like. As Clarky said also learn songs, as many as you can.
To find a jam night near you (I'm lucky in the Cambridge Cartel are pretty good and have a few), ask in your local musicians shop, ask the question on here, ask a local teacher etc., Jam nights are also good for "networking" with other musicians. IE, you will meet and get to know some good people, who will help you out (In my case @Viz, @Bigjon from here, and a few others not on here).
And give yourself a reward for working hard. By this I mean, 1 months hard graft (at guitar) = 1 FX pedal (for example) 6 months = guitar, so not only are you working towards being a better guitarist & musician you'll get something physical in return.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
gotchya...
personally, when I'm having a "learn stuff" practice session
I put the song / piece / solo / etc I'm learning at the centre of it
and then I work all the threory and technique stuff around and into it..
but always...
make sure that creative muscle is being flexed..
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Not if you're a complete novice
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
This kind of method is something im sure we find our selves doing with many other things but because its so easy and tactile to just pick up a guitar, guitar playing & development probably doesnt get much of a look in .
Over the years, I've found that I only retain techniques that I frequently practice.
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