Effective practice?

[Emrys]

Going through different videos etc. I am realizing ( I know, kind of late in the game,but,,,what can I say?) that I really need to find an effective practice routine to accelerate and strengthen my guitar skills…

Does anyone have a suggestion such as what you do or a video or website that can help me with this?

Of course my scales, modes, rhythm playing, solos etc etc….

Exercises is what I am meaning…..

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Emrys!

[6stringer Pete]

I like #61

http://www.howtotuneaguitar.org/101-guitar-tips/

and of course

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The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

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[Emrys]

Sorry about that 6stringer….I made myself a bit clearer after you seen my post….Of course this site is my #1 choose to learn how to be a better guitar player…..

I was meaning exercises to work on for stretching fingers, Work on scales, etc etc…

Thanks my friend…..

[flyinfingers1]

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[Emrys]

If I am missing some ‘exercises’ from Brian let me know…I don’t want to create a conflict…

Okay, Rich, I will check it out…
Thanks

[flyinfingers1]

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[Emrys]

I saw a video on Circle of Fifths, and man-o-man, that one will take some time….Think I have to learn about ‘intervals’ as well to better understand the Circle….

Thanks, much appreciated.

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

Sorry about that 6stringer….I made myself a bit clearer after you seen my post….Of course this site is my #1 choose to learn how to be a better guitar player…..

I was meaning exercises to work on for stretching fingers, Work on scales, etc etc…

Thanks my friend…..

Actually I posted it more for a “joking around” reply LOL

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

@6stringer wrote:

@Emrys wrote:

Sorry about that 6stringer….I made myself a bit clearer after you seen my post….Of course this site is my #1 choose to learn how to be a better guitar player…..

I was meaning exercises to work on for stretching fingers, Work on scales, etc etc…

Thanks my friend…..

Actually I posted it more for a “joking around” reply LOL

I hear ya…It is also a ‘read between the line’ message to Brian to where he may make a video on these subjects:)

You’r still around so I guess you are okay eh?:)

[flyinfingers1]

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[Emrys]

@flyinfingers1 wrote:

About intervals, I’m willing to bet you already know at least 2, seeing these in context and using your head the rest will follow suit. A fourth, well let’s see we know that that the fourth note of any given root ( key note) is directly under it. For instance 7 th fret D string is an A soooooo….. 7 th fret G string should be a D.
Example two and this one you’re going to kick yourself. a fifth or a perfect fifth is just a power chord, yup the first thing you probably to strains of Smoke on the water. So figuring the root note is under your index finger the fifth is under your ring finger 2 frets higher and one string down. the rest are easy

Good luck man.

Good stuff…..

Thanks my brother….

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

@6stringer wrote:

@Emrys wrote:

Sorry about that 6stringer….I made myself a bit clearer after you seen my post….Of course this site is my #1 choose to learn how to be a better guitar player…..

I was meaning exercises to work on for stretching fingers, Work on scales, etc etc…

Thanks my friend…..

Actually I posted it more for a “joking around” reply LOL

I hear ya…It is also a ‘read between the line’ message to Brian to where he may make a video on these subjects:)

You’r still around so I guess you are okay eh?:)

We made it though the typhoon. All is well, thanks.

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

[strong] We made it though the typhoon. All is well, thanks[/strong].

Glad to hear it.!

[Emrys]

My first post was just trying to see what other’s exercises were…..I have since found some real nice videos on exercises that build speed, stretch fingers, strengthen my hands for barre chords etc.

Pretty cool….Since I have become an old fart, I now see the wisdom of having a solid practice regime and work with the ‘boring’ stuff…..Unlike when I was younger and wanted things to happen quickly, as patience is still not my strong suit, but it was bad back then….

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

My first post was just trying to see what other’s exercises were…..I have since found some real nice videos on exercises that build speed, stretch fingers, strengthen my hands for barre chords etc.

Pretty cool….Since I have become an old fart, I now see the wisdom of having a solid practice regime and work with the ‘boring’ stuff…..Unlike when I was younger and wanted things to happen quickly, as patience is still not my strong suit, but it was bad back then….

Share the links, please.

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

Hand Stretches

[Emrys]

Spider Obstacle Course

[Emrys]

Bar (Barre) Chord Strength Building Exercises For Beginners.

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

Going through different videos etc. I am realizing ( I know, kind of late in the game,but,,,what can I say?) that I really need to find an effective practice routine to accelerate and strengthen my guitar skills…

Does anyone have a suggestion such as what you do or a video or website that can help me with this?

Of course my scales, modes, rhythm playing, solos etc etc….

Exercises is what I am meaning…..

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Emrys!

This page is really good. Not sure if you have interest in it, but for having something to meet a challenge for, well check it out. Let me know what you think. I was really lucky to have found this. It is in Norwegian LOL

http://forum.gitarnorge.no/topic/15878-tony-macalpine-oevelser/

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

Awesome!!!…Thanks 6stringer!!!!…Much much appreciated!!!!

Holy Moly….This is fantastic,,,so full of great ideas and exercises!!!!!

I think it’s time to…practice practice practice!!!!

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

Awesome!!!…Thanks 6stringer!!!!…Much much appreciated!!!!

Holy Moly….This is fantastic,,,so full of great ideas and exercises!!!!!

I think it’s time to…practice practice practice!!!!

Glad you like it!

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[jluke]

Spytunes has a lot of exercises from beginner to experienced. They also have a whole series on spiders. They’re geared toward the training you might be looking for. Enjoy!!!

http://www.spytunes.com/

[Emrys]

Very nice…Thanks

[Emrys]

I named this thread effective practicing because I am trying to come up with a practice regimen that will improve my skills beyond where they are now.

I do play the guitar everyday but it is not the type to where I am really making headway.

I am that old saying ‘jack of all trades master of none’. I want to become really good with the guitar and not just ‘get by’.

So, I am working on putting together a plan to work with everyday after I get home from work and of course more time on the weekend……

So, I really appreciate the input my friends, it has been a big help…..

Be well.

[6stringer Pete]

@jluke wrote:

Spytunes has a lot of exercises from beginner to experienced. They also have a whole series on spiders. They’re geared toward the training you might be looking for. Enjoy!!!

http://www.spytunes.com/

Thanks for posting that. Never heard of spytunes before.

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
Active Melody
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[jluke]

@6stringer wrote:

@jluke wrote:

Spytunes has a lot of exercises from beginner to experienced. They also have a whole series on spiders. They’re geared toward the training you might be looking for. Enjoy!!!

http://www.spytunes.com/

Thanks for posting that. Never heard of spytunes before.

It’s a good site but I haven’t been there in quite a while. I remember it having various levels based on experience with a lot of exercises… and no charge unless you want to buy their books or certain lessons. A lot like this site but Brian does more of the self-made songs and lessons.

I like the exercises but really find that learning a variety of songs keeps my interest as Active Melody lessons do.

It’s a nice resource.

[Deluxe Strat]

I have heard and im trying to implement it in my practicing is have a plan
like instead of just going in there pick up a guitar and play mindlessly, have a some what planned practices
like say i will spend 30 mins or 15 or even 5 depending on how long you have, on scales, either getting better at the ones i know or trying to learn another one, and use a metronome,
something else im trying is every time i pick up the guitar i run through and name notes on a string.I remember the notes on the low and high e from way back when i was younger but never learned the other strings, i can figure them out givin enough time, but i want to get where i know it right a way, i will run up the A string and say the notes out loud several times trying to in grain them in my mind.
maybe then if ive seen some lessons i want to try i do that, some times i find a backing track on line and try to jam with them
so that is what im trying right now, im not perfect at it yet but im tryin
if you think about it i bet your favorite football team doesnt show up for practice and have the coaches say, i dont know what we are going to practice today just go and do your own thing
hope this made sense
Butch

[luch-handt]

I haven’t set down and strictly practice for quite awhile. I’ve just been learning songs, noodling and throwing together some of my own chord patterns. The most I’ve done recently is running the Amaj scale to some boogie. So, I need to get some structure myself. I think it’s pretty easy to get off track when you’ve learned something that you can play successfully. Anyways that what I’ve done. Time to get back on track.

[Deluxe Strat]

@luch_handt wrote:

I haven’t set down and strictly practice for quite awhile. I’ve just been learning songs, noodling and throwing together some of my own chord patterns. The most I’ve done recently is running the Amaj scale to some boogie. So, I need to get some structure myself. I think it’s pretty easy to get off track when you’ve learned something that you can play successfully. Anyways that what I’ve done. Time to get back on track.

I know for me anyway that is the way i practiced way back in my teens and most of the time now, and for me it hasnt got me to where i would like to be. I cant say the structured practice will be any better, but it will be different.
whats that saying about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different out come?

[luch-handt]

@deluxe strat 2012 wrote:

@luch_handt wrote:

I haven’t set down and strictly practice for quite awhile. I’ve just been learning songs, noodling and throwing together some of my own chord patterns. The most I’ve done recently is running the Amaj scale to some boogie. So, I need to get some structure myself. I think it’s pretty easy to get off track when you’ve learned something that you can play successfully. Anyways that what I’ve done. Time to get back on track.

I know for me anyway that is the way i practiced way back in my teens and most of the time now, and for me it hasnt got me to where i would like to be. I cant say the structured practice will be any better, but it will be different.
whats that saying about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different out come?

I thought it was Insanity, wasn’t it?

[6stringer Pete]

@luch_handt wrote:

@deluxe strat 2012 wrote:

@luch_handt wrote:

I haven’t set down and strictly practice for quite awhile. I’ve just been learning songs, noodling and throwing together some of my own chord patterns. The most I’ve done recently is running the Amaj scale to some boogie. So, I need to get some structure myself. I think it’s pretty easy to get off track when you’ve learned something that you can play successfully. Anyways that what I’ve done. Time to get back on track.

I know for me anyway that is the way i practiced way back in my teens and most of the time now, and for me it hasnt got me to where i would like to be. I cant say the structured practice will be any better, but it will be different.
whats that saying about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different out come?

I thought it was Insanity, wasn’t it?

That is what I thought also…

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

@luch_handt wrote:

I haven’t set down and strictly practice for quite awhile. I’ve just been learning songs, noodling and throwing together some of my own chord patterns. The most I’ve done recently is running the Amaj scale to some boogie. So, I need to get some structure myself. I think it’s pretty easy to get off track when you’ve learned something that you can play successfully. Anyways that what I’ve done. Time to get back on track.

That is my thinking exactly….:)

[Emrys]

Hey guys, hope all is well….Been busy with biz, so I have been out for a bit..

However, I have been keeping (though still developing) a more structured practice time with much appreciated help from you all..

I do find myself playing a ‘cleaner’ guitar and for sure my hands are able to stretch further (which I find awesome). Still working on getting strength to the wrist and fingers as I have yet to have a real clean barre on the first fret, but, that will come….

I am very happy about (though small) forward progress….

Have a great weekend!

[Emrys]

@Emrys wrote:

Hand Stretches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSrfB7JIzxY&list=PLBvbRmJQSO1BUyzPKvtP5caIfU4sTo_h8&index=32

I do these exercises all throughout my day since it does not involve having a guitar in my lap…It has worked wonderfully for me. Just don’t do it to where you hurt your ligaments or anything……

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

@Emrys wrote:

Hand Stretches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSrfB7JIzxY&list=PLBvbRmJQSO1BUyzPKvtP5caIfU4sTo_h8&index=32

I do these exercises all throughout my day since it does not involve having a guitar in my lap…It has worked wonderfully for me. Just don’t do it to where you hurt your ligaments or anything……

Hey Emry, Carl is a good friend of mine!

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

@6stringer wrote:

@Emrys wrote:

@Emrys wrote:

Hand Stretches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSrfB7JIzxY&list=PLBvbRmJQSO1BUyzPKvtP5caIfU4sTo_h8&index=32

I do these exercises all throughout my day since it does not involve having a guitar in my lap…It has worked wonderfully for me. Just don’t do it to where you hurt your ligaments or anything……

Hey Emry, Carl is a good friend of mine!

Please let him know that I work on it all throughout the day and am finding it extremely helpful…..

Thanks!

[Rickey]

Hi folks,

Lately i’m been trying to work out practise plan that works and is most effective for me. Its individual depending needs and skill levels so everyone has to figure out plan of itself. Here is my active plan at he moment :
Effective practice is complex training plan and personally i split it two parts: proper warm up and practise with guitar.
Proper playing position(sitting or standing) and warm ups is important and essential fo save hands and muscles/nerves and avoid injuries and to increase learning speed. Usually i do warm up for 2-3 minutes and practise 4x 30 minutes.
Heres warm up i do- John Petrucci – Rock Discipline part one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrAaMLpP20k&list=PLB291D8855AA3B78B&index=2
There are a lot inrofmation on the internet about warm up and why its important.
Second part – practise with guitar is practising different things. Things neeed to devope.
i start slow at first minutes by just hitting frets 3,4,5,6 from low e to fat e string. Then i try it faster and faster and up and down and oposite. Dont have to be clean – its idea is to get maximum speed for fingers.
then i play some easy chords and easy songs, barre chords all over the neck. Trying change them faster and faster by improvising melodies. Then I practise blues scales with back track, bends,licks,riffs, chickenpicking etc. Last 30 minute a practise song i’m working on to play it perfectly.
I hope this approach helps to create your own practise plan thats help you most.
Learning fret names is also good idea and essential

Have a nice day,
Tanel

[Emrys]

Now what I am posting here is quite involved and depending on your music goals or reasons for playing one could do all of this…holy moly…or the parts that would fit what you are trying to accomplish…
Also, I realize that some of us will first have to find out what the hell they are even say, but, I think there are some real good practice ideas.

http://pbguitarstudio.com/pdf_files/GUITAR_PDF/Guitar_Daily_Practice_Routine_3-15-11.pdf

here is kinda of a demo on parts.

http://youtu.be/w0Izn4qDS4o

Hope all is well…
Emrys!

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

Now what I am posting here is quite involved and depending on your music goals or reasons for playing one could do all of this…holy moly…or the parts that would fit what you are trying to accomplish…
Also, I realize that some of us will first have to find out what the hell they are even say, but, I think there are some real good practice ideas.

http://pbguitarstudio.com/pdf_files/GUITAR_PDF/Guitar_Daily_Practice_Routine_3-15-11.pdf

here is kinda of a demo on parts.

http://youtu.be/w0Izn4qDS4o

Hope all is well…
Emrys!

That was interesting.

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

And, for those of us that have had a hard time with Circle of Fifths here is a great video imho…..

http://youtu.be/nAo7SyrTCmY

For what I am trying to accomplish in playing the Blues, I came to realize that to be the best I can be, there were some basics that I needed to get down…..

Better late than never….

[Neiles335]

I agree…that is a very good explaination of keys scales and signitures well worth studying. Its what im working on…so thank you very much. (just be sure u have 1.15 hrs to watch it)

[Emrys]

Everyone has their own reason for playing the guitar, some just for their own relaxing pleasures and yes that is a part of the reason I play, but, I want to be kick ass good…….

All of what I put up is what I have found that will help me reach my goal….That is also why I came here to Active Melody…….:)

[6stringer Pete]

@Emrys wrote:

Everyone has their own reason for playing the guitar, some just for their own relaxing pleasures and yes that is a part of the reason I play, but, I want to be kick ass good…….

All of what I put up is what I have found that will help me reach my goal….That is also why I came here to Active Melody…….:)

And Jack, that is why you are a Premium member. How have you been? I notice you are from Grass Valley, that sounds interesting. LOL

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Emrys]

ya, I have yet to find one teacher that can teach everything extremely well, so I have found my 2 or 3 teachers that help round out the skills I want to learn…..

Hi 6stringer, I have been working on getting my Real estate license, so that i can afford my man toys, guitar and recording equipment………..lol

I know where you live is beautiful country, were Grass Valley is just a few miles away from all the different ski areas in Northern Ca in the Gold Mining country back in the day……

Hope all is well….

[capwheel]

I think that it would be great if Brian did a one-hour video of a good one-hour practice session. I’ve looked, and I don’t think he’s done this. With his speed with ho’s, po’s, and slides; he must have some great practice routines.

[Emrys]

I would be interested in that kind of video from Brian as well…..

[TRex1992]

I use two websites

This website activemelody.com

and

justinguitar.com (completely free)

[Emrys]

@TRex1992 wrote:

I use two websites

This website activemelody.com

and

justinguitar.com (completely free)

Thanks for the info!!..

I have been working on some music theory. I know it gets tedious at times, but, I feel it is something I must do….

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