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Tagged ear-hand coordination, guitar, improvisation, lead guitar, Stringed, technique
I get regular questions on whether to use a play along track or a metronome .
I guess it depends somewhat on the purpose: both are equally capable of helping you with your time. At the same time however when it comes to using it form the purpose of improvisation, I generally prefer the metronome. While having the whole band behind you, for instance using Band-in-a-Box or play along CD’s I generally find that they are a limitation to my imagination.I can’t help but feeling that when it comes to improvisation practice: less is more. So I would generally prefer a metronome.
At the same time however I realize that it may well not be that easy to hear the harmonic structure of a sing and improvise on that especially when you are starting out. I guess that is where I’d go for using a midi file or band in a box file with just the bass.
This exercise aims to train the finger (combinations) of the left hand while at the same time it aims to optimize right hand left hand coordination using alternate picking.
Play this exercise at a speed where all the notes sound right and do not speed up unless ALL notes sound right.
If your left hand starts to feel tensed and tired stop the exercise to give your had some rest as we do not want muscles to be overworked.
I have been using this exercise myself as a warm up exercise.
Maintain a consistent fingering throughout the exercise.
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