For a change and more focus on blues, im changin up my schedule for this month in hopes improving. But idk if this is exactly right for me, am i missing anything for this weeks schedule:

*5 min. Barre Chords (Specifically 7 shapes)
*5 min. One Min. Changes Between Barre and Open 7 Chords
*5 min. Minor Pent. Scale Position 1 with Metronome/Minimum Movement/One Finger
*5 min. String Bending (In tune, Curls)
*5 min. 12 Bar Blues in A (Different Speeds how to stop and end, add flavor)
*5 min. Improv (Learn Licks on Mon. and Tues./play with Backing Track)

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i always aplaude you for sticking to your schedule man, i have no practice routine whatsoever, even though i've written one up. i wish i had the discipline to stick to it. you obviously are dertermined to become the best you can, keep at it

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riley

Find and learn different turn arounds.

Of course, ima do that the second half of the month, and thank you rfus, it took me awhile, but i just get up a little early and do a 30 min straight boring practice thing before skool so when i come home i can jam an put it to good use, after skool i have way to much time on my hands that i let dwindle away and by the end ive accomplished nothing, so im changing that

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Really?

This looks exactly like the same schedule that Muddy and the Wolf used when they were learning the blues.....

Looks way too regimented for me. You must spend more time watching the clock (or stopwatch) than you do watching your fingers. I've been playing for almost 50 years now and I never went that far with a schedule, just worked on things as long as I felt the need, then moved to something else.

Still practice the same way today.

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Dennis in CR
Rockin' since 1963

im a blues musician, but ive never followed a set schedule for practicing... just do a warm up with some SRV and hendrix then hit it... it all depends on da mood...

if you only got a limited time to play... then just play faster

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blues - its a religion...

Well then howd they practice smart $@!, im just trying to get a solid practice in, idk i feel i progress more if i know what im working on and towards, i mean when i sit down and say oh ill do this for thirty minutes today on one thing i get bored, this is a consistant practice that nails the main point in my brain

And as far as "thats not how the blues was practiced or learned" really just please shutup, im taking advantage of modern day knowledge and making best use out of my time, which is what Hendrix did, and first and foremost really how many "blues players" today have seen a plantation or been persecuted based on race? Yeah well thats how BB King and Wolf did it

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I think a lot of the "big boys" practiced by doing - they likely played more with other musicians when they were learning than sitting down to a schedule. I've always devoted most of my time toward doing exactly what I want to end up doing - at first that was being able to stand to listen to myself playing lead - now I can entertain myself for hours at a time.

But I think I progressed the most when I was playing with other guys, especially the ones who could teach me a thing or two and if I wasn't a dork, they usually would take the time to do just that. Nowadays I frequently jam with my duo partner, the next door neighbor and another superb guitar player who lives a few blocks away and just wants time away from giving lessons (though I think I get a pretty good lesson every time he comes over)!

Practice and patience. I you find yourself getting bored with your guitar if you do something for 30 minutes, go to 15. Myself, I am never, ever bored on a guitar... ever!

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Dennis in CR
Rockin' since 1963

There's nothing wrong with having a regiment to follow and keep you focused on the areas that need work. Anything that promotes smart practice instead of just farting around is a good thing IMHO.

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I have no one to jam with seeing as how my bassist sold out and my drummer bro has a lot on his hands, so im solo jammin all the time and i really felt like i was lacking progression

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will you guys just give him a break?? he's learning the way he wants to, not how you guys want to.

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riley

+100
Everybody has a way of learning and practicing that works best for them. I think the discipline of this approach will serve you well no matter what you do. I think, too, that playing with good recorded music is also helpful, since you get the benefit of playing with professionals – over and over so you can focus on different aspects of what they’re doing. Then, whenever possible, jamming with others helps with the on-the-fly changes that happen.

Good job! Keep up the practicing!

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Shirley Has The Blues

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They just played. I don't think they actually sat down with a stopwatch and timed how long they were gonna practice "Minor Pent. Scale Position 1 with Metronome/Minimum Movement/One Finger". Just play along with some backing tracks, there's a metric shit-ton of I-IV-V ones on the interwebs.

Be sure to allot some time to purchase your bowling shirt and beret.

Well, gee whiz - he asked for opinions and he got them. He doesn't want anyone else's opinion, he shouldn't ask. Simple as that.

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Dennis in CR
Rockin' since 1963