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Post subject: Self-Education
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:39 pm
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Quick question, what do you think you need to work on to become a better guitarist? I've came up with a list of things I need to work on. First listening by my ear is the main thing I have to work on. Second is sight-reading. Third is syncopation. Fourth and lastly is smoothness in my playing, which comes with finger coordination. :wink:


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Post subject: Re: Self-Education
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:32 pm
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How on Earth does sight-reading make one a better guitarist? Why was Jimi Hendrix a God? Because he could play what he heard in his head, not what others have written down on paper for him to play.
I understand that classical musicians have to master sight-reading, but that doesn't make you a better player. Your ability to play the instrument and to learn the ins and outs of the instrument is what makes you better.

But all in all I'd say rhythm, good feel, knowing the consonant and dissonant tones over the chords, good ear and good playing technique.

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Post subject: Re: Self-Education
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:43 pm
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Scales. I need to learn more scales.

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