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Post subject: Re: A question for experienced guitar players
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:20 pm
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I generally don't look for relatively simple songs I've rehearsed over and over. But if I have a lot of changes and the chords are complicated (e.g., "Jazz chords" for want of a better description), I usually find myself looking. Then too, with pattern solos, I usually don't look but if I'm trying something out of the box, I will often look intently until I've done that solo a few times and even then I'll still peek occasionally.


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Post subject: Re: A question for experienced guitar players
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:47 pm
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BMW-KTM wrote:
I think it depends on how far I'm moving.
3 or 4 frets are no brainers.
5 or 6 I can usually get but I usually look if I can.
7 or more I know I'm likely to misstep if I try to do it blind.

That's about my speed. I don't usually play in the dark, but I have been known to noodle around while staring at the TV or computer monitor.
Then again, it's not that critical for me to miss a note.

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Post subject: Re: A question for experienced guitar players
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:44 am
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As I mentioned in another post, I saw Robert Cray tuesday night and several times he was doing solos looking up with his eyes closed tight. He was playing very fast, up and down the fretboard, very impressive!

I will keep practicing, maybe someday! :lol:

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Post subject: Re: A question for experienced guitar players
Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 4:38 pm
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Practice muscle memory--they help.

I still look at the start of a song and glance at various times--especially if I'm doing large position changes.

but listening helps and practicing and building muscle memory all help.

Most people probably know it better than they think, but even if you struggle with it--just keep at it.

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Post subject: Re: A question for experienced guitar players
Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 1:01 am
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Unless there's a perceived gain to not looking every now and then, I don't see it as a true advantage. For some, it might increase the risk of hitting a wrong note, and if so, it's surely better that they look. And if the only advantage is to look more professional, well, don't bother. Some of the very best players are notorious fretboard lookers, even hunching and tilting their guitars to see the fretboard itself better, not just the side markers.

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One method to train not to look so much is to use sheet music. You keep your eyes away from the neck more. But if looking isn't causing you any problems, don't bother.


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Post subject: Re: A question for experienced guitar players
Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 6:33 am
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If I find myself looking at my fretboard too much, for punishment I just go over to my drums. :lol:

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Post subject: Re: A question for experienced guitar players
Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 2:32 pm
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omar59 wrote:
OK, let me set this up, I woke up very early several weeks ago and could not go back to sleep. So, I get up and go to my music room plug the head phones in and start to play. I have been playing for a little over two years and have got to the point where I seldom need to look at where I am at on the fret board, or so I thought. Since it was very early it was still dark and I only had on one very dim light, making the side markers hard to see. I kept missing the frets, I thought it was because I was not warmed up, but what I discovered was I was still seeing the side markers in my peripheral vision. I am still look for them I just don’t look down anymore.

My question is this, do you ever get to the point where you can “play with your eyes closed” or do you still need the side markers? I have noticed some guitars have glow in the dark markers and some even have LED side markers.

If you still need to look for them, do you ever practice in the dark when you know you will be playing in a dark club?

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Funny you should ask. No I don't practice in the dark intentionally lol. I do look at the fret-board because it helps me. The only exception is if it is a song that I really enjoy playing I find that I look at my band-mates and the audience more than the fretboard. :D 8)

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