Module 12 Practice Schedule

[Guitarman63]

I think its a question we all ask I am on mod 10 struggling with C major scale alternate picking dont know why just am at the moment, i can play the scale normally no problem, the rest of the lessons i can do, as for the songs i try to pick some from BC 2 using the G,A and F chords so i can use weak finger G mini barre A and full barre F, have been on this mod since 26th July so when do i move on ? if i manage to crack the c scale picking will it help later on? you dont have to learn those songs you can pick some from the BC 2 list i`m sure there are others you can use power chords on

[domi7]

@Medusaurio

So now im a bit confuse.
Have i been over-practicing? Should i just move up to the next module or do i just keep hammering at Song 2 and ATST until i get them 100% right at the real speed of the song?

Hi Medu,
I’m not a teacher myself, but I was rather happy most of the time with my progress. But well, possibly my expectations were just lower!
Just from my own experience, I think that it helped me to go forward when I was bored or felt I struggled too much so the time I spend with the guitar was not enough fun or had become inefficient.

BUT - I always took note of those skipped or uncompleted lessons to go back later, if I rated them important!
I think it helps to jump a bit here and there in order to have the most fun you can, while always trying to improve in some field that will pay off some time on your guitar journey. Often, I founmd I was coming back later and I had gotten better as if by magic at a seemingly unrelated thing I had problems with earlier.

I hope that in all my babble some things make sense somehow
so yes, go on, and if you feel there’s still something missing, come back later and check the lesson you found important and possibly uncompleted.
Best regards,
Dominique

[domi7]

@Guitarman63

if i manage to crack the c scale picking will it help later on?

same here. I would say, if you feel like moving on, do so. You can still keep that thing that bothers you in your practice routine, I was also dropping items for some time and then coming back to them later. My practice routine has quite a few items that go in and out. I think the more fun you have, the better.

All the best,
Dominique

[Guitarman63]

Do you really want to learn song 2 and ATST if not then move on

[Medusaurio]

Thanks everyone for your answers!

And yes i do want to learn Song 2 (ATST is mostly to practice palm muting tho i do like the song).

But yeah i decided to move to the next module, but i will continue practicing Song 2 with the rest of my regular repertoire.

[barny]

@Medusaurio

I can also play the Am pentatonic scale consistently at 120 bpm.

Just curious, how did you practice to get it up to speed? Did you simply just keep trying to play it a little faster than you can comfortably do so cleanly?

[Medusaurio]

Yeah basically. That and doing the spider exercise helped a lot.

[olivpep]

Is it even worth it doing this module when only playing accoustic?

[sequences]

Power chords are usually used for electric, but not exclusively. There are many other elements to this that you should not skip, even if you find the power chords don’t fit your play goals. Moving the fretting hand, learning the notes, timing.

I didn’t find a good reason to skip lessons or practice elements until mid grade 3, but I was relaxed on how proficient I was before moving on. In a few of those cases, I learned that I should have worked longer and have had to go back to the earlier lessons and practice elements so I could have the skill to work on a more complex element later.

[Levtrona]

Unfortunately power chords give me a tennis elbow syndrome. I can play barre chords just fine, though.
And the muting doesnt work.

This lesson really pulled je down.

[judi]

Hi Magdalena @Levtrona, I struggled (and still do) with this lesson too. Pain usually comes from imperfect technique. I’m struggling with a minor wrist issue currently. If you can post some photos or videos of both your left and right hands, and describe what isn’t working or what hurts, there are many folks here who will be happy and able to provide guidance.

[Levtrona]

Hi there,

I have had Tennis ellbow or „tennisarm“ before on both sides. It is due to my age, genetics and some bad habits. Seems to be a typical musicians problem, too.
The only cure is to avoid whats causing it, power chords in my case and try again later.
Otherwise it is getting really really painful and takes ages to heal.

Lucky me can just strumm along open chords and even barre chords are ok. Always need to warm up and be careful.

I have moved on to next module and enjoying it.