I know, it sounds like I’m just being really profound. Like I’m a ninja, or perhaps a little green dude with large ears and a propensity to fight with light sabers. But, no, actually this has everything to do with music.
Slow down your practicing (using a metronome of course) and make sure that you can play the part you’re working on without having to think about it too hard. When it becomes second nature, THEN you can speed up.
The more consistently you practice purposefully and slowly, the faster you’ll get faster. Therefore:
Slower equals faster.
May the metronome be with you, always.
The Musician’s Toolbox
If you want to get better faster, use a metronome. A metronome either clicks or beeps a consistent beat that you play along with. It helps develop your sense of rhythm and helps build your muscle memory as you practice.
The simplest metronome is a ticking clock, which beats (ticks) 60 times per minute. Try strumming the G chord to this beat. Try to be exact and time your strum precisely on each beat (tick), and you’ll get an idea of what its like to play along with a metronome.
It’s important to use a metronome while you practice. It’s important to use a metronome while you practice. It’s important to use a metronome while you practice. It’s important to use a metronome while you practice.
I think the point is clear,
Much respect,
The Musician’s Toolbox
