Guitar playing should be a fun thing not a chore

Seventhson · 2009-10-06T22:13:08+00:00

Alot of people think playing guitar is to much of a chore. I reckon it should be fun, Practising scales every day is not what guitar playing is about.

Wizard

I was taught the blues scale ... so have spent most of my time jamming around in that.
I am now working through a book of beginner pieces (playing lead-like; not chords).
I've found it very useful to take a piece, identify the key ... and spend time practicing the scale.
(e.g. G major)
This does two things - builds the muscle memory of the fretboard patterns; as well as tuning your mind in to the key.

I found a book at Bothners today for only R 80 that has all of the common scales; including the blues, jazz, modes etc.
A nice reference book.

I have a spreadsheet that can generate all of the scales and the finger positions if anyone is interested; but it's useful to have a convenient book for playing

BMU

andrewjbryson wrote "You actually have to get creative to practice efficiently"

This is such a good quote. I wish I could permanently get that in my thick head. I often just retreat into my little practice bubble 'cos it's safe. Deep down I know once I try to implement what I've practiced creatively, I'm going to be challenged! And yet getting creative with it is actually the most effective AND most fun in the end. Even if you pull a few hairs out along the way. ?

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