Thank you to all who came to this Real Guitar Success Live Q&A session! I had fun answering all of your fantastic questions, and the best part is that we all benefit from this, including myself!
We covered an assortment of topics such as how to improve your ear training to learn new songs, when to use a c or a cadd9 chord, how to jam with someone who is playing with a capo, and many more!
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In this video:
00:01:33 - I've been working on speed using the chromatic scale and a metronome. I seem to have reached a barrier so that I don't seem to be getting any faster. Should I keep on trying since maybe it is just a plateau or have I reached my limit and should just stop there? How fast should I be aiming for anyway?
00:04:22 - Why should I learn riffs/licks that someone else created that I'm not going to be using in my own playing because they don't fit in with my style of playing? Wouldn't it be better for me to just make up my own riffs?
00:07:51 - Usually when people jam over a backing track they use an electric guitar. Are there any tips/tricks to suggest for someone who jams with an acoustic nylon string guitar? For example, should I stick to slow acoustic ballad tracks only to get the best sound or forget about jamming over backing tracks altogether?
00:10:57 - What do I do if my jam buddy is playing a song on his that is in A minor and puts a capo on the 3rd fret while I'm soloing? Should I place a capo in the same fret as he or do I have to transpose to a different key on the fly?
00:14:23 - Is it possible, on your next live session, to deliver a 10 minute practice session for people to use daily to help improve playing skills?
00:16:58 - In finger style playing, 4/4 time, is one pattern equal to a single beat?
00:18:49 - When should I use Daily Practice Sessions, in addition to the Beginner's Journey? Some of the things look too advanced for a total newbie like me. How should a Beginner on the Journey structure effective practice?
00:22:13 - What's the best way to understand what key your voice is and where to place capo based upon your singing key.
00:23:36 - When “You” play a new song/melody that you are not familiar with,,, do “you” hear it? How do you learn the song/melody/rhythm, etc. vs merely playing notes/chords?
00:26:43 - I began my guitar journey two months ago and have been working at various finger exercises plus warming my hand with warm water before I start. At 78 yrs old do I just need to keep doing the same and be more patient with my finger or do you have any other advice?
00:29:04 - For someone who is learning ear training as a beginner especially intervals, should I only focus on practicing intervals in c major key or should I practice other scales?
00:31:42 - How to find out the key of a song by ear?
00:32:57 - I have an issue practicing techniques and accurately learning new songs, I believe I do that because songs are hard. Thoughts on approaching this.
00:34:28 - Hello Tomas, I'm playing notes instead of making music, how about some hints on loosening up and making what I play sound more like music?
00:36:20 - When do you use Folk C or Cadd9?
00:41:55 - How long does someone develop a decent ear in spotting intervals to copy melodies into the guitar?