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Gabewolf

Posts: 67
Joined: Feb. 12 2016
From: Cleveland, Ohio

Practice schedules.

Hello! I was wondering how everyone practices? Is your practice daily? Do you spread out your playing throughout the day or all at once? What about those of you who also work on palmas/cajon/baile/cante in addition to guitar? For me, I practice for three hours straight, every day right up until I go to sleep, probably not the best time to practice but it is what my current work schedule will allow. Right now I'm trying to cut down some of my guitar practice to implement more palmas or cajon practice to strengthen my compas. I would like to get super organized and make a daily regiment for all of this. Any tips from those with awesome practice schedules?

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Piwin

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Joined: Feb. 9 2016

RE: Practice schedules. (in reply to Gabewolf)

This sounds like a January 1st post...

If you're gonna do a schedule like that, just make sure it's flexible because...well...life happens.

For me, what that means is that I basically have a "bare minimum" routine. I make sure I go through my technical routine (around 30min) once a day and put aside one hour on the weekends for "active listening", and that's about it. In reality I play a lot more. The 30min technical routine is just a run through to keep my fingers working, like going for a short run, but if I'm really trying to work on the technique I have to do longer sessions. I usually have one or two full pieces I'm working on either solo guitar or just trying to pick-up some odds and ends of accompaniment. And I usually get called in at least once a week for some kind of practice session with a dancer or singer.

But again, the only thing that I have on my "schedule" is those 30min technique a day and 1h active listening on the weekends. I find that if I plan for more, life gets in the way and I end up getting frustrated that I couldn't do as much as I wanted to.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 2 2017 10:56:23

Cervantes

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Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA

RE: Practice schedules. (in reply to Gabewolf)

I also don't like to practice before bedtime, because it can make it harder to fall asleep. But I often end up doing that because I work during the day, cook dinner when I get home and spend time with my wife.
Ideally I like practice first thing in the morning and then several short sessions during the day which I can only do on weekends.
I have a terrible time staying focused and following the instructions my teacher gives me sometimes I just ramble, but I am getting better at it.
I just got a Tascam DR-05 recorder and after only a few days I can tell its going to be a huge help.

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Leñador

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Joined: Jun. 8 2012
From: Los Angeles

RE: Practice schedules. (in reply to Gabewolf)

The best practice routine is the one that keeps you playing. If you turn it into something to rigid and stressful you'll likely not want to do it. Anyhow all good advice here, I'd just add to make sure you allot time to just rock out and have fun.

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AlVãl

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Joined: Oct. 20 2016

RE: Practice schedules. (in reply to Gabewolf)

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I generally get though this 6 Days a week
Left hand usually involves flamenco and jazz/world tonalities - some improv, some bits of transcriptions
Just trying to get everything solid or keep some technique maintained
I use a standard metronome
One that can also be set to speed up by 4bpm every 4 bars
I set a threshold tempo - generally try to focus on relaxed observation

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 4 2017 12:15:54

mt1007

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Joined: Jan. 19 2011

RE: Practice schedules. (in reply to Gabewolf)

I'm currently doing the Pedro Sierra Tecnica workout. In the couple of weeks I've been doing this workout I've noticed changes. I've been very consistent in doing the whole workout everyday no matter what. I think that consistency has truly been the key. Suerte y Feliz Año Nuevo!

https://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/117812135-tablaturas-tecnicas-de-guitarra-pedro-sierra

Tecnicas de Guitarra Flamenca
1. Arpegio hacia Arriba 140 BMP
2. Pulgar Cromatico 140 bmp
3. Picado cromático 120 bmp
4. Arpegio hacia abajo 140 bmp
5. Pulgar y picado 180 bmp
6. Picado mástil 120 bmp
7. Arpegio doble 120 bmp
8. Pulgar y picado con ligaos 140 bmp
9. Picado hindú 120 bmp
10. arpegio combinado 180 bmp
11. escala mayor picado 120 bmp
12. alzapua 120 bmp
13. Tremolo 140 bmp
14. Horquilla 140 bmp
15. Arpegio subiendo y bajando 180 bmp
16. Arpegio subiendo y bajando 180 bmp
17. Picado sin repetir 140 bmp
18. Picado de tres 180 bmp
19. Escala menor picado 120 bmp

Los acordes de los ejercicios nº 10, 13, 14 y 16 estan escritos en tablatura y los encontraras dentro del Cd en formato JPG.

After many years of experience I have the come to the conclusion that study of technique is essential to the
development of the flamenco guitarist. Without technique it would be impossible to interpret the multitude of
compositions created for flamenco guitar. Technique for the flamenco guitar is based on arpeggios, alzapúas, picado,
tremolo, thumb, slurs, etc.

What happens when we practice technique without control? The result is not optimal. For this reason I present this first
installment of "Guitar Techniques" created by Pedro Sierra. It is a series of basic and simple exercises recorded and
mixed in the chronological order in which they must be practiced. Following the order of the recording, both hands will
be warmed up and developed simultaneously.

This CD is also useful because the guitarist often forgets the order of which the exercises should played as well as the speed of the metronome for each exercise. Just by pressing Play you will have begun studying, and before you know it, you've practiced for an hour. You will be warmed up and ready to play your favorite pieces and compositions. Inside the CD you will find pictures with tablature of certain chords of various exercises.

I hope you enjoy this CD and that you benefit from these exercises.

Best regards, Pedro Sierra.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 4 2017 16:21:28