Practicing on the fly

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bahen

Posts: 388
Joined: Mar. 4 2006

Practicing on the fly

So, these days, I'm working 12- to 14-hour days and finding little to no time to practice (except on weekends). This is less than ideal. Do you guys have any tips / tricks for practicing technique on the fly, e.g., rasguedos on your commute, working that pinky finger, compas training in your head, arpeggios in your pocket?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2023 22:00:46

devilhand

Posts: 1914
Joined: Oct. 15 2019

RE: Practicing on the fly (in reply to bahen)

You're better off practicing only on weekends. Practicing on the fly. Sorry. It won't work. You need to practice with full attention. The first best solution for you is reduce your working hours and practice on weekdays and weekends.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2023 23:46:45

Stu

Posts: 2929
Joined: Jan. 30 2007
From: London (the South of it), England

RE: Practicing on the fly (in reply to devilhand)

what about these kinda things?

saw some talk about these once before and the vibe was a bit negative.

I made one once in the early days but never really used it.

Im not sure theyd allow you do pocket arpeggios but maybe....under the desk arpeggios or lap arpegios.

pocket arpegios sounds like a euphemism like we have in the UK. Pocket billiards! (meaning fiddling with/adjusting oneself via the pocket of your trousers!) ahhaha

this thing

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 1 2023 13:32:15

hamia

Posts: 418
Joined: Jun. 25 2004

RE: Practicing on the fly (in reply to bahen)

Practicing with these small practice tools is very effective. I have the same fretted model shown below as well as one similar to the smaller model. Really good for right hand repetitive movements when in car, watching TV, etc. Also can use for left hand hammer ons/offs. I use with one hand only - but can probably use with two.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 1 2023 17:46:58