BarkellWH -> RE: How can I survive boredom while practising guitar exercises? (Jul. 16 2013 14:04:11)
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I play flamenco guitar for my own enjoyment and, occasionally, for that of others when with a group. Thus, the time I spend practicing is not anywhere near that of members who are, or aspire to be, professional musicians. Nevertheless, I have to agree with Stephen. Good practice, even on repetitive exercises, demands focus, not mindless physical movement while watching television. My own learning niche has been to practice playing a reasonable flamenco tremolo (PIAMI). This is not something I could have accomplished by unfocused movement (PIAMI) while watching television or reading E-mails. In my case, such practice would not have resulted in a dead-on, steady tremolo; rather, it was the other way around. By intensely focusing on a dead-on, steady tremolo in practice session after practice session, I found that I eventually was able to play it without focusing on it or thinking much about it. My final thought on practice is that it should not be boring. If one practices six hours a day, the entire six hours should be devoted to the idea of improving on what one is practicing. The reward will be eventual breakthrough to a higher level. That alone should spur one on to practice. If boredom sets in after awhile, perhaps one should think about reducing the practice time. Cheers, Bill
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