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This is really true - Ableton is quite good for that sort of use. Much better than a loop pedal.



Also true! And there's nothing wrong with improving one's sense of time.

Are you looking to use a looper for creative improvisation / recording, or for doing live performances? If it's option 1, I'd highly recommend looking into software-based loopers (Ableton is my...

even with advanced technology its still tricky to do live, having a "formula" for making the loop helps. Most "live" loopers operate by foot switch so there's that too.

I have the RC 300 which is...

Big thanks to Mandolin Cafe. The info on this site. And the people that gave some input.

With the info here. I avoided a couple of bad options. Stretched the budget. And ended up with a new...

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Because D minor is the saddest key.

Along the lines of Aaron's thinking, I would recommend the piano keyboard which is a wonderful visual aid to seeing chords, with its layout of groups of two and three black keys dispersed among the...

12 year bump...

When I hear a new (to me) song I'd like to learn, I'll search it on YouTube for a version I like best. Then I figure out the chord prgression after wathing/listen7my/playing along a few times. Then...

Just my opinion, but this has been my experience in applying mathematics, engineering concepts, plumbing, wiring, auto mechanics and music:

Memorizing steps, formulae, songs, etc. is fine, but...

A lost cause at 1.5 years…maybe you’re being just a wee bit hard on yourself…?…I would guess you’ll feel this way 20 years from now.

Anyway, instead of memorization think internalization. Know -...

This proves that you need an ACOUSTIC metronome! Lol!

Changing strings on my mando this afternoon. New E-string slips out of my hand and falls perfectly into the tiny narrow space between the plug of my electronic metronome cord and the wall socket. ...

When you practice do you stop and “correct” any clams you play? DON’T DO THAT! If you stop when you practice you’ll train yourself to stop when you play. Play through your errors, keeping the feel of...

The more one uses the 4th finger in playing, the less unruly it becomes.

This is a wonderful quote!

As anyone who jams regularly knows, the toughest thing is to be first in line to take a break after a new song is started. :grin:

One must learn how to listen, and...

“Music is a conversation, not a contest” so says Don Julin.

One thing that may help you relax is understanding that mistakes happen to everybody, they go by quickly, and should be forgotten quickly. Try to learn to let 'em go by with a laugh and focus on...

I share your despair and I'm not really a newbie, just not a fast player. The discipline to work on the mechanics of picking, the 'zen' of relaxing and the confidence of performing are three...

neat video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H27FChhSi8&t=85s

Playing it slowly is the obvious solution. The trick is to make "slowly" seem like the right tempo. Think Reggae or give it a heavy backbeat. Make it groove at a slow bluesy tempo. Overdo the swing...

I don't have any advice except that sometimes you need to just take a break, play something entirely different and then come back to it, although I don't have any real suggestions on timing.

Not in performance, I’ve always done the troubador thing when performing solo. But yeah, like you I’ve made my own backing tracks by multitracking, and I’ve used some of the different softwares for...

I wish I could remember the words of Pete Martin, something like, “there are no difficult keys, only unfamiliar ones.”

Strum Macine is a great play-along resource. There is a cost, but it’s very low, compared to driving a long way. If you are looking for more advanced play alongs that simulate other players, there...

It's standard procedure only for people who lack imagination.

Mandolin pops up from time to time on "worship" recordings that definitely aren't bluegrass, so the excuse they've given you is crap....