Re: Speed related issues
I'm mainly a bassist - rhythm, timing and groove are everything with bass. And I had it drilled into me early on that the metronome is your friend; it helps you develop that internal clock. 27 years I've been playing bass and I still practice with metronomes periodically. Eventually, it should get better if you're doing it properly. Also, stay as relaxed as you can. If you tense up, your tempo will get lost, and if your tempo gets lost, you tense up even more. Vicious circle.
If you're having trouble playing at a certain speed, then slow down the metronome and keep doing that until you can play it properly several times without losing the pulse. Then gradually speed up, notch-by-notch if you need too. It takes time to play in time.
A little Vic Wooten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X1fhVLVF_4
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