I have had a guitar for a good year and a half and I can play alot of songs that are tabbed out. I just feel like Im not getting any better. I want to be able to read and play classical music- and improvise and stuff. Any ideas on what to do? okay yes..get some lessons-what else?
2006-11-04 08:57:32 · 7 answers · asked by BingoBanggoBongo 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
hey!
like was said, listen to all different kinds of music. you already know that you should take lessons- if you really are serious, take piano lessons too,and play in an orchestra- not a band- because that way you get to know all different kinds of music and instruments, you develope a kind of coordination as well, and also u8 have tons of fun with the crowd.nothing too boring tho, if the crowd there is geeky, dont go, itz important to have fun. i play in the jerusalem youth orchestra, itz really worth the time.
practice-a lot of scales, because without total controll on the scales area, you wont be ableto improvise, ever.play jazz, there is a lot you can learn from jazz.
good luck!
2006-11-05 02:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think listening is a really good idea, as well! Also, make sure you listen to pieces more than once. It always surprises me in classical music that I can hear new things almost every time I listen.
Another thing you can do is buy a good beginning music theory book. This will help you read music and have a better understanding of harmony. Another option is taking a few piano lessons. In my opinion, theory is a little easier to understand if you understand it on the piano.
2006-11-04 20:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Amy J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes time! A year and a half is not even a dent in your musical progress or career. Be patient, consistent, and network with other musicians who play your instrument or any other instrument. This will offer you the opportunity to pick up tips, current trends while building on your musical vocabulary, and it builds your knowledge of other instruments while strengthening your knowledge of the instrument you play.
I do also encourage lessons; however, lessons don't automatically make you better. It just takes sheer time, practice, and persistance. Blessings to you!
2006-11-05 12:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by zphiv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to everything (even if you don't like it). I used to play keyboards/piano and would listen to every kind of music (even if I didn't like it) simply to be exposed to it and listen to the different chords, rhythms, and phrazes. You're right though - lessons from a good instructor are almost necessary to help round up your training. And don't be bashful about using different instructors - you can learn something new with each teacher. Good luck!
2006-11-04 17:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by rogueryche 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
Playing scales a lot too. That will help.
2006-11-04 18:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
practise every morning.. every night.. every day.. practise practise practise!!
2006-11-04 17:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PRACTICE!!!
2006-11-04 17:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋