This is one of the questions I always find interesting to ask.
Practice is important, but efficient practice is much more important.
You're wasting time if you're doing it wrong or are not enjoying(!) it.
My latest practice routine I actually do every once in a while for example is more warmup based.
I use a metronome and let it speed up by 1bmp per xbars.
I start with sixteenth notes, followed by triplets to 8th notes. I switch when the tempo becomes too fast for me to follow it well. I use varies 1234 patterns but scales would be better, combined with licks and riffs I want to improve.
I alternate between different techniques as well and I have rhythm practice sheets catching dust somewhere. (I recommend those though, I'll post a link if I can find it back later. )
Edit: https://www.samuelstokesmusic.com/rhythm.html
The ideal practice is more musical. That's where theory comes in play and where the wall is in sight. (Keys, scales, chordprogression, chord tones/voicings etc)
I understand theory, but actually putting it in practice is another thing. I've seen people practicing one key/scale a week and I've had other people tell me to become familiar with one sound before moving on to others.
How do you combine it? What's your routine?
Ps. This post is much longer than intended. It's all I have to say for now, maybe I'll come up with even more words later.
Practice is important, but efficient practice is much more important.
You're wasting time if you're doing it wrong or are not enjoying(!) it.
My latest practice routine I actually do every once in a while for example is more warmup based.
I use a metronome and let it speed up by 1bmp per xbars.
I start with sixteenth notes, followed by triplets to 8th notes. I switch when the tempo becomes too fast for me to follow it well. I use varies 1234 patterns but scales would be better, combined with licks and riffs I want to improve.
I alternate between different techniques as well and I have rhythm practice sheets catching dust somewhere. (I recommend those though, I'll post a link if I can find it back later. )
Edit: https://www.samuelstokesmusic.com/rhythm.html
The ideal practice is more musical. That's where theory comes in play and where the wall is in sight. (Keys, scales, chordprogression, chord tones/voicings etc)
I understand theory, but actually putting it in practice is another thing. I've seen people practicing one key/scale a week and I've had other people tell me to become familiar with one sound before moving on to others.
How do you combine it? What's your routine?
Ps. This post is much longer than intended. It's all I have to say for now, maybe I'll come up with even more words later.
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