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Plank Owner
True, but one does reach a practicing saturation point. So it's nice to come here and "talk shop."
I want to visit and talk shop. When can I come over?
True, but one does reach a practicing saturation point. So it's nice to come here and "talk shop."
I want to visit and talk shop. When can I come over?
How about now?
I have yet to burn any days this year. I'm due.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with having real nice gear. If you can afford it and dig it, I think it can hold your interest more strongly. When you play something right it will sound so much more right, theoretically.
What are you using for an amp?
Lessons.
Lot of mention of metronome and drum machine. Well... backing tracks or even playing to the actual songs are a lot better, IMO. Not only is it just fun but you really pick up the nuances of your favorite players versus just reading sheet music/tab and pulling out a metronome.
Think of it this way: a great piano is ten times the price of a great guitar.
Just think how much better off you are not being able to play guitar, than not being able to play piano. :top:
I am damn glad I cannot play a piano!!! :laugh: An artist grade 408 is in my very near future. Thanks, Les!
I think there's also a third type, those that have an honest self assessment of their abilities. I've been lucky as I've met more of those than the other types and they are a joy to play with and learn from.
The guys who are good but who keep saying they suck aren't being anymore honest with others than the guy who thinks he's amazing but isn't, and both are a pain to have in a band.
Its the Dunning-Kruger effect, only for instruments, its our wonderful brains at work.
Basically, people with little knowledge of a subject will often overestimate their knowledge/abilities (i.e. people who suck but think they're gods gift to shredding), while people considered experts in their fields will actually underestimate their knowledge/abilities.
The people who suck and know they suck, and experts who know they're good are just in touch with reality, lol
Hey look, I used science in a music discussion, woohoo