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Pastorius43
01-16-2006, 05:45 PM
Well latly I've been getting bored playing the same old stuff everyday. Same old lines, same old songs etc. I've also been trying to write some decent lines, and I can't seem to write one line i like:hmm: Also, whenever i try learning a song i go through it fine and dandy untill the solo section, once I get there i can't seem to learn the solo or section after it...For instance, i was learning Continuum a few days ago, and I had it under my belt pretty well, but then i tried to learn the solo section and no matter how many times i went over it i couldnt get it. But when i tried Chromatic Fantasy i could play through most of it at almost the write speed after a few times of going over it, I thought that was weird...If this helps any I've been playing around 2 1/2 years. I'm not even sure what the question here is but any advice?:confused:

Thanks,
Andrew

guy n. cognito
01-16-2006, 06:13 PM
If I may be blunt...

You have only been playing for a few years. You are trying to learn a solo by a master of the bass. It SHOULD be very difficult for you.

Pastorius43
01-16-2006, 06:23 PM
If I may be blunt...

You have only been playing for a few years. You are trying to learn a solo by a master of the bass. It SHOULD be very difficult for you.
I never really thought of it that way. I guess since everything up till now I've been able to play fine kind of got to my head or something. But I thought i would at least be able to write a worth while line. I use to be able to write lines i liked..i don't know what happened:(

chasfr
01-16-2006, 06:48 PM
Hey, give yourself a break. Take a couple of days off, listen to some different music than what you're playing all the time. Breathe. Relax. Get perspective.

Give yourself permission to make a thousand mistakes before you have to get it right. If that's not enough, allow yourself to make a thousand more.

Then come back and try again.

Just a thought...

Good luck!
chas

Pastorius43
01-16-2006, 06:59 PM
Hey, give yourself a break. Take a couple of days off, listen to some different music than what you're playing all the time. Breathe. Relax. Get perspective.

Give yourself permission to make a thousand mistakes before you have to get it right. If that's not enough, allow yourself to make a thousand more.

Then come back and try again.

Just a thought...

Good luck!
chas
"Give yourself permission to make a thousand mistakes before you have to get it right. If that's not enough, allow yourself to make a thousand more." That is posativly the best advice I've ever heard:D . Thanks a TON*hug* I kep pounding on myself for thinking I sould've gotten it the first couple times I dont know why...Thanks again man! :)