Greetings all, as stated in the main title...I'm seeking some advice on practicing.For some time now,all i've been doing as "practice" is doing premutations,running some scales with a metronome(without really knowing how to apply them) and then finally playing along with a few tones on guitarpro...i am starting to feel like i can progress so much more if i came up with a more effective system to practicing but i'm almost totally clueless as to where to start out.My current music preferences are funk,blues,fusion and rock.
Unfortunately i do not know how to read notation.
With that said,i would really appreciate advice on what practices i should implement into a new practice system.(fingerboard mapping,technique,applying scales and chords musically..etc etc)
i've honestly no idea where i should start and how to set about striving to become a better player and musician in general.Please shed some light on my plight~

Any Feedback would be greatly appreciated.


Regards,
U-waye:D

I know this sounds stupid, but check the stickies. VERY informative

Get a good tuition book, the author maps everything out for you. I usually start out with finger exercises. Also things i want to achieve i write down.For example if there is a certain finger movement i cant quite get, i note it down and keep at it until i have mastered it. Affective practicing is all about good structure!

I know this sounds stupid, but check the stickies. VERY informative


D'oh! my god.. i can't believe i've signed up for 5+ months and i didnt notice... sigh.. thanks for pointing it out...Cheers mate...

@bubinga5

hmmm i've been doing something similiar with practicing finger movements... If it doesnt feel natural to me i'll try to find a way to remedy it..

D'oh! my god.. i can't believe i've signed up for 5+ months and i didnt notice... sigh.. thanks for pointing it out...Cheers mate...

@bubinga5

hmmm i've been doing something similiar with practicing finger movements... If it doesnt feel natural to me i'll try to find a way to remedy it.. Yeah i hear you. But dont forget fretting strings on the bass is not a natural thing for the hand to do, if it was, everything would come easy. If i cant do something i just keep at it and i eventually get it. With time and determination the human hand is capable of doing just about any combination..

Good luck;)