muscle memory?

ssshawn · #1 12-23-2010, 08:06 PM

In my understanding, muscle memory requires lots of practice. So you can "remember" the spacing between left hand fingers(for fretless)

But what if you play two instruments- with different spacing and pitches- say cello and bass
Will the muscle memory overlap and ruin the technique of both instruments?!

E-At · #2 12-23-2010, 08:09 PM

that's a good question. but i guess the only thing you can do to find out the answer is...
do it!
play both and find out

**nutdog** · #3 12-23-2010, 08:13 PM

You'll go insane. Kind of like if you see yourself die in a dream.

I would think there may be some difficulties but practice on both instruments would compliment each other more so. Many people successfully play multiple instruments.

groooooove · #4 12-23-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ssshawn

In my understanding, muscle memory requires lots of practice. So you can "remember" the spacing between left hand fingers(for fretless)

But what if you play two instruments- with different spacing and pitches- say cello and bass
Will the muscle memory overlap and ruin the technique of both instruments?!

absolutely not.

muscle memory reffering to your technique, i dont think it will ever overlap between two instruments. your mind, and hands, know your playing a cello or a bass or guitar or whatever else.

muscle memory with the same piece of music on two instruments (especially if theyre tuned differntly) may be an issue, but probably not.

Jazzdogg · #5 12-23-2010, 08:48 PM

I have basses with 34", 35", and 42" scale lengths. Some are fretted, and some are fretless. It isn't much of an adjustment to switch from one bass to another.

Learning DB method is a great way to instill left-hand discipline, and to bolster sight-reading and intonation.

groooooove · #6 12-23-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzdogg

I have basses with 34", 35", and 42" scale lengths. Some are fretted, and some are fretless. It isn't much of an adjustment to switch from one bass to another.

Learning DB method is a great way to instill left-hand discipline, and to bolster sight-reading and intonation.

simandl book is pretty excellent for this, i agree.