Practicing too much = slump??

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by rgr

*EDIT*

Wow, I'm a dork, I posted on this without even noticing there were pages 2 and 3, or the date on the original post. Every thing I said was mentioned, meditation, stress, etc...

So, howya doin' Jim?

I'm going back to work now, got some new proposals to write...

Rog Cool, I didn't know you got into meditation

Thanks for asking. Seems to be coming back together Getting ready to practice shortly. Plus I got a sweet ~shiny~ new axe headed my way shortly

[Tom Gilroy]

Well, if its possible to practice too much, then thats what I'm going to do for the next week. I'm so happy that my exams are finished.

[Ozzdoc]

man mine are going to be over tommorow!!!!

Damn i have a 55 % in english ( I had a 75.... ) and a 57 % (science...pshh screw science ) in the subjects tho ...o well I'll pass

Meanwhile I'm getting a 94% in my communications class and a 98% in construction...odd.

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by Tom Gilroy

I'm so happy that my exams are finished.

Me too Tommy

Now get to practicing lad


BTW - We had the best practice tonight that we've had yet. Almost got a new song completed even

[rgr]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Rog Cool, I didn't know you got into meditation

Not enough really, I've tried in the past, but have trouble quieting all those disturbing voices in my head I know it would be good though, maybe I can get some pointers/direction from you, SOON!!!

[jaken777]

Yep, Stress screws up your thinking big time, Good to see your ok bro & all is well there with you,
Hey that New guitar your getting soon will make you feel great JJEMMER777,

i just got a new guitar recently & it did help me forget a lot of saddness i had,

Guitars are good for our Souls & so is Jemsite!

Cheers..Jake.

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by rgr

Not enough really, I've tried in the past, but have trouble quieting all those disturbing voices in my head I know it would be good though, maybe I can get some pointers/direction from you, SOON!!!

Sure thing Rog

But you may have to come over for a visit to me forest for true Miagi training

[Tom Gilroy]

Damn! I just found out I have to work TOMORROW! Only one day's break after my damn exams. Aaaagh! My plans of a week long practice binge are destroyed.

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by Tom Gilroy

Damn! I just found out I have to work TOMORROW! Only one day's break after my damn exams. Aaaagh! My plans of a week long practice binge are destroyed.

That's alright my friend. Just envision "Cornford Wattage" and all the pain will simply fade away...........

[Tom Gilroy]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

That's alright my friend. Just envision "Cornford Wattage" and all the pain will simply fade away...........

It helps, but this still just really sucks.

[rgr]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Sure thing Rog

But you may have to come over for a visit to me forest for true Miagi training

I'll give you a call later this week.

[timi_h]

i was getting bummed out with trying to do the same stuff only better, and just winding up frustrated! my advice: learn other guitar styles. you do really fast progress cos ur starting from scratch with your approach to the instrument and it realy opens your mind!
jazz guitar.......lush!

[nickcoumbe]

Ironically enough I just picked up my Jem after at least a fortnight of no guitar playing at all. I am finding that with a son this happens frequently but I am not losing too much of my meagre abilities. In fact I am much more inspired every time I play, in fact I am practically writing a new song every time I pick up the guitar.

JJEMMER777 try and see this as a positive thing. It might take you along a new path to even greater guitar glory. In my case this is the intro to "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind" by Mr. Big. Although to be fair if I only practice once a fortnight it eill be Xmas before I get it right

[fettouhi]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Hi Fellow Jemsiters

Well, as some of you know, due to recent circumstances, I have a LOT more time on my hands than I used to.

So.....I've been practicing more. You know the old, "practice, practice, practice makes perfect thing.

Grrrr!!! Now I seem to have fallen into a slump though, because in BAND practice I'm missing notes on my skips, sloppy sweeps, etc. Some of these songs I have been playing for years
In the last 4 practices I have been terrible. My bandmates are looking at me like WTF What happened to you Jim??

Do you think it's possible to practice TOO much??? That maybe a couple weeks off is in order???I've always heard you can never get too much practice. Not so sure anymore.

If yous would be so kind as to share / enlighten me with your input / personal experiences / advice, which I respect so much I'd appreciate it

Should I take a hiatus from guitar for a couple weeks, or just get over it and stop this childish whining ????

Thanks

Take a break .

Regards

André

[sniperfrommars1]

If you warm up properly youll have this problem less and less. The key thing is those days your practicing alot your likely to have went through all the motions already.