Wow.. you explain this complex process into such beautiful and relatable metaphors. I have also been practicing myself with no teacher, nothing serious. Its been a few years and I'm getting somewhere, finally. I was curious about how others percieved their way of learning. Specifically how learners can read music as a language; with such abstacts involved. I found your video and it amazed me how perfectly you're able to describe the mind processing this. It's like you need to have a balance between your counsciousness knowing the bigger patterns like the verses and groups of tones making melodies while the other part of you, the unconscious 'muscle memory' part, takes over the details as where to put your fingers, where they are or where and they need to go. I especially like the metaphor you used in which you describe your brain clearing the path in the maze for the tones being played by your hands. Great video, thanks for sharing. Would love to see more theory videos.
I am working on this very issue right now, I’m in advanced beginner. I’m working on trying to learn my music at a faster tempo, rather than starting out playing it very very slowly. I am wondering if I can learn sections of the music at a faster tempo and slowly add a half measure or measure at a time, and if this will shorten the length of time it takes me to learn a piece at full tempo? Do you have any experience with this particular issue?
Yes, I think that can be an effective way to learn music. I usually find that I have the best results when I mix several different practice methods, so I might recommend doing some like that, and also some slower practice of larger sections. I’ve found that I can dive deeper into the details when I’m focusing on a really small section, but sometimes it comes at the expense of having a clear understanding of a whole section.
You've really hit the nail on the head here. The details vs. big picture shift of focus during practice is great advice!
Wow.. you explain this complex process into such beautiful and relatable metaphors.
I have also been practicing myself with no teacher, nothing serious. Its been a few years and I'm getting somewhere, finally.
I was curious about how others percieved their way of learning. Specifically how learners can read music as a language; with such abstacts involved. I found your video and it amazed me how perfectly you're able to describe the mind processing this.
It's like you need to have a balance between your counsciousness knowing the bigger patterns like the verses and groups of tones making melodies while the other part of you, the unconscious 'muscle memory' part, takes over the details as where to put your fingers, where they are or where and they need to go.
I especially like the metaphor you used in which you describe your brain clearing the path in the maze for the tones being played by your hands.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Would love to see more theory videos.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. I’ve done a couple others on similar topics; maybe I’ll do some more in the future.
Bahahaha 3:54 is my favorite! Great video!
The struggle may be real... but it's not always effective. 😢
Whaat this is actually a vert good video, didn't realize that it has soooo few views...
I really like your stick men videos 😄 Everything is so clearly explained 👍
Thanks! Maybe I’ll make more sometime.
I am working on this very issue right now, I’m in advanced beginner. I’m working on trying to learn my music at a faster tempo, rather than starting out playing it very very slowly. I am wondering if I can learn sections of the music at a faster tempo and slowly add a half measure or measure at a time, and if this will shorten the length of time it takes me to learn a piece at full tempo? Do you have any experience with this particular issue?
Yes, I think that can be an effective way to learn music. I usually find that I have the best results when I mix several different practice methods, so I might recommend doing some like that, and also some slower practice of larger sections. I’ve found that I can dive deeper into the details when I’m focusing on a really small section, but sometimes it comes at the expense of having a clear understanding of a whole section.