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“Open blog post to Scott1793”

Reading a question from one of our members, Scott1793, got me thinking, and prompted me to write this blog post.

Scott’s question was short and simple “What is the best way to train your ear so you can play what you hear in your head instantly on the guitar??????”

I want to address this “answer”, or rather my thoughts on the subject, to Scott, and everyone else that might have this problem.

First thing Scott, if you can't sing what's in your head, there's little chance you'll get it out through your fingers so to say. SO, one initial exercise would be to practice improvisation over more melodic backings (such as those on gilmourish.com) and SING every little thing you play. Step by step, your ear will improve, and the gap between what you hear in your head and what you play will narrow.

Of course there are many other steps and measures to be taken. Timing and note value alteration is a KEY concept to be able to accurately "translate" what's in your head. It will act like a focal point for your mind as well as your practical playing. You see, in the formative years as we strive to play "what we hear in our head", one of the big problems is that what we actually hear is so out of focus and fragile. Let me ask you a question Scott

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