I’m upset with all the time I had that I could have spent practicing in the past, I’m getting better at practicing now but still need to write out schedules.
I get distracted alot and forget trivial things like brushing my teeth, LOL.
Anyway, I’m working on the chorus riff of “Come on, Come over” currently going really slow (40 BPM lmao) but it’s the FEELING. I’d say I’m moderately knowledgeable about 16th notes, but I’ve never really tried to play this 16th note funk style before.
And the ghost notes… They feel awkward, probably should have chosen a slower song to work on them with but basic exercises will be just fine.
And progress on going back though B2B has been rough. I was on a roll a few days ago and now starting to fall off again. gotta get my sh#t together!!!
I feel I want to keep going but it’s hard when you’re glued to a screen. It would help greatly if my bass was next to me as much as possible. Maybe the idea of having an acoustic bass in the bathroom isn’t so outlandish after all
Having a dedicated practice space/corner really is super important, a lot of times it’s hard for me to pick myself up and go practice especially in summer or when working night shifts.
I arranged everything so I can start playing within a minute, then I set the bar really low, I tell myself I only have to play for 10 minutes or so and It doesn’t even have to be good
The result: over 90 mins. of practice daily and feeling good about myself and I always try to notice a little progress ,sometimes in the smallest detail, but progress is always there
Practice daily with a drum app (lots available, some are free) or a drum pedal. Nobody needs another bass. But everyone needs to practice with drums and work on their shitty timing.
Make the thing easily accessible so it’s super simple to turn it on.
Went to get another ruler… (from the setup kit - was going to learn before I broke my hand)
2mm on Sterling
Just under 2.5mm on Ibby.
So they are not bad.
Same slap technique… ibby I get percussion and note. Sterling only percussion.
I can get a better sound if I pluck to 5 o’clock instead of 11 o’clock… but yeah
