Learning new songs

rocknroll2354 · #1 June 23rd, 2006

Hmm any like patterns you guys use to learn new songs do you just practice small parts over and over and put them together do you learn a bar well then move to the next bar learn that well then learn to play it all together well? Im just looking for some comparrison to how i tackle new songs

si16 · #2 June 23rd, 2006

That's more or less the way I do it. Always make sure you're aware of the underlying chord structure in relation to the melody ie which notes are being played over which chord.

USGold · #3 June 23rd, 2006

I usually start out by getting the chorus and refrain dead on then start adding verses.

sustain66 · #4 July 4th, 2006

One note at a time. One bar at a time. One measure at a time. I practice slowly till it sounds right, the I bring it all up to speed.

Andy S · #5 July 4th, 2006

I usually write down all the lyrics, then listen for the bass line and the melody line to figure out what chords are used......yup, one measure or line at a time. This also helps me memorize the thing.

Lead parts, well, just listen to it over and over, unless it's real long. Then, one measure at a time. Sometimes though, that takes the longest time. But it's getting better.

I think I'm hearing things a bit better and I think that's due to working with Plane Talk and Kirk's system for learning the fretboard.

Misty2u · #6 July 5th, 2006

Yep............one bar at a time

Bodies · #7 July 5th, 2006

I learn it really slowly. One part at a time until I get it right and then add a little more. Takes a long time that way though because I'm a little bit of a perfectionist >.>

sustain66 · #8 July 5th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodies

I learn it really slowly. One part at a time until I get it right and then add a little more. Takes a long time that way though because I'm a little bit of a perfectionist >.>

Practice makes perfect.

peterm · #9 July 5th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by sustain66

One note at a time. One bar at a time. One measure at a time. I practice slowly till it sounds right, the I bring it all up to speed.

Works for me too

D-Dawn · #10 July 10th, 2006

Baby steps here! One measure at a time until I have them memorized

Then the fun begins...actually the learning process for me is a huge part of the enjoyment.... because I always move on to new stuff when I finally have it down.