Originally Posted by: Cryptic ExcretionsSo I sat down and dedicated a few hours solely to practicing with a metronome and within 2 days I was crankin 16th notes at 200 bpm. How was this possible? Well, when I found myself having a hard time keeping up, I just slowed the tempo back down to something I was more comfortable with then tried again.... Observance would probably be one of the greatest keys to learning. At least I'd think so. Helped me a bundle.

Funny you should say that, because I just started using a metronome tonight. It truly does wonders. Not only does help your mind adjust to higher speeds and play in rhythm, but it really helps you evaluate how much progress you've made in a certain amount of time... Anyways I've calculated I'm at about half speed on Eugene's Trick Bag, but that by no means I'm half-way to reaching my goal :p

Also, You're right on about observance being one of the greatest keys. You can't play what you don't hear ;).

Crazywolf, don't spend time comparing yourself to other guitarists. You are your own musician, evaluate yourself using your own accomplishments. Don't think your worse than anyone else if they happen to have gotten something quicker than you OR better because you got it before them. A general term of time like 2 years isn't exactly very acurrate anyways... Also, what "G" scale? I'm just making sure you realize there is a difference between major and minor scales, as well as pentatonic and whatnot.