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How much should I practice anything?


francisco.javier05
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francisco.javier05
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02/14/2015 3:00 pm
Hey guys,

I just picked up a guitar for the first time about a month ago and am going through the core course with an acoustic (currently on melodies on all strings). I've been structuring my practice sessions so that I get to review a lot of the material that I've already covered, mainly because I'm afraid my fingers will 'forget' those lessons if I don't practice them frequently. As you might expect, it's getting to the point where I want more time to keep moving forward through the lessons (or practice the more recent/entertaining/difficult ones) instead of just reviewing what I think I already have a handle on (I still make some minor mistakes, but it's more due to me getting confused rather than me not knowing what I'm doing).

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how much to review previous lessons vs. moving forward. Should I just feel comfortable with a lesson before moving on? Should I try to do everything perfectly? I'd appreciate any tips you guys have.

Cheers,

Fran
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guitarslasheremail
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guitarslasheremail
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02/15/2015 3:48 pm
I don't wait till something is 100% perfect to move on. 80% is where I aim for. The time to achieve 100% after reaching an 80% proficiency can be quite long for some skills, sometimes longer than reaching the 80% mark. Move on to other skills you want to acquire. The other skills may indirectly help you move towards the 100% of the previous skill without you even knowing it. best of luck with your playing
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