Hi Rich,

Originally Posted by: rich.messner

I stil struggle with timely chord changes

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Will improve with practice. Continue to go slow and build up speed (tempo) as you can.

Originally Posted by: rich.messner

I also have trouble with play alongs as I get distracted (Is this normal?)

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Hmmm, not sure on this one. If it's a phone, I would turn it off.

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But, I find backing tracks and melodies much easier and rewarding.

I think it is very important to be working on material that is interesting to us. But having said that, I guess there is material I need to continue working on that is boring, but without maintaining the practice (I am talking scales) I tend to lose muscle memory fairly quickly. But then again, it will come back quickly once I start again.

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Does anyone else feel they have no rythem like I do?

Yes, definately.

Watch this...

Rich