Hey there! Steve Stine here from GuitarZoom. I appreciate you taking the time to watch this video, as it's an incredible opportunity for me to help you on your guitar journey.
In the last two videos, we've been discussing the importance of training your ear. It's so important to make the most of your time, as time is a precious commodity.
Ear training will save you time in the long run, as you'll be able to quickly figure out how a song should sound without having to search the internet or try to learn from a video or tablature. You'll have the song mapped out in your head, so you'll be ready to play.
In this video, I want to discuss two concepts that I teach my students—mapping and clearing.
Let's start with mapping. When you listen to a song, you should think about the construction of the song. Ask yourself questions like, what chords are being played? What progressions are used? What parts of the song are changing?
Mapping a song is a skill that takes time to develop. When I was learning to play, I used to listen to portions of a song and then pause it to work on that section until I felt comfortable with it. Then I'd move on to the next part.
The second concept is clearing. When you map out a song, you should also think about how the song sounds. Listen to the pitches you're hearing. Play those pitches on your guitar to get a feel for how the song should sound. Once you feel comfortable with the sound, you can start to add in your own flair.
These two concepts—mapping and clearing—are important to understand when learning a new song. By mapping out the sections of the song and understanding the sound of it, you'll be able to learn songs in no time.
Practice these concepts and you'll be able to learn songs faster and more efficiently.
Thanks for watching! If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out what other guitar players have to say about their experiences with GuitarZoom.com here. Also, consider exploring our blog for more ideas on how to practice chords, scales, and blues here. With the right practice, you'll be mastering your guitar in no time.
In the last two videos, we've been discussing the importance of training your ear. It's so important to make the most of your time, as time is a precious commodity.
Ear training will save you time in the long run, as you'll be able to quickly figure out how a song should sound without having to search the internet or try to learn from a video or tablature. You'll have the song mapped out in your head, so you'll be ready to play.
In this video, I want to discuss two concepts that I teach my students—mapping and clearing.
Let's start with mapping. When you listen to a song, you should think about the construction of the song. Ask yourself questions like, what chords are being played? What progressions are used? What parts of the song are changing?
Mapping a song is a skill that takes time to develop. When I was learning to play, I used to listen to portions of a song and then pause it to work on that section until I felt comfortable with it. Then I'd move on to the next part.
The second concept is clearing. When you map out a song, you should also think about how the song sounds. Listen to the pitches you're hearing. Play those pitches on your guitar to get a feel for how the song should sound. Once you feel comfortable with the sound, you can start to add in your own flair.
These two concepts—mapping and clearing—are important to understand when learning a new song. By mapping out the sections of the song and understanding the sound of it, you'll be able to learn songs in no time.
Practice these concepts and you'll be able to learn songs faster and more efficiently.
Thanks for watching! If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out what other guitar players have to say about their experiences with GuitarZoom.com here. Also, consider exploring our blog for more ideas on how to practice chords, scales, and blues here. With the right practice, you'll be mastering your guitar in no time.
