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Old 09-10-2020, 07:21 PM
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I've been practicing scale forms, movable scale forms, closed position, pentatonic minor, you name it and I like it. I mean I'm not getting bored with it, I like the sound, and am getting faster. I expected it to be a chore but it's not and I'm memorizing the forms. So, is this supposed to happen? I expected it would be like any memorization...a grind and a pain but it's not. Someone tell me I'm not going crazy!!!!
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Old 09-10-2020, 08:36 PM
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Old 09-11-2020, 12:29 AM
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I've been practicing scale forms, movable scale forms, closed position, pentatonic minor, you name it and I like it. I mean I'm not getting bored with it, I like the sound, and am getting faster. I expected it to be a chore but it's not and I'm memorizing the forms. So, is this supposed to happen? I expected it would be like any memorization...a grind and a pain but it's not. Someone tell me I'm not going crazy!!!!
I enjoy it too especially with a metronome.
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Old 09-11-2020, 01:56 AM
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I've been practicing scale forms, movable scale forms, closed position, pentatonic minor, you name it and I like it. I mean I'm not getting bored with it, I like the sound, and am getting faster. I expected it to be a chore but it's not and I'm memorizing the forms. So, is this supposed to happen? I expected it would be like any memorization...a grind and a pain but it's not. Someone tell me I'm not going crazy!!!!
You're not crazy at all.
But you might need to calm down a little, or when you learn some actual songs your head may explode.

On the other hand, if you find you like those technical exercises better than playing music, then your mental condition might be called into question...
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