Here is another weekly 10-second tip.
Take the blindfold test.
The blindfold test is simple.
Play a piece of music you can play well BUT while blindfolded.
As you do so, your challenge is to keep playing the piece to a good standard.
You don’t have to use a blindfold, but you do have to make sure you do NOT look at your hands at all.
If you just close your eyes, it is easy to have a cheeky peek.
So, use a blindfold or play in the dark, whatever it takes.
This test will force you to use muscle memory, spatial awareness, and listen closely to what you are playing.
A lot of guitarists “play with their eyes” and by that I mean they focus more on seeing if something is correct rather than hearing if it sounds good.
Start with a simple piece and give the blindfold test a try!
Have a nice day.
Dan Thorpe
Guitar Domination
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