learning and brain activity in musicians

[MDV]

http://www.newenglandconservatory.ed...hbyGebrian.pdf

And here was me thinking I was crazy because I can figure things our by air guitaring them, and can play something badly one day, and way better a day or two later with no practice in between.

[sambo]

well the link was broken for me, but I googled it and think I find out what you referring to...

http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/studentLife/documents/PracticingandCurrentBrainResearchbyGebrian.pdf

Is that the one?

Extremely interesting- thanks for that Mark!

[38thBeatle]

That was interesting-thanks to both. I definitely concur with the learning slow thingy to kick off with.

[dave_mc]

excellent article- i've always said practicing for hours on end was retarded. I'd play for an hour then go to sleep on it, and be able to play it much better the next day.

That bit about mental practicing was interesting too- I do that as well.

:)

[machine_of_god]

That was a really interesting read. Thanks for that  :)

[plastercaster]

Very interesting
Not sure about you lot, but if I hear a piece of music I can play, I start playing it just with my fingers, even if both hands are in my pockets- and it's subconscious. I guess this explains why.

I read an interview with John Frusciante a while ago, who said that meditating for two hours a day had really helped him, because doing someting boring makes it easier to focus on something you like, such as music. This seems to be the sciencey explanation, that while you're meditating or whatever, you're doing mental practice. I'd like to know more though- what does mental practice actually involve?

[sambo]

Yeah I always tap rhythms with my fingers when I hear music... (annoys my mates quite a lot :lol: :oops:)

Strange that is.


I'd also like to know what the differences are between a musical and a non-musical person in the first place... as in, why do some people take to it far better than others... ?

[38thBeatle]

A non musical person can often be seen behind a drum kit  ( yeah I know, someone had to say it so I thought I'd get it out of the way).

[MDV]

Thanks for finding a working link sambo!

That one seems to work for a handfull of the people I sent it too, but not for me anymore either!

Hmmmm bored moments in work, at meetings, being talked at by morons....think about playing guitar! It will actually help!!!

[808]

A non musical person can often be seen behind a drum kit  ( yeah I know, someone had to say it so I thought I'd get it out of the way).

Buwahaha....good one mate!

Interesting read....thanks for the link.

That explains why I can work on a piece of music, get frustrated with it, leave it alone for a few days, and then play it perfectly. That always fascinated me.

[Roho]

[Bill & Ted]

W'oh!

[/Bill & Ted]



Very interesting indeed! Especially since I've been cutting into my sleep in order to practice more often, breaking my practice sessions into two a day. Lately, I practice from roughly 8:30 at night till 9:30. Then, I awake at 4:30 am, shower, practice from 5 am to 5:30 am, before heading to work.  Now, with mental practice, I can practice at work, too! Or, should I take a nap at work?

[Johnny Mac]

[Bill & Ted]

W'oh!

[/Bill & Ted]



Very interesting indeed! Especially since I've been cutting into my sleep in order to practice more often, breaking my practice sessions into two a day. Lately, I practice from roughly 8:30 at night till 9:30. Then, I awake at 4:30 am, shower, practice from 5 am to 5:30 am, before heading to work.  Now, with mental practice, I can practice at work, too! Or, should I take a nap at work?

I used to cut sleep to practise and although it accelerated the techniques I was practising, it sent me mad as a box of frogs!!  :lol:

[Roho]

[Bill & Ted]

W'oh!

[/Bill & Ted]



Very interesting indeed! Especially since I've been cutting into my sleep in order to practice more often, breaking my practice sessions into two a day. Lately, I practice from roughly 8:30 at night till 9:30. Then, I awake at 4:30 am, shower, practice from 5 am to 5:30 am, before heading to work.  Now, with mental practice, I can practice at work, too! Or, should I take a nap at work?

I used to cut sleep to practise and although it accelerated the techniques I was practising, it sent me mad as a box of frogs!!  :lol:

A little madness might make my guitar playing more interesting. Not as interesting as a box of frogs......(I have to say I have never heard that one before. I chuckled).....

[HTH AMPS]

So thats why I could never play that impossible shite Vai makes look SO easy - I just need plenty of sleep and to practice the fingerings mentally.

I'll be posting Eugene's Trick Bag in seven days - see you all then.

 :roll:  :lol:

[Johnny Mac]

[Bill & Ted]

W'oh!

[/Bill & Ted]



Very interesting indeed! Especially since I've been cutting into my sleep in order to practice more often, breaking my practice sessions into two a day. Lately, I practice from roughly 8:30 at night till 9:30. Then, I awake at 4:30 am, shower, practice from 5 am to 5:30 am, before heading to work.  Now, with mental practice, I can practice at work, too! Or, should I take a nap at work?

I used to cut sleep to practise and although it accelerated the techniques I was practising, it sent me mad as a box of frogs!!  :lol:

A little madness might make my guitar playing more interesting. Not as interesting as a box of frogs......(I have to say I have never heard that one before. I chuckled).....

Well you can get more practise in, you may even end up mad as a cake!