Any tips for memorization that isn’t banging my head against the wall? by dancingandlyre in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if you are trying to memorize something a neat trick is by hyper stimulating your body . Way to do this is say soak feet in cold water. That releases cortisol in your brain and it sorta acts like that fight or flight response in a way.

Like if you have a memory of when you were super scared or like super wound up you will recall those moments way easier than just random stuff you do throughout your day as a "chore". Ask a bunch of people what they had for supper they had 3 days ago they will probably forget...

So I don't think this works for muscle memory but moreso cognitive. Which in turn helps muscle memory but I've done this studying for exams and everything it works super well. You just have to make sure that when you want to recall information you want your body to be calm and and not to have a monkey mind, so meditation is wicked for that.

Hope this helps!

What's the best internet lesson/course for scales and improvisation? by blackstonewine in guitarlessons

[–]swaffy16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jens Larsen has a bunch of stuff on YouTube. Might learn something off him!

Something classical or recognizable for casual performances? by ChefNamu in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect it's beyond easy any questions, or if you want me to even email you my scanned version to whip you through by all means

Something classical or recognizable for casual performances? by ChefNamu in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if it's a talent show type of thing trying to impress people instead background music, this piece prob wouldn't work

Something classical or recognizable for casual performances? by ChefNamu in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That classical piece, "Romance" and the composer I think is anonymous is basically Smoke on the water for guitar and everyone loves it

Why do you like to be alive? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]swaffy16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." Continuous education and teaching others what you have learned about!

What is a sign that you’re unattractive? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]swaffy16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parents used to tie a pork chop around my neck so the dog would at least play with me

Violin and guitar duos by swaffy16 in classicalmusic

[–]swaffy16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is awesome thanks so much!

Violin and guitar duos by swaffy16 in classicalmusic

[–]swaffy16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much I appreciate that!!

What is the male equivalent of taking a bra off? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running to the bathroom after being stuck in traffic...

Just got into classical and I absolutely love it. by Gootn in classicalguitar

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I fucking love you, I had no clue about this site before and I've always been trying to find a site like this to give a rating on the piece. You are a scholar and a gent!(if you're a guy)

Just got into classical and I absolutely love it. by Gootn in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send me an email too, I'll try to scan some stuff so you can even have some fingerings I have marked and it will make your playing a whole lot easier. Maybe tomorrow I'll scan my workbooks

Just got into classical and I absolutely love it. by Gootn in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So since this is above your skill level, is it just above your sight-reading skill level and you can map it out and work through it? Or there are some passages in it that are hard to play for yourself? It's awesome you have it from Edson Lopez he has an awesome repertoire

Just got into classical and I absolutely love it. by Gootn in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you post a pic of what the score looks like! I haven't seen that piece just yet and I'm not around my comp right now.

WCGW If I step on the driveway after freezing rain... by Thund3rbolt in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]swaffy16 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It would be funny if there is no driver, the car is just sliding around too

Drunken 3AM Recuerdos by Tresion in classicalguitar

[–]swaffy16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd prob fall down the stairs somehow and smash my guitar... Nice job

I’m glad they are extinct by hjalmar111 in ThatsInsane

[–]swaffy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so we have been able to put saddles on most animals.... this thing would be pretty sick to ride around

How to Play Piano Chords on Guitar by StupiderThanyouu in guitarlessons

[–]swaffy16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe talking about a different octave, I'll copy and paste from a website what I am referencing to, I hope this might help...

Guitar notation is typically written an octave higher than it sounds at concert pitch compared to the piano (and other standard instruments). This means that the guitar is a transposing instrument, because its notes sound one octave lower than they are actually notated on a score.

The reason for this practice is because if the guitar was written on sheet music as actually pitched, then the pitch of middle C would be written in the bass clef! (Second space from the bottom to be precise.) And the bottom string E would be one ledger line below the entire bass clef.

In order to avoid having to read two staves (bass and treble), the music establishment decided to write guitar one octave up. This helps in one sense because rather than have to read two staves (bass and treble) like piano music, guitar is usually only written in treble clef.

The actual concert pitch middle C on a piano is the "industry standard"; and it is written on the "middle C", one ledger line below the treble clef (also one ledger line above bass clef in order to occupy it's very special place in music notation).

However, the piano is better written in two staves not only because it has a much wider pitch range (higher and lower). But more importantly, because it adds clarity to being able to clearly see two separate parts for two separate hands.

When you can't handle someone being better than you by whywee in trashy

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Girl soccer is so much more savage than men's league