I assume most of you play guitar, and I've liked your answers to many questions thus far, so maybe you can help me.
I play guitar, usually acoustic solo, but I also play in an electric band. I play anywhere from an hour to 3 per day. I usually don't notice a lot of change in my playing and I am rather passionate about the instrument.
When I DO notice a difference is when I take a day off from playing. The next time I pick up a guitar, I seem to play better, hit the right notes, everything.
So I'm curious to know: Do I actually play better or do I just think I do because I missed it so much? Does this happen to anyone else? If it's real, should I only practice every other day? What if I take a whole week off? Will I be incredible?? If I stopped altogether, could I be the best? Any ideas/help?
I play guitar, usually acoustic solo, but I also play in an electric band. I play anywhere from an hour to 3 per day. I usually don't notice a lot of change in my playing and I am rather passionate about the instrument.
When I DO notice a difference is when I take a day off from playing. The next time I pick up a guitar, I seem to play better, hit the right notes, everything.
So I'm curious to know: Do I actually play better or do I just think I do because I missed it so much? Does this happen to anyone else? If it's real, should I only practice every other day? What if I take a whole week off? Will I be incredible?? If I stopped altogether, could I be the best? Any ideas/help?
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