Guest bassman7755 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Very likely you have some weakness in a specific area and the problem is that unless you identify it and do something about it then no amount of doing/practicing other things will help. IME most self taught musicians reach a natural limit of ability beyond which they never progress because of this. How are you on all of these areas ?: Reportiore (in terms of how many songs you know). Knowing the notes on the fretboard. Theoretical understanding of harmony. Knowledge of harmonic contructs (scales arpeggios etc) on the fretboard. "concious" ear - ability to analyse music away you hear away from your instrument. "unconcious" ear - ability to instinctively put your fingers the right place to play something you hear or imagine. Edited February 11, 2013 by bassman7755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perennial Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Music is an intellectual and sentimental endeavor. We go through different periods as musicians. Have patience and determination! And be honest with yourself. Edited February 11, 2013 by Perennial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebass84 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'm currently in the process of buying an electric drum kit and I am slowly...very slowly learning acoustic guitar. Just to give me a new tool to write songs with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdowner Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I've had a bad few months - took up drumming.... Now I'm back with a passion. I'll keep up the drumming, but the bass is calling more and more and I'm enjoying more than I ever did. I think that after some time you stop appreciating why you first took up the instrument and it takes a break to refresh your memory of why you enjoyed it. Thoroughly recommend drumming though - totally different, complete break... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklathambass Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='Perennial' timestamp='1360615625' post='1973545'] Music is an intellectual and sentimental endeavor. We go through different periods as musicians. Have patience and determination! And be honest with yourself. [/quote] This pretty much covers it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) [quote name='bengreen49' timestamp='1360442778' post='1970625'] I'm at the stage of giving up. I just can't get the theory to sink in, even the basics. I'm really starting to think there is something wrong with my brain. It's maddening. [/quote] Pop over to the theory & technique forum - we need fresh blood , seriously though I'm sure we can sort you out. Edited February 11, 2013 by bassman7755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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