Playing the guitar while singing comes naturally to some... Some artists make it look so damn easy. But the truth to it is – A lot of practice has gone into it.
That rush that comes with the feeling of achievement as you hit those breakthroughs makes it all worth while... But if you are savvy, you can get there quicker and easier.
Here are some simple rules to follow - To start you off on the right track, and will also give you the confidence to push on through should you think of giving up.
Rule 1: Pick the right song for you.
Don’t start with something too complex. I’m sure you have day dreamed of jamming away to your favourite song, but if it’s too tough, you will give up. You have to learn to walk before you can run. Find a song that lends well to strumming and singing and your faster progress will give you encouragement to keep practicing.
Rule 2: Internalize the lyrics.
Knowing your song inside and out is going to help you switch to ‘semi-autopilot’ while singing. Make sure you know that song back to front! Make sure you sing it out loud and ‘in your head’. Sing the song ‘in your head’ while you are on the bus, waiting in line, or in the elevator... even better, do it while you practice the chords ‘air guitar’ style (try to do it covertly, otherwise people will think you’ve gone crazy)
Rule 3: Start off slowly.
Don’t start off with choosing a fast song that has complex finger work and vocal acrobatics. Pick a song with a simpler tune, that fits your vocal range, and easy to execute.
Take your time and learn it properly, rather than practicing a bunch at once, and being rotten at all of them.
Rule 4: Stick with basic chords.
If you are impatient and want to step up to some more complex riffs - the quality of your singing will suffer. Make sure your basic chords are as natural as tying a shoelace (you don’t think when you tie your laces – you just do it).Only then you can step up to more complex stuff.
Rule 5: Be patient.
Getting good at anything takes practice. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see results straight away. How long should you expect to practice before you start to get good at it? Some experts estimate it will take around 6 months... to be able to play easy to medium difficulty songs. This is if you practice 30 minutes a day.
Don’t be put off if it takes a bit longer... practice, and the quality of practice is what it’s all about. Practicing ‘in your head’ will also accelerate the process.
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