Chula Vista

Another thing to try is to sing and play while watching TV. It's weird but having the TV as a distraction lets your natural instincts take over.

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innadi

Even though it may be beneficial for a novice (especially with getting a feel of the strings and the instrument) and help build finger strength, it's easy to develop bad habits that way (poor fingering, for example). It's like studying while watching a movie. Practice must be meaningful and free of distractions. Pay attention to what you play.

Chula Vista

I was referring to being able to sync up singing while playing. But ya, I get your point. Both are very beneficial though. I use to practice while watching TV all the time. Finger exercises mostly but if a commercial came on with music I'd try to jam along. It's a great way to play in styles you'd normally not be exposed to.

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Black Francis

i do that all the time then i wind up learning songs no one cares about, like, i learned the inspector gadget song.. why?? im never gonna play that to anyone!

But this is something you can only do when you've developed an ear for music and improvisation.

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