Today I completely messed up all the scales, but increased the speed of 1234s and the Kids solo.
1234 exercise
4123 on the 5th fret
8th notes @ 130 bpm
4132 on the 5th fret
8th notes @ 130 bpm
4213 on the 5th fret
8th notes @ 130 bpm
Scales
Major scales
16th notes @ 90 bpm
Minor scales
16th notes @ 90 bpm
Strumming
Module 17 pattern [All of Me]
Open chords
120 bpm
Barre chords
120 bpm
Module 18 pattern [Autumn Leaves]
80 bpm
Songs
MGMT – Kids
130 bpm. I started increasing the speed. As soon as I play solo at the current speed without pauses I increase in by 2-3 bpm and play further. After the video I managed to increase it even more – to 135 bpm. But at that final speed I still haven’t played the solo yet.
Ear training
Finally. I’m back, baby! 8 intervals. Just hoping that it’s not the only time this week at which I get to this level.
Summary
I have some ups and downs today. But I think that the problem with the scales occurred because of the pick. It was really old and I’ve been using it for years. So I get myself a new one, a thicker one. Tomorrow I’ll be getting used to it.
Routines
4123 – 5th fret – 130 bpm – 8th notes – 3 min
4132 – 5th fret – 130 bpm – 8th notes – 3 min
4213 – 5th fret – 130 bpm – 8th notes – 3 min
Major scales – 1-12 frets – EADG strings – 90 bpm – 16th notes
Minor scales – 1-12 frets – EA strings – 90 bpm – 16th notes
Strumming – All of Me – Open chords – 120 bpm
Strumming – All of Me – Barre chords – 120 bpm
Strumming – Autumn Leaves – 80 bpm