RE: [Harp-L] Trouble With Timing

["Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

>  I seem to have trouble with my timing when playing along with a
> backing track or guitarist. Anybody have any good excercises to help
> me get better timing?
>
> -Stiv Whiskywine

Take heart, because at least you know you have something you need to work 
on.  If your guitarist can hold a good firm line rhythmically and 
tempo-wise, listen to him/her very attentively when you're playing together 
- eventually you'll develop a togetherness.  Not much good though if he/she 
drifts just to keep with you.  Democracy can be a bad thing.  Playing along 
with CDs or tracks is OK but there's a whole dimension of interaction 
missing.  Also, you should record yourself playing and listen for the faults 
in timing - gives you specific instances of weakness to work on.  Get 
someone else to listen too.  It can be excruciating, but it's very good in 
the long run (speaking from experience).

Steve

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