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Drew · 06-08-2005, 01:41 PM

Practice? Bah. Practicing is for sissies.

Actually, the other plus of 15-minute practice blocks is it's MUCH easier on your hands, and greatly reduces the risk of tendon damage.

Some stuff (drills involving building muscle response, not "learning" in the strictest sense) you need to taper into longer blocks - your alternate picking motion is what I specifically have in mind - but as a rule of thumb, go about your workout like a weight lifter - do sets.

-D

06-08-2005, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,955 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 154	Practice? Bah. Practicing is for sissies. Actually, the other plus of 15-minute practice blocks is it's MUCH easier on your hands, and greatly reduces the risk of tendon damage. Some stuff (drills involving building muscle response, not "learning" in the strictest sense) you need to taper into longer blocks - your alternate picking motion is what I specifically have in mind - but as a rule of thumb, go about your workout like a weight lifter - do sets. -D "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."