{"id":106426,"date":"2020-04-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/?p=106426"},"modified":"2022-08-02T04:08:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T11:08:00","slug":"add-a-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/add-a-note\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cAdd-A-Note\u201d Method to Eliminate Mistakes in Your Classical Guitar Pieces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It seems like every piece of music has at least one problem spot. This could be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-scales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fast scale<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/guitar-shifting-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">daring shift<\/a>, or an awkward move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do we smooth these rough patches? How to we make these hard parts as comfortable as the rest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One practice method that helps here is the \u201cAdd-A-Note\u201d Method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"centerc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1YgrqytWUC4?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-problem-the-persistent-difficult-spots-in-pieces-of-music\">The Problem: The Persistent Difficult Spots in Pieces of Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In guitar practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/practice-technique-clean-guitar-playing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we spend time working to fix problem spots<\/a>. We slow down and explore the issue. We pull out our practice tools and set to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For each type of problem, a different solution may be the one to use. So it helps to know many problem-solving methods. Here\u2019s a good one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-useful-practice-tool-the-add-a-note-method-to-solve-problems\">A Useful Practice Tool: The Add-A-Note Method to Solve Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cAdd-A-Note\u201d method is exactly what it sounds like. To begin, first identify where the problem starts. This can be a general area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the method, choose one of the first notes where things go wrong. Then, in practice, play up to that note and stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this method more effective, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/accents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accent<\/a> the last note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this is smooth, add one more note. Here, accent the new last note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to keep in rhythm. The rhythm should be <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/metronome\/\" target=\"_blank\">precise<\/a> and articulate. Though it can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/slow-practice-classical-guitar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">slower than performance speed<\/a> if need be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then add another note. And another. Until you move past the formerly troublesome spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-use-the-add-a-note-method\">When to Use the Add-A-Note Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Add-A-Note Method works by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/eliminate-confusion\/\">eliminating confusion<\/a>. By stopping on each note in turn, we put our attention on each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this, we explore the piece more closely than before. And this usually \u201cconnects the dots\u201d and lets us play through the difficult passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best times to use this method is when we repeatedly stumble through a given section of music. If it\u2019s not clear why the stumble is happening, this will help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also use this for a section with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-speed-bursts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speed issues<\/a>. If a passage or phrase is resisting full tempo (speed), we can play it at full speed, stopping early. This way, we identify the spot where the problems lie. And then solve for each note, one at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems like every piece of music has at least one problem spot. This could be a fast scale, a daring shift, or an awkward move. So how do we smooth these rough patches? How to we make these hard parts as comfortable as the rest? 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