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I like to practice this in a quiet dark room, I’ll play a note, then using my ears I listen for the same note on another string or strings. I try to remember the location of those notes by hearing them and not looking at the fret. Being in a dark room seems to enhance the sound.
Brad BordessaAug 25, 2022
It’s amazing what removing a sense (sight) does for others (hearing)! This is a great tip. Being able to play by feel has so many advantages. Well worth the practice. Good for you!
douglas powdrellDec 14, 2023
Really good advise Brad!! Being able to find any note (or 2 or 3) on the fretboard is my goal, Being able to hold a barre chord and knowing the 4 notes…..may take a few days….
Some of my best learning time is when I’m relaxed, eyes closed, visualizing the notes (or chords, or whatever)….kinda like counting sheep before falling asleep!! ha!
douglas powdrellDec 14, 2023
Actually, I’m finding the relationship of notes on the fretboard pretty useful..i.e…..8 frets up, 5 frets down, 6 frets down, etc. is helpful…but still need to point at any fret and ‘name that note’!, without finding an ‘anchor’ note and working off of that….
As a friend once advised me….’practice makes mo bettah brah!’
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I like to practice this in a quiet dark room, I’ll play a note, then using my ears I listen for the same note on another string or strings. I try to remember the location of those notes by hearing them and not looking at the fret. Being in a dark room seems to enhance the sound.
It’s amazing what removing a sense (sight) does for others (hearing)! This is a great tip. Being able to play by feel has so many advantages. Well worth the practice. Good for you!
Really good advise Brad!! Being able to find any note (or 2 or 3) on the fretboard is my goal, Being able to hold a barre chord and knowing the 4 notes…..may take a few days….
Some of my best learning time is when I’m relaxed, eyes closed, visualizing the notes (or chords, or whatever)….kinda like counting sheep before falling asleep!! ha!
Actually, I’m finding the relationship of notes on the fretboard pretty useful..i.e…..8 frets up, 5 frets down, 6 frets down, etc. is helpful…but still need to point at any fret and ‘name that note’!, without finding an ‘anchor’ note and working off of that….
As a friend once advised me….’practice makes mo bettah brah!’