Q re LOA 2 Solo Study 1.5
David,
Hope all is well. Re SS 1.5, I see that it is notated as 76BPM. Is this a requirement or can I submit at a slower rate, such as 65 or 70BPM? I ask because I'm finding the metronome challenging in itself, let alone at 76BPM. In all the previous submissions you state that speed is not an issue so I thought I'd ask. It's OK if I need 76BPM, but it'll just take me a bit longer to finish this level.
Thanks in advance,
RV
Thanks for the quick reply. For me, I find playing in time much easier to music and especially music with lyrics. The metronome, however, is a much more demanding task-master. Still, I can see how it will improve timeing, tho.
You got it exactly (most people are this way). The great thing about the metronome is that it makes sure YOU'RE in time, training your internal sense of rhythm, instead of feeding off of others (all the micro-cues that the other musicians give us). It's tough, but it will make a huge difference in your playing.
Yup, guess this is like eating my peas — I just gotta do it.
You got it
Thanks for asking RV. You can choose the tempo. Yes, playing in time is a challenging part of playing music... the metronome is a great (though very hated!) tool.