wow this is hard.. singing and playing!

adorshki

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davismanLV said:
CA-35 said:
But I really am amazed at how these musicians can perform so well under the influence :shock:
Any suggestions?
Get some influence. :p
Damn, Scott, you beat me to the punch on that one!! Too unny.....
Just goes to show you how instinctual it becomes, that you can perform while impaired....
Well in fact it's not as unrealistic as it might seem. When singing and playing simultaneously you're using both brain hemispheres to a far greater degree than when doing your usual daily routines. Music perception/creation itself is a "right brain" function while speech and physical cordination are generally left brain functions. (Remember each hemisphere controls the physical coordination on the opposite side of the body, normally. Most folks are left brain dominant/right-handed) So you've got both hemispheres competing for control and/or dominance when singing and playing at the same time. It's been shown that intoxication can facilitate the "cross talk" between hemispheres. My favorite is beer. :D In small doses, say just a couple of bottles an hour. :wink:
It's also been shown that just thinking about performing a physical task (like playing a song) can enhance the neuron paths that will control the action. Also, repetion of actions actually builds-up and strengthens the motor control circuits for a given action, what's commonly known as "muscle memory".
 

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Yep, I've found if you learn the guitar part until you literally can play it in your sleep , you'll find yourself singing along and you won't even know it.
 

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Thanks for the help guys. There's a simple song that I can actually play and sing to 9 off key sad to say ) but when it becomes more complicated, nadda. I will not give up though as I'm to early in the game :wink:
 

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Gosh you guys are making this so complicated. :shock:

The K.I.S.S. principle would come in handy about now. :roll:

It's always difficult for an adult to learn a new skill...and frustrating because they understand it right away...and can't do it for all the tea in China...

While the kid does it right the first time and doesn't understand it for what seems a lifetime.

The easiest solution is to go back to your childhood. :idea:

Pick a kids song...doesn't matter if it's 3 blind mice or mary had a little lamb or whatever...your brain knows the tune...and the words...you don't have to think about it and...that's the key! Sing and play it slowly at first and then work it up to speed.

After you're comfortable with walking and chewing gum at the same time...you can graduate to a more 'grown-up' song.

Gotta learn to crawl before you can walk. :lol: :lol:

Good Luck. :D
 
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