I remember someone said in this forum that you have to get it right 3 times in a row to move to a faster tempo. Since you are one who likes to keep it super fast, the number of times you practice may not be enough to reach the level you’re targetting. So don’t get frustrated yet. I believe Tommy Emmanuel said something like he does it million times to get it to his level. Or maybe you should reduce your tempo a bit lower than where you can get it accurate to leave cushion for the nervousness during recording. Just some thoughts…
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Actually, I could play my solos cleanly at a faster tempo, ironically. It’s when I try to get it slow and pocket that I mess up more. I don’t have as much trouble getting things up to speed as I do getting them “down to speed”! When I posted that banjo break to Pig in a Pen at like 170 a while back… that was probably about 4 takes. Then I try playing something at 115 and I’m a mess!
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I completely understand that! I have felt the same too sometimes within my speed reach. I believe in that case you will need to work on slower tempos to get it consistently accurate. You can also review your sight reading skills (you can lay your music on a sheet and do it from there) that can help in reaching consistent accuracy.
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Thanks! I sight read music by throwing it in the garbage though 
I’ve been doing everything besides violin by ear.
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I knew very well you said that, but that drastic statement helped me look into playing by ear! As I was too dependent on tabs. Now I consciously dedicate time to play by ear as I feel I have the techniques and scales necessary to make better sense of what I hear to translate it.
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