Your response is absolutely fabulous. Thank you!
To me music has become so much more “mental” at this point. I guess it’s a merging of years of practice on various schools of thought.
Such an interesting level to obtain in learning the art of music. Previously had no idea it even existed. An awakening.
What I find odd about your answer? I have never been a “numbers guy” but instead am a “note guy” when I am moving around. This leads us to another question…which method is best? Move by note or move by number? I’ll admit that those numbers would be easier to track than the notes…or are they?
5 years or so ago I was learning like a machine how to flat pick fiddle tunes. That went on for around 5 years. I stopped, backed up, scale work, triads, caged, etc. After two years of scale and CAGED work I moved to “ear work” and have been working out vocals and lead guitar breaks by ear (still am but am wrapping that up as we speak).
My next move? I plan on spending at least 1 year of focused training on…
Right hand technique and moving around based on the CAGED system - based on the melody.
Time. Time is precious. Any tips, hints, dos or don’ts from anyone would be appreciated.
I need to pick a rabbit hole to go down.