tips on not looking at frets

[greendy123]

Do you guys have any tips on playing without looking at the frets?
I happen to look at them whenever I do solos. I trying to force myself to not look when its anything other than single notes. I notice that in most solo guitarists look at their frets while doing solos, so I guessing its okay for when you do solos.

 

[Kommerzbassist]

Re: tips on not looking at frets

If you've got a mirror, try plaing while looking at yourself through the mirror... that gives you the confidence of seeing what you fret but not directly looking on the frets... play a while then turn away from the mirror while still playing...

 

[nuntius]

Re: tips on not looking at frets

When it's dark, practise stood up in your room, with the curtains closed and your light switched off.

If you hit a bum note, go back to the start of the piece and start again.

 

[Tiahs]

Re: tips on not looking at frets

I think you should look at the guitar when soloing . if you dont want to look at it , practice in dark or close your eyes or whatever

 

[Imp]

Re: tips on not looking at frets

i practice whilst reading a magazine (usually a guitar one :smack: )

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: tips on not looking at frets

I went through a phase where I felt I had to wear my guitar low and never look at the neck. Then I realized I played a lot better with it up higher and it didn't matter one bit if I look at the fretboard. Don't worry about stuff like that.