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I've been trying to work on my timing, which has always been the weak link in my playing. I've been playing with a metronome and recording myself (what an eye opener!). What I've discovered is that, even when I'm locked into the tempo, I have a tendency to play ahead of the beat. Often I do this very consistently. That is, the tempo is quite exact, just a little ahead of where the metronome is. It's subtle enough that it only became obvious when I looked at the waveform of my recording in my audio editor, which has lines which mark the beats.
I realize that playing ahead of the beat is a style, but I would like to have control over it. Moreover, lots of songs would sound better, I think, if I was laying back in the pocket. Any advice?
Best,
Martin
I realize that playing ahead of the beat is a style, but I would like to have control over it. Moreover, lots of songs would sound better, I think, if I was laying back in the pocket. Any advice?
Best,
Martin