Why Counting Out Loud Helps You Play Guitar Better
When you learn something new on guitar it can feel tricky
Your hands feel slow
You might miss a beat
You may not know if you are doing it right
Here is something that really helps
Count out loud
Say the beats as you play
Like this
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and
It might feel weird or hard at first
You may lose your place
That is okay
Counting out loud helps your brain lead the way
It makes your right hand follow the beat
Over time your hand will know what to do without thinking
It will feel easy and smooth
If you skip this step you may get stuck
But if you practice counting out loud
You will get better faster
So next time you play something new
Try counting out loud
Even if it feels strange
You are teaching your brain and hands to work together
You've got this,
Jake G.