It's the way I largely tend to do things, too: Piece by piece, building up habit. But I repeat my assertion that this presupposes a general familiarity with the tune beforehand; you work out the finer details as you go.
Imagine, then, how it was for those of us who came before even that. This is not to advocate against technology; I think it's great. I do think, though, that people should remember that in all cases one thing doesn't change: You're using - and thus exercising - your mind. That's the thing.
You can indeed get to the point where you'll hear a new tune once or twice, and be able to play it through then and there. It may or may not stick with you, though. Repetition is a big part of the process for most of us. And that's how you'll sometimes find yourself playing a tune and wondering how you know it: the answer is that you've heard it many times already, and you've internalized it without intending to.
I don't want to sound dismissive, but forget that. Even the very best have all been there, starting from nothing and encountering difficulties like the rest of us. Think of it like climbing a mountain: knowing the direction is half the battle, but it doesn't get you there - only you can do the climbing for yourself, and that means resolutely taking that first step, and then the next, onward and upward. You already know the direction and the goal. The peripherals, like getting your boots on, or dressing for the weather, or setting up base camp, or getting around a boulder, or scraping your knee, or fatigue, are the several issues. Those several issues matter in their time, and it is right to deal with them, but don't simply dwell on them as obstacles; they are, indeed, opportunities for knowledge and greater skill. The outcome depends entirely on your force of will.Narzog wrote:But for new players theres several issues.....
