Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Scenario: You're learning a new song and part way through your practice you make a mistake. Do you...

A. Push on and finish playing the rest of the song, or
B. Go back to the top and start again

Here's why I believe from my years of playing and teaching that the best approach to this dilemma is NEITHER. Here's why.

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00:00 - The Problem
00:14 - The Fix - Step 1
00:22 - The Fix - Step 2
00:29 - The Fix - Step 3
00:42 - The Fix - Step 4

Transcription
Question: Ari, should I start from the top when I make an error or keep pushing on?
Answer: Neither - don't start from the top and don't just keep going.

Why? The obvious fact is that errors don't improve on their own. So, what can you do about it?

Step 1: Precisely identify the spot. You can either do that by using a marker on a chart or set markers on whatever program you're using to learn the song.

Step 2: Identify the issue. Identify the problem means I'm doing "X" but I should do "Y".

Step 3: Practice to fix it. Imagine you're explaining it to somebody. Imagine you are teaching it to somebody. Now you know what to work on. Practice precisely that. Change the fingering; learn the rhythm without the pitches; do whatever you need to do to fix that section.

Step 4: Put it in context. Practice going in and out of that section.

Now, if that strikes you a bit cumbersome and slow, let me tell you that in the end, it gets you there faster. [ 🎵 🎵 🎵 ]

Bassist • Educator • Author

Welcome to the captivating world of bass & learning! I am Ari, AKA Ariane Cap and I am thrilled to welcome you!

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