Re: [Harp-L] Re: grooving to backing tracks, drum machines, etc...

[Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Steve.

Of course even that distinction has been blurred with the advent of 
in-ear monitors ;-).

I forgot to mention in my post that one reason it is advantageous to 
practice with a metronome (as opposed to or in addition to drum machine, 
sequencer,  backing tracks, and/or humans) is that a metronome is 
usually more sparse, forcing your brain to interpolate between quarter 
notes (or whatever you set it to). While generally more difficult, it's 
really a great exercise!

- Slim.

www.SlideManSlim.com

Steve Baker wrote:
> I think Slim has hit the nail on the head with his post. The main 
> difference between performing to backing tracks and recording overdubs 
> is the headphones,
>
> Steve