experimentjon
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While relearning the RTS game Starcraft, I noticed that I often reached several ceilings where I just couldn't get any better. But then, after some practice and watching more game video, I would somehow manage to break that ceiling and get to the next level, just to reach another ceiling that I would have to break through.
I think it was the same for me learning ukulele. The first ceiling which had me put off ukulele for many years was just the annoying pain of holding down the strings while playing songs. Of course, with some dedication, the calluses came, and I broke through that ceiling. Then, the next difficulty of learning a new instrument was learning how to finger all the chords. I remember having to go to a chord chart all the time to remember what simple chords like C or G looked like. After that, the next major ceiling that I broke was getting more interesting strumming patterns. And I did that by learning the "chunk." It finally allowed me to play more interesting rhythms and many more songs.
What were the major "ceiling" breakthroughs for you while playing ukulele, and what is the current ceiling breakthrough you're working on now?
I think it was the same for me learning ukulele. The first ceiling which had me put off ukulele for many years was just the annoying pain of holding down the strings while playing songs. Of course, with some dedication, the calluses came, and I broke through that ceiling. Then, the next difficulty of learning a new instrument was learning how to finger all the chords. I remember having to go to a chord chart all the time to remember what simple chords like C or G looked like. After that, the next major ceiling that I broke was getting more interesting strumming patterns. And I did that by learning the "chunk." It finally allowed me to play more interesting rhythms and many more songs.
What were the major "ceiling" breakthroughs for you while playing ukulele, and what is the current ceiling breakthrough you're working on now?