You know, Great Gazukes, that might be a good practice for people who may feel that they have rhythm challenges. I mean, how bad can it be to become synchronized with a steady metronomic beat?
I have a reputation in our (SUPA) song circles of perhaps going a bit faster than is comfortable for many people (Uncle Rod's march-tempo). Perhaps I could do as you're planning to do, to become more used to a more moderate beat/rhythm.
Also, I find that when I'm trying to learn a new song, melody and lyrics, it helps me to both practice it (the new song) and to listen to it more than a few time. I play by ear so I need to bolster my audio-memory anyway. It is interesting to me that after a few hard practices, intense, start and go, etc., that a day or so later, it all seems to come together.
I learn Hawaiian songs in the Hawaiian language, and even though I grew up in Hawaii, I don't speak or understand Hawaiian. Like most local people, I can pronounce the syllables and I might understand a word or two, but it's mostly memorizing sounds.
And, like I said, after a few hard practices, and after listening to several renditions of the song, it does seem to come together rather quickly. I must say, however, that these are songs I really want to learn for myself so the motivation is there.
Thanks for sharing the article!
Keep uke'in',
