How often does your band practice? - Opinions and Polls https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:10:42 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/3/#post-248981 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:05:42 +0000 Opinions and Polls medarrah https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/3/#post-248981 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/3/#post-248936 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:39:25 +0000 Opinions and Polls threegtrz https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/3/#post-248936 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/3/#post-248878 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:54:57 +0000 Opinions and Polls Elecktrablue https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/3/#post-248878 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248872 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:38:41 +0000
So, we spend maybe one hour working on new songs. The rest of the practice we go through our set lists, we try to cover songs we haven't played in a while to stay fresh. We have about 60 songs, we get through maybe 20 per practice. So some songs you don't play for 3 weeks. So we try to make sure to cover all songs as often as possible.

I have been in many bands and one of the biggest problems has always been song selection. Everybody has their favorite songs and styles. Sometimes a player will complain that they hate a certain song, some players will refuse to play certain songs or artists. This is not a good thing at all. You need to compromise a little in a band and be willing to play songs that you might personally not care for. For me this is not a big problem, I'm open to almost everything, and it is always a challange to me to play any song well. Unfortunately, many musicians are Prima Donnas, they want everything their way. This is very harmful in a band situation.

You have to be organized to get the most out of your practice. Make sure everybody has a lyrics and music sheet for each song at first. Don't waste time noodling, move through your songs as fast as possible, although you should work out parts that give you difficulty. Sometimes you spend a little extra time on certain songs to work them out. But after that, move right through your set lists.

Find people that are willing to sacrifice one day per week and show up on time and you will be OK. :D]]> Opinions and Polls Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248872 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248849 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:40:02 +0000 Opinions and Polls Elecktrablue https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248849 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248828 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:19:31 +0000 Opinions and Polls Oenyaw https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248828 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248814 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:49:24 +0000
:D]]> Opinions and Polls Elecktrablue https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248814 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248811 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:32:39 +0000 Opinions and Polls Ignar Hillström https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248811 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248810 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:31:20 +0000
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Vic]]> Opinions and Polls Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248810 RE: How often does your band practice? https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248783 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:57:27 +0000 Opinions and Polls Ignar Hillström https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/how-often-does-your-band-practice/paged/2/#post-248783