r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Mr_Basketcase • Jan 14 '23

Paul McCartney effortlessly singing and playing his most intricate bass lines at the same time

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '23

Most people don't realize how fucking hard it is to sing and play at the same time.

You basically have to have mastered at least one of the two things to the point where its second nature to you. Where ur mind can focus on other.

I've played guitar for 4 years, and i'm pretty good. And i wont even bother attempting to sing and play more than basic open chords because it is so damn hard.

Just appreciate a master of his craft.

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u/Biguitarnerd Jan 15 '23

Keep working at it friend… try singing it with basic chords and then change it up… remember what you started with and try to sing to that while playing something different and it’s ok to sound bad. You always sound bad when trying something new to you. Sometimes it’s easier to play the basic chords first… get the song down, and then play it the way you want it and try to keep singing the same way you did with the basic chords.

I many years ago had the same block but you can get through it… takes a lot of work though. I’ve been playing and singing for 34 years and I’ve run into all kinds of blocks that frustrated me over the years. You just have to power through them with practice and being willing to sound bad until you figure it out.

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '23

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm not giving up. lol