Thread: Idea!

I have had so many great ideas whilst dreaming! I can rarely remember the progressions, tho

I have been playing guitar for almost 30 yrs now...been from band to band, did some solo stuff years ago...but yes, If I could remember some of the progressions from a few dreams I'd probably be in a better spot than I am now!

Maybe keeping a notepad near your bed to scribble some tab might help...I'm going to try & do it myself, although it's been a while since I got ideas from a dream. I'm usually too busy LD'ing (or trying to!) these days. Maybe time to combine the two, if possible....

Glückliche Träume!

C

Originally posted by Traum
My name is Michael Moulton from Sacramento, California. I was too eager to introduce myself as I have a curious question.

I've heard that your brain is more creative during dreams. Which may explain why dreams can have things you would've never thought of in your "wake". I play the electric guitar and I was curious as to know if I may be able to create more original riffs while dreaming. Do you know what I mean? I can't wait to go to bed. I remember doing a concert in a dream before. I was having so much fun playing a sponge as a guitar. All I remember of the riff was that I loved if so much. If I work on my dream recall, do you think I may be able to take note of what I played? Now that I can do more amazing things in dreams, I feel as if I can get inspiration through these "thoughtful" tabs. I hope you understand what I'm getting at.

Ich liebe Träumen!

Keep a voice recorder or a tape recorder by your bedside. Any music that you hear in a dream are as fragile as any song you might hear for the first time. You might think you have a catchy tune in your head, but almost any more recent memory could easily displace it.

I have broguth back music in my head from dreams and played them. Lots of famous composers have too. I agree with Leo in that you should keep a tape recorder bext to you so you can hum the songs and then go back to bed.

I also agree with Leo Volont: it's a good idea to keep a voice recorder by your bedside, I also use a voice recorder. I dream music and I'm interested in musical creativity, music is my hobby. In my experience, I think that is very important to record the melody (singing, whistling) immediatly after the dream has ended, also awaking in the middle of the night. Memory is instable and often melody is lost after few minutes that you are awake. This record makes a good 'hook' (for me!) for recalling the piece (or just the mood of the piece, that is important if you write it) hours after. After the melody is recorded, I write down all what I remember about the music: the rhythm, the instruments that were playing and so on.
Another suggestion: you play guitar, but do you recognize chords when you hear them? You can increase this ability with some softwares (search internet on "ear training software", there are some freeware) so during your musical LD you can recognize the chords and have a better chance to recall them.

Sergio

That's pretty sweet. I'm a violinist, but I'm yet to recieve music through my dreams. But then again, I don't write my music.

I think the tape recorder's a pretty good idea too. Who knows, you may be the next Bach. (Well....I don't think Bach played electric guitar. Or...sponge...)

Thank you all for the great suggestions. I plan to take advantage of all of them. I never thought of learning to recognize chords. That's a nice a idea.

Now to go pick up a small journal, tape recorder, and program.

Viele danken!

i've been trying to do the same so ican play the drums better, but i usually just wakwe up beating my pillows...