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Post by joachim on Apr 20, 2014 15:37:26 GMT -6
It never crossed my mind to hold the guitar in such an upright position as the instructor does in that video, but it makes a huge difference - that way I can do the otherwise very stretchy chord change exercise fairly well.
I suppose one of the real dangers of being self-trained is that you miss some very elementary but important points like that...
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Post by Phil on Apr 20, 2014 16:13:01 GMT -6
I suppose one of the real dangers of being self-trained is that you miss some very elementary but important points like that... This is so true. I sure would like to see John G. doing video lessons. Like they say - one picture(or video) is worth a thousand words. Phil
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Post by bluesbruce on Apr 20, 2014 17:23:32 GMT -6
I would also add that video recording yourself will offer you some insight into how you hold the guitar, how you position your hands and fingers, etc. I see lots of awkward hand and finger positioning in my videos that makes me want to work to correct it.
Bruce
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Post by joachim on Apr 21, 2014 3:09:39 GMT -6
Here are collections of Justinguitar technical exercises related to this discussion: Stretching and dexterity (Phil, notice what he says about his pinky - we've found another fellow sufferer): justinguitar.com/en/TE-007-FingerStretch.phpFinger gym: justinguitar.com/en/TE-001-FingerGym.phpI think those two exercises can be combined, to save some practice time. Only moderately related - a string cross-picking exercise, which appears to be very popular: justinguitar.com/en/TE-002-TheSpider.phpAs an aside, Justin has lesson called "rolling technique" justinguitar.com/en/TE-006-Rolling.phpfor playing notes just above or below eachother on the fretboard. It's a different approach than what John G. suggests in the supplement for the early lessons, e.g., under the "Study" section here: bluesyoucanuse.com/ttlesson4.htmlI am currently doing finger-gym, spider and scale practice as my warmup. I try to keep at around 15-20 mins, and I will probably lump the dexterity trainer into the finger-gym. The spread rhythms in BRYCU are taxing for my fretting hand...
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Post by Phil on Apr 21, 2014 14:23:12 GMT -6
Joachim,
The Spider is a tough one, and because it's so difficult I suspect it might be one of the more beneficial exercises. The 1st time I tried it my fingers were stumbling all over the place. I think that one really improves your precision.
Regarding rolling vs John G's suggestion - IMHO that's a matter of personal preference and what you find easier. When going from high strings to low strings I started using John G's technique several weeks ago when someone pointed out the supplemental lessons to me. It took me awhile to get used to it, but I use it consistently now. It allows me to hold the first note longer, and I can actually play faster and more accurately with it now.
Phil
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Post by joachim on Apr 21, 2014 22:40:04 GMT -6
Thanks Phil,
I've been curious about the rolling technique versus John G.'s recommendation for awhile, and wanted to hear others' thoughts on the matter. Sometimes it's restraining to only have Youtube as a sparring partner, so it's great to be able to ask questions here...
The spider exercise is really doing wonders for me as well. I am practicing Delta Mood, which requires decent cross-string picking, and that seems much more tangible after I've been practing the spider.
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