Hello guys! Finger independence is something that is a bit boring to train but that is fundamental for every guitar player. I found this cool video where an Argentinean guitar players shows some exercises that aren't very musical but that are good to train your fingers independence. He is speaking in Spanish but you will be able to learn what he is playing since he play it very slow. Please note that he keeps the higher string ringing while he player the other strings...
Do you know some other good exercises for this?
Posted by: miguelbatalha Dec 20 2013, 03:28 PM
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Posted by: huargo Dec 20 2013, 04:13 PM
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 20 2013, 02:15 PM)
Hello guys! Finger independence is something that is a bit boring to train but that is fundamental for every guitar player. I found this cool video where an Argentinean guitar players shows some exercises that aren't very musical but that are good to train your fingers independence. He is speaking in Spanish but you will be able to learn what he is playing since he play it very slow. Please note that he keeps the higher string ringing while he player the other strings... Do you know some other good exercises for this?
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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 20 2013, 06:07 PM
Heh I got something for ya
It requires no guitar - check it out (might take 5 more minutes to upload)
Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 20 2013, 10:39 PM
This is a GREAT DRILL!!!!! Pure Isolation and finger work. Nice one Gabe!
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 20 2013, 12:07 PM)
Heh I got something for ya
It requires no guitar - check it out (might take 5 more minutes to upload)
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 21 2013, 02:07 PM
QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Dec 20 2013, 09:39 PM)
This is a GREAT DRILL!!!!! Pure Isolation and finger work. Nice one Gabe!
Thanks Todd What's great about it, is that you can practice ANYWHERE and it's ...noiseless too
Posted by: sammetal92 Dec 21 2013, 04:07 PM
I had A LOT of problems with finger independence between the ring and the pinky, and since I never ever used the pinky, it was extremely weak. Until I did Ben's land of legato series.
In my opinion, I don't think I've ever come across a more fun and effective lesson that taught three things to me at the same time: finger independence, finger strength (my ring and pinky fingers got worked out a lot!) and, of course, legato.
The first and second parts of the series have been exceptionally effective for me, since they focussed more on dexterity rather than speed.
I'd definitely recommend that one to anyone having any issues regarding finger independence, strength or legato
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 21 2013, 05:04 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 20 2013, 02:07 PM)
Heh I got something for ya
It requires no guitar - check it out (might take 5 more minutes to upload)
Excellent stuff Cosmin! I think that it's a great idea for training while you are not at home and able to play guitar.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 22 2013, 02:53 PM
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 21 2013, 04:04 PM)
Excellent stuff Cosmin! I think that it's a great idea for training while you are not at home and able to play guitar.
Thanks mate! It's cool to do it in the subway or bus and see people staring
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 23 2013, 05:13 AM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 22 2013, 10:53 AM)
Thanks mate! It's cool to do it in the subway or bus and see people staring
hahaha I will try it!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 23 2013, 08:49 AM
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 23 2013, 04:13 AM)
hahaha I will try it!
You can also try the exercise in my video with finger combos obtained through permutations:
1234 2341 3412 4123 for instance
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 24 2013, 01:10 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 23 2013, 04:49 AM)
You can also try the exercise in my video with finger combos obtained through permutations:
1234 2341 3412 4123 for instance
I've never practiced with my fingers like this, I'm already doing it now.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 24 2013, 02:06 PM
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 24 2013, 12:10 PM)
I've never practiced with my fingers like this, I'm already doing it now.
I have more - check this out:
1324 3412 2413 2143 I learned the idea of creating permutations from Guthrie
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 26 2013, 08:18 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 24 2013, 10:06 AM)
I have more - check this out:
1324 3412 2413 2143 I learned the idea of creating permutations from Guthrie
hehe thanks. I've been listening to Guthrie and The Aristocrats these days... also Bret Garsed. Rock/Fusion days..
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 26 2013, 11:31 PM
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 26 2013, 07:18 PM)
hehe thanks. I've been listening to Guthrie and The Aristocrats these days... also Bret Garsed. Rock/Fusion days..
Since you brought Bret up - here's my favorite piece from him:
Posted by: Socky42 Dec 27 2013, 01:18 PM
Found a similar exercise in English
Great way to improve picking accuracy, dexterity, stretching all in one quick exercise.
And I guess you can use it for ear training modes and intervals?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 27 2013, 10:36 PM
Precisely! Great string skipping, ear training and fretboard knowledge - all in one! Try it, by all means and not in only one scale - you should try it in all the possible keys
Post some examples if you wish, mate! Why not start with the C, D, E and F major scales for instance?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 28 2013, 04:11 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 26 2013, 07:31 PM)
Since you brought Bret up - here's my favorite piece from him:
VERY nice track. I love this album:
QUOTE (Socky42 @ Dec 27 2013, 09:18 AM)
Found a similar exercise in English
Great way to improve picking accuracy, dexterity, stretching all in one quick exercise.
And I guess you can use it for ear training modes and intervals?
I like this one and yes! it can be also great for ear training and learning new scales. I will add this one to my Vchat routines!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 29 2013, 09:55 AM
Heh, from the same album - here's my favorite track:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 31 2013, 03:21 PM
QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 29 2013, 05:55 AM)
Heh, from the same album - here's my favorite track:
Great one! Have you seen his two clinics? He has one very old and another new one. Both are very interesting.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 1 2014, 05:14 PM
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 31 2013, 02:21 PM)
Great one! Have you seen his two clinics? He has one very old and another new one. Both are very interesting.
Oh yes! The old one - I had it on a CD since the times when the internet was not so popular, but is there a new one? Is it on the internet, streaming somewhere?