Stretching And Timing, Need Help on Stretching and Timing |
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Feb 27 2016, 11:29 PM
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For timing I would definitely recommend this course which is extremely thorough and comprehensive:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonser...eginner-Rhythm/ It will explain what you need to think about and then show you the exercises to fix your timing issues. --- For stretching - I assume there is a lesson/riff/chord that is giving you problems? My general advice would be: * slow down whatever you are playing with 50%, as this will allow you to think of the following: * relax you arm and whole upper body * experiment with your left hand thumb position, this plays an important role in stretching. The thumb can either be on top of the fretboard (blues guitar style) or on the back of it (classical guitar style). Any photos / videos you can show us will help us give you more specific advice. |
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Feb 28 2016, 12:37 AM
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QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Feb 27 2016, 02:29 PM)  For timing I would definitely recommend this course which is extremely thorough and comprehensive: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonser...eginner-Rhythm/ It will explain what you need to think about and then show you the exercises to fix your timing issues. --- For stretching - I assume there is a lesson/riff/chord that is giving you problems? My general advice would be: * slow down whatever you are playing with 50%, as this will allow you to think of the following: * relax you arm and whole upper body * experiment with your left hand thumb position, this plays an important role in stretching. The thumb can either be on top of the fretboard (blues guitar style) or on the back of it (classical guitar style). Any photos / videos you can show us will help us give you more specific advice. Thanks.....you were right on with the thumb position. I notice if I move my thumb behind the neck, I can stretch further. Still is uncomfortable, but I will work on it. Thanks for the recommendation and advice. -------------------- Ken (a.k.a. starman4) sends...............................keep making music.
Ken Slocum Fender Strat Variax JTV-59 Line 6 AMPLIFITT |
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Mar 21 2016, 07:51 PM
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I've got short fingers and have an issue with stretching too. It's hard to do a two tone fingering and still be relaxed to play quickly. John Petrucci has some exercises in Rock Discipline that might help. Also make sure you are warmed up before you try stretching too much.
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