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JOhn View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 03:01 PM
Sep 15 2007, 03:01 PM	GMC:er Posts: 296 Joined: 28-May 07	this is a problem which has put me off picking for a while now. when ever i reach about 156 bmp at four notes per beat my upper hand tenses (elbow and up). At first i though it was because i didn't learn it right but then i learnt it again from 80 bpm and it stills happens. im not sure if this is supposed to happen because every one says to relax when you play but it doesn't speed possible when you reach a certain speed. i really need some pointers for this because its been frustrating me for a while now. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- The only man it's OK to love is Paul Gilbert.

Ayen View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 03:26 PM
Sep 15 2007, 03:26 PM	GMC:er Posts: 616 Joined: 25-July 07 From: NY	I believe someone said a few days ago, the tension just "clicks" for you, or something like this. I think Pavel said it, but I have a terrible memory . You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Robin View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 07:51 PM
Sep 15 2007, 07:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway	I think only your wrist should be moving. You just got to relax 100% and just let your hand "flow" I dont know how to explain, and I dont know how to achieve this either. But when you're totally relaxed your hand just smoothly flows up and down the string xD Sort of sound stupid I guess, but its like that for me atleast. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Robin: Sep 15 2007, 07:52 PM -------------------- Robin Myspace - Creep Colony Myspace - Creep Colony - Paralyzed

visi0n View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 08:36 PM
Sep 15 2007, 08:36 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 571 Joined: 12-September 07 From: The Netherlands	QUOTE (Robin @ Sep 15 2007, 08:51 PM) I think only your wrist should be moving. You just got to relax 100% and just let your hand "flow" I dont know how to explain, and I dont know how to achieve this either. But when you're totally relaxed your hand just smoothly flows up and down the string xD Sort of sound stupid I guess, but its like that for me atleast. Exactly what Robin says You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 08:53 PM
Sep 15 2007, 08:53 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	Relax as much as possible, just like robin said. Tension can lead to injury, or too much of it, you will know when you have the needed amount of tension, and its usually never very much. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Robin View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 09:06 PM
Sep 15 2007, 09:06 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway	QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Sep 15 2007, 07:53 PM) Relax as much as possible, just like robin said. Tension can lead to injury, or too much of it, you will know when you have the needed amount of tension, and its usually never very much. Yeah, and you get tired of it. If you relax you barely have to use any muscles. Your hand jumps up and down, sort of. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Robin Myspace - Creep Colony Myspace - Creep Colony - Paralyzed

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 09:08 PM
Sep 15 2007, 09:08 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	Less Tension = More Control or thats how it works for me You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Sep 15 2007, 11:18 PM
Sep 15 2007, 11:18 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	i have a question similar to this... can you always have a controlled arm when achieving ultra mega high speeds? Or is there a point where you just need to stop relaxing and actually have some tension in the arm to achieve more speed? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

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