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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Is There A Lesson On Running Scales In Different Intervals?

Posted by: PosterBoy Jun 12 2012, 06:07 AM

By running scales intervals I mean for example going up in 4ths

A,B,C#,D,B,C#,D,E,C#,D,E,F#,D,E,F#,G# etc

The tricky bit (as always) is the fingering and position shift bits on the G to B string.

Have we a lesson on this or can some one post up their preferences, this is where I always either slow down or mess up, because I'm not using a consistent way.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 12 2012, 08:46 AM

Hey man! I can make a video chat out of this as I have materials on which I can come up with some interesting fingering patterns for 3rds 4ths 5ths 6ths and 7ths Thanks for the suggestion

Cosmin

Posted by: PosterBoy Jun 12 2012, 05:03 PM

Awesome, I'm really trying to look at where my problems are stemming from and this is one place I've noticed

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 12 2012, 08:15 PM

Well, your wish will be satisfied

Posted by: SirJamsalot Jun 12 2012, 08:54 PM

ah - I've been practicing this pattern as well, and yes - the fingering between the B and G string is tricky. It seems there are 2 ways to use the ring and little finger on the crucial pivot to the next group - either use the 3th finger on the B string and 4th on the G string, or vice versa. I personally have settled on using the 3rd finger on the G and tucking the 4th right behind the 3rd on the B string for that transition. It is backwards from the way I do the rest of the strings, but works great for me.

Also, I avoid using a bridged finger on those strings by extending the pattern - every second string, I slide to the next note on the same string instead of staying in "the box". Seems to help prevent having to bridge with one finger laid across 2 strings.

I'm looking forward to seeing how Cosmin does it!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 13 2012, 03:51 PM

Cosmin decided to develop this idea into a full lesson stay tuned my friends