Uncontrolable Pinkie Finger.... |
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Aug 2 2016, 04:20 PM
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By the way, look at 1:55 in this video to see what I mean. Not the fastest bit, but look at those fingers going miles from the fretboard
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Aug 2 2016, 07:17 PM
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I would be a great help for us to see a video of you playing to analyze exactly what you are doing. However I can say that the pinky is not the one that is always totally close to the fret-board as it happens with other fingers. It must be ready when it's needed and in the case that the lick demands a constant use of it, it should stay close but if not, it's not very close most of the times.
There are two things that I recommend, the first one is to share a video of you playing here. The second is to check some shred guitarists to analyse how they use their pinky. Here is an example: -------------------- My lessons
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Aug 2 2016, 10:35 PM
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There is something weird about the pinkie, it seems to naturally want to raise itself. Look when people take a drink at their pinkie lifting off the glass, even our own Kris Dahl has this issue. Watch whenever he takes a drink during his Sunday youtube live chat, his pinkie lifts up.
I don't know the answer and I have been out in the bars but it is a tricky little bugger to conquer. I'm sure you'll conquer it though. Enjoy the challenge 
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Aug 5 2016, 02:43 PM
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Just a thought I had. Having your fingers closer to the fretboard at all time...does it make legato harder? I mean, you would have less space to get a hammer on to the string.
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Aug 5 2016, 08:21 PM
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Hey Timmy,
actually I dont know your skill level but check out Piotrs lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/move_y...le_finger!/ This one helped me so much to improve my pinky
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Aug 5 2016, 08:38 PM
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QUOTE (Roadside @ Aug 5 2016, 09:21 PM)  Hey Timmy, actually I dont know your skill level but check out Piotrs lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/move_y...le_finger!/ This one helped me so much to improve my pinky Good call, Roadside. It's a great lesson! |
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Aug 9 2016, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Aug 4 2016, 07:08 PM) I really don't think your pinky is THAT wild Looks okay to me. Seems I'm even "wilder" But as you probably already know, practice and practice slowly is usually the way forward, but I think there's also some truth to be found in that the faster you play the harder it is to control QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Aug 4 2016, 08:08 PM) Ben nailed it To get your control back you sorta have to retrain your fingers on what you want them to do. If you can get them to rest just above the strings, they can be right there when you need them. Just start slow and work up However, per your vid. I've seen FAR worse cases. Your's doesn't seem that bad. If you could practice keeping all of them kinda close to the strings, it can make playing certain bits easier just cause it takes less time to get the finger to the fret. But honestly your playing looks ok to me Todd Thanks guys, Sometimes its good to get other peoples opinions on something that concerns you. The outside perspective settles down all the silly thoughts and worries that whirl around in your head about the problem. I have tried doing slow exercises in the past, but not often enough to get the full effect from them. (they're just so boring!  ) I will incorporate some into my practice schedule, but also not worry about the issue too much and just concentrate on playing Guitar and having fun QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Aug 5 2016, 03:43 PM) Just a thought I had. Having your fingers closer to the fretboard at all time...does it make legato harder? I mean, you would have less space to get a hammer on to the string. Good question! My legato technique is wofull! but logically it makes sense that the longer the distance from the string, the more force the finger will bring. I wonder.... QUOTE (Roadside @ Aug 5 2016, 09:21 PM) Hey Timmy, actually I dont know your skill level but check out Piotrs lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/move_y...le_finger!/ This one helped me so much to improve my pinky Excellent!! this looks extremely interesting!! Thanks for the tip!! This post has been edited by Timmy b: Aug 9 2016, 12:23 PM |
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