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geetarzrkool t1_j6d2sx2 wrote

Reply to Fingering techniques by ssplendadaddy

#1 trick is to not avoid using your pinky. It's amazing how many "great" players basically only use 3 fingers on their fretting hand. They're effectively diminishing (get it?) their fretting capacity by 25% for no reason whatsoever. No other instruments do this and they never have "pinky issues" because they learn to use them from the start. The same is true when learning to type, or any sort of fine motor skill. The more you avoid learning proper technique from the start, the harder it will be to learn it down the line. Bad habits are hard to break.

This where the whole idea where "proper" fingerings come into play. Just because you could reach a note with your ring finger, doesn't mean you should in the same way that you could lift a boulder with your back, rather than your legs, but that wouldn't be very wise, either. You might get away with it when young, but you'll pay the price in time.

Generally speaking, "every finger has a fret", so if your going to reach from the 3rd to the 6th fret, make yourself use your index and pinky fingers, even if you could stretch. It's no different than using "proper form" when lifting weights. Ultimately, good technique exists to protect you and make you better, but only if you use it.

Lots of acoustic guitar/bass playing will also help to strengthen your left hand. It really forces you to have strong fretting and intonation. Using slightly larger gauge strings than normal can also enhance the challenge.

There are lots of Classical Etudes, "Studies" and exercises you can do, as well. They aren't always very "musical", per se, but think of them like going to the gym, so you can play well on the field later. Check out "24 permutations for the Guitar" if you want just a bone dry, but very rigorous exercise. Another approach is to pick a song you know/like and then forcing yourself to arrange and play it using "proper" fingering, rather than your normal instincts. Some Guitar/Bass exercises will even use indicated fingers for the left hand, but usually only on very simple/basic beginner books. I like all the CAGED patterns and associated fingerings, as well.

Arpeggios are another great way to strengthen your fingers while also training your ear. For example, reaching for the minor third/major third on the low E string using your index and pinky fingers is always a good default pattern to build up the pinky too. Although, there are many other possibilities, as well. Paganini Caprices are great, shreddy challenges that will force you to use proper fingerings. Most non-violin folks learn the 5th and 24th. Something like the Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G major is another great acoustic practice piece that is also very popular and fun to play.

Ultimately, you just have to do what you know what you're "supposed" to do. Slow down, think about how you're playing what you're playing and make yourself do it the "hard" way. It will only feel "weird"/"weak" for a little while, but before you know it, you'll be up to speed in no time. "Use it, or lose it ;) "

Form = Function

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Cuntalicous t1_j6d2glr wrote

Reply to What's the most emotional live performance you've ever seen? by MCU_historian

There’s a lot I can think of, but I think the most surprisingly emotional one would be Corey Taylor of Slipknot performing snuff live in London.

Originally it was about a relationship, but not long after the song was recorded, the bassist for Slipknot, Paul Gray, overdosed and died. Ever since then, it’s been associated with him for the most part.

https://youtu.be/QBK6xymmKHM

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cohray2212 t1_j6d05ob wrote

Reply to Fingering techniques by ssplendadaddy

Why don't you ask your mother? I showed her all the fingering techniques I know last night.

But for real, practice scales and use your pinky as much as you can. Then move on the hammer ons and pull offs where you change which finger is fretting the lower note while doing the HO/PO with your pinky. It takes a long time but the answer to 99% of these posts is just play the guitar if you want to become more comfortable on the instrument.

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Reefaman2020 t1_j6cvwaw wrote

Reply to Crazy how there isn't much talk about the lil Yachty Album by KeckzsTheMonkey

Since Thursday night iv played this album 8 times through definitely an album I'm keeping and gonna carry on playing it damn quality album compared to the other crappie albums that keep showing up other rappers should take note like tyga still using that same 2012 rapping style still putting out crappie songs just fick off and retire you mofo lmao rant over

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