Hi, I understand each persons hands/fingers can be different and mine are no exception. Five-string banjo, not much a problem. But guitar Yes, I struggle a bit for the following reason: both my index and pinky fingers curve slightly towards the other 2 fingers. Thanks for the tips regardless, Tim
This was helpful, thanks! I'm definitely at the starting point where I feel like my hands are just not built for the mechanics of guitar, but I'm hoping to overcome that. I was starting to make progress on at least hitting notes on the spider drill, but then I watched a video by a guitarist named Bernth who showed what he believes is the correct way to play that drill. Essentially, keeping every finger in place on the string before (actually holding that fret down) until it is actually needed for the note you're moving it to. It forces you to not mute the string next to it, and it becomes obvious that conquering that will make you far more accurate. It also makes the drill almost impossible for me. I wonder what your thoughts are on that.
Hey brad. Glad it helped! Super glad to hear you're making progress on Spider. Bernth is a beast! I actually think that's a great way to do it. It can help make sure your hand is in the right position to reach all 4 frets, make sure you're not muting the string below, and help you with accuracy. I probably wouldn't start a fresh beginner out on that, although if they're having a hard time getting their hand in the correct position (each finger floating over the corresponding fret), sometimes I will have them keep all 4 fingers down-although not keeping those down once they switch strings. TLDR: It's a great way to do it, but it's a little more advanced, and it's not how I would personally start a beginner out.
@thetalenthousetx thank you for your reply. I think I'll take your advice and keep working on the drill without worrying too much about this aspect yet.
this is why I prefer a D-shaped neck over a common C-shaped neck by Fender :) I dunno why a C-shaped neck limits my fret reach when it shouldn't (pros say).
Can I ask something to you and the fellow learners. Should my thumb be anchored and stay still in the back of the neck? Or should it be moving to help fretting fingers reach to the frets?
@@thetalenthousetx did i understand true? You say that for example i am playing c major, when doing this i should keep the thumb still. And after moving to another scale, i should reanchor my thumb to a new position according to the new scale and keep the thumb still when playing it?
yeah exactly. Keep your thumb anchored when you're in a position like C major, and if you moved up to a new position higher on the neck, just re-anchor your thumb to help you play comfortably in that spot.
Thank you sooooo much
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Thank you soooooo much for explaining small but very basic & important things so specifically and in detail.. 👍👍
You’re welcome!
Hi, I understand each persons hands/fingers can be different and mine are no exception. Five-string banjo, not much a problem. But guitar Yes, I struggle a bit for the following reason: both my index and pinky fingers curve slightly towards the other 2 fingers. Thanks for the tips regardless, Tim
Aw man. Yeah good point. I do hope the tips helped
Appreciate the comment!
I’m an acoustic bluegrass flatpick guy but these tips will be useful.
glad it helps!
This was helpful, thanks! I'm definitely at the starting point where I feel like my hands are just not built for the mechanics of guitar, but I'm hoping to overcome that. I was starting to make progress on at least hitting notes on the spider drill, but then I watched a video by a guitarist named Bernth who showed what he believes is the correct way to play that drill. Essentially, keeping every finger in place on the string before (actually holding that fret down) until it is actually needed for the note you're moving it to. It forces you to not mute the string next to it, and it becomes obvious that conquering that will make you far more accurate. It also makes the drill almost impossible for me. I wonder what your thoughts are on that.
Hey brad. Glad it helped!
Super glad to hear you're making progress on Spider.
Bernth is a beast!
I actually think that's a great way to do it. It can help make sure your hand is in the right position to reach all 4 frets, make sure you're not muting the string below, and help you with accuracy.
I probably wouldn't start a fresh beginner out on that, although if they're having a hard time getting their hand in the correct position (each finger floating over the corresponding fret), sometimes I will have them keep all 4 fingers down-although not keeping those down once they switch strings.
TLDR: It's a great way to do it, but it's a little more advanced, and it's not how I would personally start a beginner out.
@thetalenthousetx thank you for your reply. I think I'll take your advice and keep working on the drill without worrying too much about this aspect yet.
this is why I prefer a D-shaped neck over a common C-shaped neck by Fender :) I dunno why a C-shaped neck limits my fret reach when it shouldn't (pros say).
Oh shoot, good point! I didn't even think about neck size/shape, but yeah that can def make a difference.
Can I ask something to you and the fellow learners. Should my thumb be anchored and stay still in the back of the neck? Or should it be moving to help fretting fingers reach to the frets?
depends on what you're doing but if you're staying in one position, yeah you should try and keep your thumb in the same spot
@@thetalenthousetx did i understand true? You say that for example i am playing c major, when doing this i should keep the thumb still. And after moving to another scale, i should reanchor my thumb to a new position according to the new scale and keep the thumb still when playing it?
yeah exactly. Keep your thumb anchored when you're in a position like C major, and if you moved up to a new position higher on the neck, just re-anchor your thumb to help you play comfortably in that spot.
Thanks, it made a pain point clear
can you do video about muting ?
Palm muting?
@@thetalenthousetx yes for some reason i can't find a detailed video about it .
thank you
I did a short on that a while back
Lemme know if this helps
th-cam.com/users/shortss1fxgcofXzM?si=8pkFY95GpXRw7dkl
I have to call you out on this one Talent House. I won't even watch a video with a rediculous comparison like this.