First congratulations for all the videos, I stopped playing many years ago, and I'm starting again from scratch, and these first 2 videos have been excellent for me to stop watching just for a while until I make progress. The question I have for you is the following: Everyone talks about the posture of the left hand, the pain and everything associated with that, how can I determine if the pain is part of the exercise due to the time without practicing (the fingers hurt at the beginning and the hand too due to not knowing how to play) but when it is due to bad posture and when it is pain due to the exercise and what will happen later? I already thank you for all the help provided.
the problem i always have is how my ring finger is the least mobile and the stiffest among my 4 fingers, but it seems that this video helped a lot. I believe I just need to train it more to where it moves independently rather than move in unison to the middle finger
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.
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.
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).
Wow, just when you think you have watched enough teachers you find this guy! Awesome, exactly what I need in my beginner guitar journey! Thank you
Too kind
Thank you! Glad it helped
Incredibly helpful!! Thank you
You’re welcome! Glad it helped
Thank you soooooo much for explaining small but very basic & important things so specifically and in detail.. 👍👍
You’re welcome!
Great video. Very useful. Cheers!
Appreciate it!
thanks a lot for your advices! I will notice the position of left hand while practising.
you're welcome! hope it helps
First congratulations for all the videos, I stopped playing many years ago, and I'm starting again from scratch, and these first 2 videos have been excellent for me to stop watching just for a while until I make progress.
The question I have for you is the following: Everyone talks about the posture of the left hand, the pain and everything associated with that, how can I determine if the pain is part of the exercise due to the time without practicing (the fingers hurt at the beginning and the hand too due to not knowing how to play) but when it is due to bad posture and when it is pain due to the exercise and what will happen later?
I already thank you for all the help provided.
Well where does it hurt exactly? If it’s in your wrist, generally a bad sign that you might be overextending it
Thank you sooooo much
🙏🏼
the problem i always have is how my ring finger is the least mobile and the stiffest among my 4 fingers, but it seems that this video helped a lot. I believe I just need to train it more to where it moves independently rather than move in unison to the middle finger
yeah totally normal. stupid finger has a mind of it's own
yeah doing exercises where it moves independently will def help. just takes time
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!
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.
I’m an acoustic bluegrass flatpick guy but these tips will be useful.
glad it helps!
my pinky is curved inwards towards my ring finger but I’m not gonna let it stop me and hopefully I can reach further frets by practice :)
Now THAT is the attitude I like to hear
Determination.
Love it.
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
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 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.