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by Acuity
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Off The Beaten Path
Topic: Fingerstyle Lessons
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

Fingerstyle Lessons

I have looked through the lessons menu, but I do not see any section on learning fingerstyle. I"m not looking for songs, just technique lessons. Is there a section devoted to fingerstyle? Thanks.
by Acuity
Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:35 am
Forum:
Topic: Post your questions for TG live this Saturday the 16th January 2010 , 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern
Replies: 37
Views: 0

Re:Post your questions for TG live this Saturday the 16th January 2010 , 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

<t>I have been having a very difficult time with my changing to E and A minor shaped bar chords from open chords -- while I have no problem with placing my index, ring and pinky finger down correctly with good speed, I miss with my middle finger about 80% of the time, landing just above the correct ...
by Acuity
Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers w/ Neil
Topic: Barre Chords
Replies: 11
Views: 6405

Re:Barre Chords

I have a squeeze ball and a medium tension Gripmaster; both work well at strengthening the fingers, but I have found neither provides any help at all for my problem.
by Acuity
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers w/ Neil
Topic: Barre Chords
Replies: 11
Views: 6405

Re:Barre Chords

<t>Thanks for the comment.<br/> <br/> I have noticed that when switching from open C to F barre, that when my middle finger moves down and plants, it drags my ring and pinky fingers down a bit. Then, my ring and pinky have to move back up to properly hit the A and D strings. This leads to greater in...
by Acuity
Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers w/ Neil
Topic: Barre Chords
Replies: 11
Views: 6405

Re:Barre Chords

I'm not making enough progress with my last three fingers that way; that's why I asked about the alternative.
by Acuity
Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers w/ Neil
Topic: Barre Chords
Replies: 11
Views: 6405

Barre Chords

<t>Neil --<br/> <br/> My fingers have gotten better/stronger as I practice barre chords, but I still have a big problem coordinating my last three fingers. As an intermediate step, when switching from a C to a F barre chord, I have been focusing solely on moving my middle finger up one string and th...
by Acuity
Sat May 23, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Off The Beaten Path
Topic: Guitar Position
Replies: 1
Views: 2732

Guitar Position

<t>I would still like to see a segment on proper guitar position, for beginners.<br/> <br/> While it may seem superficial, a video on how to find the optimal position to hold the guitar ( for seated playing ) for our specific bodies (we all have different arm and finger lengths), would help immensel...