This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2.
Below is the technique lesson for Left Hand Exercises in Part 4.
Method Vol.2: Left Hand Exercises
This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2.
Below is the technique lesson for Left Hand Exercises in Part 4.
Thank you for this great set of lessons. I am a beginner, have completed Vol. 1, and now just finishing Vol 2. I purchased the next lesson book, and the Christmas songs. I am having most difficulty moving my left hand from chord to chord, no matter how often I practice just moving from one to the other. For example, the C to G fingering in #3 of O Little Town of Bethlehem. Wondering how I might resolve? I am fine with arpeggios, and some easier bars. Thank you
Sounds like you could use some work on Left Hand Finger Independence exercises (there are some in my technique books for example) as well as this lesson on left hand preparation.
Hello. Me again. A little advice sought: When I fret the low e string, my fingers tend to roll over the string (particularly the little finger). I automatically compensate by pushing down with the pad, with the obvious effect of touching the a string. My wife says I have pointy fingers. I wonder if I’m trying to press too hard. I’ll go and try with less force (and more accuracy). Is this exactly what this exercise is for?
When you say “roll over” the string, do you mean your finger rolls off the string or just rolls to a different part of the finger/tip?
They roll off the string. The only way I can fret the string cleanly means angling the finger slightly to get more meat on the string (basically using the pad). Trouble is, this then touches the string below. I have a feeling that I just have to keep trying for improved accuracy and less pressure.
Yes, accuracy and reduced pressure should help. See these lessons on muted exercises in particular. Also, make sure your skin is at a normal moisture level (use moisturizer if needed).