[MusicTlk] a beginner again

[Ella Yu]

I'm not a guitarist, but I do play violin and viola so I do 
understand some of the issues here to an extent.  Knowing where 
the notes are is something that comes with practice over a period 
of time as you build muscle memory.  I would try doing lots of 
slow practice and/or play scales to get an idea of where the 
notes are.  If you are having trouble moving your hands and 
fingers fluently and accurately, it could be because you're 
squeezing the neck extremely hard.  I don't think it's a good 
idea to squeeze the neck, namely with the thumb muscle.  This 
squeezing actually inhibits the precise and controlled movement 
of the fingers.  Yes, the finger joints have to be firm in order 
to press the strings down, but the rest of the hand should not be 
working too hind.

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Kociaba Fitness via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org
To: <MusicTlk at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Fri, 5 Oct 2018 13:01:00 -0400
Subject: [MusicTlk] a beginner again

Hi all,

I have a question for any of the guitar players out there.  I 
used to play
years ago.  Never was very good but enjoyed it.  I always had 
trouble moving
my hand fingers were pretty fast and accurate but moving up and 
down the
neck was always a challenge.  Back then I had a little vision but 
now I
don't.  Any suggestions on getting A smoother in moving my hand 
and B on
landing on the right fret when I do move it?  I was thinking of 
putting a
couple of small pieces of tape on the back of the neck  at 
something like
the4,6 and 9 fret.

Any ideas? I know this is a real specific topic and don't want to 
wast
everyones time so anyone who wants to answer me can do so 
directly at
kociabafitness at gmail.com if you like

Thanks in advance

Bill



Bill Kociaba

 <http://www.kociaba-fitness.com> www.kociaba-fitness.com

"Building Better Bodies Since 1981"



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