[MusicTlk] a beginner again

[Cameron Strife]

Hi. I've been teaching blind and sighted guitar students for over 15
years. I could certainly provide you with some exercises and tips to
help out with this. Feel free to e mail me off list at:
Cameron at cameronstrife.com

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On 10/5/18, Ella Yu via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>
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>
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>
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