Strumming Hand Fluidity

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rcrespo

over 5 years ago

How to Create Fluidity?

I notice Tomo’s strumming hand and it seems to move without any effort as well as his left hand. He, like other guitarists, move up and down the fretboard effortlessly.

Knowing which notes to play in advance helps us know where to move to on the fretboard. And that allows us to get there quickly and seemingly with little effort. So understanding theory is important to creating fluidity.

Still, even though I know where my fingers should move on the fretboard it seems as if I arrive to those notes sloppy like I just woke up after 4 hours of sleep.

My strumming hand and guitar neck hand (I am a leftie) always seem stuff and anxious.

How do you promote a relaxed strumming hand and fretboard hand?

Thanks
Rick

rcrespo

over 5 years ago

*”...seem stiff...”

George Mattingly Mod

over 5 years ago

Here are Tomo's thoughts:

"First, please use my words of wisdom: Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself! Please take your time working on technique, triads, notes, intervals, theory… slowly, without any deadlines.

"Strumming technique: it is very important to practice R37 swing groove, slowly, with attention to details. Study note names, intervals and triads for note location without any memorization.

"What I want to do is help you (and I mean all of you who subscribe to Guitar Wisdom) to go the “next level” in your playing. My request is this: Please be patient. It will take some time, but you will get there!

"When you practice, pay attention to your amp settings and guitar settings. See Lesson 12.

"Thank you, Rick. Stay tuned."