Technique
Stop picking on pick players!
Got a request to answer this question about pick use. What do you think? Do you play with a pick? Your fingers? Both? Why? Read Ariane Cap‘s answer to
Talking Technique: The Pinkie Workout (Video)
Grab your gear, we’re headed to the gym! This workout does your fretting fingers good. Especially the little one of the bunch… The Pinkie! We cannot address the fourth/fifth finger
Sting Groove Workshop (Videos) – Learning a Song and learning from a song
Okay, so let’s say you are learning a song. Here is the usual approach: You decide to figure out the right notes as a first step to learning the song.
Video: Got Dexterity?
These Wicked Dexterity Drills are just what the Doctor ordered… First published on notreble, this dexterity regimen effectively addresses several common issues: coordination between the right and left hands independence
Gadgets for Technique Practice?
I got this question twice last week: Ari, what do you think of squeeze balls and grip devices and other gadgets to strengthen my fingers? From my experience these items
How to Send Tension Packing… And Play More Relaxed
Last week I was talking about the importance of sending tension packing so creativity and flow can move your way instead. Here are a few general tips and checkpoints for
The Number 1 Enemy of Creativity, Timing and Tone
I used to believe that peak creativity is just happening to us in rare, lucky moments and that the best we can do is pray to the muses. Over time
Triplets in Walking Bass Lines
Working on Walking Bass? Creating an interesting walking bass line over changes is one part art, one part science (music theory) and a whole lot of feel . Well, how
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