Hey guys i have one of those guitar books from troy stetina and he mentions that you have to fret behind the fret all time. if i do that, let say a 1234 exercise in firsr position, my ring finger cant reach the desire fret, when fingers one and two are anchored. Is this advice in the book valid or how do you guys think when fretting? Is your mind always thinking i have to fret behing and real close to the fret? Ive seen pros play and sometimes i dont see their fingers close to the frets due to finger length. So im reallly confused right now also do you anchore previous finger or lift them so your next finger can reach the next fret? Obviously when doing hammer ons they need to stay anchored to the finger board. Sorry im still a beginner.
Fretting technique
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VinceT
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Fretting technique
Nope. Behind the fret is ideal, because it means the string doesn't depress too far (and go sharp). Unless you have a) mammoth hands; and/or b) play a really short-scale guitar, you'll have to practice pressing lightly at the far end of the neck to avoid this, as you won't be able to stretch to the frets (as you describe).
It's generally a good idea in all things guitar to trust your ears over a thing that sounds like dogma.
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Nope. Behind the fret is ideal, because it means the string doesn't depress too far (and go sharp). Unless you have a) mammoth hands; and/or b) play a really short-scale guitar, you'll have to practice pressing lightly at the far end of the neck to avoid this, as you won't be able to stretch to the frets (as you describe).
It's generally a good idea in all things guitar to trust your ears over a thing that sounds like dogma.
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Clint 55
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Re: Fretting technique
If you're playing a line, like your chromatic scale exercise, you want to shift your hand slightly to follow where you want to place your finger tips. Not just keep your hand in one place and try to kill your fingers by making the strech.
If you're playing a line, like your chromatic scale exercise, you want to shift your hand slightly to follow where you want to place your finger tips. Not just keep your hand in one place and try to kill your fingers by making the strech.
Wattage
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Re: Fretting technique
Practice up higher on the neck and work down the neck. You'll get looser and stretch your hands muscles as you go.
Start at the 9th fret (9-10-11-12) and go down one fret at a time til you're at 1-2-3-4. Slowly get the most stretch out of it, you'll get it.
Also practice whole tone scales to help stretch out your hand.
Record it with your phone to make sure it's clean and clear.
Practice up higher on the neck and work down the neck. You'll get looser and stretch your hands muscles as you go.
Start at the 9th fret (9-10-11-12) and go down one fret at a time til you're at 1-2-3-4. Slowly get the most stretch out of it, you'll get it.
Also practice whole tone scales to help stretch out your hand.
Record it with your phone to make sure it's clean and clear.
baritone
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Re: Fretting technique
The best sound is as close to the fret wire as possible. However, you will notice that there is a little room for imperfection; try pressing down & sliding or rolling your finger between 2 frets while picking. You'll notice that there is a precise point which sounds best, but there is a margin to make acceptable notes.
Fretting behind the fret as close to the wire, without muting the note, is a good thing to keep in mind while you play. It's helpful while articulating notes on the highest frets, also.
The best sound is as close to the fret wire as possible. However, you will notice that there is a little room for imperfection; try pressing down & sliding or rolling your finger between 2 frets while picking. You'll notice that there is a precise point which sounds best, but there is a margin to make acceptable notes.
Fretting behind the fret as close to the wire, without muting the note, is a good thing to keep in mind while you play. It's helpful while articulating notes on the highest frets, also.
baritone
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Re: Fretting technique
You have to kind of slide your hand into each note. Never kill your hands. Everything you play should be comfortable. For example, on my bass I'm playing an F major scale legato E: 1,3,5 A: 1,3,5 D: 2,3. Those are long streches, but I slide my hand into it and I can still play it legato without straining.
You have to kind of slide your hand into each note. Never kill your hands. Everything you play should be comfortable. For example, on my bass I'm playing an F major scale legato E: 1,3,5 A: 1,3,5 D: 2,3. Those are long streches, but I slide my hand into it and I can still play it legato without straining.
Re: Fretting technique
thanks. sorry for still asking but the pull offs, is it kind of the same or how is the one achieve? without anchoring. thanks
thanks. sorry for still asking but the pull offs, is it kind of the same or how is the one achieve? without anchoring. thanks
Gearjoneser
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Re: Fretting technique
I agree that close behind the fret is proper technique, but the bottom line is clean execution of every note, and being in the pocket feel-wise being most important. Zero fretting noise is a sign of a professional, particularly on acoustic.
I could take proper technique further, but it can almost sound offensive to players that got good at bad fingering. The number one is players that grip a pick with two fingers and their thumb.
I agree that close behind the fret is proper technique, but the bottom line is clean execution of every note, and being in the pocket feel-wise being most important. Zero fretting noise is a sign of a professional, particularly on acoustic.
I could take proper technique further, but it can almost sound offensive to players that got good at bad fingering. The number one is players that grip a pick with two fingers and their thumb.
DeadandBuried
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Re: Fretting technique
You get a better note production on the edge rather than the middle of the fret. And use the tip of your fingers!
You get a better note production on the edge rather than the middle of the fret. And use the tip of your fingers!
Open lane
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Re: Fretting technique
Read my mind. Shifting your hand with picked runs works find. When doing legato, i try to keep my hand as planted as possible/required.
Read my mind. Shifting your hand with picked runs works find. When doing legato, i try to keep my hand as planted as possible/required.
beaubrummels
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Re: Fretting technique
For proper form, your knuckles need to be parallel to the neck and your thumb tip should be touching the center of the back of the neck (not wrapped around). If your hand is at any other angle, you'll loose ability to reach. Your hand shouldn't need to move around to reach. You should be able to fret notes while stationary.
For proper form, your knuckles need to be parallel to the neck and your thumb tip should be touching the center of the back of the neck (not wrapped around). If your hand is at any other angle, you'll loose ability to reach. Your hand shouldn't need to move around to reach. You should be able to fret notes while stationary.
Wattage
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Re: Fretting technique
Advanced stuff here I found this looking for a cool simple lesson he gave to GP years ago
http://www.guitarworld.com/jazz-guitar-corner-channel-allan-holdsworth-four-note-string-scales
Advanced stuff here I found this looking for a cool simple lesson he gave to GP years ago
http://www.guitarworld.com/jazz-guitar-corner-channel-allan-holdsworth-four-note-string-scales
