Hi Everyone,
One thing I’ve been noticing a lot lately is that my free stroke is not as solid and “in control” on the bass (wound) strings as I would like it to be. I think a lot of guitarists (myself included) tend to focus on getting a great tone from the trebles but maybe the bass strings get a little left behind as the thumb usually does most of the work there.
Improving your free stroke on the bass is a great way to build strength and control in your hand and I hope this little exercise will help you out a bit.
Cheers!
Rob
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Hi Rob.
Thank you for this wonderful website. I am visiting and reading your posts almost everyday. Regarding this specific issue with the thumb, I like to share the Ricardo Iznaola book. The first level have some of the best exercises to help developing a very nice thumb technique.
Link On Amazon:
Kitharologus: The Path to Virtuosity
Hi Robert,
Thanks for the kind words… I know and love the book you’re talking about, however I couldn’t share the free link on here as it is copyright protected and Mr. Izanola deserves his fair cut I think
It is an excellent book however and very much recommended!
Kitharologus: The Path to Virtuosity
Hi Rob, these video ask me questions is a great idea. It is very much appreciated that you do this.
I am working on some songs by Per Olov Kindgren. His chord rolls are outstanding, silky smooth. Can you share some tips on chord rolls and how to get the silky smooth sound professional guitarist such as yourself obtain?
Thanks for your time
Scott Morris
Hey Scott,
Thanks and great question! I love Per’s playing as well
I will definitely see if I can come up with something to help you out in the next few days! Cheers, Rob
Hey Scott
Sorry it took so long
Here ya go!
http://classicalguitartraining.com/rolling-chords-on-the-classical-guitar-a-video-answer-for-scott-morris/
-Rob
Great stuff, but sheesh, it’s hard to see what you’re doing. Just a bit better lighting would be welcome.
Hey Don,
You’re right
I’m still just using my crappy iphone camera and house lights, I’ll try and get under a better light next time !