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tbhenry Member Posts: 866 |
posted 25 November 2000 11:04 AM
Hi do any of the members of this forum have any finger exercises they wish to share. Regards, Sierra Artist S10, Shobud LDG |
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Pat Burns Member Posts: 2896 |
posted 25 November 2000 08:35 PM
http://www.pedalsteel.com/cgi-bin/joe_store/psg.cgi Click that, it's Joe Wright's web site, and get his video #1, The Wright Hand. |
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Ingo Mamczak Member Posts: 595 |
posted 26 November 2000 04:33 PM
Hello Brian , You could try something like this which works great for me , keeping Thumb on string 8 , Index finger on 6 and Middle finger on 5 . The exercise is (T) (T) (IM) (T) (IM)(IM) (T) (IM) and again (T) (T) (IM) (T) (IM)(IM) (T) (IM) . That's basically the whole exercise but use chords as well . Play through I IV V chord sequences and also try the exercise with different chord grips , perhaps strings 10 8 6 , 6 5 4 or 5 4 3. You could try just T and M , T and I , I and M or try three finger picks or playing a whole song you'r comfortable with . Whatever exercise you try always make sure you have fun with it . That's what works best for me anyway  [This message was edited by Ingo Mamczak on 26 November 2000 at 04:36 PM.] |
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Michael Johnstone Member Posts: 2535 |
posted 27 November 2000 07:31 PM
One thing I do to warm up is to play triplet rolls on one string with all three fingers-that is-thumb,index and middle.Start slow and work up to as fast as you can and still keep it even-then reverse it-middle,index,thumb then my favorite: thumb,middle,index.Do this on each string.Eventually you should be able to do sequential triplets across all your strings-one per string at a pretty fast clip.It's a great way to develop picking accuracy.It really doesn't matter what pedals are engaged as long as it's something musical. -MJ- |
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Marty Pollard Member Posts: 392 |
posted 27 November 2000 09:06 PM
This may sound dumb but... Strength adds dexterity; I recommend using a tennis ball for grip training. You can hold it and press index, middle, thumb in patterns and this, combined with the aforementioned advice will improve accuracy as well as certitude in your attack on the strings. |
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Craig Stock Member Posts: 557 |
posted 28 November 2000 06:26 AM
I have one of those gismos that you hold in your hand that has a spring under each finger that can work each finger separately. It works great and can be purchased at most sports stores. The other one is to press each figer against your thumb, pushing them together sort of like Charles Atlas' 'Dynamic Tension', It's a good thing to do while driving, just keep your eyes on the road. Hope this helps. ------------------ |
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Bob Kagy Member Posts: 872 |
posted 28 November 2000 01:24 PM
Michael, that's a nice one. I've been a big fan of Joe Wright's exercises, but haven't done this one much - it's good. And there are already lots of variations that spring from it. Thanks. |
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joe wright Member Posts: 242 |
posted 29 November 2000 08:22 AM
My first video has 32 exercises that every steel player needs to know. All the ones mentioned above are in there. I give them a name and number. Michael Johnstone was talking about finger rolls. There are 6 basic rolls to learn. He was talking about what I call a closed roll with all three fingers on one string. It is still a forward roll but the hand position changes. The six rolls are:
To get a grasp on these six rolls you need to see them as starting from the forward or backwards roll. You then learn to start those off of the other two fingers. You can also play three fingers on two strings. For example, T & 1 on one string and 2 on another. I do this all the time for rock licks. The key is being able to make them b 4 you can utilize them. We try to develop technique by playing tab WRONG for a month. What a way to go. Videos 1 thru 6 walk you through what you really need to know. You're going to have to learn the moves eventually so I say do it a methodical way and things will get easier overall...joe |
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