Posted by poorgirl on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
I was noticing a lot of fret wear (I thought this odd, for only owning her for 7 months...). I did a bit of reading up, and the Deering website recommended using a lighter touch while fretting notes. I have been trying this out, and wow! It solves quite a few problems, actually. I feel less tension while playing, and I seem to be more accurate, to boot. Perhaps I was pressing too hard because of "learner's concentration". You know: If I fret the note really hard, it will be really right, right? wrong! lesson learned.
banjotef Says:
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @6:20:23 PM
Yeah, I also found that a lighter touch improves tone and articulation of the notes. Less mistakes, too.
Pepper Laing Says:
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @6:40:42 PM
That is a good thing to have in both hands, a lighter touch.
RatLer Says:
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @9:15:09 PM
I agree...once you let go of the "death grip"...the learnin' comes easier and that sweet sound just comes rollin' out!!
poorgirl Says:
Thursday, April 1, 2010 @9:40:59 PM
Agreed! Now I just have to make it into a habit.
thecowpokepicker Says:
Saturday, April 3, 2010 @4:19:34 PM
Lighter fretting also helps if you need to switch hand positions quickly, too.
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