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Topic: Pen Spinning (for the right hand) |
Brett Lanier
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Donny Hinson
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Posted 4 Jun 2012 4:41 pm |
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Yeah, no doubt. But picking movements are rather basic and limited in comparison, so until you master them, time spent spinning pens and pencils could (IMHO) be better spent practicing picking movements...if your primary interest is steel guitar.
And no, you don't need picks or a guitar to practice picking movements!  |
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Gary Lee Gimble
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Posted 4 Jun 2012 11:40 pm
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| you don't need picks or a guitar to practice picking movements! |
So true Donny, so true. Per your suggestion, my toe nails are a prime example of pristine grooming.....thanks for the encouragement. 
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Jun 2012 1:59 pm
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Brett Lanier
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Posted 5 Jun 2012 2:13 pm
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| Donny Hinson wrote: |
| picking movements are rather basic and limited in comparison, so until you master them, time spent spinning pens and pencils could (IMHO) be better spent practicing picking movements8) |
Absolutely. Picking a steel guitar is the best way to get good at... well.. picking a steel guitar. I guess this is just one of those activities that can't hurt if you find enjoyment in it. |
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Brett Lanier
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Madison, TN
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Posted 5 Jun 2012 2:22 pm
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| Donny Hinson wrote: |
And no, you don't need picks or a guitar to practice picking movements! |
Air pedal steel guitar? Do you learn anything or improve any by doing this? I'd like to see it.
I often will visualize myself playing before a gig when my steel is packed away. Somehow it helps my mind/fingers get in sync a little quicker when I do sit down and play. |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 6 Jun 2012 12:12 am
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| Brett Lanier wrote: |
| Air pedal steel guitar? Do you learn anything or improve any by doing this? |
Most of us remember "Wax on, wax off." "Sanda floor." and "Paint da fence" from the old Karate Kid movie; same sort of thing. Activities that mimic picking, such as drumming your picking fingers in picking patterns will likely help picking skills.
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Most pros do this, visualizing moves and changes, and "hearing" what they sound like without even playing them. This "mental practice" is a key to learning any physical activity more quickly.
Think it, do it. |
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