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Topic: Right hand alpha... Tell me it will happen.... |
Adam Tracksler
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Maine, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2015 2:46 pm |
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Just got right hand alpha today. I know I have a lifetime of bad habits to break, I seem to be able to make the right position, first exercise seemed to go fine, the second one is killing me, especially the thumb portion....
Anyone else do this after a lot of bad habits?
How long should I work at it every day?
BTW. I Really like Jeff Newman's teaching style. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 17 Apr 2015 3:07 pm
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| How long should I work at it every day? |
As long as you can take it. Take a break when you get frustrated though.
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Ian Rae
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Redditch, England
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Posted 17 Apr 2015 3:08 pm
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I experienced a big improvement in a short time. Take note where he says "don't worry - it'll suddenly come good" or words to that effect. It was true. How long at a time? Like anything else, until no more soaks in.
Who's that guy behind you in the picture?
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 17 Apr 2015 3:12 pm
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I'd advise you to get some live lessons to supplement Jeff's courses. While his teachings are very good, there is no "one way" to do everything, so keep an open mind whenever someone says to "do it this way". It can be easy to confuse bad habits with variations in technique, and many pros did things Jeff wouldn't have liked. But what counts is the end result, and what's comfortable and feels good to you! Don't go throwing the baby out with the bath water.  |
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