Best guitar exercise to kill pinky & finger flail - get in position training
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Guitar lesson on how to train your fingers, especially your pinky, to not fly off the fretboard and to stay in position. This killer exercises will correct finger flail while also building your finger strength and dexterity and tie you pick hand with your fret hand. Do this exercises with other finger exercises 5-7 minutes a day and you will see results. Enjoy and rock on!
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My pinky has a mind of its own anyway, I'll practice the tutorial and see how it works out , cheers 😎
Hi Kevin - thanks for watching - yeah, I have a lot of students who have that same issue of the pinky having a mind of its own. Totally correctable though, it just takes time and patience and doing these exercises every day consistently and really emphasizing that walk up - its amazing how little control at times we have over our own fingers! Start slow and it will improve over time for sure. Be consistent with these exercises daily and u will see progress. Take care and stay tuned for more killer content and lessons - and keep on rocking! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
Thanks for this video. I've been playing for over twenty years, went to school for music etc... But I've always had this problem with my pinky and never corrected it. I've always been able to cover it up a bit. But Now as I'm learning some really difficult pieces the problem is really sticking out and I'm finding it impossible to correct after over 20 years. Think it's too late for me or is there hope ha?
Relate much my pinky won't follow me haha it move on it's own when playing guitar and don't position correctly
Did you fix it?
@@UsAndThem its a lot better now what with all the daily practice routine, cheers
Didn't realise how wild my pinkie was till I watched this. Pinkie use and alternate pickings have always been a weak point for me. This is really helping. Great video dude.
Thanks Daniel - really appreciate ur kind words and so glad that u liked this lesson and that it is helping u along in your guitar journey. Enjoy and keep up all that hard work on that guitar. Lots more killer content and lessons coming soon so stay tuned and please subscribe to the channel. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and keep on rockinG!
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Almost 2 decades of bad habits. I'm on my third day of this exercise, finally getting up to some speed. I modified this exercise slightky for myself, I do the walk down the same way as the walk up, without lifting all the fingers. It's a bit harder, but more well rounded overall as an exercise. I also like to punish myself with harder practice for being a slob with my guitar playing all these years. Already noticing the difference, I'll keep going for another 2 months at least.
Hello and that is so awesome you are seeing results already - super cool. Keep up all that hard work as those bad habits take a bit to overcome but with patience, practice, and consistency u can do it! Dont beat yourself up as many players have the same issues with bad habits and undoing them. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
This makes all the difference in the world.
I taught myself. It can be rewarding, but I've also run into road blocks and really had to learn my g scale all over again.
I started with the scale because my fingers were used to it.
So it was easier than the 1234.
Now i can do it all up and down the neck.
It makes chord changes effortless.
Hello and thank u for watching and for ur kind words - really appreciated. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
I remember this guy from way back! Like 12 years ago. I learned all the notes on the neck by watching this guy. Man he was around before most!
Hi Don and thank u so much for watching and for ur support over the years and years - so appreciated. Yeah, looking back, I have been posting lessons online now since 2005 - over 18 years - pretty crazy how time flies. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thanks David. I'm fairly new to guitar, less than a year, and found this exercise challenging but hugely rewarding. My finger control seems to get better each time I practice this exercise. Much appreciated.
no prob at all Rich and so glad that this lesson is helping. Yeah, doing these every day really pays off big time! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises especially and isolate that middle finger - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Hi, Actually I play bass, and suffer the FPS ("flailing pinky syndrome") your innovative lesson seeks to correct. The online bass course in which I'm enrolled also has helpful techniques, but the approach of moving the first finger to the next string whilst keeping the remaining fingers pinned to the last string till it's their turn to move is a great idea, one I'll be incorporating into my practice routine. Cheers, Fred Jansohn
Hi Fred and thank u for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. Yes, these exercises work just as well for bass as well as guitar. Glad that this one is helping. I have many others lessons you may want to consider to help with your pinky issue. I have more finger exercises and isolation exercises you may want to try that are on my video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com - they are in the GUITAR LEAD>>>FINGER & PICKING EXERCISES section. They are taught on guitar but work for bass as well. There is a free 3 day site pass on the home page so grab that and then try out a few of those lessons and let me know if you have any follow up questions - best of luck. And be sure to take a good look around this channel as we have tons of killer lessons and content taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that bass and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Same here. I play a 6 string bass with something ESP calls "Extra Jumbo" frets. I think I need to start these exercises on my 4 string first 😆
This is the video I needed. Been playing guitar for years and at one point I had corrected this problem but then really slacked on practicing for a while and recently asked a friend who plays guitar to look at a video of me playing and give me tips on how I could improve my playing. First thing he says is "your fingers are coming off of the fretboard way too much." So....back to corrective exercises.
Thanks a lot Dave. I lost control in my pinky due to neuropathy, but I bet this will set my left hand right. I totally forgot my warm up stuff till I saw this. ❤
no prob at all - glad to help. Exercises like this really help. Be consistent - few minutes every day. With patience, practice, and consistency u can do it! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you as well. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitarl. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
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For those who don't wanna hear 3 mins of reasons you already know.
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Thank u so much...
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thanks
You are a true cape
Please more exercise videos like this one! Really helps me
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Hi - thanks for watching and for your kind words - most appreciated. Sure, will try and get some more exercises posted soon - stay tuned for more killer content and lessons.Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and keep having fun with it.
-David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc
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Playing for 3 years and just now realized that I have a problem! My pinky flies away.
HI Mara and thank u for checking out this lesson. Dont beat yourself up as that pinky issue is a common one. But I can help you to make some progress with it. Stay consistent with these exercises as in this video and you will be amazed at the progress in a month. Also, there are many variations on this exercise. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the pinky isolation exercises - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
My flailing pinky drives me crazy. Can't do trills at all, I just end up tapping it. Definitely gonna try this
Yeah give these exercises a try Ben as they will help. I have a lot more on the website at www.nextlevelguitar.com - there is a free 3 day pass on the home page - go to section GUITAR LEAD>>>finger & picking exercises as there are quite a few in there also. Keep consistent with them and please subscribe to this channel. Take care and keep rocking! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
I didn’t even know I had this problem until I came across this video so thank you ! I love being able to improve and correct myself where needed - major “OHHHHH” moment.
Hi Mia and happy new year! And thank u for check out this video. This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers and pinky. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help with your finger spread. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
This is amazing. And even when the wife is asleep I can practice this exercise by just doing the runs without picking! Thank you so much
no prob at all - glad u liked this lesson and thank u for watching - most appreciated. And since u like this exercise I have many finger and strength builders exercises on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
What a great exercise. There are so many videos on this but this is one of the best. I just started playing a few months ago at 59. Most teaching sites just start you out on notes and chords. Well, if you can't control your fingers what's the point of learning any of that? So I'm just working on fingers and control. Once I get that dialed I'll go back and learn all the other important stuff. In just a short time of working on my fingers, they have improved. This exercise should seal the dealla nd I can move on. Maybe this becomes my new warm up every day. Thanks so much. I have subscribed and emailed you:-) Rock On.
right on! So glad to help and thank u so much for your kind words - so appreciated! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Dude thank you so much for this video, I have been learning guitar by myself for three months since instructors in this area are too costly, so I’ve learned everything off of RUclips. There’s so many things I don’t think of, and then a video like this pops up and I’m like oh! I’ve been doing that wrong! My fingers are definitely not close to the fretboard while I’m playing and I had no idea why transitions b/t some chords were so difficult and long for me… I can’t believe it didn’t dawn on me! Oh well. Glad I caught it early on thanks to you. Will be trying this.
No prob at all - glad to help and best of luck in your guitar journey. Keep up all that hard work as those bad habits take a bit to overcome but with patience, practice, and consistency u can do it! Dont beat yourself up as many players have the same issues with bad habits and undoing them. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
been playing for over 10 years, completely self taught, I can play almost anything except shred solos because of this exact bad habit. Now I have to put in a lot of extra practice to fix this because I've been doing it for years. so if you are just starting I highly recommend getting that pinky in line so your not guy who can shred licks as long as the pinky isn't involved lol, Rock on!
Hi Anthony and thank u for sharing your feedback and insights - really appreciated. Yeah, doing these every day really pays off big time! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises especially and isolate that middle finger - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
I've been suffering from musicians focal dystonia in my fretting hand (all fingers extending out straight and locking up) and it's devastating! No more pentatonic licks at 130bpm. Even open chords can be challenging. I'll be giving this a try and hopefully stick with it without being discouraged. Thanks for the video
Hi Edgar - no prob at all and hope this exercise helps. Yeah, doing these every day really pays off big time! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises especially and isolate that middle finger - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
The exercise I didn't know I needed! I felt improvement in the first ten minutes! Thank you, sir!
No prob at all - glad to help and thank u for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. Yes, its amazing how fast exercises like this really help. This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers and pinky. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
I think you can still "walk" on the way down to the high E string. While holding all the fingers on the low E, you can move only the index to the 1st fret on the A string while keeping the other fingers still on the E string, then the middle finger on the 2nd fret on the A string and so on. I'm obviously finding this super hard. Great stuff!
Good point - thank u for your insights and thank u for watching and for ur kind words - really appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thanks! This has been an issue of mine for years, and it's good to know I'm not alone. Let the walking begin!
Hi and thank u for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. Yeah, many players have the same issue for sure - so u r for sure not alone. Hang in there and you will get thru it. I suggest doing these finger exercises every day. They help build that muscle memory among other things as you want to get total control over all your fingers including that stubborn pinky finger. Stay positive and be consistent with these exercises. Maybe some other exercises will help as well. I have lots more finger exercises and pinky isolation exercises you may want to try and add to your practice regimen - Those lessons are on my video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com - they are in the GUITAR LEAD>>>FINGER & PICKING EXERCISES section. There is a free 3 day site pass on the home page so grab that and then try out a few of those lessons. All total only do 5-10 minutes daily on finger exercises, that is all u need, but do them every day - be consistent and mix them up. And be sure to take a good look around this channel as we have tons of killer lessons and content taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Ive been playing for 10 years, im a jazz musician and it wasnt until i transcribed bud powell's celia brake that i realized my pinky was in freaking jupiter. Thanks for this lesson!!!!!!!
no prob at all Giovanni and thank u so much for checking out this lesson. Yeah, doing these every day really pays off big time! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises especially and isolate that middle finger - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
I've been playing for 8 years, I can play Power Metal and Speed Metal no problem. I just now realize the reason for me having such reach with my ring finger, It's because I had to compensate for not using my Pinky. Thanks for making this video.
no prob at all and thank u for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. I also have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION which is more song based so be sure and check that one out also - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Amazing help, already seeing a massive improvement in two days. Awesome video!!!
awesome! So glad that u like this lesson and it is helping u along in your guitar journey. Thanks for watching and for your kind words - most appreciated. I have many other killer picking and finger exercises on my full on video instructional website at www.nextlevelguitar.com - they are in the Guitar Lead>>finger & picking exercises section - there is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and give the site a good test drive and check out some of those lessons. Let me know if you have any questions and keep up all that hard work on that guitar. Take care and have a rocking day! -David Taub, next Level Guitar Inc.
Your detail for what my fingers should be doing is great . I will overcome my stage frite fingers on the fret board
One big tip I think is practice with different thumb and palm positions, I just tried it from another video and it helped way more than i thought it would
right on! Thank u for that tip - really appreciated. And thank u so much for checking out the video - really appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as I have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
tnx for the lessons.very helpfull
No prob at all - so glad that u liked this lesson and thank u for watching this video and for your kind words - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
great exercise. thank you. i have always had lazy pinky syndrome. this helps a lot.
Hi Maurice and thank u for ur kind words and for watching this lesson. Keep up all that hard work as those bad habits take a bit to overcome but with patience, practice, and consistency u can do it! Dont beat yourself up as many players have the same issues with that pinky finger. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thank you for taking the time to make this video this has been driving me crazy my pinky that is
no prob at all Randall and thank u for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@@rockongoodpeople thank you so much man : )
no prob at all Randall - give those exercises a try and keep rocking! Have a great day! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
This is a good exercise - my pinky flail and straight pinky is an embedded bad so fix this as early as you can! But - you need to practice day after day, slowly and really disciplined keeping your pinky in place and bent. It's hard at first - took me about 6 weeks but it was really really worth it. Suddenly was able to do fast up and down runs without muted pinky and 3rd finger notes. I can't recommend fixing pinky flail enough. It's also worth trying the walk with just the 2nd/3rd/4th, or even just 3rd and 4th. or 2nd and 4th. Helps get the 3rd and 4th working independently of each other.
Hi JP and thank you for watching this lesson and for your insights on these finger exercises - most appreciated. So glad that u liked the lesson and I hope we are helping u along in your guitar and musical journey. Stay tuned as lots more killer content and lessons coming soon and please subscribe to the channel. Have a great day and keep on rocking!
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Thank you for this! Subscribed
No prob at all, and thank u so much for watching and subscribing, really appreciated. I hope ur guitar and music journey is going well. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Amazing practice trick man! you have a big heart and your playing is phenomenon! Thanks!
oh man - thank u so much - I really appreciate ur kind words - they mean the world to me and I thank u! So glad that u liked this lesson and be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have many other songs we teach in the same format. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon and please subscribe to the channel. Take care and have a rocking day! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc & EGI
@@rockongoodpeople i will sure do! I wish you could be my teacher haha, yes i love my guitar and i will stay tune all the time, already started to practice daily this routine! I want to play and be good as you! I have a problem though with my 5 finger, all my other fingers are at the tip on the strings but the 5 one is crooked :/ what should i do?
Thank you very much, only had a limited time when I got lessons at school years ago. Rarely play anymore. I always hated my lack of pinky contro/strength. I'm trying to get back into it without the old bad habits! This will certainly help
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Excellent with the walk idea. I used a string crossing similar for electric bass for stretching and the improvement was epic, so this appealed to me. And while it is slow going as you say-the payoff is huge on my guitar journey. The alt picking and clarity tips are super and while watching TV this will be my Go To Discipline. I may even try it in triplets when I reach a smooth progress. Thank you for such great commentary while demonstrating!
Hi @riffdigger and thanks so much for your kind words - most appreciated. Glad that u liked this lesson and I hope that it helps u along in your guitar journey. Yeah, these types of finger exercises are invaluable for finger control, strength and dexterity. I have lots more on my website in the Guitar Lead>>finger and picking exercises section. Check some of those out as you can grab the free 3 day pass on the home page at www.NextLevelGuitar.com - enjoy and keep up all that hard work on that guitar - and keep on rocking! Take care -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
I'm a self taught guitarist for 5 years and bass the past year. Thought I'd try out Hayloft by Mother Mother and wow I didn't realize just how much my fingers flailed. Especially with the quick back and forth finger switches in that song! It's like my pinkie wants to slap the fret board to pieces I hit the string so hard!
Hi Riley and thank u for checking out this lesson. Yeah, I think at one time or another most players have had pinky issues. I would try and get more control over that pinky and keep it closer to the fretboard. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the pinky isolation exercises - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Im 22 Ive been playing guitar hero since i was in the 5th grade, im really good at it and my fingers are flyin all over the place when i would play. Now learning guitar, saying it hard to correct those mistakes makes me think theres a long road ahead to getting good technique for playing the actual guitar
Hi Sean - it really depends as far as your technique and where you are at as far as playing guitar vs guitar hero. Sometimes if the finger flail is not that bad then it can be corrected quickly. So all depends. But don't let that discourage you as playing guitar will bring you a lifetime of joy - so no worries and you will get there. Staying consistent with these exercises every day really helps. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises and pinky isolation exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thank you very much. My hands would just flail about since I'm self taught I don't really know what my bad habits are until I watched this video.
no prob at all - glad to help and thank u for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. Its amazing how fast exercises like this really help. This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers and pinky. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Good teacher I’ll defo going to give this a go😎👍🏻have given this a go and it defo works you have to keep doing it but stick at it 👍🏻😎some more on weak pinky finger would be brilliant
Hello Alan and thank u for watching this lesson. Yeah, give these exercises a try as they really work. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
I just watched this video and immediately tried your walking exercise. My pinky hates you, for it is now learning to do what it is told! Within about 10 minutes My wild flail turned into a less wild flail. Let's see where this goes in a few weeks of practicing this daily!
Hi Danielle and thanks for checking out this video. So glad that it is helping you with your pinky finger. Thats a tough one to train for sure but you can do it. Stay consistent with these exercises and you will be amazed at the progress in a month. Also, there are many variations on this exercise. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
My pinky has that sort of tendon snap back. When I try to raise it up off the string it's nothing....nothing....SNAP UP. But this exercise really does help train the fingers to just hover right above and ready to strike. Thank you!
Hi Eric and thank u for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. So glad that u liked this lesson. This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help that snap back with your pinky finger. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
I have this to
Dude man the walk up is an excellent tip! Thanks!
Hi Dennie and no prob at all - glad u like the exercises and thank u for watching - yeah, that walkup really helps to train the fingers to stay down and close to the fretboard. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you also. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the pinky isolation exercises - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thank you, this is what I was looking for. Its usefull for any guitar, classical and acoustic too.
Hi and thank u for checking out this lesson. Yeah, doing these every day really pays off big time! Exercises like this help as well as other variations on these types of exercises. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises especially and isolate that middle finger - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@@rockongoodpeople Thank you!
Thank you very much that’s very clear
No prob at all and thank u for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. And have a safe and happy holiday! Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Great exercise, been helpful so far.
right on Matt - so glad to help. Thank u so much for your kind words and support - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Great exercise. Great video.
Hello and thank u so much for checking out this video - really appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as I have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
You are very humble, sir.
I respect you so much. ❤️
Hi Gururaj and thanks so much for your kind words - means the world to me and I thank you. Hope u enjoyed this lesson and that it helps u along in ur guitar journey. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please stay tuned, lots more killer content and lessons coming soon and please subscribe to the channel. Take care and have a rocking day! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
I’m 2 days in and tomorrow is day three and glad I found this now
right on! Hope this exercise helps u along - enjoy and thank u for watching this video - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@@rockongoodpeople I will
Forsure. Did the excersise today. Believe it or not my first time through the board ended up being my best. As I did it more I felt the fatigue set in. And was shocked how much out of sync my two hands were
right on! Keep up with the exercises 5-10 minutes a day as they will really pay off and build strength and stamina - u can do it! -Take care, and rock on!
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@@rockongoodpeople hands are too small for this. I’ve done it nearly everyday for months and no amount of stretching of exercises work.
Thank you for the tips! Coming from piano i find these very interesting
Hello and thank u so much for checking out this video and thank u for your kind words - really appreciated and so glad that u liked this video. And happy new year! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I also have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thankyou sooo much for the simple exercise. Your awsum thankyou .
Hello Basil and thank u so much for checking out this lesson - really appreciate that. These exercises really help - pay off big time - stay consistent with them every day. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises and pinky isolation exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! And happy holidays!! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thanks, I needed this. I hope it works. My pinky was never real coordinated, and after being under General Anesthesia for 33 hours for Open Heart Surgery, it has been absolutely spastic! It might come down on the string I want it to, and most often it just goes anywhere at all. I have pretty much decided just to use the other 3 and forget even trying to use it. Django did what he did with only 2 fingers, so I guess 3 is sufficient. But I AM going to practice this because I would like to be able to use it. Thanks, again! (edit): I Liked and Subscribed!
Hello and thank u for watching this lesson and for ur kind words - really appreciated. And best wishes on your recovery from surgery and I hope u r back rocking out back to 100% very soon! These exercises work, it just takes time and patience - u can do it! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you as well as its nice to mix them up so u dont get bored. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
I am really having problems with my pinky finger, thnx for this. Hope it helps me with my problem.
Hi and thank u for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. Yeah, many players have the same issue for sure with that pinky finger - so u r not alone. Hang in there and you will get thru it. I suggest doing these finger exercises every day. They help build that muscle memory among other things as you want to get total control over all your fingers including that stubborn pinky finger. Stay positive and be consistent with these exercises. Maybe some other exercises will help as well. I have lots more finger exercises and pinky isolation exercises you may want to try and add to your practice regimen - Those lessons are on my video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com - they are in the GUITAR LEAD>>>FINGER & PICKING EXERCISES section. There is a free 3 day site pass on the home page so grab that and then try out a few of those lessons. All total only do 5-10 minutes daily on finger exercises, that is all u need, but do them every day - be consistent and mix them up. And be sure to take a good look around this channel as we have tons of killer lessons and content taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@@rockongoodpeople Thnx, I was practicing the exercise, But due to some reason I couldn't practice for a month, so I have to start again. I will surely check out the other exercises too. Your lessons are great. Keep up the good work. 😊
Hi David, I've been doing an easier version of this exercise, just the spider-walk with the left hand, no climbing the neck, and no picking. After watching this video, I've now added the picking. Definitely harder picking from the low E string to high E, but this exercise is worth the work. And like you said, go slow and be patient.
Thank you, your vids offer great content.
Hi and thanks so much for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. Yeah, exercises like this help in so many ways. Take it slow at first and the speed comes with time. Like I mention in the lesson clean and accurate is what you want to shoot for at first - you will get it - stay positive and enjoy the journey. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Awesome sir.. thanks
Hi and no prob at all -- glad u like this lesson and exercises and glad I can help u along in your guitar journey. Stay tuned as lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and keep on rocking and please subscribe to the channel. Take care,
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Thanks for the lesson, I’ll do this everyday :)
no prob at all Preston - glad u liked this lesson. This exercises work wonders for sure. Be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
great vid dave! very helpful! Love your energy!
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Thank you for the video sir
No prob at all and hope this helps - thank u for watching. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Awesome man! My middle finger is a flyer lol. And I am glad you also touched on playing on your finger tips. Its hard sometimes because sometimes your brain is thinking mute not open. Thanks again for the great video :D
Hi Joie and thanks so much for watching this lesson and for your kind words - I really appreciate that and it means a lot to me - u rock! Glad that I can help u along in your guitar and musical journey and yeah, getting this fingers to stay down is rough - but its something we all tackle over time. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar! Also - not sure if you know but I have a new record that just released with my original band, MIND CELL - the brand new Mind Cell new record, Absolute, is now available streaming on most digital platforms. Check out the new slamming record here on:
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This is a very good exercise! Its complicated cuz its so hard to gain ring & pinky finger independence but its good. Thanks so much!!!!! Ur a great teacher might I add:)
Hi Jana and thank u for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. So glad that u liked this lesson and my teachings - u made my day - thank u! This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen - I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons and songs taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@@rockongoodpeople Well David...I'm a step ahead of ya lolol, I'm already subscribed! But I have to tell ya that I really like ur channel & your teaching style. Everyone is different & for some their issues are cut & dry but for others such as myself they aren't. I have been playing for 2 years & I'm no where to where I wanna be. Life has happened. Ya know. I learned bad habits from the beginning. And its killing me trying to figure out how to fix them. Even down to my hand positioning. I feel as if I'm even holding the guitar wrong. Its everything seems like. I need a full "fundamental" lesson lol. I have tendonitis & Arthritis in my wrists & stuff due to 20 years of cheerleading in my younger days. (I'm 42 now) I wish I would've learned a whole lot younger than what I did. But I appreciate how u go into depth. And thanks I will def go over to ur site & I plan on watching more of ur videos. Thanks again.
The cyberfret Building Strength in Your Pinky. I think it was one of the best exercises. Worked better for me than the spiders.
for sure, its a killer exercise - so glad u liked it - ck out the website as I have lots more exercises u man enjoy. And thank u for watching and for ur kind words - u rock! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ruclips.net/user/EpicGuitarInstruction - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
When I play with ring and pinky fingers, the other two fingers fly up from the fret board which is disgusting for me. Hope this lesson helps me. Thank you.
Hi, yes, I think at times we all have issues with keeping our fret fingers as close to the fretboard as possible. But I think the exercises in this video will really help. Do them every day as they work. Stay positive and enjoy that guitar. And please stay tuned as I have lots more killer content and lessons coming soon and please subscribe to the channel. Take care and have a rocking day! And Happy Holidays! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc & EGI
Thanks! Great practice ideas.
Awesome Video🎸🎼
Hello and thank u so much for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - really appreciated. Yeah, doing these every day really pays off big time! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Damn, that guitar is a beauty
Hi Mador and thank u for watching this video and for your kind words. Yeah, I love this guitar - its a USA made Paul Reed Smith Pauls Guitar Model. They make killer guitars. Hope that this lesson helps u along in ur guitar and musical journey. Please stay tuned as lots more killer content and lessons coming soon and please subscribe to the channel. Take care and keep rockinG! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
Beautiful guitar. I subbed a few months ago, really enjoy your positive attitude and knowledge. I read that fingers flying means pushing too hard. But playing in a bluesier style requires force to bend, then the pinkie goes flying
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@@rockongoodpeople yea, I been doing that drill and changing fingers too. Sometimes use middle or ring or even roll pinkie on lower pitch string
Cool. Thank you
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Gonna check your free resources, so legendary! Thanks.
Hi and no prob at all - so glad that u liked the lesson - enjoy the other free resources - video lesson and eBook. Let me know how u like them. Hope that this lesson helps u along in ur guitar and musical journey. Please stay tuned as lots more killer content and lessons coming soon and please subscribe to the channel. Take care and keep rockinG! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
Great work, thank you so much 👍
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It’s really nice!Thank u soooo much!
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My problem is that my pinky doesn't curl so when I'm walking down it mutes the string beneath, will it get better with practice or I'm doing something wrong ?
Omg I have the same exact problem, it always mutes the string beneath :(
same dude.. my pinky doesn't bend or curl like other fingers so it sucks so much when it mutes the strings
I know right !!
Same
having the same issue and I did some research on it! I think that you really have to gentle hold the fingers in position on the way down, its not as important as the way up. Number 2- your type of guitar might have longer frets, making it harder to reach the pinky.
Thanks you so much it help a lot
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exactly what I needed!
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Great lesson for me David, i do have a VERY lazy and clumsy pinky! Thank you David
no prob Edgardo - that pinky can be trained for sure. Try the exercises and really work that walk up like I teach in the video. Be consistent with these exercises daily and u will see progress my friend! Enjoy and thanks for watching and keep on rocking!
-David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
Thank you David, I will :)
I never thought my pinky would work, but I got it. Don’t get me wrong it’s still comes off the fretboard with the others, but I got it to work more then I thought it would. Thanks David
Thanks. Great tip. I recently bought a guitar with a 12" radius and jumbo frets, which I'm having difficulty adapting to. In D'yer Maker there's a pinky slide on the high e from the 10th to the 12th fret. What's strange is I can easily do it on smaller radius guitars without jumbo frets. On the new guitar, sometimes it rings, sometimes not. It must have something to do with finger tips and cupped hand. And maybe pinky flail. My posture sucks, since I often practice watching TV, sitting on a sofa. I'm gonna try your exercise. Thanks for giving me things to think about.
Hi Mike and happy Holidays! And thank u for check out this video. So glad that u liked it and thank u for your kind words - most appreciated! This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers and pinky. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
The upwalk is so much easier for me than the down walk ....
Same!! Did you get good at it??
On your lifetime membership, liked, subscribed
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Thanks.
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Nice exercise - cheers
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Makes sense! thanks!
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Whew that was great!
Hi Denise and happy new year! And thank u for watching this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated! You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises and pinky isolation exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the other exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Actually you can do this exercise descending. Keep your fingers on the E string as you ascend on the A string one finger at a time.. and so on across all the strings..Really messes with your brain till you get it down..
nice Mike! Great idea! Thanks for watching and for your insights - most appreciated. Stay tuned as lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Take care and keep on rocking! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
First time I see you as a beginner my fingers don't want to listen. Lol
Thank you 😊
HI Yudi - keep at it and you will get the exercise - will take time to train the fingers. Doing these every day really pays off big time! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
What if stretching one finger per fret is not possible? What can you do to cover more of the neck before starting this exercise?
Hi - if stretching one finger per fret is not possible down at frets 1,2,3,4 then move the exercise down the neck to where the frets are closer together - try starting at the 7th fret and see if that is possible. Let me know if you have any other questions and thank u for watching. In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also help u with stretching. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the isolation exercises there too - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
My smile was growing watching this
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have the same reaction haha
Epic finger FLAIL ! 🤩 (description...)
And btw excellent video ! That's the point !
HA! Good one Joseph - I should;d have made that the video title - NICE! Thanks for watching and for your kind words - most appreciated. Hope this lesson helps u along in your guitar journey. Be consistent with these exercises daily and u will see progress. Take care and stay tuned for more killer content and lessons - and keep on rocking! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.
For years my thumb would be pointed to the headstock while moving up the neck. Pinky pointing to mars.
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I follow a youtuber named BERNTH that uses a similar exercise except that it looks like he keeps his fingers on the strings while DESCENDING as well. I keep trying and it feels impossible
right on - will have to check that guy out - and thanks so much for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and songs coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Im a new bassist hopefully this will help
right on! Yes, these exercises do wonders for guitar and for bass. And thank u for checking out my lessons - really appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. I also have another RUclips channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION which is more song based so be sure and check that one out also - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Struggled with 4 notes per string arpeggios as could not seem to reach required notes per string with pinky and especially higher up the neck due to angle of wrist. Noticed during this video my pinky is quite short in relation to the rest of my fingers. Hopefully stretching and more practice will solve the problem.
Good exercise. It's going to take me awhile to get rid of my pinky flail. It's tough!
Hi Bill and thank u for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. Yeah, its a tough habit to break with that pinky finger but you can do it! Stay consistent with these exercises every day. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises and pinky isolation exercises into your practice regimen to help with your pinky finger. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thanks, Dave. I look forward to viewing more of your videos. Thank you.
no prob Bill - enjoy and happy holidays! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc & EGI oh.....and not sure if you know but I have another RUclips channel where I teach song lessons - killer popular songs - all levels - check out that channel and learn some fun tunes - its Epic Guitar Instruction - here - ruclips.net/channel/UCNW063dLRHCz1nM4cUcqG7g
I play bass but I think your lesson applies
Hi Larry and thank u for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. For sure, this lesson and these exercises apply to much to any stringed instrument, and for sure bass guitar. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer lessons and songs taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and bass. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
this is the best
Hi and thank u for watching this video and for your kind words - really appreciated. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
okay...fixing this now! lol good vid
Hi Jon, glad u like the exercises and thank u for watching - most appreciated! In fact there are many variations on this exercise and maybe some of the others will also work for you. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. Check out the pinky isolation exercises - There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises - there is a lot there so give them a test drive and enjoy! And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons and content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Do spider exercises, then work on positions 2-3 of the minor pentatonic with extra concentration on finger distance, then do more spider exercises again. Do this before bed, pop a vitamin, and get a solid full night rest. Practice this for a month, and you'll notice a world of difference.
Hi Juan - happy holidays and hope u have an awesome new years! Thank u for watching and for your insights - most appreciated. This exercise will help for sure to train those fingers and pinky. You can even put a few more of these types of finger exercises into your practice regimen to help. I have many of them on my full on video instructional website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com in the Guitar Lead>>>Picking and Finger Exercises section. There is a free 3 day pass on the home page so grab that and check out some of the exercises. And be sure to take a good look around this YT channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Thank YOU David... Got the pdf from you now (email) ... Will look into it.. For more Learning..
No prob Neil - glad I could help get that sorted for you. Let me know if you have any questions and keep having fun with that guitar! Have a great day and keep on rockinG! -David Taub, next Level Guitar Inc.
How to keep finger placement when doing legato??
About 6 years 🎸 experience…my pinky is usless. I am so much faster not using it as that how I have always played.
I want to use it. It’s crazy how slow I am with 4 fingers vurses how fast I am with just 3.
I’m really starting to want to give up on this pinky.
I feel like it’s not possible. My pinky is so connected to what my ring finger does it’s like I don’t have any control over it.’
I can’t get all my fingers to stay down on the follow E string without it hurting my shoulder. My hand positioning goes higher making it an awkward angle?
Questions: So why not keep all the fingers on the string as you WALK UP the fretboard as well? Frankly, I have difficulties doing that. Keeping one's fingers on the preceding string during the WALK DOWN is much easier for me.
It appears that fixing the fingers on the strings is mostly promoted to help train one's hand to stay close to the fretboard and strings. Once that skill/technique is acquired, the finger "magnetizing" appears to no longer be necessary? (I mention this because when you are rolling through the 4 positions up and down the fretboard at normal speed, you generally aren't keeping your previous digits fixed in place before releasing them....)
Hi and thank u so much for checking out this lesson - really appreciate that. And happy new year! Yes, you are right that this exercise helps to train the fingers to keep them as close to the fretboard as possible. After the fingers get that muscle memory down then its more automatic. But the exercise also has other benefits like tying the right and left hands together, builds strength and dexterity as well as speed. So its good to do these for sure. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI