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Mircea Gogoncea

03/17/24

@ tonebase Guitar

When preparing for a stretch, it's easier to start with the core of the hand in position and then extend one finger to the side, rather than trying to move the finger first.

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Achieving IMPOSSIBLE Stretches With Ease (ft. Mircea Gogoncea)

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Achieving IMPOSSIBLE Stretches With Ease (ft. Mircea Gogoncea)

03/17/24

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