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Mircea Gogoncea

03/17/24

@ tonebase Guitar

Many guitarists struggle with stretches because they focus on the wrong techniques, leading to discomfort and potential injury.

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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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Mircea Gogoncea

03/17/24

@ tonebase Guitar

In my experience, when students struggle with stretches, it's often due to their discomfort with changing their attack direction, which is crucial for achieving the necessary reach.

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Mircea Gogoncea

03/17/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The left-hand stretch on the guitar is often more about technique than physical limitations, as demonstrated by students with smaller hands who can still manage significant stretches.

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tonebase Guitar Cast

04/14/24

@ tonebase Guitar

I've noticed that many guitarists, even professionals, have a tendency to play with their fingers extending outwards, which is not ideal for technique.

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Angel Romero

04/14/24

@ tonebase Guitar

Many players make the mistake of extending their fingers outward while trying to play scales, which is ineffective and counterproductive.

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Angel Romero

04/14/24

@ tonebase Guitar

In modern guitar playing, many players incorrectly mimic techniques suited for the cello, which can hinder their performance on the guitar.

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Mircea Gogoncea

03/17/24

@ tonebase Guitar

A common misconception is that the left hand must always be parallel to the fretboard, which limits the ability to stretch effectively.

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David Russell

04/06/20

@ Anand Chauhan

It's more important to focus on accuracy rather than strength when practicing guitar techniques.

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Angel Romero

04/14/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The guitar should be positioned correctly to allow for smooth transitions between strings without excessive arm movement, which can reduce accuracy.

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tonebase Guitar Cast

11/25/24

@ tonebase Guitar

Many guitarists struggle with barre chords, but they can be manageable if you focus on the fundamentals.