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Achieving IMPOSSIBLE Stretches With Ease (ft. Mircea Gogoncea)
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03/17/24
Takeaways
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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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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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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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Many guitarists struggle with stretches because they focus on the wrong techniques, leading to discomfort and potential injury.
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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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Folding fingers down while stretching others can create a larger distance between them, allowing for more comfortable and effective stretches.
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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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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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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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To achieve greater distance between fingers, rotate the wrist and allow the hand to move naturally instead of forcing a parallel position to the fretboard.
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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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To achieve a stretch between the first and second fingers, ensure that the joints at the end of the fingers are positioned to the left of the tips, rather than following the standard parallel position.
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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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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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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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The fingering for difficult passages should be crafted to allow for extensions, making it easier to transition between notes without losing position.
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Mircea Gogoncea
03/17/24
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If you try to maintain a parallel hand position while stretching from A to F sharp, it becomes nearly impossible, regardless of hand size.
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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.