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The Super-Virtuoso's Advice Everyone Can Follow (ft. Łukasz Kuropaczewski)
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10/27/24
Takeaways
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
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I practice slowly and in sections, staying appreciative, aware, and focused, which helps me practice better and struggle less.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
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Practicing means playing at a very slow tempo, allowing me to control every movement of my left and right hands.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
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I prefer shorter, focused practice sessions over longer, unfocused ones because quality is more important than quantity.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
I treat my fingers like children; if left alone, they can cause chaos, so I need to guide them carefully during practice.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
The smaller the movement, the more precise it will be when playing guitar, so I focus on minimizing my finger movements.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
Practicing takes patience and focus; it may feel long, but the actual time spent can be shorter than expected due to the intensity of concentration.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
I use a metronome set to 60 beats per minute to keep my practice on track and maintain control over my finger movements.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
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Before playing a piece, I prepare my right hand by placing my fingers on the strings, ensuring they are stable for easier left-hand preparation.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
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When preparing to play, my right hand holds the string while my left hand prepares the position without pressing down.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
I ensure my left hand is in the correct position for each chord change, practicing this adjustment before performing.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
I always prepare my right hand before playing a note, ensuring it is ready to strike the string just before the note is played.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
Whenever I have a position change, I take extra time to prepare, sometimes needing two or three beats to adjust.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
Practicing slowly allows me to press the strings before I play, which helps avoid mistakes and ensures clarity in sound.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
I demonstrate how to adjust hand positions while playing scales, emphasizing the importance of moving the wrist to maintain proper technique.
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Łukasz Kuropaczewski
10/27/24
@ tonebase Guitar
As I play, I need to adjust my hand position according to the music, ensuring my fingers are always in the right place for each note.