How did you learn legato technique and what exercises do you frequently use?

[Steven Mal]

I've been trying to develop my legato technique for about six months using various lessons from the internet. I feel like I'm not improving. Surely I need to practice more and have more patience, but in your experience what exercises and lessons worked for you when learning and developing your legato technique?

[Pinch]

I've given up on flashy legato runs. I can play a run or two, and I like listening to skilled legato players. But I feel like I'd rather work on other things - the time invested isn't worth it for me.

 

Plus, whenever I feel like I'm getting somewhere, up pops some fxxking Japanese ten-year-old playing Yngwie's discography backwards at twice the speed whilst simultaneously beating Super Mario Bros. using toes only.