Question for GillianGirl

[Gilliangirl]

You know, I've got 4 straps sitting around here collecting dust. I went to the trouble of having strap buttons installed on the guitars and I never use the straps. When I do take the time to put them on, I play better. I'm not struggling to grip the guitar with my arms/knees/etc. My problem is I'm impulsive!

 

You could be right about the other thing. Like I said, I feel like I can't get control of this neck, and I may default to speeding up my playing in an attempt to get a grip on it, so to speak. Plus, I think I have this weird fear of silence when I play..... like I have to fill in the spaces all the time. So that definitely fits. I remember someone on the AGF a looonnng time ago saying something about the spaces (when there's no guitar) are as important as the guitar sound, if that makes sense. Definitely an area I need to work on. I'll try paying more attention to that. Thanks Jon!

[Thermionik]

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The spaces between the notes ARE as important as the notes themselves.

I had a 185 not dissimilar to that lovely one of yours. Perhaps I could, erm,

look after her for you whilst you make your mind up.....

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[Rambler]

The problem with spaces is that some instruments fill them more readily than others. Why some folks like RW=oozing sustain. Maple, as noted, decacys quick, so you you have to deal with that (I used to have a similar problem with Strats). Anyway, to get the best out of it, make sure to pick the note clean and make a clean release. A Kottke story, he was talking with another about trying to slow down, he was told to practice his releases--to be aware of lifting the fretting fingers cleanly before moving on.

[jefleppard]

sell it to n!k.

[Gilliangirl]

The problem with spaces is that some instruments fill them more readily than others. Why some folks like RW=oozing sustain. Maple' date=' as noted, decacys quick, so you you have to deal with that (I used to have a similar problem with Strats). Anyway, to get the best out of it, make sure to pick the note clean and make a clean release. A Kottke story, he was talking with another about trying to slow down, he was told to practice his releases--to be aware of lifting the fretting fingers cleanly before moving on. [/quote']

The ex, who is a guitar player/teacher, always criticizes my hammers! He says I need to let my hammers last longer and ring longer! I know he's right but I just don't like him being right haha. I am struggling with this guitar..... it creates other challenges for me that I don't have with Magic.

 

I was hoping this thread would quickly drop over to page 2

Jon, you have a pm

[Gilliangirl]

sell it to n!k.

Now Jeff' date=' don't give up on me just yet

[G u e s t]

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Hey Karen - just to tell you (in lieu of your post #30).....

This did make it to page 2 - thought you'd like to know.

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DOH!

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[Gilliangirl]

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Hey Karen - just to tell you (in lieu of your post #30).....

This did make it to page 2 - thought you'ld like to know.

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DOH!

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Okay *G U E S T*' date=' you're officially on my hit list now (think mafia when you see the violin)

[G u e s t]

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Nope - no matter how hard I try, when I see the violin I just CAN'T think of the mafia.....

.....gypsy music, a candle-lit table for two and a single red rose in a vase, yes..... mafia..... nope.

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