Picado exercise

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jg7238

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Picado exercise

Here is a scale pattern that I took from Rafael. I'm playing it at turtle speed compared to Rafael's 186,000 notes per second clip.... Time to seriously practice...

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rombsix

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

Rafa is a monster, dude. I don't think it's fair for someone to compare their picado to his. I think even Javier Conde doesn't get close when it comes to the combination of both speed and POWER that Rafa has. But I know Rafa's secret. I actually asked him, and he told me once. You know what it is? Jamon Serrano.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 4:56:18

Grisha

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

I used to practice this. Didn't quite make it to this speed. I have a strong suspicion that he always drags a finger across 2 strings. This works beautifully for this run. If he doesn't, he's not from this planet.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 5:42:48

jg7238

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to rombsix)

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Rafa is a monster, dude. I don't think it's fair for someone to compare their picado to his. I think even Javier Conde doesn't get close when it comes to the combination of both speed and POWER that Rafa has. But I know Rafa's secret. I actually asked him, and he told me once. You know what it is? Jamon Serrano.

Fair enough Ramzi! He really is from another world. Well at least I could keep up with him on that buleria run that I posted at the Swap Shop. I thought I wasn't going to pull that one off quite frankly. I'm gonna try that Jamon Serrano then give this run another go... I have to get faster!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 5:43:50

jg7238

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Grisha)

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I have a strong suspicion that he always drags a finger across 2 strings. This works beautifully for this run.

I think you are right Grisha... I've been dragging one of my fingers across strings and the results are quite good I have to say. You can play it much faster by doing just that. But D..mn! The power he generates is crazy.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 5:51:21

rombsix

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

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But D..mn! The power he generates is crazy.

Yes, man... that is the KEY to his sound. Some people can reach his speed, but I have NEVER so far heard anyone match that power. Dare I say even PdL?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 6:24:47

Leñador

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

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Jamon Serrano

There's no way, something this magical has to be jamon iberico!

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Sr. Martins

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Leñador)

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something this magical has to be jamon iberico

If Serrano stands for "from the sierra", that would mean the same. The "porco ibérico" is also called "porco da serra".

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 13:30:16

Leñador

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

We get crap ham here called jamon Serrano that's not all that. I think Rafa is eating the real deal pata negra stuff.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 13:42:06

Sr. Martins

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Leñador)

Every year I have one of those legs held on a wooden frame. It even comes with a knife and a blade sharpener... weight is around 7kg and lasts months.

But I hate that crap

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 13:55:39

Leñador

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

You don't know how lucky you are....so good!
It's $100+ dollars a pound out here.......

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 14:01:16

Sr. Martins

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Leñador)

This one here isn't much less than that, it's good quality stuff from a specialized farm. Even the wood that the frame is made of is a good chunk of solid wood (cedar I think).

I hate jamon but this one I can stand the smell. Supermarket grade jamon is horrible, it's like stinky rubbery plastic.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 13 2015 14:14:30

Ricardo

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

Close to PDL speed but no cigar .... I really don't get you speed freaks. He never make it sound like hard pushing edge of ability thing

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 14 2015 0:11:30

Grisha

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

Well, I never understood how having a little fun with picado could hurt.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 14 2015 20:25:49

Sr. Martins

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Grisha)

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Well, I never understood how having a little fun with picado could hurt.

It can hurt feelings.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 14 2015 20:59:21

gj Michelob

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Sr. Martins)

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It can hurt feelings.

LOL... I should have read your warning before challenging myself. I have been bleeding shame since

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 14 2015 23:47:53

jg7238

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Sr. Martins)

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It can hurt feelings

Who's feelings? Mine? Nah man. I'm very happy with my picado speed and tone. I'm just messing around quite frankly. I can go faster than my video posted.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 15 2015 0:17:37

Sr. Martins

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

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Who's feelings?

It was an answer to Grisha's question.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 15 2015 0:34:16

jg7238

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

Ok, I rule the earth. Thread is officially closed.....

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 15 2015 4:23:11

Ricardo

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to rombsix)

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ORIGINAL: rombsix

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But D..mn! The power he generates is crazy.

Yes, man... that is the KEY to his sound. Some people can reach his speed, but I have NEVER so far heard anyone match that power. Dare I say even PdL?

It's all fun Grisha... W Rafa I don't hear dragging it will sound different .... I just don't get the above sentiments personally .... Guy don't sound like more than the typical Paco disciple to me

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 15 2015 16:52:51

Sr. Martins

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to jg7238)

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Ok, I rule the earth. Thread is officially closed.....

What strings are you using? Sounds very crisp, nice trebles...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 15 2015 16:56:45

jg7238

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RE: Picado exercise (in reply to Sr. Martins)

Ok, , getting closer to Rafa's speed but clearly lack the power on this run when I drag... hmmmm... Ricardo might be on to something? This guy could be from another galaxy.. I'm still aiming for the power on this run.... Back to practicing...