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You know how PDL plays picado with his i and m fingers bent at the second articulation? I play that way too, however, I noticed that when I go fast, my fingers straighten out by themselves. Is that normal? Or is it that if I practice slower and with bent fingers, then gradually speed up, I'll be able to play fast while maintaining the bent "posture?"
Another issue about bent articulations: when I play picado on the first string, my fingers are not as bent (at the second articulation) as they are when I play on the second, or third, or fourth, etc. Is that normal? Or should I move my wrist/palm closer to the soundboard/strings (like Vicente) or lower (towards the high E string) for this matter to be corrected (and thus have a fully bent posture about the second articulation when playing on the first string)?
I would say it is not something to "correct" as if it is wrong. Do what feels natural and you are able to control. I you feel that your playing is not so controlled at certain speeds, and it is that same speed that your fingers straighten, then it is not a coincidence. YOu need to slow down and practice controlled and with rhythm. Stacato is the way to go I keep mentioning. But if you feel fine at faster speeds, and don't make timing mistakes and feel in control, don't worry so much about the way your fingers "look".
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