machopicasso -> RE: Picado Technique Question (Oct. 10 2011 8:42:41)
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I agree with vigrond: play picado slowly and in as relaxed a manner as you can while hitting the target notes. Gradually build up speed while keeping your fingers somewhat relaxed. If you feel your fingers getting overly tense, then switch over to a different technique exercise. When I'm doing technique exercises, I alternate between arpeggio, picado, pulgar, tremolo, and rasqueado. I find this (and finger yoga) helps minimize the risk of injury. Besides, practicing a variety of techniques is a closer approximation of the songs I want to learn.
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