Jon Boyes -> RE: Alzapua question... (Nov. 23 2005 8:17:41)
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ORIGINAL: Ricardo anchoring would be putting a finger on the soundboard and leaving it there to stabilize the hand. Yes, or the top string, which is what Martinez is suggesting. BTW just to clarify this, GM is suggesting this approach as a means to LEARN alzapua. Ie start off with IMA anchored on the top string, do the alzapua by moving from the thumb joint at the wrist only. The idea is that the hand is stabilised and its easier to concentrate on getting the feel/rhythm right. Its also easier to practice for longer periods with this approach as there is less of a bend at the wrist and less strain on the hand. Once the basic feel/rhythm is mastered, the student can then start putting the wrist into it. I have to say this approach worked well for me. I thought I was playing totally from the thumb base joint but I checked what I was doing and my alzapua is now kind of a hybrid, I move both the thumb base joint and the wrist/forearm, so basically I started putting the wrist action into it without even realising it.
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