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RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to Pilluminati)
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I like it at this speed though, I just don't have the magic sound of Diego
Yeah, I think the reason you don't have the magic sound is because you're not leaving enough comfortable room for yourself in the compas to groove and make it swing like his does. I feel like if you take it slower by a few beats per minute, then you'll have more air to breathe and you'll be able to get it to sound more comfortable and with more aire.
RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to rombsix)
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ORIGINAL: rombsix
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I like it at this speed though, I just don't have the magic sound of Diego
Yeah, I think the reason you don't have the magic sound is because you're not leaving enough comfortable room for yourself in the compas to groove and make it swing like his does. I feel like if you take it slower by a few beats per minute, then you'll have more air to breathe and you'll be able to get it to sound more comfortable and with more aire.
I will practice it slower sure, just wanted to upload something quick. I won't however upload a slower version, it has to be at this speed or nothing. Keep in mind I recorded it with a potato so sound is ****e
This is perfection, if only the tuning were like mine
RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to Pilluminati)
Good work it's gettin there! I do agree with Ramzi though, precision is the name of the game with this and it's played very fast in the recording. I think this played even 25-30% slower but cleanly would still sound amazing. Better than full speed and less precise.
RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to Leñador)
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ORIGINAL: Leñador
Good work it's gettin there! I do agree with Ramzi though, precision is the name of the game with this and it's played very fast in the recording. I think this played even 25-30% slower but cleanly would still sound amazing. Better than full speed and less precise.
Yeah I don't disagree. Just saying I will keep practising until I get it cleanly at this speed :)
My left and right hand positions are kind of messed up too. I've only managed to find the right position a couple of times and then everything goes 10x better and easier.
RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to Pilluminati)
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Just saying I will keep practising until I get it cleanly at this speed :)
My left and right hand positions are kind of messed up too. I've only managed to find the right position a couple of times and then everything goes 10x better and easier.
I suggest you practice it slowly and with the correct rhythm and accuracy, then speed it up only when you're comfortable. Trying to practice it at the fast tempo directly and repeating that over and over will only cement the issues and lack of groove. In other words, start slowly, then build up the speed. Hope that makes sense...
What do you mean your hand positions are messed up and when you find the right position it gets easier?
RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to rombsix)
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ORIGINAL: rombsix
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Just saying I will keep practising until I get it cleanly at this speed :)
My left and right hand positions are kind of messed up too. I've only managed to find the right position a couple of times and then everything goes 10x better and easier.
I suggest you practice it slowly and with the correct rhythm and accuracy, then speed it up only when you're comfortable. Trying to practice it at the fast tempo directly and repeating that over and over will only cement the issues and lack of groove. In other words, start slowly, then build up the speed. Hope that makes sense...
What do you mean your hand positions are messed up and when you find the right position it gets easier?
No worries, I don't practice at this speed lol :D
I mean the positions my hands are in aren't comfortable and don't let me relax nor reach positions without straining. Try your normal position and then twist your hands so everything becomes more difficult and stiff. Like that basically except it's my default position unfortunately. I've been trying to find the right positions for ages and only a few times I've found it and then can't reproduce it the next day! every god damn time. Playing then feels like a complete dream and I never miss a single note.
RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to Pilluminati)
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No worries, I don't practice at this speed lol :D
I mean the positions my hands are in aren't comfortable and don't let me relax nor reach positions without straining. Try your normal position and then twist your hands so everything becomes more difficult and stiff. Like that basically except it's my default position unfortunately. I've been trying to find the right positions for ages and only a few times I've found it and then can't reproduce it the next day! every god damn time. Playing then feels like a complete dream and I never miss a single note.
How long have you been playing, and why haven't you found a comfortable position? Do you play other styles of guitar music? Do you use a mirror to watch your hands?
RE: Attempt at Gañania by Diego del... (in reply to rombsix)
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ORIGINAL: rombsix
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No worries, I don't practice at this speed lol :D
I mean the positions my hands are in aren't comfortable and don't let me relax nor reach positions without straining. Try your normal position and then twist your hands so everything becomes more difficult and stiff. Like that basically except it's my default position unfortunately. I've been trying to find the right positions for ages and only a few times I've found it and then can't reproduce it the next day! every god damn time. Playing then feels like a complete dream and I never miss a single note.
How long have you been playing, and why haven't you found a comfortable position? Do you play other styles of guitar music? Do you use a mirror to watch your hands?
Dunno, 10 years maybe?? Not flamenco though. Mostly some latino guitar. Why haven't I found it? No idea, I just can't find it. Sometimes I do, but then I forget how to place my hands the next day. Yeah I've used a mirror, but I just play for fun when I need to zone out so haven't bothered fixing the issue.
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