Yves Cadieux Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Hi! This is more a question than a comment or suggestion. In fact I would appreciate an opinion from BTG members or BTG staff team: I find the fingering exercises great. They already did a lot for me in the past 6 months. Lately, to vary a bit, I started doing all the exercises starting at fret 1 and change to fret 2 for second repetition and so on, until I reach fret 12 with the pinky ( acoustic guitar with no cutaway) and then back to fret 1. I find it more fun and it keeps the mind active.....but is it good? I am open to any good advice or suggestion to get even more out of exercises. Thanks, YC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Soukup Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 It is very good because you are using the entire fret board that is available to you. Are you using the 7 modes as you go down the fret board? Sounds like you are. You could also mix it up by using the pentatonic scales in there as well. or playing them in boxes. Good work Yves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yves Cadieux Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hi! Thanks for your answer. Yes I do that with the 7 notes patterns and with the Pentatonics. That is what gave me the idea of moving the finger strengthening exercises. However, if I may ask, could you explain your suggestion of playing them in boxes? It looks like something new to me and I am interested! YC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Soukup Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I am sorry I call them boxes Jonathan calls them circles. Anyways mixing them up as you go up and down the neck to give you a variety and it so it gives a feel for what sounds good and what doesn't. It will help you improvise and come up with your own sound. Look at the "The Easiest Way To Improvise". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yves Cadieux Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Thanks, I will have a look at that! YC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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