Mr. Foxen Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I realised why I can play descending scales loads faster than ascending ones a while back. I use three fingers: ring-middle index, and that corresponds to the three fretting fingers order, so it co-ordinates easily. So I figured to play ascending as fast I need to learn to reverse the finger order going up, so when I want to do extended widdling I can go up and down rather than falling off the bottom eventually. Problem I'm having is that I'm pulling practicing faces that I haven't for years and my face really aches after about half an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 aaah, you need to use floating-tongue technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Rather than trying to reverse your picking hand to coordinate with your fretting hand,just slow down and be methodical about playing ascending patterns. If you are coordinating 3 fingers on each hand you'll hut problems when you gave to play 2 or 4 note patterns. Also,when descending a lot of people use raking which allows you to play quicker.You can't do that when you are playing ascending scales. As far as pulling faces goes,as long as the wind doesn't change,it won't stick and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 It is an interesting phenomenon though, Mr. F. I have noticed since taking up the double bass and entering a new phase of consistent practice, that I clench my teeth when I practice. As a result, my jaw also aches and I have to make a concerted effort to relax my facial muscles. I believe that the best playing takes place when you are relaxed so feel that this is something that genuinely needs attention. So let's all RELAAAAAAAAAAAAX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I relax too much. I look like I've suffered some kind of facial paralysis and occasionally drool on my bass whilst practicing. If I was anymore relaxed I'd pass out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Maybe sing along with what you're playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamsalad Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Maybe a ball-gag would help curb those facial maneuvers? It would be a difficult one to explain if somone walked in on you though; once you got the ball-gag off that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmig Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 It's not easy playing a good line.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cS40pePzCM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cS40pePzCM[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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