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These exercises have two main functions:
1. To create a balanced left-hand technique focused on the 1st and 4th fingers.
2. To release pressure and reduce the “vice-grip” in the left hand. By constantly shifting you’ll have to be releasing your thumb pressure on a regular basis while still maintaining finger control. This is a very common technique in Pujol’s Guitar Method: Guitar School by Emilio Pujol Volume 2 A guitar method based on the principles of Francisco Tarrega
Practise Tips:
- Keep your left hand thumb in the same position relative to your fingers. In other words, shift your thumb up with every position change.
- Metronome it, keep a record of your speeds and build it up over 4 months.
- Use a simple and relaxed i, m pattern with your right hand.
- Try to keep your left-hand fingers down while you play each pattern.
