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Question about EP 050 Freddy King Lesson

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  • This topic has 8 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 9 years, 11 months ago by rolloman.
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    • April 29, 2016 at 9:12 am #39116
      rolloman
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        At 5:54 on the lesson Part 2 I was just wondering why not just bar strings 1 and 2 at fret 9 with the ring finger instead of trying to cram 2 fingers in there. Just seems a lot easier to me especially since at 6:07 it is stated as being the most challenging part of the lick is cramming the 2 fingers in there.

        Also at 7:25 on the lesson Part 2the picking pattern is explained which is an alternating up/down thru the entire sole except for the first two notes where it emphasized to do 2 down strokes. Any reason for this to be emphasized? I’ve just been doing it alternating from the beginning and I think it works out fine.

      • April 29, 2016 at 9:59 am #39127
        jeannot18
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          Re the first part of your question, i guess there is no right or wrong way of doing something, if you can achieve the same effect, and it does not impede on playing on what is coming next, do it your way. I for example struggle to play 4 fingers chords and sometimes barre 2 string with one finger as i find it easier.
          J

        • April 29, 2016 at 10:17 am #39132
          rolloman
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            Re the first part of your question, i guess there is no right or wrong way of doing something, if you can achieve the same effect, and it does not impede on playing on what is coming next, do it your way. I for example struggle to play 4 fingers chords and sometimes barre 2 string with one finger as i find it easier.
            J

            Whoops. Sorry forgot to mention it is Part 2 of the Lesson. Ironically both lessons at just almost the same point talk about cramming two fingers. lol Take a look at part 2 it is a different kind of thing.

          • April 29, 2016 at 11:56 am #39152
            Bryce-AKguitar
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              Hi Rolloman,

              I would make it work for you. If you find it easier to bar than cram your fingers then go for it! Same thing goes for the alternate picking. Do what works for you. There is no right or wrong way to do it if you can get it to sound the same.

              Happy picking friend!

              -Bryce
              Anchorage, Alaska

            • April 29, 2016 at 12:26 pm #39154
              Duffy P
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                I agree with Bryce’s advice in general.

                The reason for not barring at that spot is probably to avoid having both notes ring at the same time. You might be able to achieve the same effect with a barre, but I think it might be difficult, especially if you are barring at the same time with your index finger two frets below, as Brian recommends.

                The reason for starting with two downstrokes on the picking is so that the shift to the 2nd string happens on an upstroke. This allows for the pick to move in the direction of the change when changing strings throughout the phrase. You could play this with any number of picking patterns, and they would all sound slightly different. It’s very difficult to change your picking pattern without changing the sound of the phrase, but the ultimate judge is what sounds and feels good to you.

              • April 29, 2016 at 1:08 pm #39167
                rolloman
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                  Thanks a lot guy’s for all the responses. I’m gonna experiment with the options with both the ease and sound in mind…. I have to admit, to doing what was the easiest for me without considering any sound difference. Thanks again.

                • April 29, 2016 at 2:48 pm #39182
                  rolloman
                  Participant

                    After some practicing this lick I ended up doing the lick as Brian suggested. The picking sequence is better for me for the reason mentioned above by Duffy P. I’m able to eliminate barring the two notes and eliminated the ringing of the notes. Sounds much better for me now.

                  • April 29, 2016 at 4:18 pm #39211
                    JohnStrat
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                      Hi
                      I think there is a little bit more to it than ‘what works for you’. Sure if it does work for you ok but I think there is a point about economy of movement. Brian will most likely have the best means of attaining the ends in general and so to follow this it seem to me is likely to be a benefit. It maybe that you may encounter a very similar situation at a slightly differing tempo or follow on and the likely hood seems to me that Brain’s experience will have the means best worked out as it is second nature for him and that is where we are all trying to follow. Not perhaps a total rule but I have found a few thing that when I try Brian’s way ultimately it is to advantage but not always the easiest from the start.
                      Also what a terrific lesson EP050 is I can only manage about 85% tempo at the moment but am working on it those licks looks so easy!!
                      John Strat

                      • April 29, 2016 at 4:32 pm #39214
                        rolloman
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                          Yes. Agree now. That is what I learned in this particular case. I was just giving up too soon. This is a super great lesson and licks.

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