Over the past month, a lot of my adult students and some of my more advanced younger players have heard me talk about grip strength. They wanted their notes to ring longer, more passion in their playing, and more confidence overall.
So we made one small change. I asked them to press the string a little more firmly with their fretting hand, just enough to let the note ring clearly. And voilà! (Still learning French over here.) The sound improved right away. Once they heard the difference, you could hear the confidence in the next phrase they played.
That’s what stuck with me. They already had the strength they needed. They just had to use a little more of it.
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, you probably already have what you need to take your next step. Pick a phrase you’ve been working on. Play it once, make one small adjustment, and listen to what changes. You might be closer to the sound you want than you think.
Get a grip and get to work!
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