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Right Hand Pressure

by Keith

Hi, I've been learning some flamenco, and so playing a bit harder on my rest strokes to really bring out the sound.

Unfortunately I find I tend to unconsciously put extra pressure on my right hand when I play harder with my left. I am trying to catch myself doing it and lessen it, but I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for me.

Thanks very much.

Keith

Hi Keith,

One method I can think of is practicing scales by slowly "turning" the pressure up and down. By that I mean I would imagine I could turn the pressure and/or volume up and down like a volume/pressure knob.

Doing this slowly would establish a playing "range" that I would eventually be able to control subconsciously. It would be like any other exercise though in that it would take some time to master. But anything good, including guitar technique, is worth it dont you think?

Hope this helps,
Trevor M.