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Play like Justin King...

Unread post by jalapena » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:19 pm

Okay, I've seen him play a couple times thanks to some of the videos you guys posted. What I was wondering is, where does someone go about learning to play like that?? Were these guys just messin' with the guitar one day and busted out some crazy shit, or lessons? It seems to be mostly the technique in the strumming hand (I'm still strugglin' to get the pinky involved). Any advice, direction to another thread? :?
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Unread post by fatjack » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:49 pm

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and why struggle to get the pinky involved? Justin King (or very many guitarists at all) doesn't use their pinky finger on the strumming hand
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Unread post by jalapena » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:19 am

I don't know. Lately, I've been on this kick where I feel like I need to start really upping my effort in technique and the guitar in general. I think it's mostly because a buddy of mine, who's been playin' forever, wants me to open for him sometime, but I just don't feel comfortable with my skill level yet.
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Unread post by jalapena » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:19 am

maybe I'll just take up the harmonica
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Unread post by myxomatosis » Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:24 pm

I'd go with the kazoo
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Unread post by fatjack » Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:46 pm

thepackage0 wrote:I'd go with the kazoo
the melodica is a good choice too
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Unread post by EnFuego » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:53 am

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Unread post by EnFuego » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:54 am

I've been trying to play more fingerstyle lately as well, and have some trouble getting the pinky on my right hand to cooperate, but most of the practice things I've seen online don't include the pinky when they notate which finger to use, so I am just using thumb, index, middle, and ring.
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Unread post by Festivus » Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:28 am

You'll never go wrong with lessons
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Unread post by fatjack » Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:51 pm

EnFuego wrote:I've been trying to play more fingerstyle lately as well, and have some trouble getting the pinky on my right hand to cooperate, but most of the practice things I've seen online don't include the pinky when they notate which finger to use, so I am just using thumb, index, middle, and ring.
that was my point with my first post, most guitar techniques will not require you to use your pinky on your picking hand
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Unread post by c_tietze » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:49 am

fatjack wrote:MAGIC

and why struggle to get the pinky involved? Justin King (or very many guitarists at all) doesn't use their pinky finger on the strumming hand
Damn u FJ, "majic" what the hell? I thought there was no potential for osmosis? Isn't that the crux of all my discussion with you? i.e. can you just insert skill into my grill...


OF COURSE YOU CAN'T, it's called practice and proper technqiue.

So bro, learn how to do the "flamenco strum" for starters :)

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Unread post by Teego Time » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:03 pm

I recommend learning such great heights, by Iron and wine if you want to learn an easy fingerpicking song.

As far as Justins technique, just keep at it, you'll get it. Remember though, he's got a lot going on in his songs, don't be suprised if your versions sound considerable more "empty" than his. Just watch the vids and listen to the songs, look for the most minute of details.
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Unread post by myxomatosis » Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:22 pm

Teego Time wrote:I recommend learning such great heights, by Iron and wine if you want to learn an easy fingerpicking song.
I thought that was by the Postal Service :?: :?:
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Unread post by jalapena » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:52 pm

the "Flamenco strum" ay?
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Unread post by jalapena » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:54 pm

That's actually probably what I was lookin' for, some kind of name I could associate that style with.

'ppreciate it.
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