so heres my idea

[TrippingBilly]

Im thinking of going to target or something later, and getting some wrist weights to put on my arms when i practice guitar to make myself play faster...

does this sound like a good idea??

All that work for a little guitar playing, and you're not even sure it's gonna work?

[hcole]

Im thinking of going to target or something later, and getting some wrist weights to put on my arms when i practice guitar to make myself play faster...

does this sound like a good idea??

This is a terrible idea. Especially if you think you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Do some research on carpal tunnel and I'm sure you'll reach the same conclusion.

[filmdude100cms]

Im thinking of going to target or something later, and getting some wrist weights to put on my arms when i practice guitar to make myself play faster...

does this sound like a good idea??

This is a terrible idea. Especially if you think you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Do some research on carpal tunnel and I'm sure you'll reach the same conclusion.

well i havent done it, and i dont plan on it now due to what you guys have said.

[MWR]

I'm glad your not going through with that. Thats basically the exact oppisite of what you need to do to achieve speed. Here's a good article that explains why.http://www.guitarprinciples.com/Getting ... essay3.htm

If you ever wonder how great musicians make it look so easy the answer is simple: it is easy for them. They have reached a level of relaxation, concentration, and precision that frees them to do what they want when they want whithout any more effort than is needed.

Thats why I think learning on a crappy guitar with high action is a bad idea. It makes a habit of using too much force/energy and that all has to be unlearned. But thats beside the point.