Re: Is there a better left hand exercise than the chromatic octaves?
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Re: Is there a better left hand exercise than the chromatic octaves?         

Group: rec.music.classical.guitar · Group Profile
Author: Bertran de Born
Date: May 16, 2008 17:02

On May 16, 6:09В pm, "David Schramm" comcast.net> wrote:
> Depends on how you learn it. I recommend playing the 16th notes one to a
> click on the metronome at 60 bpm or slower. Totally relax the muscles
> between each note. Empty the fingers, arms, back, and neck of all tension.
> Do this for 21 days then speed it up. Do it 10 times perfect per day. If you
> make a mistake start the 10 count all over. After that you progress to the
> next 21 day stage of learning the study. Your minimum goal should be around
> 1/4 note= 100 bpm.

Thank you. Is this the sort of strategy that Purcell recommends?
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