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Karen Sarkisian


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Boston, MA, USA
Post  Posted 14 Jun 2022 5:13 pm    
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When playing strings 8-6-5-4-3 individually do you use T-T-2-T-2 or do you use
T-2-T-2-T (assuming you are using the Thumb and 2nd finger method) ?
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Mitch Ellis

 

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Collins, Mississippi USA
Post  Posted 14 Jun 2022 6:32 pm    
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On faster tempo songs, I often use T-2-T-2-T, but it really depends on the specific "lick" that I'm playing.

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Karen Sarkisian


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Post  Posted 15 Jun 2022 2:21 am    
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Thanks Mitch !
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 15 Jun 2022 4:09 am    
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I've used multiple finger combinations, sometimes even incorporating "1".
Some of it relates back to starting on lap steel and some different conventions.
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Donny Hinson

 

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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 15 Jun 2022 7:09 am    
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What I'd use would probably depend on the speed and what came before/after those notes. Many times, I don't really think about it; my hand just does what's comfortable.
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Bob Tuttle


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Republic, MO 65738
Post  Posted 15 Jun 2022 7:50 am    
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What Donny said. I never think about what finger to use in what order.
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Ricky Davis


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Bertram, Texas USA
Post  Posted 15 Jun 2022 9:03 am    
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Yes, like Donny; it really depends on what affect you are wanting really about any section you pick with TIMING; INTONATION; NOTE DEPTH and LENTH and the dynamics of the style you are picking with what speed. You figure out eventually the best way to pick anything you are playing by doing it a MILLION TIMES over and over again for 40 years; or naturally pick it easily in a couple trys.
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