Ken-Length of free strokes (distance traveled by the finger)

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Anyone,

The length of the rest stroke is obvious. It ends on the next string - regardless of volume.

I think I may be moving too far when doing free strokes during posing and no-tempo.

It occurred to me that at higher speeds it is probably best to have as short a stroke as possible. I have been posing like the beginning rest stroke exercise in the principles book - which exaggerates the movement a little to get the feel.

Does it depend on volume, and should I just always just keep it as short as possible to sound the note correctly? That would be way shorter that what I have been doing.

Thanks

Jane and Mark, I love your videos BTW.

-Kenneth P

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Hi Ken,

Yes, generally, keep them short. And most importantly, make sure that the fingertip stays close to the string.

Looking forward to seeing some videos!


Best,
Jamie

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Thanks.

Soon.

I am only posing and doing no tempo.

I was devastated. I am fine now.

I need to figure out the technology- which takes away from practice time - hence the delay.

Thank you.

-Kenneth P

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Cool.


Best,
Jamie