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FROM TUCK ANDRESS OF 'TUCK & PATTI'
on the subject of control and spontaneity
Here are some common ways guitarists try to solve
the problem of accuracy on an incredibly difficult instrument:
They concentrate on making and refining the smallest motions possible.
They tense up the rest of their body in the process of isolating the focus to the small muscles of the hand and wrist.
They hunch their shoulders and lean over the guitar.
They repress the frustration years of this creates.
All this goes directly counter to good feel.
They try to control all external and peripheral factors: Guitar type, strap length, standing or sitting position, type of pick, gauge of strings, action adjustment, saddle height, amp tone, volume level, band mix, ambient temperature, health and nutrition, performance conditions, vibe in venue, personal mental state.
All this goes directly counter to spontaneity and embracing and responding to the realities of life. I know because I tried it.
Here are some examples of realities I have personally encountered which were not sufficiently addressed by this style of preparation:
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