Go Back   Jemsite > Players, People, Music and Tours > Guitar Lessons & Music Theory

Guitar Lessons & Music Theory Post any type of guitar or music lessons, theory and other learning methods.



Registered Members don't see these ads. Register now it's free!

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-16-2001, 10:47 PM
Two hands31 Two hands31 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,989  -  iTrader: (0)

Fretboard and Tapping


I have two questions:

1) *How much does a scalloped fretboard affect your playing/the feel of the guitar/technique required?

2) *How can I improve my tapping technique?
Registered Members don't see these ads. Register now it's free!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-17-2001, 01:45 AM
bachle7 bachle7 is offline
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Cary, NC
Posts: 306  -  iTrader: (0)

Fretboard and Tapping


1. *A LOT! *I found that I could bend notes to the sky! *Of course, I also found that I would make notes go sharp if I pressed too hard on the strings. *It was a double-edged sword for me.
2. *Practice, especially with yout guitar unplugged; that will make you do it more precisely because you will only be able to hear it if you do it right.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-17-2001, 04:40 PM
jem7vwh jem7vwh is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Nacogdoches, TX
Posts: 1,496  -  iTrader: (3)
Reviews: 2

Fretboard and Tapping


practice your tapping a lot. *Don't worry about speed until each tapped note is as clear as a picked one.

Also, try using all your fingers
tap with your index, middle, ring and pinky
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-17-2001, 07:54 PM
YaYoGakk YaYoGakk is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 640  -  iTrader: (0)

Fretboard and Tapping


I scalloped the fretboard on my yam*ha but I'm finding it hard to get a feel for it as the necks on $200 guitars generally suck anyway. Like bachle7 said, too much pressure and your notes end up sharp, I never really found this to be a big problem because i have a pretty light touch.
* I haven't been doing as much tapping as i used too but like everyone's saying start slow and make sure each can be hear each note clearly before bumping the speed up. You want to be able to play it well slowly before increasing your speed.
Like they say walk before you run.

Alden
PS- thats $200 brand new :biggrin:
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-18-2001, 10:54 AM
Mirrored CAT Mirrored CAT is offline
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Portugal
Posts: 115  -  iTrader: (0)

Fretboard and Tapping


Quote:
2. *Practice, especially with yout guitar unplugged; that will make you do it more precisely because you will only be able to hear it if you do it right.
I wouldn't practice with the guitar unplugged. In fact, I would turn the sound up. There are lots of unwanted sounds that you want to be able to mute when you're learning a new technique. If you're practicing it with your guitar unplugged, it will seem to you that your technique is perfect. But if you raise your volume you'll be able to improve on the accuracy and also in muting all the unwanted strings noises that you cannot hear unplugged.
Reply With Quote
Comparison Shopping
Rock House Learn Rock Guitar Intermediate DVD

As low as $11

at 21 sellers

Homespun Learn to Play Waltzes (VHS)

As low as $12

at 7 sellers

Members with more than 50 posts don't see this bar

Hal Leonard Joe Satriani Guitar Secrets Book

As low as $6

at 7 sellers

Ernie Ball 2251 Pure Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings

As low as $2

at 6 sellers

Members with more than 50 posts don't see this bar

Traveler Traveler Ultra Light Nylon Acoustic Guitar Natural

As low as $280

at 3 sellers

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Standard EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Antique Natural

As low as $3199

at 3 sellers

Members with more than 50 posts don't see this bar

Traveler Escape EG-1 Travel Electric Guitar White

As low as $430

at 5 sellers

Epiphone Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Bulls-Eye

As low as $566

at 8 sellers

Members with more than 50 posts don't see this bar

Tech 21 Power Engine PE 60/212 60W 2x12 Powered Extension Speaker Cabinet

As low as $475

at 3 sellers

On-Stage Stands RS7000 Amp Stand

As low as $35

at 7 sellers

Members with more than 50 posts don't see this bar

ESP LTD Graphic Series Viper Metal Mulisha Electric Guitar Black w/ MM Graphic&s

As low as $350

at 5 sellers

Steinberger Light Gauge 6-String Guitar Strings

As low as $8

at 4 sellers

Members with more than 50 posts don't see this bar

Levy's Da Vinci Skeleton Nylon Guitar Strap

As low as $14

at 3 sellers

ESP LTD Graphic Series Viper Clockwork Zombie Electric Guitar

As low as $729

at 4 sellers

Members with more than 50 posts don't see this bar

Reply

Tags
scalloped fretboard
 
Quick Reply
Reply:
Image Verification
Please enter the six letters or digits that appear in the image opposite.


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Sitemap:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:59 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
(c) jemsite.com
 
close
Sign up for free and join one of the largest communities of Jem guitar lovers!
Our members will be glad to help you with anything you need!

Join over 30,000 JemSite members!

Email

Email Confirm Email
Username
Password Confirm Password

I agree to the website rules