Critique My Guitar Playing

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I'm putting this up so a friend in particular that I'm emailing can critique my technique, but anyone is welcome to!
I felt kind of silly making a video like this, but I really do want to find things I need to work on, so comment away. I can't say for sure that I'll take your advice, but I'll consider it and hopefully become a better musician through it whether I end up taking it or not.

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you have a health ... ( 8 months ago by bluescityleon)

you have a health issue,do you see a doctor or nutritionist? Have you been sick? Are you a vegaterian? or a meat eater, I love your spirit do you meditate, you play constantly?

Girl, I wish you ... ( 7 months ago by dbrown5744)

Girl, I wish you lived around here. I could listen to you all day and night. I love country music and I love blue grass. Wow, if you a beginner, I would never pick up a guitar in front of you. Love your work, don't ever stop, Dennis

Array ( 7 months ago by rudolfooo1)

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Array ( 7 months ago by userfixit)

Hey Bonnie,
I watched as closely as possible. I am not sure about the left hand right now. Your left hand is really working, especially the wrist. Twisting too. It just may be your style BUT that pick is not doing any work for you. The pick can do a lot to relive your wrist. If the pick is working and your w
rist is working less... I would say that is better and should really relieve the stress on your wrist quite a bit. I will send you an email with my recommendations. -Basement Bob

Hello Bonnie, You ... ( 7 months ago by kjcon54)

Hello Bonnie, You are a much better guitar player than I am. I would like to make a few comments though. First, most of the questions you asked are things you have to figure out for yourself. What works for me or Tony Rice or Doc Watson may not work for you. One thing I notice is that you seem to be too tense especially in your left hand. Learn to listen to your body. While you're playing, try to sense where your arms and shoulders are getting tense and work on relaxing. continued below

Hello Bonnie, You ... ( 7 months ago by kjcon54)

Watch the good ... ( 7 months ago by kjcon54)

Watch the good players. Tony Rice, Bryan Sutton, Norman Blake. Don't they make it look easy? The main thing I want to say is forget about the technical stuff and have fun. Your fingers, hands and arms know how to do this stuff. If you think too much about the mechanics, you'll wind up stiffening up. The main point I want to make is to play from your heart.Let your fingers and take care of themselves. Above all, have fun. If music is not fun there's no point to playing.

wow, you're really ... ( 7 months ago by karennerakkaren)

wow, you're really good. :-)

hey there, i think ... ( 7 months ago by douglas70)

hey there, i think you definately have it in the left hand, your thumb positioning seems good, but it seems like maybe you need more action in your wrist of your right hand, let it flow more. You a good guitar player keep it up!

Your drive is ... ( 7 months ago by bikerhippy)

Your drive is strong. You will always get better because you are a relentless explorer. Cant say whether you will get to where you want to be in your head. Try using 3 picks, try using none, reach!

I think if you ... ( 6 months ago by ed3163)

I think if you watch this video you can see that your wrist look a little weak on certain notes your playing. Maybe get a 2 1/2 lb. weight and do some wrist curls to strenghthen your wrist. I think you sound incredible and didnt notice anything from listening but if you have some pain or numbness you might want to go a little easier. You can injure yourself, Carpal Tunnel not sure if thats spelled right but dont go to fast.

You also may have ... ( 6 months ago by ed3163)

You also may have some tendonitis rest is the best for that

Ugh, yes, I have ... ( 6 months ago by Authorized77)

Ugh, yes, I have something. I haven't gone to the drs because it hasn't been bad - I haven't been practicing much. But as soon as I do start to practice more, it gets worse.

1 more thing you ... ( 6 months ago by ed3163)

1 more thing you play fine when you play songs maybe you might try a different warm up????????

I haven't read all ... ( 6 months ago by acousticusmaximus131)

I haven't read all the comments so it may have already been said but loosen that right hand up...to the point of almost dropping the pick but still in control.

Is that a Blueridge ... ( 6 months ago by Bluegrasspicker32)

Is that a Blueridge guitar????

Is that a Blueridge ... ( 6 months ago by Bluegrasspicker32)

Is that a Blueridge guitar????

Yes, it is a ... ( 6 months ago by Authorized77)

Yes, it is a Blueridge 140.

good stuff ( 5 months ago by castellanoguitar)

good stuff

Lift your left arm ... ( 4 months ago by jesseascriven)

Lift your left arm up with your wrist toward you. Imagine the guitar comfortably in your hand. This has helped me alot in keeping my left arm comfortable. Picking styles come and go as you play. Focus on clean slow and perfect.

Hi Bonnie you play ... ( 2 months ago by strawbfan)

Hi Bonnie you play really well.Love the BR140 sounds really great .Mark

try out a blueridge ... ( 2 months ago by alleghenymountains)

try out a blueridge br-140a-2 from Acoustic Guitar Shop Pittsburgh Pa. Adirondack spruce top, 1 3/4th inch nut no bling on headstock less aging toner.

yes left wrist ... ( 2 months ago by dp11issosweet)

yes left wrist could lead to pain in elbow and wrist especially the way u play bars....keep it straight or bent in toward you not away from you..u could end up with tendonitis or carpal tunnel if not...and loosen up your left hand, u look like u have a deathgrip..it may feel less accurate at first but your wrist will strenghten and youll get used to it. u want a loose wrist and hand but still strong pics and strums, it just takes time.

It's very nice the ... ( 1 week ago by Bluesguitarman64)

It's very nice the way you ask for critiques..... What I feel to say is: play relaxed and have fun playing; you already play well, so don't mind if your wrist is too up or not and about your thumb, just feel the music !
Cheers from Italy
Rob

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