Greetings everyone! I’m actually a returning member to CTC but I don’t think there was a forum when I was a member in the past. Anyhoo! I need some advice. I have been persistently chasing some speed but my third finger seems slower than my 1st and 2nd fingers. I typically only use my 4th finger for scale stuff. I did have a nasty fall about 20 years ago and hit my elbow on my left arm that did some damage to the ulnar nerve (so I’m told). I think the damage has since healed somewhat and I have improved in speed but not to where I really want to take it. So, for instance, if you go to this video at about 2:35:
I have been working on this particular lick for about 4 years. I can get it up to about 110 bpm on a good day, very warmed up. I think he is at about 120-130 bpm. When I really start pushing it, it becomes sloppy and my timing gets offf. It’s very much the same with scale type stufff like 3 notes per string, 6 notes per beat, etc.
Is there anything I can do to get a freakin’ breakthrough? I’ve really only been working on lead playing for about 9 years seriously. I’m now working with a metronome, but that only makes me frustrated. I see people flying all over the neck with so much ease, but i am wondering why I’m not getting it. I’m trying to relax when I play. I’m using a midas touch. Pick slanting has helped tremendously. So do you guys have any ideas for me that gave you some major breakthroughs? I realize that major breakthroughs come from many minor breakthroughs.
Thank you!