What has helped you develop fluidity?

Playing Technique
#1

I’m just curious if anyone has found any practical approaches to developing fluidity if it didn’t come to them naturally.

#2

For me, its definitely larger pick-strokes.

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#3

What do you mean by “fluidity”?

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#4

I think the key to fluidity is playing to a metronome or a beat whenever you can. Playing things in triplets helps too. Also, just listen to all of Jeff Beck’s records. Only Punky is more fluid than Jeff Beck!

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#5

Use the neck pickup.

#6

I suppose I mean an eveness throughout the playing that connects the notes in a balanced manner that enhances musicality.

#7

I’m not sure exactly what you mean. Sometimes it’s a lot more efficient to give examples instead of using words. Could you give an example of a solo by guitar player which has this quality you’re looking for and then give an example on the opposite end of the spectrum - a solo which has very little or no fluidity? I think that would be more helpful than using words to try to describe it.

#8

marty freidman = fluid

dave mustaine = choppy

#9

  1. Studying rhythmic rudiments using Konnakol and Indian rhythmic solfege.

  2. Using “correct” motion mechanics learned from cracking the code.

  3. Dancing.

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#10

Make sure to drink lots of fluids.

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