Lobster claws

Skrik · Mar 29, 2010

I have an irrational dislike of watching lobsters playing the ukulele (or guitar).

When fingerpicking, the fingers should be curled under the thumb, not sticking out in front of it. Please adjust your style accordingly. Thank you. That is all.

dnewton2 · Mar 29, 2010

Maybe you should takre a look at this thread

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haolejohn · Mar 29, 2010

Skrik said:
I have an irrational dislike of watching lobsters playing the ukulele (or guitar).

When fingerpicking, the fingers should be curled under the thumb, not sticking out in front of it. Please adjust your style accordingly. Thank you. That is all.

pictures please? I have no idea what you are talking about.

sukie · Mar 29, 2010

Skrik said:
I have an irrational dislike of watching lobsters playing the ukulele (or guitar).

When fingerpicking, the fingers should be curled under the thumb, not sticking out in front of it. Please adjust your style accordingly. Thank you. That is all.

Are you serious? Whatever do you mean? Pics -- like haolejohn said.

cornfedgroove · Mar 29, 2010

Skrik said:
I have an irrational dislike of watching lobsters playing the ukulele (or guitar).

When fingerpicking, the fingers should be curled under the thumb, not sticking out in front of it. Please adjust your style accordingly. Thank you. That is all.

I think he means this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxnhV5u6NLU

I was really hoping you would post a video of yourself demonstrating proper technique while playing classical guitar so I could make fun of that foot stool.

Coconut Willie · Mar 29, 2010

What's wrong with Lobsters????

I LOVE them!!!! :drool:

mealfrog41 · Mar 29, 2010

I wouldn't heed the advice, rather explicit instructions, from someone prefacing his request by admitting its basis is "irrational." Play however you feel comfortable in my opinion, unless there is a (unnamed in this example) benefit to switching styles.

cornfedgroove · Mar 29, 2010

well its so your thumb doesnt get in the way of your fingers...its good and even proper technique, I just dont care because I'm not advancing to that level

mds725 · Mar 29, 2010

Skrik said:
I have an irrational dislike of watching lobsters playing the ukulele (or guitar).

When fingerpicking, the fingers should be curled under the thumb, not sticking out in front of it. Please adjust your style accordingly. Thank you. That is all.

Maybe you should just look away.

whetu · Mar 30, 2010

Skrik said:
I have an irrational dislike of watching lobsters playing

ok, no happy lobsters then. How about a lobster knife fight?

Skrik · Mar 30, 2010

mealfrog41 said:
I wouldn't heed the advice, rather explicit instructions, from someone prefacing his request by admitting its basis is "irrational." Play however you feel comfortable in my opinion, unless there is a (unnamed in this example) benefit to switching styles.

Indeed. The admission that I am being irrational is also the reason I am not going to point fingers, explain myself any further, or give a tutorial. Play, have fun, make beautiful music. Right hand technique comes second to all that.

Skrik · Mar 30, 2010

dnewton2 said:
Maybe you should takre a look at this thread .

I aspire to that level of musicianship.

haole · Mar 30, 2010

I have an irrational like for people who use improper technique to create beautiful music.

thejumpingflea · Mar 30, 2010

Skrik said:
Indeed. The admission that I am being irrational is also the reason I am not going to point fingers, explain myself any further, or give a tutorial. Play, have fun, make beautiful music. Right hand technique comes second to all that.

Well shootz.

I guess that this guys "lobster claw" is the incorrect way of playing his ukulele. His fingers are certainly not behind his thumb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIqZu_e2MI8

RevWill · Mar 30, 2010

This fella does pretty well for himself.

I have a tendency to anchor my picking hand with my pinky finger like Knopfler.

crazyforukes · Mar 30, 2010

Lobster with lots of warm butter.. and steamers..and beer.. it is good hand technique to wash well after eating before playing

Coconut Willie · Mar 30, 2010

crazyforukes said:
Lobster with lots of warm butter.. and steamers..and beer.. it is good hand technique to wash well after eating before playing

I completely agree!!! :drool::agree::drool:

RevWill · Mar 30, 2010

Florida Lobsters do not have claws. They have long, spiny antennae.

Skrik · Mar 30, 2010

RevWill said:
This fella does pretty well for himself.

I have a tendency to anchor my picking hand with my pinky finger like Knopfler.

But there you see his thumb out in front = perfect technique. He also scores points for the Telecaster.

crazyforukes · Mar 30, 2010

RevWill said:
Florida Lobsters do not have claws. They have long, spiny antennae.

Handles.. In Maine you grab them by their little hairy claw pits

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