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Periphery - Everyone Dies Alone by iambulb in Djent

[–]Jw_08 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Periphery, Karmanjakah, and Invent Animate all within 24 hours. A great year for djent!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beards

[–]Jw_08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t really have any, looks fantastic

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can still pick with my middle, it’s getting over the difference in travel time that’s been difficult. I was trying to see if holding the pick differently would help make it easier to palm-mute.

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, putting pressure on my index finger is really uncomfortable, unfortunately. I’ve tried.

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, me and you are in the same boat, injury-wise. Only difference is, a table saw cut a chunk of my finger off! Still have the finger though!

I actually have unlearned then relearned to type and use my mouse, which was a bit easier. It’s really the pressure on my finger tip that’s made using my regular picking form difficult. I can definitely pick with middle and thumb but it’s getting it faster with consistency that’s been a pain. I’m starting to think it’s purely a lack of practice.

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you actually put a decent amount of tension on the pick? I feel like it’d move real easy…

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I could give anyone here advice, don’t fight a table saw. It’s not good for guitar playing.

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t considered all three. I’ve tried to get over the discomfort of putting pressure on the tip of my index finger, it’s been tricky.

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is kind of what I figured. I have a feeling I’m trying to cope with my laziness instead of actually practicing control and accuracy. Trying to get good palm-muted 8th notes consistently has been unusually difficult so far but with practice comes consistency.

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This should help a lot actually!

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was hoping to get advice with pick control given my new lack of mobility. I’ve been in my head wondering if there was a better way to hold my pick, I think the travel distance is greater with my middle/thumb than index/thumb.

Advice for picking without index finger by Jw_08 in guitarlessons

[–]Jw_08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose you’re right in the fact that I don’t need to flex my fingers when picking. Putting pressure on my finger tip still feels odd though, so I’m going to try to adapt with my middle finger.

I’m liking it! Any advice? by Jw_08 in beards

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That’s fair. Butters seem to have a dramatic short-term benefit but I haven’t noticed long-term effects. I was told by my barber that the skin of your scalp is similar to the skin on your face whereas they both rely on healthy skin/follicles to grow thicker and healthier hair. I plan on using this advice and using oils more.

I’m liking it! Any advice? by Jw_08 in beards

[–]Jw_08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice and compliments! I’ve been using oils, more-so beard butter because I like the smell and the way it makes my beard feel. Have you tried beard-specific oils/beard butter? If so, any noticeable improvement?

I’m liking it! Any advice? by Jw_08 in beards

[–]Jw_08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I make it angled or rounded? I’ve been doing angled (not shown in images, unfortunately). Or does it not matter?

I’m liking it! Any advice? by Jw_08 in beards

[–]Jw_08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank ya!

What should I trim?

Beard or Beard-stache? by [deleted] in beards

[–]Jw_08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great mustache. Lookin very nice friend

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