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dmeltzer
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dmeltzer
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07/18/2014 1:59 am
Hi - I've been primarily an electric player (30 years) and have recently transitioned to acoustic. I bought an Alvarez AG7CE and have just started teaching myself finger picking.

Question - I seem to be catching on to the 'right finger on the right string' and and building speed using a metronome and following Lisa McCormick's lessons. My only concern is my volume (power) - I am using the fleshy part of my finger tips and thumb. Should I be concerned, or is this something that will improve as I build strength in my right hand? I notice that I can get more volume at lower speeds - but get softer the faster I go...

Any suggestions - exercises to build up strength in the right hand?