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darkmagus
Mountain climber
San Diego, CA
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May 14, 2013 - 02:32pm PT
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As a drummer, the effects have been 100% positive at least as far as I can tell. Increased grip strength has given me the ability to play cleaner for longer, and it has increased the tempo at which I can comfortably and reliably crank out crisp notes.
I also think that I have experienced a greater degree of "motor planning", to know what I am going to play a few bars/beats ahead of it actually happening. Definitely a result of climbing. I've been able to let myself conceive of (and pull off) more complex, oddly timed fills. Which feels a lot like grabbing the right hold in the right way at the right time. Just like, "ok here it comes, I'm gonna GET IT!" Working through the awkward/complex stuff becomes more manageable.
I'd say, for a drummer at least, it's all good!
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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May 14, 2013 - 03:20pm PT
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When I was climbing tons years ago I was also playing a lot of guitar too. I used medium strings on my Alvarez and did a lot of funky detuning. I doubt I could smash the strings down now. Currently I noodle around on my 3/4 Ibanez (fits my hands better) and may try the Ani Difranco method of taping press-on nails on my fingers since I will never have nails. I used to sand my callouses too. Playing the piano with callouses sucked, it just felt weird.
Open Mic! Good idea.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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May 14, 2013 - 06:56pm PT
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I don't know for sure but I doubt a serious full time professional musician would take those kinds of chances with their fingers.....? heck I have heard that some of those guys have insurance polocys on their hands...
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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May 14, 2013 - 07:56pm PT
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Where did you hear that cellos had frets?
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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May 14, 2013 - 08:08pm PT
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Dirtineye seemed to do OK.
Thanks for that remembrance...
Dirt was world class. I kept in touch with his mother and best friend after his sad finish
Fortunate to acquire some of his recordings and performances
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Mike Friedrichs
Sport climber
City of Salt
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May 14, 2013 - 09:53pm PT
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I never got to meet the man but I enjoyed his spirit. And he was an amazingly gifted musician. I think about him from time to time and would love to hear some of his recordings...
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nutjob
Sport climber
Almost to Hollywood, Baby!
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May 14, 2013 - 10:04pm PT
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Hey Ron, what are all those blue ribbons for?
Thanks for sharing the vid, made me feel more comfortable to share mine. This was a fun night for me:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
My part kicks in more at 1:16 or 1:24. At one point I biffed it a bit with the harmonies clashing in the extended echo effects. Eh, what can you do. I would strive for perfection, but I avoid the temptation for that by not practicing! It's my ever-present excuse just like trotting out an old injury or talking about too much cubicle time at the start of a climb. Always keep an excuse handy :)
Edit: As I re-read what I just wrote, I thought about Jonathan Livingston Seagull, and how making excuses and not practicing are not what I aspire to. Different times I focus on different areas of my life, but at no point do I accept mediocrity just as a matter of course because of laziness or fear of judgment. Wow, I need to get out climbing. But first, I'm going to take a break from the taco brain-freeze and go play some guitar.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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May 15, 2013 - 01:41am PT
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Great stuff folks!
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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May 15, 2013 - 08:38am PT
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Willbeer, Chinchen, good stuff you guys. Nutjob, there's no such thing as a mistake. And Burchey, nice guitar, dude.
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Paco
Trad climber
Montana
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May 15, 2013 - 09:49am PT
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For me the biggest issue is fingernails... I use the nails on the thumb and first three fingers of the right hand for picking...and I have to clip them fairly short when I go climbing just so they won't rip off. Frustrating at times.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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May 15, 2013 - 04:27pm PT
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Yea c_vultaggio !!!!
Looping is where its at...
Is that an RC-300?
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c_vultaggio
Trad climber
new york
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May 15, 2013 - 05:34pm PT
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Yea c_vultaggio !!!!
Looping is where its at...
Is that an RC-300?
Thanks amigo - RC-50 but the 300 looks pretty sweet. Dig the expression pedal. Boss makes a pretty nice product, I was stoked on the loop station as soon as I had it hooked up.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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May 15, 2013 - 07:08pm PT
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Vultaggio,Yeah,man.
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nutjob
Sport climber
Almost to Hollywood, Baby!
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May 15, 2013 - 07:37pm PT
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man o man, just blew the work productivity for the afternoon :)
I relaxed to some Chopin, got enamored with a new looper tool/toy I need to get, and rocked out to a cool and distinctive fingerpicking style. Then enjoyed some other cool guitar stuff in a totally different style. There's some non-climbing talent around this place. Thanks guys!
In a few months after I get stuff unpacked from boxes and easy access to recording, will have to revive this thread for some new creations and keep the little music support group alive.
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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May 15, 2013 - 11:18pm PT
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Yeah, that loop thing is pretty cool. So, what are guys using to record? I'm sort of primitive with a Zoom H4 then using Audacity to trim the ends and normalize.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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May 15, 2013 - 11:29pm PT
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Garageband. Or Logic pro if I'm feeling, ya-know, pro.
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