Yo Brad, dumb it down for us bass players who don't have that extra B and E string = )

codykniffen

Wow! I hadn't even thought to submit GuitarCardio here...

I'm the programmer behind the site, and I'm just stopping in to thank the LH crew for the link. I always appreciate it when someone thinks my work good enough to put in front of their readers - especially a site of LifeHacker's stature.

Thanks!

Cheers,
- Brad

bradheintz

Not that I couldn't just apply the same exercises to a 6-string bass, but if you're already going to hook up the bass players.........

TheMensch

@stryker1800: You may have hit the nail on the head there!

seso

no offense to the guy who made the site but i didnt find the exercises all that difficult to play, but then again im not a self taught player nor am i a beginner

stryker1800

Getting the new iPod firmware and finding out about this site! Best. Week. EVER.

Johan Spün

This site is great for beginners, however once one learns the scale shapes the best thing to do is just use a metronome and practice them up and down the neck, rotating through 3, 4, and 5 note runs. This seems to be exactly what the site does, though I find it easier to simply remember the scales instead of trying to read the tabs as I go along.

strabes

I don't think the exercises are meant to be difficult to play, they're meant to build strength, dexterity, and stamina. They're also great for a warmup.

Even Perry Como has to clear his throat before he sings....

TheMensch

i'll give this a try. thanks.

fredygamer

@TheMensch: true but you get to the point where running scales does nothing more then reinforce them in your muscle memory need some more challenging warm ups and exercises.

stryker1800

    Even if you're a veteran, see if you can hold one of these things for five minutes. The real trick's probably not the playing or the physical stamina, but it's the mental aspect. These are more interesting licks than the average workout material. Good stuff! There are several good songs lurking in there...

AcidReign

Good site, I found it to be more fun than just practicing the few scales I have memorized. Thanks LH

Spnkr

@Johan Spün: dude the good news are still coming!

"Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has given birth to twins at a hospital in southern France!"

This must be The Devil's free 3-day weekend!!

VakeroRokero

Can't wait to try this out, it might be just what I need to get really good.

xenobyte72

I'm left-handed and I play a normally-strung guitar upside-down.
I tried to follow your exercises and broke three of my fingers. Could I have your address so that i can sue you please?

Maffu

I'm guessing this is probably what Hannon is to virtuoso pianists. (Practice exercises to help increase speed and dexterity.)

chareverie

@codykniffen: +1 for the bass players version, although I have B string.

pierre

@pierre: A B string, eh? I play a 5'er too = )

codykniffen