Beginner Mistakes #1 - The Palm Drop - Jen Trani

[@NoreeenPlays]

I learned to play guitar (at 11 or 12) bc of you, now I'm (20 y/o) in an indie band! ♥️

[@wiktorman]

How's it going?

[@NoreeenPlays]

@@wiktorman Yo. Hey. We've been invited to 3 schools to perform and judge battle of the bands, close friends with bands famous here in my country. Hoping they take us under their wing. Haha. Maybe they're just waiting for us to be REALLY ready, you know? Before this virus, we find gigs on Facebook. Positive feedbacks so far. I'm happy, just really bummed we couldn't perform and right now, been doing Facebook live. We enjoy it, but took a break for a while. Wow. I'm like talking to a friend, but thanks for asking! 😁

[@KumzitzYitz]

Jen, great lesson! Your voice has deepened since I’ve last heard it

[@alexbubblemint2434]

This seems like such a monumentally huge thing that beginners aren't told a lot of the time (from KZbin teachers at least). What a great thing to learn.

[@cloelynch]

I remember learning my first songs on guitar with you!! I used to spend my afternoons learning Taylor Swift Songs, and I wondered If I would ever play like you, now I do!!! And to see your new vídeos males me so happy. Like I grew up with you

[@jentrani]

aww that's awesome!

[@futuredirected]

Sooner or later, anyone who teaches guitar (myself included) has to work with students to correct this habit. Your demonstration was perfect. Thank You, Jen. You are da BEST! ❤️

[@jonathonix]

I love that you call your left hand your "fretting hand." As a left-handed player, I feel seen, heard, and included!

[@DanaKay97]

I love your lessons! I'm just starting out and had no idea about this, but the difference already feels huge. Thank you 💜

[@minitrudy]

Thank you for the clear explanation and exercise. I have muscle memory from another instrument that I’m trying to break since I’m learning guitar. Look forward to learning that (1)I have more bad habits (kinda nice having a few vices left); and (2) you’ll show me a solution to changing them so I’m not holding myself back.

[@Cr8z13]

Happy to see you posting lessons again :)

[@olddirtytattooedwarhorse7772]

'dat voice change, 'doe! great lesson, dude, not something i really struggle with, but it's great to keep in my mind to make sure i keep my form right... i got them little hands, i need all the range i can get... hey, you seem super happy, your vibe is turned up to 11 today, i'm happy for that, keep riding that...

[@callie.envoyage]

I started to be very strict about this a year ago. It was painful and uncomfortable but I immediately saw results and cleaner sounds even in the discomfort. This is a great tip -something all teachers should begin with instead of letting the bad habits form.

[@jasonslade999]

Late to your channel but these beginner mistakes are what I need to focus on - thanks!

[@infinityaqua274]

You are such a brilliant educator!! Thankyou, from the UK!

[@jentrani]

thanks so much!

[@mitzmanuel]

OMG. I just tried this. I can't believe I've been struggling for three weeks because i didn't know this. Thank you. .

[@rudy-dx3vx]

Hey jen just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make youtube videos on tips on how to get better at playing and covering cool songs. Now ive been playing for about 15yrs and i still have a long way to go. My playing has improved quite a bit because of your advise and tips.

[@jentrani]

I'm so glad these videos are helping you!!

[@exchaoordo]

Been playing for years and developed this bad habit. Now trying you on Fender. Thanks!

[@robertdornan8727]

You are the best Jen

[@mothtoflame4843]

Started trying to learn again a couple days ago, and this is a huge help!

[@jentrani]

so glad it helped!

[@BballSpiderMonkey84]

awesome and patient teacher!

[@stephanobastiani4734]

Hi Jen, I have noticed that you can bend just the tip of your fingers at 90degree while keeping the rest of it straight. Lucky you because I cannot do that. When I reached string 6, I mostly mute the 5th one because my fingers are arched and not like you in a “L” shape. Lots of people have this ability. I think I need to tape my fingers to a Popsicle stick in a “L” shape and sleep overnight with this until I get this extension or flexibility. Good lessons as always.

[@thomaschin3841]

Saw you at mahalodotcom and really like your teaching and now u've created your own channel and I subscribed instantly

[@jentrani]

so glad to have you here!

[@bricxcarasco4921]

Kudos to you, because i learned to play guitar, when i was young. Thanks very much.

[@jentrani]

You're very welcome!

[@Tmantoronto]

Great lesson Jen!

[@jentrani]

thank you!

[@Pete_R63]

I am just trying (again) to learn how to play and one problem I have is the skin on the upper part of my hand, I guess you could say at the top of my palm ends up muting the high e string. I broke that left wrist skydiving so it has a little less range of motion and flexibility.

[@mrs.hollerbredkennels-jana7891]

Thanks so much for this lesson. I have fit for months trying to make cleaner sounding chords & this is how. It's hard becuz I learned how to play with bad thumb position cuz I am double jointed in my left thumb & other wrong technique & positioning habits. I wish you would make a video about correcting bad habits like this. Thanks again. Good video!

[@thomaskurtz9592]

Thanks Jen, great advice!

[@jentrani]

thanks for watching it!

[@deanherbig9178]

If i get cramps in my back when i drop my palm what am i doing wrong ?

[@wildamendez]

Love it 😊 👍🏻

[@maxmiles5906]

Thank you so very much 😊

[@jentrani]

you're welcome!

[@maxmiles5906]

Is there a product that is small and compact for practice like at work in the truck , I work construction ?

[@katustitus]

Hey, this has been really helpful and great to learn about alternative hand/finger placement. Question - because I'm now pivoting against my thumb rather than my palm my thumb gets tired/achey really quickly. Will that pass over time and practice or am I doing it wrong?

[@barryjohnson1396]

Thank you, that was the lesson I needed

[@jentrani]

So glad!

[@setphaser]

I am getting a lot of wrist issues with my palm dropped and I’m having to lift the neck higher, nearer my head…. Warm ups help, but I just don’t have the same growth and strength I hsd as a young un…

[@StephenSmithisadon]

Thank you

[@neilnoble1771]

Is there gonna be a part 3 of your transgender journey series ? I hope so.

[@shivd4445]

Hey Jen! I'm not a beginner but if I drop my hand it gets very hard to play f major

[@nickdesaint4601]

OhMy Buddha Jensen You're torturing me 😝

[@seibervideo]

Great video and tips. Thanks! Just wish I could get strumming down better. 😂

[@FcaJettRamone]

Cool!

[@viktormishh]

I love you 💗

[@MusicTeacherGuyNorristown]

Jen's not speaking to me. :(

[@tudormiller887]

I'm a brand new subscriber watching from London UK 🇬🇧 I'm also a brand new guitar player 🎸🎶

[@todd1469]

OK so after vaguely teaching myself to play guitar, I decided to get serious, and Jen is one of the instructors for Fender.com. I love it - it's structured and has a good pace. However, I have a question about this video: so my guitar idol is Bob Mould. He clearly breaks the (bleep) out of this rule. Is ths like a "nobody would teach that" like you see with athletes with hitches, or is it just a question of personal preference? See kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHmZXpuwabyofZo and it's super clear that Bob doesn't ascribe to this theory. Thanks for any advice going foward.

[@ms.gabrieladelcarmenprecia6425]

I did this, and I suck...lol. :D. My shoulder ended up hurting. Hopeless, lol.

[@SirenaWF1]

Vitamin T is working! 😮!!

[@jentrani]

baaaahahahaha!!!

[@SergeiSmalkov]

Wow, what is wrong with playing open cords muting unwanted strings with the thumb while strumming hard. I already cringe at the thought of how bad will those a b and more so d cords sound when hit accidentally with unwanted string. If you learn the right form right first, then brake the rule, it is OK. Of course if you need a good stretch across multiple frets the thumb goes behind the neck, naturally. I disagree, worked really hard to learn that thumb over and fretting technique. Those open chords sound just fine if not better.

[@kwesibruno]

we retire together someday

[@cestrell]

You must've been watching my videos... you goofy dude! I'll try and do what you ask :-)

[@Axlrose19910]

wth happened to ur voice