Can I get feedbacks on my video?

[Rudals]

I am a beginner (in finger-style) and started learning Moon River about 2 weeks ago. I played the first quarter(?) of the song and the first thing I noticed is that I played it too slowly. I welcome your feedbacks. I need to improve.
(Don't know if I am allowed to post YouTube links, sorry!)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5JHpBb-6zk

[mesa]

Coming along nicely rudals, can't wait to hear the completed version! Slow and clean is good a thing you'll get there.

For your info, post youtube stuff in the "Show and Tell" section

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...splay.php?f=20

[Rudals]

Originally Posted by mesa

Coming along nicely rudals, can't wait to hear the completed version! Slow and clean is good a good thing.

For your info, post youtube stuff in the "Show and Tell" section

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...splay.php?f=20

Wow, you are being generous with your feedback
Thanks. I try to practice everyday so I'll have the whole song at the right speed hopefully by mid-April

(What am I supposed to do with my right pinkie? Leave it or tuck it in?)

[rick-slo]

Coming along. Needs a bit more flow.

[mesa]

Originally Posted by rudals1281

Wow, you are being generous with your feedback
Thanks. I try to practice everyday so I'll have the whole song at the right speed hopefully by mid-April

(What am I supposed to do with my right pinkie? Leave it or tuck it in?)

Looks like you have your pinky finger anchored on the pick guard. If your comfortable playing like that, play on. Some folks anchor and some don't.

[garywj]

Originally Posted by rudals1281

(What am I supposed to do with my right pinkie? Leave it or tuck it in?)

I've seen players tuck it under (what I do most of the time), but others use it to pick the 1st string - especially if they hold a pick with the thumb and index. I've not found an instruction book (yet) that suggested picking with it. Some teachers say plant it for a reference point to help with accuracy with the other fingers, others say to let your hand float, which would leave the pinkie available. Surely, some real players will have input for you on this.