Have you ever noticed the way an inchworm moves? It seems to contract and then extend its body to move forward. We will apply this same principle to position shifting. When shifting to a higher position on the fingerboard, bring your left-hand index finger in towards the middle finger. This will help your hand to relax just before the shift. Your eye should be focused on the fret or position to which you are shifting Practice this concept very slowly, making all the moves happen very quickly.

The following chromatic exercise combines position shifting with p-i scale technique in the right hand. This is a great exercise to work on for synchronization between the two hands. Keep these points in mind as you practice this exercise:

• When shifting positions, make sure that your fingers are as close together as possible just before each shift. Make each shift as quickly as possible.

• The eyes should be looking at the fret or position to which you are shifting.

•The left-hand thumb should be adding very little pressure and moving with the fingers as they shift up the fingerboard.