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my second video

I also do that hand slide up the neck, subconsciously, and feel a satisfaction when doing it. I've never done it for show - I think its function is more of just a repositioning of the hand between phrases or ideas, or just clearing your thoughts before concentrating on the coming music. kinda like erasing a chalkboard before writing more junk on it.