Hello everyone! I've been playing guitar for almost 5 years, but recently started to use pinky finger(because all guitarists i inspire playing with it). But i have a problem with all of my fingers - they all a little bit curved, especially pinky. I saw how Syn play with his pinky independently of his ring finger. What advices can you tell me about training pinky to play independently of ring finger?
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Hey there! Totally understand the struggle, I did the same thing for several years because I had tiny weak hands and just couldn't manage it lol. About a year or two ago, I was taught this "Spider Exercise" by my teacher and found it super helpful for both finger strength and independence, so I thought I'd share it with you in hopes that it will help! One finger per fret, so 1st finger on fret 1 and so on, and work to a metronome. Repeat each section twice, and you can go both up and down with this. Then pick up speed when you can play it comfortably and whilst making sure you don't cut the notes off (like I do all the time LOL). Enjoy!
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Helloo @sydyous ..
Same as @Matt Wildcat I play spider walk (chromatic scale) everyday, and I made some tutorial too last year. In there I have some Guitar pro (GTP) tabs and SoundSlice. Hope it helps. Good luck.
Guitar Warm Up Exercise Guitar Warm Up Exercise https://synner.com/media/guitar-warm-up-exercise.6112/
Same as @Matt Wildcat I play spider walk (chromatic scale) everyday, and I made some tutorial too last year. In there I have some Guitar pro (GTP) tabs and SoundSlice. Hope it helps. Good luck.
Guitar Warm Up Exercise Guitar Warm Up Exercise https://synner.com/media/guitar-warm-up-exercise.6112/
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@Matt Wildcat @Javier Wienarjati Thank you both guys! I hope that this will help me to make my pinky stronger. The most important thing is to be calmness(trying to) and never give up!
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That spider exercise sucks so badly. My brain turns to scrambled eggs trying to even attempt it
If you can look up Permutations, I would also add this as a tip. Pick ONE that challenges your pinky and do it for 3 minutes. Take a minute break, stretch your hands out and increase the tempo by only one bpm. Do this for at least 20 minutes a day. I know it sounds long and boring but practicing the small tedious stuff for an eternity really pays off for overall skill.
Good luck!
If you can look up Permutations, I would also add this as a tip. Pick ONE that challenges your pinky and do it for 3 minutes. Take a minute break, stretch your hands out and increase the tempo by only one bpm. Do this for at least 20 minutes a day. I know it sounds long and boring but practicing the small tedious stuff for an eternity really pays off for overall skill.
Good luck!
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My mom saw your last media vid (from IG?) when I was scrolling this app. Then she said, "That's the best pinky movement! Learn from your friend how to do it.". So the answer of @JakAngelescu question is the B option. Nobody wants to get mom's wrath.Maybe not now, but going back about 10 years I did
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I'm gonna take that as a badge of honour, considering I'm constantly worrying about itMy mom saw your last media vid (from IG?) when I was scrolling this app. Then she said, "That's the best pinky movement! Learn from your friend how to do it.". So the answer of @JakAngelescu question is the B option. Nobody wants to get mom's wrath.
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@sydyous
The pinky finger is almost a nightmare for every guitarist. I follow certain principles of guitar playing that others do not follow. Most importantly on finger position. I play with the intended finger (the pinky) instead of using a slide to hit the not with the ring finger. It is difficult until you practice it. So how do you go about building strength and dexterity in the pinky?
First and foremost you stretch. I found a video that has some of the stretchings that I do, as well as a couple more.
Then I have an exercise pattern that I follow to help with stretching and playing notes cleanly. In the tabs I post below please read the instructions at the bottom of the page for clarity. For example position 5 on the neck is played with the pointer finger always. I have for you the 2nd finger, 3rd finger, and pinky finger exercises.
Do stretching and then follow the exercise as a warm-up routine. Pay special attention to the pinky finger as it will most likely be the hardest to keep a clean sound.
On top of that, all the exercises are on the 1st string of the guitar. When you get comfortable with the first string, move to the 2nd string. Slowly work your way up the strings. The reason for this is as you will find, your thumb position will change on the back of the guitar. The 6th string on an acoustic guitar I can play but not with any real strength in my pinky.
Different styles of guitar have different fret positioning, different neck widths, as well as other features. If you need to adjust to a more comfortable fret to play then do so. Remember that it is not supposed to be easy, you are forcing your fingers to stretch and gain strength.
Let me know how this works for you.
The pinky finger is almost a nightmare for every guitarist. I follow certain principles of guitar playing that others do not follow. Most importantly on finger position. I play with the intended finger (the pinky) instead of using a slide to hit the not with the ring finger. It is difficult until you practice it. So how do you go about building strength and dexterity in the pinky?
First and foremost you stretch. I found a video that has some of the stretchings that I do, as well as a couple more.
Then I have an exercise pattern that I follow to help with stretching and playing notes cleanly. In the tabs I post below please read the instructions at the bottom of the page for clarity. For example position 5 on the neck is played with the pointer finger always. I have for you the 2nd finger, 3rd finger, and pinky finger exercises.
Do stretching and then follow the exercise as a warm-up routine. Pay special attention to the pinky finger as it will most likely be the hardest to keep a clean sound.
On top of that, all the exercises are on the 1st string of the guitar. When you get comfortable with the first string, move to the 2nd string. Slowly work your way up the strings. The reason for this is as you will find, your thumb position will change on the back of the guitar. The 6th string on an acoustic guitar I can play but not with any real strength in my pinky.
Different styles of guitar have different fret positioning, different neck widths, as well as other features. If you need to adjust to a more comfortable fret to play then do so. Remember that it is not supposed to be easy, you are forcing your fingers to stretch and gain strength.
Let me know how this works for you.
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