Powerchord Question |
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Dec 24 2008, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE (Hyunkell @ Dec 24 2008, 07:59 PM)  Between doing this, and only using indexfinger and pinky, is it a matter of personal preference, or is one way "better" then the other? This also means that I should mute the other strings with my index finger rather then with my pinky, correct? I am using different fingerings, based on the actual chord progressions/variations I am going to do. If I am doing regular powerchords (on 3 strings), I am always using the index finger together with ringfinger and pinky. That way I can easily switch between e.g. a C powerchord and a Cmaj7 (without the 3rd) (for the Cmaj7 chord you only have to lift the pinky from the G-string and use the middle finger instead on the 4th fret of the G-string): ------------------ ------------------ --5--5-----4---5-- --5--5-----5---5-- --3--3-----3---3-- ------------------ If I am doing full major chords (on 4 strings), I am often using the index finger together with the ringfinger (to cover the D, G and B string). That way I can easily switch between e.g. a C major chord and a C sus4 chord (which is replacing the major third in the C chord with a fourth), for the C sus4 chord you can just add the pinky on the B string, 6th position.: ------------------ --5--5-----6---5-- --5--5-----5---5-- --5--5-----5---5-- --3--3-----3---3-- ------------------ Both examples are shown in a short video which I made to explain it better (see attached). Regarding muting, it's mainly the index finger, but also the pinky can mute the B-string a little. Hopefully this is helpful. This post has been edited by Velvet Roger: Dec 24 2008, 10:16 PM -------------------- "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." Guitars & Amps Brian Moore DC-1 Custom Shop (Cherry Sunburst, mahogany/rosewood) Eric Johnson Signature Strat (2-tone Sunburst, alder/maple) Ibanez RG770 (Black, basswood/rosewood) Peerless Journeyman (solid spruce/maple) Sixt Bov-105C (Ovation-like acoustic) - Ibanez SGT-130 (Jumbo acoustic) London City VS-1 (Precision bass) - Baton Rouge U3S (Ukelele) Fender HotRod Deluxe 40W combo - Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue 5W combo - Marshall JCM 900 50W Hi-Gain combo Effects & Other stuff POD Studio UX2 audio interface - Edirol MA-15D monitors EH Double Muff - Fulltone GT-500 - Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet - Guitarsystems TrebleTool Junior - Guitarsystems FuzzTool Junior Korg Pitchblack Tuner - MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay - TC Electronics Nova Modulator - Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah Shure SM58 - Roland PCR-500 midi controller/keyboard & Yamaha Clavinova CL-910 piano My Website My MySpace Page My YouTube Channel My Twitter Account My Band 'Gonzo!' |
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Dec 25 2008, 10:57 AM
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Thanks!
This helped quite alot 
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Dec 25 2008, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE (Hyunkell @ Dec 24 2008, 07:59 PM) Thanks for the help. My pinky is indeed completely straight, I suppose one reason for this is that I have a small pinky, but very long ringfinger. I noticed that if I don't rest my middle finger on my index finger, but keep it at an angle, I don't rotate my ringfinger, and touch the string with the tip of the finger, like I'm supposed to.  So this would work, although I loose the extra stability I gained by resting my middle finger on my index finger. Between doing this, and only using indexfinger and pinky, is it a matter of personal preference, or is one way "better" then the other? This also means that I should mute the other strings with my index finger rather then with my pinky, correct? I think it's all a matter of personal preference mate. In general when you do fret the powerchord, it is maybe better to involve the ring finger, because you leave the pinky for some fretting on other strings if you know what I mean. When you barre the fifth and octave with your pinky finger as you do in another way that you showed, I think it is better to use the ring finger to barre these two strings. Since you ring finger is long, you can achieve it through practice. I say what is IMO the most natural way, but I've seen a lot of good players that fret the powerchords on both ways you do it, and it can sound good no problem, so I can't see why this could be wrong. If the sound your fingers produce is good and you feel comfortable playing like that, I say keep the fretting as it is. Regarding the muting, it is good to mute with index by just gently laying out the index finger on top of the strings, so you leave other strings free for other fretting. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Dec 25 2008, 08:54 PM
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Thanks Ivan
Good to know that I can do it both ways, after doing some practicing I think I'll go with the approach that involves the ringfinger. |
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