Is There Any Hope For Those With Small Hands?, Palms too narrow to play well |
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Is There Any Hope For Those With Small Hands?, Palms too narrow to play well |
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Jan 16 2010, 12:09 AM |
Sry I didn't get the description of what measures were short but anyway.. I think a short scale guitar could help. Like a Gibson (all models I think) which have a shorter scale - i.e shorter between frets - than f.example a Fender Strat or Tele.
I think a Fender Jaguar has an even shorter scale than a Gibson LP. If you browse around I'm sure you can find scales down to 22 inches. A good solution, although more expensive, could be to have a neck custom made with the desired scale that'd suit you. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jan 16 2010, 01:39 AM |
I understand your concern, but you should really hang in if you like guitar playing and music. The fingers may not be that big of an issue, since I've seen some very small kids play very good guitar. I think the main problem for you is keeping yourself motivated enough and try to adapt your way of playing to your hands. It may spawn a completely new technique or a style if you cannot play some songs that you like. Perhaps doing it the way you can is a good way as well?
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Jan 16 2010, 06:37 AM |
Ivan is totally right here, small hands had never stopped someone form making/playing great music. It's just to find the way around it and make it Your own way. And when the day is done, it doesn't really matter if You can play other peoples songs good - You shall be able to play Your OWN somgs good.... So just rock on!!!
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Jan 16 2010, 12:58 PM |
I agree with the other guys on this man..
I know this is easy for me to say, but you shouldn't let this be a problem to you. Of course this limits you from playing every style of music known to man.. But again how many people can you think of who have mastered many styles? (Except Muris ) Check out this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSnUwA6c67k He does not have any arms at all! But that does not stop him from making great music.. Everything is possible.. Keep making music my friend! This post has been edited by Ruzz: Jan 16 2010, 01:01 PM -------------------- Sincerely
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Jan 16 2010, 01:24 PM |
Again, get a custom made guitar so you will not have any limitations to your talent.
Get new legs - not a wheelchair - if you can. I maintain my former statement. |
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Jan 18 2010, 06:18 PM |
Don't give it too much thought. Just play what you are able to play now, and eventually your hands will naturally will be able to stretch themselves.
And besides you can always use your right hand to complement. -------------------- Visit my:
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Jan 18 2010, 10:58 PM |
You shouldn't feel discouraged since we all have different hands and everyone can learn to play guitar with some motivation and practice! Try to find an instrument that fits you better and practice! You will have to adapt some techniques to your ability, and with time you will be able to reach more and more. Keep rocking man and don't look at it as disadvantage as it's not. There are no ideal hands (body type etc) sizes for playing an instrument.
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