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Help On Finger Strength..., My little finger isn't strong...

ChordMaster345 View Member Profile	Apr 15 2011, 10:29 AM
Apr 15 2011, 10:29 AM	GMC:er Posts: 12 Joined: 11-April 11	I've noticed that the little finger is being used a lot in chords and other songs. Is there any exercise or technique for this. Not just for left hand but right. Also, are there any books or lessons on finger picking. Thanks You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

dark dude View Member Profile	Apr 15 2011, 02:42 PM
Apr 15 2011, 02:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.081 Joined: 27-September 09 From: London, UK	As long as you keep practicing those chords that use the pinky regularly, you'll build up the strength in a week or two. The pinky will have to be stronger to play: 1) Thicker strings 2) Notes closer to the nut of the guitar (i.e. the lower notes on the string) Take the chords you're trying to learn, and pick a chord that uses your pinky on the high E string (the thinnest string). Apply pressure, pick each string individually to make sure that every note is fretted correctly (extra emphasis on the pinky's note!). Let go, take your fretting hand (left if you're right handed) off the neck, and form the shape again, play it again. Repeat this for 5-10 min, daily. When your pinky is comfortable with the chord, pick a chord where the pinky plays a note on the B string. Repeat the above method. Work up the strings (it'll get tougher and tougher) and you'll increase in strength, gradually. When that's all done, try to find some chords which are tough for the pinky, such as this minor chord below: CODE -------------------- -----------10------ -----------9------- -----------10------- -----------12------ -------------------- The 12th fret has to be played with your pinky, and due to the stretch it has to make, and the thickness of the string it's on, it'll be tough at first. The closer you move this shape to the nut, the bigger the stretch, and the harder it'll be to play. Remember, stop playing if it hurts. When you said you wanted exercises for your right hand too, what specifically for? If it's finger picking based, I can't help you out. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by dark dude: Apr 15 2011, 02:46 PM -------------------- Ibanez 2550E LTD EC-1000 VB Roland Cube 30W

Mudbone View Member Profile	Apr 15 2011, 08:44 PM
Apr 15 2011, 08:44 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.750 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA	Heres one for you, enjoy http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...inger-work-out/ You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000

dark dude View Member Profile	Apr 15 2011, 09:03 PM
Apr 15 2011, 09:03 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.081 Joined: 27-September 09 From: London, UK	Here's the link Mudbone was trying to give you: Little Finger Work-out Lesson You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ibanez 2550E LTD EC-1000 VB Roland Cube 30W

Mudbone View Member Profile	Apr 15 2011, 09:25 PM
Apr 15 2011, 09:25 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.750 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA	QUOTE (dark dude @ Apr 15 2011, 04:03 PM) Here's the link Mudbone was trying to give you: Little Finger Work-out Lesson Thanks for correcting that, didn't realize I linked it incorrectly You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Apr 17 2011, 08:02 AM
Apr 17 2011, 08:02 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Also, you can check out Todd's video chat lessons on alternate picking on Saturday for some in-depth explanations. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

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