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SeeJay View Member Profile	May 31 2014, 05:46 PM
May 31 2014, 05:46 PM	GMC:er Posts: 373 Joined: 1-May 14 From: Orlando, FL USA	I have a few exercises I do on occasion to try and work up my pinky. It's not a finger I heavily use in my playing (not too much of a shred dude). But I think I want to work it to a really good spot. I did a search but didn't see anything DIRECTLY for the pinky. 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! -------------------- Rock and Roll Lover. Vintage Ampeg collector. Soon to be new father.

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Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 1 2014, 09:17 AM
Jun 1 2014, 09:17 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Indeed Incorporation the pinky in your playing is an exercise in itself Try bending and vibrating with it as well - you will find it very difficult at first to control articulation techniques with your pinky. What's your favorite GMC lesson on phrasing? I will throw a challenge for ya! 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! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jun 2 2014, 08:56 AM
Jun 2 2014, 08:56 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Yet another GREAT point and I can't believe I didn't think to say it first!!! Being able to "Stick the landing" and nail individual notes with your pinky as well as being able to control vibrato with the pinky is one of the marks of a truly fine player. QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 1 2014, 04:17 AM) Indeed Incorporation the pinky in your playing is an exercise in itself Try bending and vibrating with it as well - you will find it very difficult at first to control articulation techniques with your pinky. What's your favorite GMC lesson on phrasing? I will throw a challenge for ya! 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! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 2 2014, 09:14 AM
Jun 2 2014, 09:14 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 2 2014, 08:56 AM) Yet another GREAT point and I can't believe I didn't think to say it first!!! Being able to "Stick the landing" and nail individual notes with your pinky as well as being able to control vibrato with the pinky is one of the marks of a truly fine player. Yes, a lot of people don't ever venture down that road but if you use all the 'spare' fingers that are not doing anything then you can lead the bend with the pinky whilst the other fingers are still fretting. So, in essence, you are using 4 fingers to bend (loads of strength and control) but the pinky is playing the fretted note. When people realise that it's not just using 1 finger to do the bending on its own, then they realise it's possible ! It's the same deal with vibrato 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! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 3 2014, 07:32 AM
Jun 3 2014, 07:32 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 2 2014, 08:14 AM) Yes, a lot of people don't ever venture down that road but if you use all the 'spare' fingers that are not doing anything then you can lead the bend with the pinky whilst the other fingers are still fretting. So, in essence, you are using 4 fingers to bend (loads of strength and control) but the pinky is playing the fretted note. When people realise that it's not just using 1 finger to do the bending on its own, then they realise it's possible ! It's the same deal with vibrato Thank you Ben and Todd - I just stole the idea from the master Check out the lick starting at 01:44 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! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jun 4 2014, 04:51 AM
Jun 4 2014, 04:51 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	I also noticed GUTHRIE AND BEN HAVE THE SAME 3 FINGER BENDING STYLE!!! Where they move the pinky down a bit and use all three fingers for greater control and vibrato. I thought I was looking at Bens hand!! Great thread guys We do lots of PINKY TORTURE licks during my weekend chats. I"m routinely impressed by how well everybody adapts to them so quickly and they don't even cry/scream/complain very much!! QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 3 2014, 02:32 AM) Thank you Ben and Todd - I just stole the idea from the master Check out the lick starting at 01:44 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! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 4 2014, 10:45 AM
Jun 4 2014, 10:45 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 4 2014, 04:51 AM) I also noticed GUTHRIE AND BEN HAVE THE SAME 3 FINGER BENDING STYLE!!! Where they move the pinky down a bit and use all three fingers for greater control and vibrato. I thought I was looking at Bens hand!! I actually thought most guitarists did it ? 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 Ben Higgins: Jun 4 2014, 10:45 AM -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

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SeeJay Stinky Pinky May 31 2014, 05:46 PM

klasaine Play scales/exercises you already know but only us... May 31 2014, 06:17 PM

Spock Edit - I should not have posted that immature vide... May 31 2014, 06:23 PM

Ben Higgins Rather than look for exercises I would just start ... May 31 2014, 07:09 PM

Todd Simpson Well said!!! This is great advice from... May 31 2014, 07:23 PM

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Jim S. I watched Jo satriani give a lesson and he asked a... May 31 2014, 09:44 PM

Cosmin Lupu Indeed Incorporation the pinky in your playing is... Jun 1 2014, 09:17 AM

Todd Simpson Yet another GREAT point and I can't believe I ... Jun 2 2014, 08:56 AM

Ben Higgins QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 2 2014, 08:56 A... Jun 2 2014, 09:14 AM

Cosmin Lupu QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 2 2014, 08:14 AM... Jun 3 2014, 07:32 AM

Todd Simpson I also noticed GUTHRIE AND BEN HAVE THE SAME 3 FIN... Jun 4 2014, 04:51 AM

Ben Higgins QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 4 2014, 04:51 A... Jun 4 2014, 10:45 AM

Todd Simpson It could just be me doing another way His finger ... Jun 5 2014, 01:46 AM

Ben Higgins QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 5 2014, 01:46 A... Jun 5 2014, 09:06 AM

Todd Simpson To be honest, I think you could play ANY Guthrie l... Jun 5 2014, 06:31 PM

Cosmin Lupu QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 5 2014, 05:31 P... Jun 6 2014, 07:55 AM

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Darius Wave QUOTE (SeeJay @ May 31 2014, 04:46 PM) I ... Jun 2 2014, 10:27 AM

Mertay I have a bad habbit with pinky finger, like most w... Jun 2 2014, 01:22 PM

Gabriel Leopardi As everybody is saying here, the trick is using it... Jun 3 2014, 01:24 AM

Cosmin Lupu I also use the three fingers bending technique - f... Jun 4 2014, 08:01 AM

Cosmin Lupu I got one Jun 5 2014, 07:08 AM

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