Hi I am trouble seperating my ring and middle fingers to spread them apart enough to keep them on different frets.
Any advice?
Hi I am trouble seperating my ring and middle fingers to spread them apart enough to keep them on different frets.
Any advice?
Hey Chinmay. [br][br]This is a problem for many players, you can definitely practice on getting better though. [br]There could be a number of reasons as to why your ring and pinky are 'in love' :D[br]All jokes aside, without knowing your play style and hand positioning, i cant judge.[br][br]Anyway, here is an attached video of a Youtuber who can be helpful to learn from. I, myself have enrolled in his Melodic Stretching Course and i must say that it has definitely helped me.[br]Make sure that you warm up your hands and wrist/ forearm before playing guitar, always![br][br]Goodluck :)[br][br]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJFIh__DLA
Originally Posted by: chinmaytijareHi I am trouble seperating my ring and middle fingers to spread them apart enough to keep them on different frets.
Any advice?
Sorry you are having trouble with your fingers! I encourage you to try these warm up stretches.
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1525
And then these trill drills. Go slowly. You don't have to do them as quickly as I'm doing them. Just enough to get your fingers moving!
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1829
Also, if you are not yet, then I encourage you to start working on Guitar Fundamentals 1!
https://www.guitartricks.com/course.php?input=fundamentals1
Lisa course will give you a lot of beginner basics that you can use to start improving your finger strength & dexterity in the context of learning & playing simple chords & melodies.
Hope this helps! Please ask more if necessary & best of success!
That's a common... ehm, "issue". [br][br]Do your stretches. And - don't know if this is good advice or not (from professional standpoint) - I suggest building up your pinky. Since your pinky and ring finger are connected, by building up the pinky you will essentially be strengthening the muscles/ligaments on the pinky-side of your ring finger. [br][br]Maybe that will help you a bit.[br]Good luck!