Dband Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I've had this problem since I started playing, whenever I incorporate my pinky while using my ring finger it immediately wants to collapse (especially something like a hammer-on, pull offs aren't as bad), I have no problems with say a 1-3 type hammer-on, but a 1-3-4 or some other combo has my ring finger down. My guitar teachers always say not to let it collapse, but i have no clue because it seems natural and i have no idea how to not do it, I wondering if anyone else has had this problem or if anyone has any suggestions thanks, Dband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I had so many broken fingers that my pinkies are permanently curved in. I have problems with my pinkie locking up. The problem has greatly reduced the more I play, but if I don't properly warm it up it will still do it. So, see it the problem lessens after your warmed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dband Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 i have noticed that my ring finger doesn't have as steep of an angle were that last joint is before the tip, like i said it is fine until add mr. pinky and he screws it all up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 My life long battle. Let me ask you when you hold your hand up (without a guitar) can you curl you pinkie all by it's self with out your ring finger curling. I can't it's a genetic thing just like curling you tongue. Some people can some can't . It takes finger strengthening to get you muscles tendons and nerves to cooperate. This is the main reason I consider myself to be a rhythm guitarist I am limited all but my first finger curl with my pinkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dband Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 My life long battle. Let me ask you when you hold your hand up (without a guitar) can you curl you pinkie all by it's self with out your ring finger curling. I can't it's a genetic thing just like curling you tongue. Some people can some can't . It takes finger strengthening to get you muscles tendons and nerves to cooperate. This is the main reason I consider myself to be a rhythm guitarist I am limited all but my first finger curl with my pinkie. no i just tried it, i can't move my pinky w/o my ring finger but i can the other way around, i kind of assumed it was genetic, my father has a hard time with barre chords because his index finger likes to curl making them more difficult but he has not problem with the collapsing ring finger I can still move relatively fast with the collapsing ring finger, i just have to adjust for the limitation, which is why i prefer doing a 1-2-4 hammer on/pulloff or use my 1-2-3 combo for what would normally be 1-3-4 grouping. thanks for the advice/support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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