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Does finger length matter?
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# 1
im 41 and my hands look about the same as yours, i would say on average my hands are just a little bit bigger then most womans hands,from what ive seen anyways and not to say some laddies dont have big hands, im sure they do
ive also tried to remove a few digits the index and middle finger of my fret hand and it causes me alot of pain at times but i try to play anyways
so i feel like most say if you want it bad enough just keep practicing you will pick it up
keep playin :)
ive also tried to remove a few digits the index and middle finger of my fret hand and it causes me alot of pain at times but i try to play anyways
so i feel like most say if you want it bad enough just keep practicing you will pick it up
keep playin :)
# 2
its all about flexibality. i have small hands, but i can streach them prety far.
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# 3
But when I watch to stretch then the skin between my fingers also seems to be limiting my range. Already at this stage where I cannot stretch very far the skin is already totally stretched and doesn't look like it could be stretched any further, maybe this is a limiting factor. :confused:
# 4
I have small hands...'coz of my height...proportion thing...but that doesn't stop me from playing power chords all the time!
# 5
relax mate...you'd probably need to learn to improvise...but thts abt it...you'll get used to it ...
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# 7
Actually I don't know any good female guiarist which plays complex solos.
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You Might try listening to Jennifer Batten........I'm here to tell you that Chic rocks.
I dont know what shes doin now, But she played for Micheal Jackson at one time.......Hey I know your wonderin.......WHAT? He just said that Chic rocks,Whats with Micheal Jackson?
But hey........go here to listen to her shred www.batten.com
I'm quite sure you will like what you here!
# 8
Everybody says finger length doesn't matter, but I disagree. Obviously people with long fingers will be able to reach with more ease and comfort. I have pretty long fingers, so once I started playing a bit and got some strength and mobility in my fingers I didn't have any problems. If I had short fingers I think it would have taken me way longer to be get past that stage. That said, people with shorter fingers can kick ass at guitar, but I do believe that longer fingers are an advantage.
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# 9
Originally Posted by: acapella rapemeEverybody says finger length doesn't matter, but I disagree. Obviously people with long fingers will be able to reach with more ease and comfort. I have pretty long fingers, so once I started playing a bit and got some strength and mobility in my fingers I didn't have any problems. If I had short fingers I think it would have taken me way longer to be get past that stage. That said, people with shorter fingers can kick ass at guitar, but I do believe that longer fingers are an advantage.
I thought that initially as well, but I have pretty small hands and I can stretch them out pretty darn far. I think finger circumference is a bigger deal than length.
# 10
Originally Posted by: earthman buckI thought that initially as well, but I have pretty small hands and I can stretch them out pretty darn far.
Yeah, that's what I mean, people with short fingers can learn to stretch them out. I still think that long ones make it easier.
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# 11
Originally Posted by: acapella rapemeYeah, that's what I mean, people with short fingers can learn to stretch them out. I still think that long ones make it easier.
Yes, this is true. There's more to guitar than being able to stretch out fingers though. Some jazz-type chords are really bunched together, and even I have trouble playing them with my small hands. I think there's something to be said for short fingers.
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Originally Posted by: earthman buckYes, this is true. There's more to guitar than being able to stretch out fingers though. Some jazz-type chords are really bunched together, and even I have trouble playing them with my small hands. I think there's something to be said for short fingers.
And that something is:
HAHAHAHA LOOK AT THAT KID WITH HIS LITTLE SAUSAGE FINGERS HAHAHAHA I BET HE CAN'T PICK UP A PENCIL HAHAHAHAHAHA OH MAN....ha....ha...haaaaaa. But anyway, good luck!
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# 13
What do you mean circumference is important? Do you mean having thick fingers is better than having thin fingers? :confused:
# 14
Originally Posted by: da_beaverWhat do you mean circumference is important? Do you mean having thick fingers is better than having thin fingers? :confused:
Depends on whether you're a rhythm or lead player, and also what style of music you play. If you play rhythm, I think thick fingers would be better, as you would be able to cover two strings at once, and therefore have an extra finger to play different variations of the chord. I think thin fingers would be better for lead, because you would have better accuracy when hitting the strings.
# 15
Hmmmm...
this is exactly what I also thought! It's interesting that buck says the same thing. I also think that having "fat" fingers can be an advantage for example when you want to play a dropped tuning and want to play barrees with your pinky. I think having a fat pinky with a lots of mass makes it much easier to play a barree. The fatter and the more mass the better.
I wish my fingers were a bit fatter and not so totally skinny, they are only bones and skin. :(
And even if I add weight my fingers stay the same it's really strange. I could weigh 300 pounds and my fingers wouldn't change at all. :confused:
this is exactly what I also thought! It's interesting that buck says the same thing. I also think that having "fat" fingers can be an advantage for example when you want to play a dropped tuning and want to play barrees with your pinky. I think having a fat pinky with a lots of mass makes it much easier to play a barree. The fatter and the more mass the better.
I wish my fingers were a bit fatter and not so totally skinny, they are only bones and skin. :(
And even if I add weight my fingers stay the same it's really strange. I could weigh 300 pounds and my fingers wouldn't change at all. :confused:
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