missing top digit on my left hand ring finger
can anyone tell me how i can get around using this finger since it dont have the top digit to bend to play cords?
# 1
how much of your ring finger do you have?
Do you like jazz? Django Reinhardt was an amazing guitarist, playing lead and chords, but he only had two good fingers, but would use the damaged third when fingering chords (he burned his hand in a fire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQhTpgicdx4
Do you like jazz? Django Reinhardt was an amazing guitarist, playing lead and chords, but he only had two good fingers, but would use the damaged third when fingering chords (he burned his hand in a fire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQhTpgicdx4
# 2
Thanks for responding.. I have the whole finger except the finger nail digit on my left ring finger
# 3
Rickywoods46,
A chord is made using 3 notes and chords can be made many places on the neck. You have 3 good fingers, so while you may not play chords in the same place most others do you should be able to find a way that works for you.
On the HOME page near the bottom right side is a game Fretboard Trainer. Great for helping people learn the notes on the neck faster than just looking at a book and strings on the guitar. If you find you need or want to play chords in different places you will need to know where the notes are to make chords.
Example: Open D chord is played using strings D, G, B and E.
D is played open
G is played First finger 2nd fret or the A note
B is played Second finger 3rd fret or the D note
E is played Third finger 2nd fret or the F# note.
So the three notes that make the D chord is D, A and F#.
Knowing that means anywhere on the neck you can find D, A and F# close enough that you can comfortably play them you can make a D chord.
A chord is made using 3 notes and chords can be made many places on the neck. You have 3 good fingers, so while you may not play chords in the same place most others do you should be able to find a way that works for you.
On the HOME page near the bottom right side is a game Fretboard Trainer. Great for helping people learn the notes on the neck faster than just looking at a book and strings on the guitar. If you find you need or want to play chords in different places you will need to know where the notes are to make chords.
Example: Open D chord is played using strings D, G, B and E.
D is played open
G is played First finger 2nd fret or the A note
B is played Second finger 3rd fret or the D note
E is played Third finger 2nd fret or the F# note.
So the three notes that make the D chord is D, A and F#.
Knowing that means anywhere on the neck you can find D, A and F# close enough that you can comfortably play them you can make a D chord.
# 4
That's true. You can play chords many different ways. Open up the Chord Finder (upper right of your screen) and choose a chord. You'll see there are 4 variations of the same chord listed.
About your finger, does it seem like you can fret a note with it? Or does it hurt?
About your finger, does it seem like you can fret a note with it? Or does it hurt?
# 5
I know a guy that is missing his entire left index finger and can play EXTREMELY well. Granted, he can not play just like me but he has adapted to play as his body will allow him to.
Keep playing around with different chords and with enough practice your body will adapt to make it happen.
I am sure if you search you tube or like wise, you will find lots of good tips on adapting you playing style to suite.
Keep going, don't give up and happy playing!!!!
Keep playing around with different chords and with enough practice your body will adapt to make it happen.
I am sure if you search you tube or like wise, you will find lots of good tips on adapting you playing style to suite.
Keep going, don't give up and happy playing!!!!
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2007 Epiphone Les Paul Custom
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