Any advice on getting the pinky finger on the B string, 4th fret, to change an E chord to an E7.
I know there is an easy E7, but I want to get this version down pat.
I seems to hurt the pinky finger alot and I can't seem to get all the strings to be free of another finger blunting the sound.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Drop #3 and see if you can get a good sound with the 1,2,4. Work #3 back in once you can get a clean sound. You can also capo on the second fret and practice that way. Less tension and the frets are slightly closer together. Get a clean sound that way and then move back to no capo.
Ultimately it's just practice, practice, practice.
Originally Posted by: James.Beaubeaux[p]It's mostly just repetitious practice that will get you there. :)[br][br]davem_or had some great ideas that could help you ramp up to the full chord, using a capo, or not worrying about the D string note at first.Any advice on getting the pinky finger on the B string, 4th fret, to change an E chord to an E7.
It's also possible that you just need more strength & dexterity in your pinky. I've got some exercises aimed right at that problem.
This exercise is aimed right helping your pinky gain strength & dexterity.
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1292
These trill drills will help all your fingers!
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1829
Hope that helps! Best of success!
