Total noob, got a question!

Hi all,

Well I've started on my journey to playing guitar! I'm an older student lol. However I've a question, is doing the spider legs a challenge for anyone else or is it just me with tiny hands?

Maxine

Hi Maxine,

Spider legs are going to feel a little awkward and tough to perform when you first start playing guitar. That's the point! Spider legs are meant to stretch your fingers and give your fingers the dexterity to move around the fretboard accurately and quickly. You will get through this all with a bit of time and practice.

But yes, it is supposed to be a challenge, especially if you're new!

-Billy

Thanks for that I'm sure it will come with time as you said. However im looking forward to accomplishing it.

Hi,

I do a few minutes of this spider walk thingy practice everyday before I get into the real practice. I've been doing this for a few months now and can notice a difference. Feels difficult at the beginning but gets ok and there are lots of variations as you progress.

Good luck,

theMolster

I've been doing Spider Legs as a limber-up exercise for my entire musical career. And that's a long time (not telling exactly HOW long, tee hee).

I think it's just a great exercise as it touches on so many skills and focal points, all in one simple little assignment.

Keep it up - at whatever level you are able. Try to make improvements in your tone, etc., over time. Try it with your eyes closed!!! (develops your hand's sense of "feel" of the lower end of the guitar neck.)

-Lisa

Hi! I find it tricky too, especially with the pinkie on strings 5 and 6! Also I am slooooow .....