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finger strenthening excercises?


darknight
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darknight
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05/06/2003 11:29 am
hi
ive been playing for about 2.5 years. and i still cant really trill with my ring finger. can anyone tell me some excercises to help build up the strenth of my ring finger?

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Azrael
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05/07/2003 6:53 am
Practice trill with all finger combinations like 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-3, 2-4 and 3-4

develop some senseless patterns all over the fretboard.

that should help

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Jojje
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05/07/2003 7:01 am
Practice your scales, it helped me....
Practice your scales with a metronome.... I´m practicing with a metronome, and I gain speed accuracy....

So My answer is: practice your scales... =)
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Greek
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05/07/2003 12:12 pm
A device called "Gripmaster" which comes in three different styles (X-light, light and medium tension) helps strengthen your fingers. I like the red (medium) one. they are available at most music shops and online at places like FQMS for about $12. They really do help.
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darknight
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darknight
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05/08/2003 8:49 am
thanks everyone for the replies.
ive looked at steve vai's lessons at vai.com and he mentions trilling with all finger combinations, but i found this didnt actually make my fingers hit the strings harder, but it did help me with trilling between my middle and ring finger. i guess i just need to give it alot more time

for an example how would u play the trills towards the end of 'for the love of god'?
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Azrael
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05/08/2003 2:26 pm
I personally do not use alot of strength when i play. I play very relaxed with my fingers just touching the strings hard enough not to cause any fret noise. Else i tense up too much which is not too good for my play and my health.

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