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BP9
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Joined: 09/19/24
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BP9
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Joined: 09/19/24
Posts: 30
04/11/2025 9:56 pm

Hello,


I have a question about fingers used on strings/frets. 


An example while working on a simple chord practice c major and a minor.


For the a minor - I'm  placing my index finger on the b string, first fret however, once I place my middle finger on the g string second fret, my index finger lays on the high e string. No matter how much I try/hold the index finger in position, apply/release the finger the index finger does not cooperate.


I switched fingers, I replaced my middle finger with my ring finger on fret 2 g string and problem resolved. I can play the a minor clean, much easier.


So my question - if I can play a chord(s) with using other fingers than noted, it that ok ? 


Thanks,


Bob