Ring Finger

I've identified that I have problems with my ring finger on the fretting hand. At times I get buzzing due to not pressing hard enough on the fret. I also have dexterity issues of either slightly missing the string or when I want to move the ring finger I instead move the middle finger.

So is there any excercises that focus on helping my strength, control, and dexterity of my ring finger. I do play excercises slowly focusing on my movement of my fret hand but I just don't seem to be making much progress. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

I’ve posted about this before. In fact, I’ve written that sentence before.

As with all such exercises; start slowly, build up speed slowly concentrating first on sounding the notes perfectly. Use a metronome.

Have fun.

Thank you very much. I will certainly be practicing both of these exercises. I've only been playing for a couple years but I don't mind taking things slow and want to make sure I'm using good fundamentals from the start. I know that if I just take it slowly it will pay off in the end. Thank you again for the tips. Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by: osp1098

So is there any excercises that focus on helping my strength, control, and dexterity of my ring finger. I do play excercises slowly focusing on my movement of my fret hand but I just don't seem to be making much progress. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

First & foremost, make sure you are warming up properly with stretches.

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1525

These exercises are aimed at improving finger strength & dexterity. The second one is primarily about the pinky, but it helps with the ring as well!

Trill Drills

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1829

Pinky Strength

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1292

Hope this helps! Best of success. :)