Kurt
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how did you get use to making chords with your little finger?
im self taught and i taught myself the lazy way but now im moving on to harder songs im struggling with my little finger, probably doesnt help that i probably have rhoumatism too
tips/advice?
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will_ainsworth
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just watch videos and youtube , sometimes u need to use your thumb too in some stuff (which i didnt relise when i first learnt tears in heaven. www.ultimate-guitar.com is a good website for tabs and tips!
i taught myself, but i could play drums up to grade 6 before, so that helped!
what sort of songs are you learning at the moment
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Robin
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I didn't have any trouble with my little finger. I think Matt H had a bit of trouble though, probably a northern thing.
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will_ainsworth
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anyone into there hendrix??
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will_ainsworth
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which chords do you mean (problem with little finger)
my fav chord has always been g lol most natural imo
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Jamescorsa97
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i take it you mean barre chord assistance with the little finger?
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Kurt
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cheers for the replies, yeah i use ultimate guitar all the time and ive started watching youtube videos
i play all sorts really, ive got a guitar in drop c and one in e but im struggling with really technical bits like the intro to Atreyu - The Crimson
cant really explain what the problem with my finger is, i just kinda cant press down with it
is it worth getting one of those finger exercise things?
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
I didn't have any trouble with my little finger. I think Matt H had a bit of trouble though, probably a northern thing.
Yeah I had to leave Kings of Leon because of it 
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mattk
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I like to think I can play guitar but I cant play on chord
All power Chords and solos yeahhh
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Jas
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
I like to think I can play guitar but I cant play on chord
All power Chords and solos yeahhh
the easier options 
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mattk
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I can play AC/DC Thunderstruck
My mate can do all the chords and hes jelous cause he cant do it 
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Butler
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Drop D + distortion pedal + one finger lol, pretty much sums up me playing a guitar.
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aron
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glad to hear there's some guitarists on here!! 
strengthen up your fingers with 1st - 4th fret runs on all strings...
D/D sus 4 is good practice also, all about the hammer-ons mate... 
[Edited on 20-10-2007 by aron85]
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Jamescorsa97
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If you want to strenthen that little finger do excercises with it. Hammer on's and pull off's with it will give it good strength. Or simple scales.
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