My finger don't ****ing bend that way!

Inuzuka Skysword · 08-28-2009, 11:54 AM

When I practice chords that I have trouble with I just hold the chord while doing something else. You do have some wicked barre chords which would make this impossible, but with chords like F major and **** it does good. However, the one downside is the fact that you can't hear if you are correctly barring and the only way to know is to pluck each and every string. It is a good method for getting to have the general chord down though.

The best way to stretch out your fingers enough for any hard chord is to prop your hand up more with your thumb and even move your elbow a bit if you have to. Don't go too extreme though.

08-28-2009, 11:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Inuzuka Skysword Existential Egoist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,468	When I practice chords that I have trouble with I just hold the chord while doing something else. You do have some wicked barre chords which would make this impossible, but with chords like F major and **** it does good. However, the one downside is the fact that you can't hear if you are correctly barring and the only way to know is to pluck each and every string. It is a good method for getting to have the general chord down though. The best way to stretch out your fingers enough for any hard chord is to prop your hand up more with your thumb and even move your elbow a bit if you have to. Don't go too extreme though.