Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems

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pensoso

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Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems

Hi folks,

Anyone know any tips for keeping the right hand pinky straight during a 3 finger rasgeo?

Thanks!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 2 2012 4:28:43

Ricardo

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RE: Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems (in reply to pensoso)

4 finger rasgueado

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 2 2012 7:24:56

Munin

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RE: Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems (in reply to pensoso)

The ring finger and pinky are connected at the same tendon so I don't think it's possible? Why does it even matter for a 3 finger rasgueado? Or I'm just not understanding the problem and what you want to do.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 2 2012 11:08:08

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems (in reply to pensoso)

Why do you want to keep it straight?
My right hand pinky cannot be straight because of a hand desease. Its always bent some 30 degrees, but I have no problems doing 1, 2, 3 or 4 finger rasgueado

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 2 2012 15:59:53

Tomrocker

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RE: Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems (in reply to Ricardo)

quote:

4 finger rasgueado

Mitico Ricardo:))

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 2 2012 20:35:06

pensoso

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RE: Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems (in reply to Tomrocker)

I think my focus on my problem is wrong. Can anyone send a pic or vid of how the thumb is positioned during a 3 finger or 4 finger rasgeo?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2012 5:57:21

Doitsujin

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RE: Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems (in reply to pensoso)

dont waste time one that or r u a hand model?? it can be like it wants

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2012 13:26:18

Ricardo

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RE: Right Hand - Straight Pinky problems (in reply to pensoso)

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ORIGINAL: pensoso

I think my focus on my problem is wrong. Can anyone send a pic or vid of how the thumb is positioned during a 3 finger or 4 finger rasgeo?

Thumb changes depending on the sound you want. Rest thumb on 6th string .... Keep thumb straight you target treble strings for bright sound....bend the thumb and flick the fingers into the basses for a darker yet percussive snappy sound.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2012 14:16:47