Unwilling 3th finger

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r0bbie

Posts: 160
Joined: Feb. 11 2007
From: Holland

Unwilling 3th finger

This is the second time I write this, the first disappeared magicaly....

I was trying to play a bit of Sabicas, La Trinidad.

With this fingersetting it's almost imposible for me to play the first fret on the high E string with my index finger, I cant reach it unless I play with the side of my finger. Then there is the low E with the third finger on the 4th fret, almost imposible.... PFFFFFF

Ill try to tab it....

-3 2 4 1

-0------1-----0-----1---- -------0----------
----3-----3-----3-----3-- -----3--3--------
------4-----4-----4-----4 ---4------4---4--
-------------------------- -2----------------
-------------------------- -------------------
-4----------------------- --------------4-----

Is it just me having difficulties or where you all born with flexable rubber fingers capable to stretch and twist a little if needed?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 9 2007 21:20:17

gato

Posts: 322
Joined: Jun. 9 2007

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to r0bbie)

Don't worry about what you are to look like, the side of the finger is fine. As far as the stretch the more you play, the more limber and stronger the muscles in your hand will become, and you will find it alot easier, just keep playing; keep it up and be paitent. It's a matter of time and practice, and dedication. Some day you will probably be able to do it......

I use heavy strings with tight strings and a guitar that can hold the tension to build and keep my abilities, and it's a sacrifice. That and exericses and drills can really be of great help, in conditioning your muscles. Perform and rehearse on a performance grade guitar with performance strings. I find it ideal.

Gary

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 9 2007 23:40:50

xirdneH_imiJ

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Joined: Dec. 2 2006
From: Budapest, now in Southampton

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to gato)

right...but also you might want to check the way you hold your wrist, maybe it could move forwards just a little bit more and it'll be easier...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 9 2007 23:53:12

gato

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RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to xirdneH_imiJ)

Excellent!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2007 0:34:28

Georg

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Joined: Feb. 5 2006
From: Germany

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to r0bbie)

Put the capo on a higher fret until it becomes easier.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2007 0:54:40

wiseguy493

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Joined: May 9 2007

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to r0bbie)

there are a few approaches to this but all involve the "perfect" wrist position so make sure you're at a good angle and that can make all the difference.

As un-flamenco as it may be, I would play this with the middle and ring fingers holding the notes on the B and G strings, the index playing between the high E string and D string, and the little finger free to play that 4th fret on the low E. It's just a more natural position and unless other falsettas require you to be in the recommended position it doesn't make a bit of difference. I don't feel guilty breaking the rules if it works! LOL

And a capo on the second fret could help but any higher than that and you might be giving yourself cramps from playing in a very tight hand position.

Whichever approach you take just practice it slow and it will become natural with time!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2007 15:41:14

Ricardo

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Joined: Dec. 14 2004
From: Washington DC

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to r0bbie)

Check where you thumb is behind the neck, it should be in the middle, and your elbow should be in towards your ribs. Personally, this one was not really tough to me, but there are some that are almost impossible for me with smaller hands.

Ricardo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2007 16:54:49

r0bbie

Posts: 160
Joined: Feb. 11 2007
From: Holland

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to r0bbie)

Thanks for the replies!

My capo seems to have legs or something but when I find it again I will try for sure

I tried to move my wrist and placed my thumb on the right spot but I will need to practice to get the third finger up to the low E

@Ricardo, if this is not so hard, can you give me a example of a chord that you find difficult to play? It is not that I dont belive that this is easy for you, I am just curious

When I read things about Sabicas on this forum and on other websites people say that it is relative easy stuff to play and he played all his music within 4 frets. But on every tab I see there are plenty of difficult chords and I wonder how he could play that with those short thick fingers he had.

Anyway, I should practice more thats for sure!
Thanks,
Rob.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2007 23:09:15

Ricardo

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Joined: Dec. 14 2004
From: Washington DC

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to r0bbie)

quote:

@Ricardo, if this is not so hard, can you give me a example of a chord that you find difficult to play? It is not that I dont belive that this is easy for you, I am just curious

I will tab out an exercise for you here later tonight, that really helps with stretches.

Sabicas is not easy by the way.

Ricardo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 11 2007 0:09:15

Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to Ricardo)

E--------------5----------6-----------9------------10-----------9---------6----------5-----
B----------5------5---------5------------5--------------5----------5---------5----------5---
G------6-------------6---------6-------------6-------------6----------6---------6---------6-
D------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E-5--------------------------------------------------5---------------------------------------------

E---------6---------8-------10--------12----------10---------8--------6------
B-------6---6---------6--------6-----------6-----------6--------6---------6----
G----7---------7--------7---------7-----------7-----------7--------7---------7-
D------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E-6--------------------------------------6------------------------------------------

E----------3-------5------6-------8--------6---------5---------3-------
B-------3----3-------3------3-------3--------3---------3---------3----
G----3---------3-------3------3-------3---------3--------3---------3-
D---------------------------------------------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------------------------------------------
E-6---------------------------------3----------------------------------------

E-----------0-------1---------3--------5--------3-------1---------0------
B--------1----1-------1---------1--------1--------1-------1---------1---
G-----0---------0-------0---------0---------0-------0--------0--------0-
D-(2)-----------------------------------------------------------------------
A-3-------------------------------------3-----------------------------------
E-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

E----------0-------1-------3-------5--------3-------1--------0---------0-
B-------3----3-------3-------3-------3--------3-------3--------3-------2-
G----3---------3-------3-------3-------3--------3-------3--------3-----3-
D---------------------------------------------------------------------------2-
A-1---------------------------------1--------------------------------------0-
E------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Have fun with that. Bulerias compas if you want. Let the bass notes ring as long as possible. No capo. Repeat each line if you want.

Ricardo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 11 2007 6:45:25

r0bbie

Posts: 160
Joined: Feb. 11 2007
From: Holland

RE: Unwilling 3th finger (in reply to r0bbie)

AI!

This realy hurts sometimes, after a minute of 5 my left underarm refuses to continue.... pfffff Hard stuff....

You can play this?
RESPECT!

Rob.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 12 2007 23:25:42