really enjoyed that thanks for posting!! and the encouragement that its not too difficult-im goin to give it a go now on mando. i ve recently started tho i play guitar, and notice on youtube most mando players use just the three fingers to fret - is that the way to go? thanks again for the inspiration.
Thanks for the comment. Do not look to me for the *right* way to do anything as I am self-taught. I can tell you that in first-position (frets 2 - 5), where most fiddle tunes fall, the first three fingers are generally all that are needed. The pinky is needed to jump up to the B on the E string. I have a very weak and crooked pinky, so I avoid using it for even the B if I can get away with it. I highly recommend joining the Song-a-Week group on Mando Cafe. You can learn a TON there.
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Thanks so much for your advice - I ll certainly check out the Mando Cafe and continue viewing your excellent channel! Thx
chezruss 4 months ago
really enjoyed that thanks for posting!! and the encouragement that its not too difficult-im goin to give it a go now on mando. i ve recently started tho i play guitar, and notice on youtube most mando players use just the three fingers to fret - is that the way to go? thanks again for the inspiration.
chezruss 4 months ago
Thanks for the comment. Do not look to me for the *right* way to do anything as I am self-taught. I can tell you that in first-position (frets 2 - 5), where most fiddle tunes fall, the first three fingers are generally all that are needed. The pinky is needed to jump up to the B on the E string. I have a very weak and crooked pinky, so I avoid using it for even the B if I can get away with it. I highly recommend joining the Song-a-Week group on Mando Cafe. You can learn a TON there.
mgwhitehead 4 months ago
Good job MG.
northbound74 2 years ago