I've been taking lessons for two years. I see the advantages of being proficient at G using the 4th finger, but I'm having a really hard time. It feels so awkward, it hurts the hand muscles, my other fingers cramp up, and my 4th finger (of my left hand) seems to have to press the fret on the outside corner of the nail, rather than the center of the fingertip, at a different angle than the other fingers. Any other advice? I'm trying to learn Dylan's Spanish Boots, and this G is the best.
@jtixtlan Repetition and movement. It will feel natural after you have done it enough. I have a video called "practice changing chords" that might help.I'll send you the link.
@jtixtlan I should have mentioned, a good way to practice the fourth finger G, is to play a G7, then add the fourth finger to make a G, then remove the fourth finger and go back to the G7. One strum each, G7 G G7 G G7 G . . . . your fourth finger will develop strength and dexterity from movement and repetition. Rest your fingers when they start to cramp. Play something other than chords for a change, like scales.
Thanks very much for explaining this. i've used the non-pinky version of the G-chord since i've been playing (approx 5 years). I know need to change to the pinky version since your've just demonstrated one of the many advantages of it.
So thanks very much - now the hard work starts for me!
I've been taking lessons for two years. I see the advantages of being proficient at G using the 4th finger, but I'm having a really hard time. It feels so awkward, it hurts the hand muscles, my other fingers cramp up, and my 4th finger (of my left hand) seems to have to press the fret on the outside corner of the nail, rather than the center of the fingertip, at a different angle than the other fingers. Any other advice? I'm trying to learn Dylan's Spanish Boots, and this G is the best.
jtixtlan 11 months ago
@jtixtlan Repetition and movement. It will feel natural after you have done it enough. I have a video called "practice changing chords" that might help.I'll send you the link.
randysguitarclinic 11 months ago
@jtixtlan I should have mentioned, a good way to practice the fourth finger G, is to play a G7, then add the fourth finger to make a G, then remove the fourth finger and go back to the G7. One strum each, G7 G G7 G G7 G . . . . your fourth finger will develop strength and dexterity from movement and repetition. Rest your fingers when they start to cramp. Play something other than chords for a change, like scales.
randysguitarclinic 11 months ago
Thanks very much for explaining this. i've used the non-pinky version of the G-chord since i've been playing (approx 5 years). I know need to change to the pinky version since your've just demonstrated one of the many advantages of it.
So thanks very much - now the hard work starts for me!
kingshearer2 2 years ago