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Unread post by huckit21 » Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:55 pm

so right now i play with my pinky resting near the pick guard as a reference point. IS this bad form? I see a lot of players, i think Dave, who can strum and pcik without having any fingers down as a reference. Is this the ideal way to play? Will my strumming/picking ability be compromised because i play this way?
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Unread post by VoodooChile » Sun Mar 26, 2006 12:09 am

Really there is no "proper" form, just do whatever is comfortable to you and try to utilize all 5 fingers fingerpicking. BTW do you go UNCA? And do you whitewater kayak? Just judging your username... I live in Atlanta and have been paddling for 10 or years... Anyway goodluck :)
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Unread post by zenful » Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:40 am

VoodooChile wrote:Really there is no "proper" form, just do whatever is comfortable to you and try to utilize all 5 fingers fingerpicking. BTW do you go UNCA? And do you whitewater kayak? Just judging your username... I live in Atlanta and have been paddling for 10 or years... Anyway goodluck :)
actually there IS a proper form, and resting your pinky on the pickguard is improper form. using your pinky as a resting point creates unecessary tension in the hand and wrist and will only lead to problems.

and, except in some rare cases, the pinky is not used. for most styles it isn't necessary. just keep it curled up next to the ring finger
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Unread post by huckit21 » Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:06 am

Thanks for the help. Yeah Voodooochile, i o live in asheville and i do kayak. Don't go to UNCA though. If your ever in the area and want to get on the narrows or something drop me a line

eric
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