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Old June 5th, 2006
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Originally Posted by krissovo
I am missing the end of my left ring finger, again ubove the 2nd nuckle. I had used a thimble type thing that bank clerks count money with but after time I got used to it without. I still struggle with a few cords, C was a killer to get used to but my hand is slowly starting to reach them
It shouldn't take long to be able to play any of the basic CAGED chords with the last 3 fingers. Anybody who had played bar chords for any length of time would find playing those open chords not too big a problem.
You don't need to play full bar chords either. Kirk rarely does so you can get along without the index with practice. If you can cover the 1 and 2 string with what's left of your index finger then you have the basics of a bar chord.
R.S. The same applies to you. It is also quite acceptable to change to lefty if you can get comfortable with it. Good luck.

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