[sara]

how to build finger strength and flexibility? ive been playing for about a week now and i can do some barre chords, but i still have some trouble stretching my fingers that far and pressing down alot of strings at once. part of the problem might be that i have small hands, but im not gonna let that stop me from playing guitar.

[Spyder F16]

The main remedy is to do much finger training. It does take some time at first to get the Fingering right. After a good amount of practice, you'll find that your fingers will respond faster and be able to stretch more. I myself use this hand dexterity technique listed at http://www.onlineguitarlessons.co.uk..._dexterity.php

I've found it to help.


G'luck.

[sara]

i tried that, and it works pretty good. thanks

[Shabbadoo]

Those exercises are very similar to the types of exercises you would do in physiotherapy after breaking your hand...

I busted my bone in my left hand that connects to my pinky finger a bit over two years ago (don't pick fights with thick windows)...and my flexibility is still not great...though I do give some credit to the flexibility that I have to playing the guitar...music is one of the best medicines.