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Hello. Me again. A little advice sought: When I fret the low e string, my fingers tend to roll over the string (particularly the little finger). I automatically compensate by pushing down with the pad, with the obvious effect of touching the a string. My wife says I have pointy fingers. I wonder if I’m trying to press too hard. I’ll go and try with less force (and more accuracy). Is this exactly what this exercise is for?
When you say “roll over” the string, do you mean your finger rolls off the string or just rolls to a different part of the finger/tip?
They roll off the string. The only way I can fret the string cleanly means angling the finger slightly to get more meat on the string (basically using the pad). Trouble is, this then touches the string below. I have a feeling that I just have to keep trying for improved accuracy and less pressure.
Yes, accuracy and reduced pressure should help. See these lessons on muted exercises in particular. Also, make sure your skin is at a normal moisture level (use moisturizer if needed).
Hello. Me again. A little advice sought: When I fret the low e string, my fingers tend to roll over the string (particularly the little finger). I automatically compensate by pushing down with the pad, with the obvious effect of touching the a string. My wife says I have pointy fingers. I wonder if I’m trying to press too hard. I’ll go and try with less force (and more accuracy). Is this exactly what this exercise is for?
When you say “roll over” the string, do you mean your finger rolls off the string or just rolls to a different part of the finger/tip?
They roll off the string. The only way I can fret the string cleanly means angling the finger slightly to get more meat on the string (basically using the pad). Trouble is, this then touches the string below. I have a feeling that I just have to keep trying for improved accuracy and less pressure.
Yes, accuracy and reduced pressure should help. See these lessons on muted exercises in particular. Also, make sure your skin is at a normal moisture level (use moisturizer if needed).