i just need to strenghten that hand so i can hold down my strings more.
thank you, in advance!!
2006-12-01 12:33:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
practice. it's all in stregthening those muscles in your hand and forearm. the best way is to just practice....or when you are just sitting around get a balloon with flour in it and squeeze on it......
2006-12-01 12:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local guitar/musical instrument store and buy a finger strengthening tool.talk to whoever is working there about what you are looking for and they will set you up with the proper one as they come in different levels of resistance for different types of players.It's nothing more than four spring loaded pads that you push down against the springs to build finger strength and the underside of it is shaped so that your hand is positioned like you are holding the neck of a guitar.
2006-12-01 12:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by hjbergel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what KIND of guitar you are playing and what kind of MUSIC you want to play. If you're playing acoustic guitar and want to strum a lot of chords, then you really just need to toughen up the skin on your fingertips by practicing. If you want to play single note melodies on electric guitar, practice with chromatic scales (one fret at a time). But remember, in whatever you play, it actually doesn't take much FORCE at all to hold the strings down, if you do it correctly, the weight of your arm is really all you need- you just have to make sure you're only using the muscles you absolutely HAVE to, keep everything else relaxed and have fun!
2006-12-01 12:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a thing you can buy at the guitar store or a music shop that you squeeze to strengthen your hands. I'll ask my husband what it is called and edit this later. It has 2 flat pieces with 4 springs in between them.
Gripmaster
http://www.cleverjoe.com/articles/gripmaster_hand_finger_exerciser.html
2006-12-01 12:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to. I performed for years and years. i became by no ability large yet I loved it. Then I were given different pastimes - i purchased a horse. i ended taking section in and then forgot the thanks to music my guitar so i could not play it inspite of the actuality that if i wanted! I saved my loved guitar for decades yet i ultimately wanting to promote it. I bought it to the son of a pal of mine - get this, for an similar cost I paid for it almost 40 years in the past! i comprehend this guy will take reliable care of it and he's already informed me how a lot he likes taking section in it. i'm very happy my guitar got here upon a reliable abode!
2016-11-30 01:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whether it's right or not, my guitar teacher always told me it's better to sit around doing scales to strengthen your hand than to use one of those goofy contraptions. put heavy strings on your guitar and just do scales with your fret hand while you're watching tv. you'll be surprised how much better you get while you don't even realize it.
2006-12-01 13:08:58 · answer #6 · answered by meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have little hand held finger exercisers at any music shop. It fits in the palm of your hand and has individual finger buttons to push down.
2006-12-01 12:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by ajvpb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Play a lot. I wonder if practicing on a guitar with high action would help.
2006-12-01 12:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell hand strengthers at almost any music store that help your fingers get a lot stronger and more coordinated.How long have you been playing?
2006-12-01 12:37:15 · answer #9 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice Practice Practice.. they sell excercise contraptions for your finger @ musiciansfriend.com
2006-12-01 12:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by Allen L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋