Using different fingers

[Ron]

Is it OK to use different fingers for chords if it feels more comfortable? For instance I find it much easier to use my 1,2 and 3 fingers for the Gm instead of the 2,3 and 4 finger. I find it very hard to get my little finger to do anything. Thank you.

[drumstix128@aol.com]

You should definitely do what is comfortable, but regarding your pinky, learn some some scales and practice them and build some pinky power!!! You won't regret it.http://www.zentao.com/ubb/smilies/facelick.gif

[Gazaridis]

For certain songs you will find it much easier to just use fingers 234 for the chords and keep 1 still, and the same goes for some riffs. Play it whichever way fits in easiest with the song you are playing.

[StoneDragon]

Which Gmin are you playing with 2, 3 and 4?

[ghodaddyyo]

I think he means the GMaj, open position?:confused:

[StoneDragon]

Well... if it's the open position GMaj.... I use 1, 2 and 3 for that one... never saw much point in using 2, 3 and 4.

[Sixstring]

Assuming it is the open G maj., the advantages of 2,3,4 is that it is much faster to get to the G7 (or maj. 7) because the index is just floating around and it's a quick swap with the pinky. It also has the index in good position to get to an open position C, A min, F, etc., if the progression should call for that. Makes for some quicker transitions, which is important for beginners still training their fingers.

[StoneDragon]

Fair enough :)

[Ron]

Thank you all very much. You are a great help. It was the G maj I was talking about. See how much I know, lol. Thanks again.