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Finger Stretches

In this lesson we’re going to take a look at ways to increase the flexibility of your fingers using stretches! Below you can see all 24 possible permutations of the four note exercise we covered in lesson 1 & lesson 2.

 

All 24 Possible Four Note Permutations

1234
1243
1324
1342
1423
1432

2134
2143
2314
2341
2413
2431

3124
3142
3214
3241
3412
3421

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4123
4132
4213
4231
4312
4321

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We’re going to use these permutations as we practice our stretches. Play them just as you would according to the first couple of lessons but now add the skipping of a fret into the mix. Let’s take a look at them below.

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Practice Method 1

Practice Method 1 adds a stretch between your first two fingers.

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Practice Method 2

Practice Method 2 (the hardest one in my opinion) adds a stretch in between your second and third fingers.

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Practice Method 3

And you guessed it, Practice Method 3 adds a stretch between your third and fourth fingers.

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Feel free to jump right in. Pick a permutation and get to picking. Do make sure to give your fingers plenty of breaks so you don’t hurt yourself while you’re trying to do something good for yourself.

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