Perfect exercise! Reminds me one of the exercises in Scott Tennant’s Pumping Nylon... Thank you very much for the crystal clear explanation and the worksheet...
So happy you created this video! I've been doing this exercise for over a year now and it has improved my left hand independence. I've begun teaching it to my students and can now refer them to this wonderful teaching video. Thank you, Niki!!
I absolutely love this LH exercise ( and I am partially convinced that I'm masochistic, given that I enjoy suffering for guitar music ) Thanks for sharing!
I think a big question is this - what is the purpose of finger exercises like this - and all the others out there? will these really improve my playing? now, in the future, etc? will i see an improvement? thanks
Hi Michael and thank you for your comment! Yes, finger independence is crucial for left-hand dexterity, and if we are consistent at practicing it, we'll definitely improve our hand technique. You might notice that moving one finger triggers undesired movements in nearby fingers. These tiny, uncontrolled movements can cause inaccuracy, tension, and fatigue in our playing. That's why finger independence exercises are so effective: as our hand develops better control, our playing will become easier! It can take some time to see the first improvements but don't give up! Consistency and discipline are the path to success
hmm surprisingly difficult, I can keep the little finger just touching the string easily but my third finger really wants to press down on the string.. quite hard to get it to remain just resting on the string
Keeping those two fingers relaxed on the string not pressing not.... Very difficult, but it tickles My funny Bone somehow . LOL 😂 I practice those when I'm watching The Three stooges on MeTV
This exercise is crazy. Looks deceptively simple, but good god is it difficult. Adding this one to my daily(?) routine. Thanks for sharing Nikki!
I know, when I first started it it was one of the most challenging things I have ever done =) Let me know how it goes! Niki
I'm an Ukulele Corner member and I'm co-opting this! Thank you!
Well that’s a great idea! So glad you can translate it on the Ukulele too!
Thank you for the concise and informative exercise tutorial. 😊
Thank you so much Justin! So glad this tutorial is helpful. Niki
Perfect exercise! Reminds me one of the exercises in Scott Tennant’s Pumping Nylon... Thank you very much for the crystal clear explanation and the worksheet...
I am so glad to hear that the explanation was clear! This makes me really happy! Niki
Great exercise; thanks Nikki!
Hey, Martin! Hope you're doing well and thanks for the nice comment. -Dave B
Thank you NIki, this is a great exercise and thanks for fully explaining it so well.
Thank you so much Pat! Niki
This looks really helpful. I'll add it to my warm up. Thanks Nikki!
Yeah and let me know how it goes! Niki
So happy you created this video! I've been doing this exercise for over a year now and it has improved my left hand independence. I've begun teaching it to my students and can now refer them to this wonderful teaching video. Thank you, Niki!!
Thank you for sharing Donna; It's so good to hear that you saw the results of this exercise! Best, Niki
It looks deceptively simple but actually pretty challenging. Niki, thank you very much!
Great exercise, Niki! I'm excited to start practicing.
Thank you so much, I am so glad you like it! Niki
Wonderful isolation exercises Nikki!!! I will add them into my bag of tricks immediately!! thanks again.
This is great exercise, thank you Niki for sharing
Great excercise. Many thanks.
Thank you!
My left hand hurts just watching this. But I'm definitely going to work on this! Thank you.
It can be a little bit of a shock for the left hand but only at the beginning! It will become easier every time. Niki
Ottimo! More please!!
I absolutely love this LH exercise ( and I am partially convinced that I'm masochistic, given that I enjoy suffering for guitar music ) Thanks for sharing!
Thank you SO much, Niki!! Going to start doing these exercises today!
Thank you!
Nice! Thanks for making this video Niki.
I love this Nicky!! Thank you! Heidi Beth
Thank thanks thanks! Niki
This will be a big help. Thanks Niki.
I'm gonna do this! Thanks.
Tough but rewarding!
Phew! That's difficult!
Thank you 🙏
nice tips :))
I think a big question is this - what is the purpose of finger exercises like this - and all the others out there? will these really improve my playing? now, in the future, etc? will i see an improvement? thanks
Hi Michael and thank you for your comment!
Yes, finger independence is crucial for left-hand dexterity, and if we are consistent at practicing it, we'll definitely improve our hand technique.
You might notice that moving one finger triggers undesired movements in nearby fingers. These tiny, uncontrolled movements can cause inaccuracy, tension, and fatigue in our playing. That's why finger independence exercises are so effective: as our hand develops better control, our playing will become easier!
It can take some time to see the first improvements but don't give up! Consistency and discipline are the path to success
hmm surprisingly difficult, I can keep the little finger just touching the string easily but my third finger really wants to press down on the string.. quite hard to get it to remain just resting on the string
Keeping those two fingers relaxed on the string not pressing not.... Very difficult, but it tickles My funny Bone somehow . LOL 😂 I practice those when I'm watching The Three stooges on MeTV
Bye