Finger Gym - 2 Finger Flick Off Combinations

We're going to double down on fretting in the most optimal way and then checking out hammer-on and flick-off combinations. These techniques build huge strength in your hand that is used for Barre chords, any kind of open chord embellishment and of course Lead playing.

Exercise 1 - Essential Fretting Tips

Always place the fingers right next to the frets closest to you, almost on top of the metal.

Not Too Much Pressure (Try without your thumb!)

Apply just the right amount of pressure to keep the note sounding out

Vertical, In-between, Angle

• Generally for strings 4, 5, 6, the fingers are ‘vertical’ to the fretboard, just as normal

• For the higher strings, the fingers angle slightly to allow for stretching & to prepare for string bends

Exercise 2 - Hammer-ons & Finger Flick-off Combinations

Hammer-ons

Beginner

• First > ring finger

• First > middle finger

• First > little finger

Intermediate

• Middle > little finger

• Ring > little finger

• Middle > ring finger

Flick-off Combinations

• Ring finger - flick-off to the - First finger

Remember to took your elbow in your side to give your finger that optimal position on the fretboard for any bigger stretches!