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- Do you put your finger on the fret or in between?
- Does finger placement matter in guitar?
- How do you know which finger to use when playing guitar?
Do you put your finger on the fret or in between?
When playing a particular fret, remember that you don't place your finger directly on the metal fret wire, but in between the two frets (or between the nut and first fret wire). For example, if you're playing the fifth fret, place your finger in the square between the fourth and fifth fret wires.
Does finger placement matter in guitar?
Proper Finger Placement
Placing your finger too far away from the fret will result in buzzing or muted notes. ... The closer your finger is to a fret, the less effort you will need to apply to get a clean note. However, you do not want to place your finger directly on the fret as it will also cause a muted note.
How do you know which finger to use when playing guitar?
For most right-handed guitarists, you will use your left hand to hold down the strings. Your left hand is often referred to as your “fretting hand”. To make guitar notation simpler, the fingers on your left hand are numbered one through four, starting with your index finger.
