Pinky

[Robert Ford]

Hi all at Breakthrough Guitar

Now about my problem tried to do the warmup exercise can't use my little finger due to it being bent over due to a tendon shortning is there any way round this

[Austin Carter]

Hi @Robert Ford,

I agree with Fred, you want to make sure that you don't do anything to further damage the pinky. So if you're freshly out of surgery, don't stress it.

If you are asking, in general, I'd say the best thing you can do to work on dexterity of all your fingers, not just the pinky, is to work through the Unlimited Dexterity course. And if still is a struggle, after some time, just use 3 fingers, and look at videos of Django Reinhardt who only had TWO fingers. It's possible if you put your mind to it!

[Fred Soukup]

@Robert FordI would suggest that until or if the tendon is healed or corrected play as though it is not there. Use your ring finger in place of the pinky. In the meantime, if your DR has you doing any exercises continue doing them. Do not do anything to cause further injury to your pinky.

Fred 🎸