One may also ask, do I have to use my pinky guitar?
As you have discovered, you can play guitar without using your pinkie, but doing so will limit you to a great extent and certain chord voicings cannot be played without using the pinkie. … Many folks even hold their wine glass with their pinkie just pointing into space.
Consequently, how can I improve my pinky dexterity? This hand exercise really increases pinky strength and dexterity. Using a pencil or regular pen, grip it in your left hand (you can use this exercise on your right hand, too) using your fingertips only. Gradually ‘walk’ your pinky finger away from the others as far as you can and then slowly ‘walk’ it back.
Also, how do I stop flying pinky?
How do you keep your pinky straight on a guitar?
How do you stretch your little fingers for guitar?
Why can’t I use my pinky when playing guitar?
When it comes to lead guitar playing, many players have been able to create effective styles using only their first three fingers. … If the frets are closer together, and using your pinky is too cumbersome, then reverting to using only your first three fingers isn’t a bad choice.