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I've been playing for quite a few years, and don't practice nearly enough. I find that when I'm playing a repetative lick, or an extended jam that my hand and wrist on my left hand tire quickly. Any tips or exercises to improve strength and endurence?

TwilightOdessy did a few warm up excersises (sp?) a little while ago, do a search for his threads, if you can't find them I can send them to you.

They are good, I am getting through them slowly but they do help keep all your fingers strength up.


Originally Posted by rinse_masterTwilightOdessy did a few warm up excersises (sp?) a little while ago, do a search for his threads, if you can't find them I can send them to you.

They are good, I am getting through them slowly but they do help keep all your fingers strength up.

Thanx, Rinse Master, I was about to suggest the same!!
I will be posting the next installment soon ... I've been wrapped up completing a new guitar project, chasing done some interesting endorsement leads, and preparing for an upcoming festival gig.
I will try to post sound clips of the new guitar as well as the next warm up tips installment over the next week - 10 days!!

Yes always warm up. Ever heard of a gripmaster? they can really improve finger strength. I think musicians friend sells them.

Nice, more on the way , better get up to scratch!

I know a guy who has one of the Gripmaster thingys as well, he uses it all the time, in the car, everywhere, I just play guitar to warm up my hand but they are pretty useful if your pushed for time or something.

Back in High Skool, I used to jam w/ this bass player who used to say that diddling girls with his fingers was great for building up strength. I don't know if that helps.


Originally Posted by seafoamerBack in High Skool, I used to jam w/ this bass player who used to say that diddling girls with his fingers was great for building up strength. I don't know if that helps.

Yeah if you want Fish Fingers


Originally Posted by seafoamerBack in High Skool, I used to jam w/ this bass player who used to say that diddling girls with his fingers was great for building up strength. I don't know if that helps.

always something constructive to say!


Originally Posted by Kyuss_Rockalways something constructive to say!

Hey, he swore by it.

The gripmaster helps you get more strenght in your fingers, and you can use it everywhere as well. But so does a small rubberball, just squeze it several times reapetedly. Dont overdo it, though, that might do things worse.

Hahahhaha..... you guys made my day!!! Fish fingers indeed.

Funnily enough, I don't really think it smells like fish at all....its a bit more unique than that.

BTW, what if you only use one finger, as some tend to do? *winks*

Get back on track, guys.