I don't get as much time with my guitar as I'd like, and I'd like to be "in shape" for the time of day when I can play. Are there exercises I can do while I don't have my guitar that can help improve the strength of my fingers, especially my ring and pinky fingers? Are there exercises I can do to help me move them independently of each other? My ring finger seems especially eager to follow my middle finger.
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Going through an old newspaper or flyer from the mail sheet by sheet rolling them into a ball as fast and hard as I can (alternating between each hand) really does a number on on my forearms and fingers. It seems I always lose or misplace those grippie things you can buy at Guitar shops. |
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A simple soft rubber ball can do the job. Gripped in your fret board hand, you squeeze and and release it slowly. This helps build strength in the hand muscles you use to fret your guitar. |
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Something like the Planet Waves Varigrip should help you out. |
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