I am an adult with CF and have recently started playing guitar. It's great fun but I am finding playing chords extremely difficult. My fingers are very clubbed and I was wondering if this had anything to do with it? I am keen to hear about the guitar playing experiences of others out there with clubbed fingers and would much appreciate any tips to help out. Thanks.
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Playing guitar with CF fingers
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Guitar is difficult, but the clubbing shouldn't stand in your way. I'm sure the chords will come with practice and a little adaptation. Django Rheinhardt <i>had only two fingers</i> on his left hand, and he became...er, Django Rheinhardt!
Kylie, so true. I love those gross strings. They mean I've actually been playing!
Q
Kylie, so true. I love those gross strings. They mean I've actually been playing!
Q
My fingers are a little clubbed but it doesn't really affect my playing...sometimes chords are a little tougher but practice makes it easier. I think of the guys who play and have bigger hands than me and it gives me no excuse. Keep rockin! What kind of guitar are you playing??
emily
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emily
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I wanted to learn the guitar, or even piano (Mom wouldn't let me learn to play the drums!)
However, even though I had learned a little about playing a Viola in elementary, then Trombone, I really didn't seem to feel cut out for learning an instrument--I guess I'll just have to settle with playing the radio!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
As for clubbed fingers, and strings turning green...I didn't think the fingers would be such a problem for guitar, but as for the color of the strings, would there be stainless steel strings?? I know it'll be expensive, but I'm sure you know the green coloring is the reaction of the copper to the salt. As far as building calouses, that shouldn't make a difference for the fingers, right?
However, even though I had learned a little about playing a Viola in elementary, then Trombone, I really didn't seem to feel cut out for learning an instrument--I guess I'll just have to settle with playing the radio!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
As for clubbed fingers, and strings turning green...I didn't think the fingers would be such a problem for guitar, but as for the color of the strings, would there be stainless steel strings?? I know it'll be expensive, but I'm sure you know the green coloring is the reaction of the copper to the salt. As far as building calouses, that shouldn't make a difference for the fingers, right?