Power of the pinky
February 22, 2007
Don’t underestimate the effect that the pinky can have on the “a” finger. It should be used to reinforce the action of the “a” finger as much as possible. Try lightly taping or using a rubber band to hold them loosely together while you play, and noticing where they fight one another. Try to keep the pinky loose and next to the “a” finger, moving along with it, both fingers moving primarily from the knuckle joint, following through well in towards the palm.
Strive for one free stroke, that is the same motion regardless of how it’s being used. The stroke with the “a” finger should be the same in tremolo that it is when playing a chord, a single note, or in an arpeggio.
K. Wohlwend
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