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Finger Independence for Guitarists

On guitar, finger independence is linked to strength and agility.  All include elements of control, precision and accuracy.

For the left hand, we can use special exercises to improve finger independence.  For the right hand, our basic arpeggio study should develop plenty of independence (though extra is needed for chord balance).

If you only do one exercise to develop better finger independence, let it be slurs.


  1. Classical Guitar Technique Off-Guitar Exercises for Travel, Strength, and Stretch
  2. How to Develop Left Hand Finger Independence
  3. How to Master Chord Balance on Classical Guitar
  4. Keep the Left Hand Fingers Low for More Guitar Speed and Fluidity
  5. Left-Hand Finger Independence and Stretch, with Odair’s Favorite Drill
  6. Sergio Assad’s Left Hand Independence Workout
  7. Slurs: The Classical Guitar Equivalent to 6-Pack Abs
  8. The Left Hand Little Finger – Common Problems and Solutions
  9. The Right-Hand Little Finger: What About the Pinky?
  10. Thumb-Muting Exercise to Mute Bass Strings in Guitar Music

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  • Sagreras, Julio – Op. 23 – Sonatina – Estudio No. 1
  • Carulli, Ferdinando – Op. 9 No. 2 – Valse
  • Tarrega, Francisco – Vals en Re

New Tuesday Quotes

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky on Welcoming In Inspiration
  • Colum McCann on Making the Journey a Joy (“You must burn!”)
  • Robert Schumann on Playing with Elegance and Grace

New Tutorials

  • Phrasing and Expression Lesson – E-13: Belanger- Dialogue (repeated notes)
  • How to Play the Most Common Chords on Guitar
  • Phrasing and Expression Lesson – E-34: Morricone – Se (chord balance)
  • Easier Barre Chords, with Selective Pressure
  • How to Choose Your Next Piece of Music to Play
  • Phrasing and Expression Lesson – E-06: Bizet – Farandole (high note)
  • Classical Guitar Buying Guide – How to Choose a Guitar

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