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Hey Travis @jackietrav12gmail-com , welcome to TAC. We have all found it to be the place that is taking us to where we want to be. Wonderful to be here and I’m glad you’re here.
So, the pinky. Your pinky will get stronger and gain more independence with time. You can even do exercises, like lifting one finger at a time. There are Technique warm ups that focus on the pinky which also help. But, it will happen over time here on TAC because Tony gives us enough variety on a regular basis.
And then there are the subtle things that can make a huge difference. One of the really important ones you have already been told about, to move your thumb down. As time goes on, simply experiment with moving your hand and wrist and elbow around. Adjusting your fingers to find the best spot. That will become a regular part of being a guitar geek.
But more than anything else, right from the beginning, find ways you can make sounds on the guitar you love and simply enjoy making those sounds. That’s the only rule: have fun.
MG 😀