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Hi @subsailor731 , we all adapt our playing to our physical (and perceived) capabilities. IMO there is nothing wrong with using both techniques as you are learning in addition to building your fretting hand dexterity and strength. That said, I have found that when I am attempting something that is “new” to my fretting hand it does sometimes feel as though my hand just doesn’t want to cooperate. When this happens I slow down and then deliberately use different fingerings and approaches to explore what is possible. It takes some work and patience however before too long I find that my fretting hand adjusts. For me this evolution takes less time the longer I have been playing every day (even for short periods)