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G cord buzz/muted D string
Hi, when playing the G cord as an example, what ever I try i cannot prevent my index finger muting the D string. My index finger on my fretting hand is 1/4 inch shorter then it should be due to an accident.
The tip is very soft and spreads across the A and D string.
Any suggestions.
Cheers
Roger
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2 Replies
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Very common issue for all new players. Sorry I answered this and realized I completely glossed over the part about an injured finger. I will change my response here since it’s different when you have a shortened index finger.
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You could try to learn the 3 finger G using the pinky on the high E, the ring on the low E and the middle on the A string. There are a lot of situations where this fingering is useful. You may find doing this very difficult at first, I know I did! But after time it begins to feel more natural and now I have no trouble at all doing it.
I hope you can figure out some way to make use of your index finger, for now this shape might be a work around that will work in some transitions, but not ideal for all, I know.
Consider also that these open chords you are now learning (G, A, C, D, E, etc), that everyone typically learns in the beginning, are just shapes and one of many ways to represent a chord. There is always another way, people without arms have learned to play the guitar with their feet!
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