DUDS EVEN THOUGH AM USING TIPS OF FINGERS

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  • April 16, 2025 at 4:49 pm #81002

    Jeffrey
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    TOMAS, I changed to 12 strings and i am frustrated because i still get duds buzzing when practicing A and E chords (for example).

    I have tried moving my wrists, using gripper and still get this frustrating buzzing duds… does NOT sound good.

    My local teacher tells me to strengthen my fingers on fretting hand.

    Using a Taylor GS Mini

    I will be 74 years old. maybe time to give up? Jeff

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  • April 18, 2025 at 9:28 am #81010

    Tomas
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    Hi Jeff,

    That really does sound frustrating. I’d love to understand your situation a bit better so I can see if there’s anything I can suggest that might help.

    From what you shared, it sounds like you and your instructor have talked about this and he’s offered some recommendations. Are you finding that those haven’t helped, or are you just not feeling confident about how to put them into practice?

    Also, you mentioned picking up a 12-string guitar—did you end up putting just six strings on it to give yourself more space between the strings?

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