As you get used to the 1234 fingering, let’s change it up a bit. Don’t forget, each finger occupies a fret.

Index finger	Middle finger	Ring finger	Pinky finger
i	m	r	p

Changing the sequence of the fingers

1	2	3	4	5
imrp	irmp	mrpi	rmpi	Etc…

Skipping the strings

1	2	3	4	5
654321	64534231	5645342312	642531	Etc…

Horizontal

String   Fret
6th	1234	2345	3456	Etc…
5th	2314	3425	4536	Etc…

Vertical

6th	5th	4th	3rd	2nd	1st
1234	2345	1234	2345	1234	2345

There are many ways to find a practice routine. Mix the sequence of the fingers and the strings at the same time. This practice is for you to get control of your fingers. Be creative!

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