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September 28, 2024

Florian Kockott

HG30: Finally Gain Finger Control (With Music, Not Exercises)

To play guitar we need good finger control, right?

Does it matter what genre you want to play? No.

Does it matter how advanced you are? No.

All that matters is this…

… If you feel that your fingers don’t always go where you want them to, then this is for you!

I put together 15 mini pieces of music to train your fingers in these 5 categories:

finger independence

finger strength

finger coordination

finger stretching

pressure control

Enjoy gaining full control!

You can download the tabs by clicking here (search for ‘HG30 – Finally Gain Finger Control (With Music, Not Exercises)’).

Download it. Print it. Use it.

In this video, you can listen to it, you can watch me play it, and I’ll teach you through it:

And here is everything else you need to know. Enjoy!

📈 Difficulty

2/10 (This gives you a rough idea of how difficult it is. If you feel it’s actually easier, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)

⏰ Time Estimation

2 Weeks (This is a rough estimation that can vary widely. If you’re faster, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)

💪 Action Steps

Practice all 15 finger exercises. Mix them up for maximum results.

✏️ Extra Tips

Don’t think you need to master one of these before moving on. It’ll be most effective if you mix them up.

🎯 Encouragement

For guitar playing, you need good control over your fingers. I think, you don’t need any more encouragement. Get started! They’re all fun to play.

Talk soon,

Florian at Hi Guitar

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Who Is This Guy?

Hi, I’m Florian,

Just a passionate guitarist since 2004, with (almost) two decades of teaching experience and two degrees in music education.

I’m the go-to guy for guitar players who…

Feel trapped in a loop of tutorials, courses, and gear, yet still sound the same as they did a year ago.

… Want to fully understand and master the guitar but don’t know where to start.

Realize it’s time to stop struggling alone and start making meaningful progress.

Since 2007, I’ve empowered guitar players to turn challenges into victories, giving them the tools to play freely and creatively—and ultimately, fall back in love with their guitar.

Still loving it!

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