What guitarists have small hands?

Some of the world’s most famous guitarists have hands and digits that would make a usual guitar player question their potential. One of the players that have small hands is Angus Young, lead guitarist and co-founder of the AC/DC band. He is a master of solos and awesome riffs and his sound is a very recognizable one.

Can a person with short fingers play guitar?

I’ve taught dozens of people with small hands and they tend to be very aware and conscious of their hand size and it worries them. Relax, there is no such thing as having ‘too small’ hands to play guitar. Everyone can learn to play the guitar. There is no such thing as having ‘too-small’ hands to play guitar.

Does finger size affect guitar playing?

Yes, having a smaller than average hand size does make some chord grips tougher. More importantly, it can be EASIER to play other things with larger hands and fingers. Lead guitar ans riff playing, for example, can be much easier with bigger hands or larger fingers!

Are thin fingers good for guitar?

Yes long, slender fingers do have great advantages, but the guitar is designed in such a way that things can be played in many different ways. so in many ways the size and shape of fingers do not matter.

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Why are musicians good in bed?

They understand emotions. In my experience, musicians are never the type to be afraid to talk about what’s on their minds. They are way more articulate about what’s going through their heads, and that’s a good thing. It also means, yes, they will know exactly how to talk dirty.

What is the best guitar size for small hands?

For guitars, you can find models which are 3/4-sized, which can be a major help for smaller hands. Almost always, 3/4-sized guitars will automatically have a thinner neck profile and shorter scale length (two of the factors above), which means you won’t need to stretch as far to fret notes.

Does playing guitar make you smarter?

Does Playing Guitar Make You Smarter? Studies have found that learning a musical instrument does make you smarter. The reason playing guitar makes you smarter is thanks to what is known as brain plasticity. This study explains how learning a musical instrument positively impacts brain plasticity.

Why is ACDC short?

Angus stands all of 5-foot-2 (via Ultimate Classic Rock), and there’s a pretty heartbreaking reason for their small stature: Lead pipes contaminated the drinking water on the Glasgow housing estate they lived in.

Who are some famous guitar players with small hands?

Just do a quick Google search and look at the hands of Paul Gilbert, Buckethead, John Mayer, Guthri Govan, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Wes Montgomery. Having bigger hands definitely gives you an advantage when it comes to playing complex chord voicings, reaching for large interval jumps, and playing fast licks.

What to look for in a guitar for small hands?

The longer the scale length of the guitar, the more tension it puts on the strings, making them feel tighter and more difficult to bend. Longer scale also means that the frets on the neck will be spaced more widely apart. Therefore, someone with small hands should look for a guitar with a shorter scale length.

Can a woman play guitar with small hands?

I often get asked for advice on playing guitar with small hands. Many times it’s from women. Because women in general have smaller hands than men, and in general have shorter arms and body build. Yep, that was stereo typing and probably politically incorrect for me to say.

Is it possible to play guitar with short fingers?

Stretching your fingers for certain chord shapes, or just reaching to hit that last note with your pinky can feel impossible sometimes. There’s no doubt, having small hands and short fingers put you at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to playing guitar.