There are a couple songs I been wanting to learn on the Uke, but have been relunctant because there is a chord I just can't seem to manipulate on the Uke. I have a hard time baring some chords, because my fingers just aren't flexible enough to arch like they used to be able to do. I have arthritis, and I am sure that is part of the problem. But, I decided to play with a couple chords I have a problem with on the Uke and come up with a solution. The "B" chord gives me the most problems, so I started with it. I have come up with a solution, and now need to play this way to see if it will work for me. Chord changes may be challenging, but at least I got a good clean chord out of it now. I plan to work with this modified chord method.
In lue are baring the 2nd fret, I hold down the #1, and #2 string with my index finger knuckle (yeah, ouch). Only then, I can arch my middle and ring fingers to the #3 & #4 strings. It makes a nice clean chord... I taped my index finger 1st knuckle because it freaking hurts like hell, and the tape really helps with that..
Has anyone else had to modify chords due to a disability, or limitation of flexibility?
In lue are baring the 2nd fret, I hold down the #1, and #2 string with my index finger knuckle (yeah, ouch). Only then, I can arch my middle and ring fingers to the #3 & #4 strings. It makes a nice clean chord... I taped my index finger 1st knuckle because it freaking hurts like hell, and the tape really helps with that..
Has anyone else had to modify chords due to a disability, or limitation of flexibility?