This has been on my mind for a while, so I figured I'd ask.
To illustrate what I mean, here's an example: In most books and songbooks I have, the fingering for the E minor chord is shown as 0432. One book recommended 4432 for Em. The other day, though, I learned that 0402 is an alternative, and this is not only easier, it also sounds "fuller" due to the additional open string.
What I'm wondering about is why the more complicated (more fingers) fingering is given as the standard. Is it "more correct" in terms of the chord (sound) produced? Or does the right choice depend on the context of the song and what sounds best in the context?
I understand it may be preference, but 0432 does "objectively" sound different to me than 0402, so I'm uncertain if any fingering is fine and whether it's just a matter of personal choice.
To illustrate what I mean, here's an example: In most books and songbooks I have, the fingering for the E minor chord is shown as 0432. One book recommended 4432 for Em. The other day, though, I learned that 0402 is an alternative, and this is not only easier, it also sounds "fuller" due to the additional open string.
What I'm wondering about is why the more complicated (more fingers) fingering is given as the standard. Is it "more correct" in terms of the chord (sound) produced? Or does the right choice depend on the context of the song and what sounds best in the context?
I understand it may be preference, but 0432 does "objectively" sound different to me than 0402, so I'm uncertain if any fingering is fine and whether it's just a matter of personal choice.