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November 4, 2005 | Muscles

We believe good finger control on the mandolin involves a sturdy but flexible pinky.

Our FFcP approach promises to develop this both systematically and thoroughly. We make no apologies working this often-indolent digit. However, we will confess we've had feedback on the physical stress and emotional duress endured in developing these muscles from a few readers.

Hang in there; it's worth it...

When you get confidence with these exercises, it's on to new muscles:

Lesson #2


Posted by Ted at November 4, 2005 2:41 PM


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