{"id":5739,"date":"2015-09-18T19:37:20","date_gmt":"2015-09-19T02:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/classicalguitarshed.foureyes.com\/?p=5739"},"modified":"2023-11-03T04:05:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T11:05:16","slug":"right-hand-fingerings-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/right-hand-fingerings-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"Right Hand Fingerings for Guitar (Classical Guitar Fingering Rules)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When most people first start playing classical guitar, it rarely occurs to them to actually plan which right hand finger plays each individual note of piece.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, this can seem like far too much information and a lot of unneccessary work.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ll discover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Why right hand fingerings matter<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Get the basic rules for the right hand fingering<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Find out how to troubleshoot musical passages and find the best fingering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"centerc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tHYskJSRrKI?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Why Right Hand Guitar Fingerings Matter<\/h2>\n<p>Right hand fingerings matter for a couple of reasons. The primary reasons are perhaps the technical demands of playing the piece, and with issues of memorization.<\/p>\n<h3>Basic Classical Guitar Technique<\/h3>\n<p>If everything you play and ever plan to play is very, very slow, then right hand fingerings don\u2019t really matter. You can paw away at the guitar strings however you like and it won\u2019t make much of a difference (beyond tone quality).<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are like most guitar players, and do aspire to make some decent music at some point (the sooner the better!), <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/7-classical-guitar-right-hand-mistakes\/\">then right-hand fingerings come to be extremely relevant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many classical guitar pieces, played up to tempo (at speed) are so complex, that there is only one combination and order with which the right hand can make it work.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Many pieces are so complex, there is only one way the right hand can make it work.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>As you are first learning the piece, you will naturally be playing slowly, and your focus will be on the left hand (the \u201csqueaky wheel\u201d that demands your attention). You can easily ignore the right hand altogether.<\/p>\n<p>But if you learn this way, you\u2019ll quickly notice several \u201chard parts\u201d. Often, the reason these parts are hard is because of inefficient right-hand fingerings. \u00a0(Who&#8217;dve guessed?) \u00a0Fix the right-hand fingering, and the tricky spots may just &#8220;magically&#8221; take care of themselves.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re committed to playing guitar for a lifetime (however leisurely), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forming the habit of being intentional with your right hand fingering will serve you well<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Memorizing Classical Guitar Music<\/h3>\n<p>Right hand fingerings also make a difference in how you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/musical-memory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">memorize<\/a> a piece of music on the classical guitar.<\/p>\n<p>When you memorize a piece (or anything, really), your brain forms connections, and creates a \u201cformula\u201d to recall it.<\/p>\n<p>If you input the piece into your brain (and muscle memory) the same way each time, you learn much more quickly.<\/p>\n<h4>Cutting the Swath<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_5770\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-2-250.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5770\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-2-250.jpg\" alt=\"guitar memorized well\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-2-250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-2-250-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-2-250-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Consistency creates a well-defined path.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As an analogy, think of creating a trail through a grassy field. If you go a different path each time, you will eventually get something, but it will not likely be straight, and will take a long time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5769\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-1-250.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5769\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-1-250.jpg\" alt=\"music practice\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-1-250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-1-250-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/feild-1-250-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inconsistent repetitions create unreliable results.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>However, if you choose a direct path, and repeatedly travel over that path only, you will quickly create a reliable trail. It will be obvious, and easy to stay on.<\/p>\n<p>Learning a piece is the exact same. Do it the same way each time, and you\u2019ll learn more quickly, memorize more effectively, and have much better chance of playing it correctly.<\/p>\n<h3>The Beginning Guitarists\u2019 Fallacy<\/h3>\n<p>Many players, when still early in their musical journey, may fail to see the difference it makes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s much more work, and it may not provide much noticeble improvement.<\/p>\n<p>However, many of the mistakes made in the piece can be attributed to right hand fingerings even if the more obvious problem is in the left hand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just forgot the notes, that\u2019s all\u2026\u201d Quite likely, you were distracted by some odd finger combination or string change in the right hand, and that derailed your muscle-memory and cause you to steer off-course with your left.<\/p>\n<p>While it does indeed take more mental effort to intentionally guide both hands, it\u2019s well worth the trouble. (besides, if you weren\u2019t a glutton for punishment, <strong>you wouldn\u2019t be playing the classical guitar!<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Basic Right Hand Fingering Rules for Classical Guitarists<\/h1>\n<p>While the specific circumstances of any given piece of music may demand us to break these rules, they\u2019re here as a guideline and an aspiration.<\/p>\n<p>If you can instill the habit of being consistent with these, it gets much easier over time, and you\u2019ll avoid many of the problems which may otherwise plague you.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rule #1: Don\u2019t Repeat Fingers<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5774\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5774\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf3.jpg\" alt=\"classical guitar fingerings\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf3-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf3-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alternate right hand fingers<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The common rookie mistake. When you have a succession of notes, alternate the right hand fingers.<\/p>\n<p>The form of your alternation could be the common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/alternation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I and M Alternation<\/a> or could be a more exotic combination of fingers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5775\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5775\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf4.jpg\" alt=\"Don't repeat fingers\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf4.jpg 400w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf4-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf4-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t repeat fingers<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s difficult to play beautifully while imitating a sewing machine, or a cat with tape on it\u2019s foot.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Exceptions to the Rule<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, rules are meant to be broken. Like Picasso said, \u201cLearn the rules like a master, so you can break them like an artist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can repeat the same finger in some circumstances.<\/p>\n<h4>Plenty of Time<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_5776\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5776\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf5.jpg\" alt=\"plenty of time for the next note\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf5.jpg 400w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf5-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf5-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can repeat fingers if you have plenty of time<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Namely, if there is plenty of time between the notes. Make sure that there\u2019s enough time when the piece is all the way up to speed.<\/p>\n<p>This is why the fingering of some early-level music can be confusing. The fingerings may seem arbitrary and needlessly difficult, but they\u2019re there to instill this habit.<\/p>\n<h4>In-line Guitar Chords<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_5778\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5778\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf7.jpg\" alt=\"classical guitar chords\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf7.jpg 400w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf7-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf7-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Do what you have to do.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you have a string of notes, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/chords\/\">guitar chord<\/a> inserted with no rhythmic pause, you may be forced to repeat a finger. C\u2019est la vie.<\/p>\n<h4>Lesser of Two Evils<\/h4>\n<p>You may encounter places where you would prefer to double a finger instead of some much more difficult fingering just ahead.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Life is full of compromises, and classical guitar music is no exception.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Life is full of compromises, and classical guitar music is no exception. If you are faced with tough choices, try your best to conform to the rules. If it just doesn\u2019t work out cleanly, do what you have to do.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve noticed that J.S.Bach seems to frequently disregard the best practices of fingering rules on the guitar and instead just writes whatever he feels like. (The nerve of some people!)<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rule #2: Logical String Crossings<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5772\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5772\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf1.jpg\" alt=\"guitar string crossing\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf1-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Organized in the hand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/how-to-hold-a-guitar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hold the guitar<\/a> our hand is at an angle to the guitar strings. This makes the A finger (ring finger) closer to the ground and the I finger (pointer\/index finger) closer to the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, it\u2019s simpler and more comfortable to play from one string to another maintaining this relationship.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, it\u2019s easier to play from the 3rd (G) string to the 2nd (B) string using first \u201cI\u201d on the 3rd and \u201cM\u201d (middle finger) on the second. The opposite creates the need to cross one over the other.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The more wacky string crossings we insert into a piece, the more likely we are to mess it up.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_5773\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf2.jpg\" alt=\"awkward guitar string crossing\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf2-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf2-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Funky and awkward in the hand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The more wacky string crossings we insert into a piece, the more likely we are to mess it up. Keep your string-crossings organized, and you\u2019ll have a much easier time getting the music up to tempo and sounding smooth.<\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classicalguitar.org\/2009\/04\/right-hand-fingering-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christopher Davis<\/a> also wrote a bit about this.)<\/p>\n<h3>The Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>As above, sometimes the world is not presented to us wrapped up cleanly with a nice little ribbon and bow.<\/p>\n<p>If there is no other way, we must go on anyway.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you do have string-crossings that demand less-than-ideal fingerings, be sure to <em>practice them slowly<\/em> and get them as secure as you possibly can. Ignore them at your own demise!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rule #3: Thumb Plays the Basslines<\/h2>\n<p>This is less of a fingering rule and more of a musical rule. \u00a0It helps you to properly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/interpret-classic-guitar-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interpret your music.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5777\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5777\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf6.jpg\" alt=\"classical guitar thumb bassline\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf6.jpg 400w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf6-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/rhf6-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thumb plays the bass lines<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Generally, in classical guitar music, the bass line is notated with the note stems pointing down. When this is the case, play them with your thumb.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean that every note with a stem pointing down is played with the thumb, but if there is an obvious bassline, use the thumb.<\/p>\n<p>Why? This keeps the sound quality consistent throughout the bass. In addition, it usually also makes the music more organized in your hands.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most importantly, when you notice the bassline and play it uniformly, you are more aware (hopefully!) of the different voices in the music. If you can separate the parts in your mind, you can work to play them at different volumes and with different phrasing.<\/p>\n<p>This leads to a more \u201cthree-dimensional\u201d sound, as if multiple people were playing together. This is one of the great musical opportunities that classical guitar offers. And it all starts with the thumb!<\/p>\n<h2>How to Troubleshoot Right Hand Fingerings in Classical Guitar Pieces<\/h2>\n<p>If you are playing a piece of music that doesn\u2019t have any or all of the <strong>right hand fingerings<\/strong> notated, you may have to figure them out yourself. \u00a0(You can do it!)<\/p>\n<p>When you encounter this challenge, try to start with the rules above. If you have these three rules in place, you&#8217;ll be set in\u00a0most circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>However, sometimes we come up against a tricky spot that doesn\u2019t seem to offer a simple solution. This is when we have to roll up our sleeves and do some problem-solving!<\/p>\n<h3>Start with the Obvious<\/h3>\n<p>Assuming there is a spot that the rules above don\u2019t seem to work for. First, find exactly where the \u201cissue\u201d is located. It will usually come down to just one or two notes (a few at most).<\/p>\n<p>When you find the trouble-spot, look at it in isolation. It may have it\u2019s own logic and could play by the rules above if played out of context.<\/p>\n<p>If it does have an ideal fingering (most spots do), mark that fingering (or the fingering options that work, if more than one option) above it on the score in pencil.<\/p>\n<p>Then work backward and see if that fingering would create any problems leading up to it. It may, so take note.<\/p>\n<p>It then becomes a matter of choosing your poison. Find the path of least resistance, even though it may still have some trickiness.<\/p>\n<p>You may have to break one or more of the rules above. If so, at least you know that you have weighed all the options and found the best and easiest one.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Be Ridiculous<\/h3>\n<p>We try to make everything work and come out as tidy as possible. We give each note and phrase our attention and consideration.<\/p>\n<p>If some tricky fingering shows up, just accept that fact and practice it more than the rest.<\/p>\n<p>These types of challenges are inevitable and make you a stronger and more versatile player.<\/p>\n<p>That said, keep them to a minimum. Don\u2019t make things harder than they have to be. There is no reason to work hard instead of working smart. There\u2019s enough work to do as there is.<\/p>\n<p>In the same light, don\u2019t stress yourself out about getting everything just perfect. Things get messy sometimes. Such is life. Again, do your very best and accept that in a year or two, you\u2019ll be in a position to figure out tougher problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Recap: The Basic Classical Guitar Right Hand Fingering Rules<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the Cliff Notes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Don\u2019t repeat fingers<\/li>\n<li>Organize your string crossings to fit in the hand<\/li>\n<li>Thumb plays the bassline (stems down)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Carry these like a banner into every battle and you\u2019ll see your fair share of victory. Ignore them at your peril!<\/p>\n<h2>Over to You!<\/h2>\n<p>What do you think? Do you have other rules you like to live by? Share your deepest thoughts in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When most people first start playing classical guitar, it rarely occurs to them to actually plan which right hand finger plays each individual note of piece. In fact, this can seem like far too much information and a lot of unneccessary work. 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