Check my fingers out!

[Theodeus]

I'm not shure if this matters, but what angle would you keep your fingers in when you´re tapping with your right hand? Pic 1 or pic 2? Is there a wrong and right?

[Erlend]

The right one is the way to go. focuses the strength alot better through the joints.

[.matthew e wengerd.]

You'll probably have people tell you do which ever you prefer, but the second picture, in my experience, yields better results.

[chaosMK]

When I was around 11-12 and learning violin (my first instrument) my teacher called that type of joint bending "knuckle buckle." Every since, I have considered it poor technique.

Make sure you dont do that with your left hand either.

[Lorenzini]

Right hand for sure.

[fr0me0]

first way is an accident waiting to happen.

[glivanos]

Picture 2 is the right way I believe.

BTW, string action looks a little high for tapping. I would lower it a bit if you can get away with it.

[Christopher]

Pic 2. In general when playing *any* instrument, you should keep your fingers curved. Don't stress the joints; let the muscles do the work.

[JHL]

Pic 2

[Theodeus]

Cheers for all the replies! I'll have a go at the bridge to lower the strings then! (My new MM Sabre -79!)

[Aussiephoenix]

Originally Posted by .matthew e wengerd.

You'll probably have people tell you do which ever you prefer, but the second picture, in my experience, yields better results.

+1.

more control, faster action.