Four Finger Fretting Problem

[antwon deserter]

I am 15 and small for my age. This hasn't been a problem until I got a 5 string and started to incorporate my pinky into my fretting technique. It is very painful to fret with my pinky on the low B string. Should I wait for my pinky to grow before I focus on 4 fingers, or should I play through the pain?

[Skitch it!]

Don't play through the pain, it will lead on to more pressing problems with your pinky, are you shifting your hand a to cover the larger spans (like within the first 5 frets)? When is it most painful, 4 frets on the same string or when string crossing? ; )

Try lightening the pressure your putting down with your pinky, it'll take less than you think to fret properly with it.