Left over fingers. What to do?

[drd07]

When playing fingerstyle, what do you do with your fourth and pinky fingers?

The reason I'm asking is because I usually tuck them under or around the E string. I've seen players kind of leave them "out" to the side. Whats the proper thing to do with those fingers?

[SwilsonR]

i'd say the only bad technique is one that limits your potential. if tucking your "left over" fingers behind the E-string still allows you to do everything that you'd be able to otherwise, then more power to you.

[embellisher]

I use any fingers not engaged in plucking a string to assist with muting.

[joshsmog]

i just leave them floating above the strings relaxed

[the ombudsman]

Originally posted by embellisher
I use any fingers not engaged in plucking a string to assist with muting.

[drd07]

I think I'm going to try "floating" my leftovers above the strings. Right now I'm injured! I think that it was from a combination of bowling, lifting weights, and practicing too long one night (6 hours without a break). I haven't been able to practice in about a week and a half!

[fivesevenoh]

I try to play with all my fingers

[Osama_Spears]

I am usually typing with my left over fingers