Are You Struggling With Fat Fingers? You'll Love These Guitar Tips

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Are fat fingers putting a damper your guitar progress? If so, you are in the right place. Learning guitar can seem overwhelming at times, but nothing can be more annoying than struggling with big fingers.
In this lesson, you’ll learn 4 practical tips and techniques to deal with fat fingers and help you move on to make beautiful music on your guitar.
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[@adrianhorn3522]

Thank you sir. I was just about ready to give up on the G cord.....

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad I could help, Adrian.

[@richabhatt772]

That was hard for me too...

[@yupamondee]

I’m trying to do f major

[@naazsoudagar6388]

I am struggling with this right now 😞

[@ojsojs6004]

@@TomasMichaud the frustrating part for a beginner like me is when I mute a string. I have been practicing d chord for 1 month know but e string always mute. I already arc my fingers.

[@stephenstout4273]

skinny as a twig, fingers literally bones, and I still fat finger every. single. note.

[@TheFloridaPappy]

How long have you been playing? I've got very large fingers. I've been playing for quite a while and I would recommend making sure your finger placement is right every time and then working on chord changing speed. Also, like he says, it's important that your fingers come in as perpendicular to the fingerboard as you can.

[@Jonnycastle1]

Fat bones

[@LivyCat28]

Pascal I have short fat fingers

[@Driimweever]

I’m no expert guitarist, but one thing I’ve noticed is that 1) sometimes improvement is very gradual...you improve a chord or lick ever so slightly each time you practice, and 2) sometimes you practice something all the time, seemingly making no progress at all, and then all of a sudden without any warning or explanation, it becomes easy. I have no idea why that is, but I would say that if you keep practicing then you will get it, either gradually or all at once after a while.

[@imbaderjaber]

@@Driimweever I can so relate!

[@renegadeparlame1756]

Timestamps: 1:40 Guitar Neck Width 2:34 Finger positioning 4:40 Different ways to form a chord 8:51 Practice, Patience, Persistence

[@TomasMichaud]

Wow... thanks!

[@jeffbabberson9704]

Lol thankyou

[@meself349]

At a certain point you should try to start playing without looking at the fretboard, or looking at it as little as possible, because removing the distraction of the visual element and relying on sense of feel alone can assist in making microadjustments of your fingers because your sense of touch will become more refined. You can visualize the fretboard in your mind without actually looking at it while you're playing. Takes some adapting to, but worth it. This can also help you HEAR the subtleties of what you're playing better by removing that visual distraction as well.. "feeling" the rhythm more and so on and so forth. Can be quite freeing.

[@zalez3945]

Guess i'll just play bass😔

[@mekhdio1281]

Dude U was thinking the same thing

[@SeanVplayer]

I've been a bass player for 40 yrs. There are just Different technique problems with bass. Stick it out. AND learn to play bass. I recommend "Talking Bass" with Mark Smith here on KZbin. I've had a Lot of different teachers, Mark is the BEST! Good luck in your musical journey.

[@eddiebob77]

Look up ZAGER guitars

[@blackhole7909]

ZALEZ BEATZ my problem is I want t be the front man

[@blackhole7909]

Third Eye I never played base

[@carlr287]

Hi Tomas. I'm seventy year old and just pick up the guitar for the first time. My fingers are on the short chubby side and was having a tough time making an A chord. Using the pinky finger is a real breakthrough for me. Thank you so much. I'm experimenting using the little guy on some of the other chords and they sound so much cleaner. Thanks again from Carl.

[@briangilson]

Hi Tomas, I started 7 years ago when I was 70 and struggled with 6 strings so I bought a baritone ukulele with the four strings tuned DGBE like a guitar. A lot easier with the extra space between the strings. You do of course lose the EA bass strings.

[@user-bt3bo7hl6f]

That is the only way I can make a clean A chord. I’ve gotten fair at barring an A also.

[@pneumaticman5927]

Tomas, some of these lessons came to out of utter “I can’t do this” frustration, but you affirmed and confirmed so much. Thank you!

[@rodneypierre29]

Thank you for this video. Just started learning guitar at the ripe old age of 47 and I was getting a bit frustrated with thudding sound when playing chords. This video was insightful and I appreciate your enthusiasm when it comes to learning. Gonna give it a go and like you said. Practice. 👍

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad I could help, Rodney.

[@RandyBurnettTalks]

@@TomasMichaud This lady I just found has a web site www.everyonecanjam.com she is very help full with this kinda stuff. I will go get U a link to one of her videos soon as I can leave this room.. Here U go this one is short and sweet but will give U an Idea what shes all bout. I been playing for years and she taught me some thing I should have known but. I'm self taught and always tring to move to fast.. Good luck Here's that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYm1hWWVo72LhpI

[@morgan79347]

Rodney Pierre I’m starting @70.

[@GGman2019]

keep at it boss hope you didnt give up

[@jdubb200]

Rodney you still playing? How is it going?

[@TexasDog3]

Maybe they should make guitar necks a bit wider.

[@jacariwatsonalard5742]

TexasDog3 no

[@thewolfdoctor761]

Seagull guitars have a little bit more room between strings. I wish I knew that before buying my Yamaha. BTW, after a year I'm not improving. ha ha

[@user-gd8xl8oj2z]

Classical guitars are wider

[@DaveCharbonneau1]

Search "wide nut guitars". You could also have the neck replaced, if you've already spent a lot on a guitar (rather than buying a new one). (

[@TexasDog3]

@@DaveCharbonneau1 Thank you very much!

[@MrJoeruggiero]

This video was a breath of fresh air. I have huge, fat fingers. No body has ever been able to help me. I tried most of your suggestions and they worked. I've always felt like there was no chance of me learning to play the guitar but I feel like there is some hope for me now. Thank you!

[@JACk79457]

Thanks for the ending message. I was losing patience with myself and figured it was my fat fingers because mine I truly chunky, but the way you made the video really calmed me down and brought some hope back to learning. Thanks again

[@exoman]

Great, useful info & presentation! Thanks.

[@TomasMichaud]

You're very welcome Exoman

[@liufox4394]

Excellent Video! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Riddleagan Skillful Playing Remedy (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a good one of a kind guide for learning complex guitar chords and become a pro without the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my close friend Aubrey at very last got excellent results with it.

[@Kodiax]

i have been struggling with some of these chords to the point of dispair.. THANK YOU for sharing these

[@synergypersonaldevelopment2377]

Really having a problem with muting the thinner strings. Love your tip of practice, patients and persistence, that's gold!

[@TomasMichaud]

Hi John. It's something I have to keep telling myself as well. :)

[@_JRythmixx_314]

Man this helped so so much I have long chubby fingers and some chords seem so impossible and all the videos out there make is seem like you HAVE to use the finger placement they are showing you....using one finger for two strings was a big help!

[@JohnBurke67]

Thank you, I struggle a little with this especially D7. I'm going to try your various techniques. I'm 2 week into learning as a beginner and just practice cords each day.

[@dmiidmii01]

This really helped me as I'm a beginner. Thank you

[@bcs2em625]

This guy is a fantastic teacher. Seems very patient, encouraging and inspiring. I wish I was his student--I'd be playing a lot quicker than with any other teacher.

[@TomasMichaud]

Thanks for your kind words :)

[@1minutetomastery881]

Great video. I found you after 3 years of playing guitar!! More videos on guitar please, cus your presentation is one of the best lve seen on youtube. I watch youtube alot.

[@timsouth1142]

Thank you Tomas! This was really helpful!!

[@ianjames3218]

Thank you. You are a great confidence builder. I will keep practising

[@jacksibrizzi1236]

Thank you Tomas. All very good ideas.

[@IRaped17Pandas]

I'm 140lbs with a ring size 11.5, I gave up on guitar for a long time but today is different and this has been supremely helpful. Thank you.

[@positivelynegative9149]

After struggling with this, I went to a jewelry store to find out my ring size... It's 14. 😖 I gave up guitar.

[@user-jn1vd8pq8p]

i've struggled with but loved every minute learning guitar. i have a damaged middle finger tip which has always made fretting certain shapes awkward and painful and invariably touching other strings. Your point and demonstration of angling the fingers has been a revelation. Thank you so much, Tomas

[@TomasMichaud]

Happy to help!

[@itsrachelfish]

Wow, I had no idea nylon string guitars were actually wider on the necks! Good to know there are a bunch of different sizes

[@TheReconmarine92]

Wish I knew this before buying a fender steel string 😂

[@chrismills5110]

Very useful, many thanks for these tips

[@terry2855]

Great advice, thank you!

[@TomasMichaud]

You're welcome Terry.

[@aarencochran4505]

Using my last three fingers really helped on a E major chord! Thank you!

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it helped Aaren!

[@SeanVplayer]

I learned some of these very same techniques from George Hinchcliffe of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain while learning to play ukulele. Thanks for showing me their application on guitar.

[@gilbertsalazar6938]

Thank you, those are very good tips. I will practice.

[@omni1607]

Thanks a lot for this! I'm now starting guitar after having a good amount of practice in piano, and these tips seem like they're so easy to find yet I thought the answer to my fingers was so complex.

[@TomasMichaud]

Thanks for commenting, comma period.

[@monalilly]

Thank you so much for this Tomas!

[@TomasMichaud]

My pleasure!

[@darrenw.taylor2084]

This is a great video! Thank you for sharing...

[@TomasMichaud]

You're very welcome Darren.

[@scLsn]

Thank you! This made me a lot less discouraged and gave me a clear path towards being able to play barre chords further up the neck.

[@magnocalheiros5146]

Thank you very much!!!!! You are a great teacher!!!

[@AB90DMCProductions]

Thank you that help me a lot nd gave me the confidence to try different ways to make the chords that have given me trouble. Really appreciate the help

[@davebenz8271]

Thank you. The A chord was the toughest for me, but you’ve given me some good options.

[@TomasMichaud]

Happy to help!

[@niko7890]

thanks so much this was very informative and gave me hope for playing. I was using my sisters 43mm neck acoustic and was muting a string on almost every chord.

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad I could help Niko.

[@GreenSaxon]

This is without doubt THE best guitar video I have come across so far. Helped me no end. Many thanks!

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad I could help, hangableauto.

[@souravmukherjee2858]

Thanks for the lesson .. very useful .. big fan of yours 😊👍

[@TomasMichaud]

Thanks, Sourav. I appreciate that.

[@allisonjimeno423]

Great tips. Thank you

[@TheMoneyMakingMentor]

Very useful information. Thanks you Tomas

[@TomasMichaud]

You're very welcome Steve. I'm glad I could help.

[@njorogengua1476]

Yeah, that was a piece of a lesson thank you

[@suzanrudulph4141]

I'm almost 70 and just started to learn the ukulele. This video was invaluable for me. Thank you so much for the tips and encouragement

[@TomasMichaud]

You are so welcome!

[@davidcorkill1012]

Brilliant, thank you 😊

[@noru_ego]

Thank you mate

[@JohnC5]

this video helped me a lot, thanks :D

[@abitcrude8591]

Wow this was very helpful !

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anusin25]

That's really wonderful…Thank you!

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad you like it!

[@number8pencil]

Great stuff. Thank you.

[@TomasMichaud]

You're welcome., cjpg74. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[@Pokitchange86]

Great video thank you for the tips!

[@TomasMichaud]

No problem!

[@rodelkins5102]

Great video. Some helpful ideas

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad I could help, Rod.

[@oldguy5381]

Thanks for the tips, and inspiration.

[@TomasMichaud]

You are so welcome!

[@gentlegiant6585]

Thank you thank you! 😁. I've been having trouble for soooooo long due to my giant hands. Finally able to play that damn A major chord decently. Yay😊! Thanks again. Great lesson. Just subbed too.

[@TomasMichaud]

You're very welcome gentlegiant6585

[@valenciacarlin2357]

Awesome tips, thank you.

[@TomasMichaud]

You are so welcome Valencia!

[@ahmeds.mansour1293]

I loved this video.. very joyful and optimistic! You made it easier for me to keep practicing. Also your way of talk and how you sound is very relaxing and gives a positive energy. A new subscriber here😊

[@TomasMichaud]

Thanks Ahmed. Welcome!

[@mr.exclusive5361]

I struggled for about a month and tried really hard to learn the proper finger form . Ended up trying a seagull s6 and I instantly felt like I could play. I don’t recommend getting it off the bat so that u don’t get lazy with the form but it totally helped and now I feel good about learning acoustic !! (Seagull s6 has a slightly wider neck but is still a steel string acoustic)

[@dmhboag5882]

Good practical information!

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zekethetank]

Awesome video!

[@mwilson308]

i was getting quite frustrated with my thicker fingers and your video really helped. Its not the same as having lessons in person but watching your video really put a light on how i can improve . .now back to practising i go :)

[@TomasMichaud]

You got this!

[@g.j.haycock1064]

Finally, someone who understand my pain. Thanks for this video.

[@TomasMichaud]

You're welcome!

[@pj8624]

Great tips!!! Thank you!!!

[@TomasMichaud]

You're very welcome P.J.

[@TheKimgower]

Nice to know there are alternative ways to play a D chord, as that was in my 1st lesson and the high E string was muting out and believe me I have tried it at least 50 times. I think it's due to the fact that my ring finger got broken many moons ago and the last part of my knuckle is set solid with quite a fat pad. Many thanks for tips and I may now think of getting a 12 string but string out spaces to a 6 string. Cheers Tomas.

[@Arshar]

Thank you sir.. I shall keep trying.. your suggestions feel practical and genuine..

[@TomasMichaud]

You're welcome Arshar

[@nashbrancic3972]

Thank you for the information this helped me a lot as I got big hands and fingers and no matter of the neck width I was always muting one of the strings

[@caroljean161]

Thank you! I will try some of your tips 😊

[@TomasMichaud]

Please do Carol Jean!

[@BennieDuck]

great video mate!

[@TomasMichaud]

Thanks for the visit

[@Fotokazi]

Like the way that you explain things. Thank you Tomas

[@TomasMichaud]

My pleasure Mark!

[@bl1shtiff]

thank you so much for this info!!

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fm_feb762]

Watch three times to be able to follow the subtitles because my English is still very limited, but it was still a very well invested time. You really helped me. Thank you very much!

[@TomasMichaud]

You're very welcome FM

[@billfranks1905]

Great video, thank you.

[@TomasMichaud]

You are welcome Bill! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@user-yh8le5tt5m]

Thanks for the encouragement...been pretty frustrated lately trying to learn even basics. Good job with the lighting, BTW. Background halo effect really emphasizes you in the center of the frame.

[@TomasMichaud]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@salama341]

What a nice guy!

[@walther9161]

Just like when I was 8 and learned the drums… keep pushing those “circuits” and all of a sudden you have it… “practice makes perfect” Thanks for posting

[@positivelynegative9149]

Practice isn't going to make my fingers skinny. 🤦‍♂️

[@memories762]

Thank you so much sir. You have really motivated me. ❤

[@TomasMichaud]

I'm glad to hear that.

[@ericmarks2899]

I’ve been playing since I was five. I’m forty five now. I struggle with fat fingers so over the years I just made up my own chords. Thank you you’ve given me the confidence to learn actual chords now.

[@TomasMichaud]

You're welcome Eric.

[@abbba2]

thanks Tomas, the fat finger hitting pressing two strings worked for me especially that i'm using an electric guitar which requires less pressure

[@Bernievids]

Hi Tomas. I’m 47. I bought a guitar 30 years ago and couldn’t play and fingers not fitting really was the main reason I gave up. I tried several times but recently my kids wanted to play and I found my old Epi Les Paul special II. I bought it new abs time and being in a garage meant it needed some TLC. I dedicated days to getting it back to original. Ha ha. Yeah, I hear you, a cheap guitar isn’t worth the effort. A neighbour is a legit big rocker in Australia and was huge 30 years ago too and so I being a music nut worker who he was out. He said he’d do all the technical stuff and restring, check the wires and pups etc. the Bridge pick up is a bit lower sounding but she’s up and running. Now-I gave up because of my fingers just being to fat. I always used to do the A chord trick but did all three strings with one finger which used to sound excellent. Certainly better than with my three fingers mess. I wanted to thank you for normalising and forgiving these things because I felt this would impede my progress and skills later on if I took short cuts like this but I think it’s generally accepted to do what works. If it creates bad habits that will be hard to break later on, the. That is the issue that worries me. Anyways. I’m at my Third attempt at learning the guitar and your video has given me a real sense of confidence in myself as I was doing some of these things but felt like I was cheating or whatever. Om just going to try the different fingers too because my ring finger feels like it knows where to go more than my biggest middle finger that feels unco most of the time. I try to keep them in their designated frets but it’s taking so long and still feels weak and as if it doesn’t belong. Anyways, I’m glad you did this video. If you know some other electric guitars with helpful necks to look at, that would be nice to hear about in a video. Also, what percentage of players do stuff like this to just get around the guitar when with bigger fingers. I suspect it is higher than I think. Mike Syd Aus.

[@drdave-vp3vh]

This was very helpful

[@TomasMichaud]

Thanks!

[@aryanshygun4317]

i picked up a guitar the other day and was watching videos about chords and it was hard to do cuz my fingers are thick after watching this video i realized its not about following the rules but its about doing what works for you!

[@rishabgn7602]

Thank you so much

[@lindsayjenkins5430]

Thanks …. You helped me a lot

[@Inic]

Thank you so much for this video! I was getting really frustrated with my fingers muting the strings now that I'm trying to learn chords. Definitely gonna try out these techniques.

[@TomasMichaud]

You can do it!

[@bretakeson6565]

Great tip on using your 3, 4, 5 fingers for an “A” chord. Rings clear now. Thanks!

[@TomasMichaud]

You're welcome Bret.

[@xaiene2958]

As someone moving from bass to acoustic guitar, this was very helpful, thank you

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@healerondemand3464]

Good informative video. I like the positivity. Thanks

[@TomasMichaud]

You are so welcome

[@babakzk]

informative and very positive clip :) thank you

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DK-jg5vk]

Great video. Thanks for talking me and my fat fingers off the ledge.

[@dariusslade4953]

...and encouragement. Thanks!

[@TomasMichaud]

You are so welcome Darius!

[@vinpam091]

I like your approach! thank you sir!

[@TomasMichaud]

You are welcome VP!

[@MollysDad]

WOW!!! I was trying to switch chords, and that A major was driving me nuts one again. I wish that I had thought about looking at the internet when I first started, because now I will have to relearn some transitions. By the way, I am 72 years old, been playing for a year. And, coming from the violin world, I had the snobbish expectation that the guitar would be easy, as you don't have to place your fingers to find the note! I've had more than my share of humble pie over the last year. Thanks for this, and I will definitely check out your channel.

[@TomasMichaud]

Happy to help! Be sure to subscribe to get my regular content :)

[@MrMikeb8]

great guitar. i have the same one and love it

[@pdn-vd5om]

I thought this was very truthful and useful.

[@hilpri]

You are a genius! Thanks for the tips.

[@TomasMichaud]

Happy to help Hilpri!

[@yis7751]

Thank you 🙏 for your advises Maestro, 👍

[@TomasMichaud]

You are very welcome

[@lllore9895]

As a violin player I’m jealous of those frets 😫

[@friedrice3337]

LLLore hahahaha i played violin for a few months!! 😂😂 had to work on my intonation 🥴 memories.. learning guitar tho and it soooo much easier

[@cringe-ie9yw]

@@friedrice3337 that sounds great lmao, i used to play violin and cello so that makes me more comfortable knowing it’ll be easier

[@danielpecore8722]

throw my fisst around a fiddle any day man c'mon

[@adamya1639]

don't be, one of the most beautiful things about violin is the literal unlimited amount of sounds, in guitar there are limited tones, that's why guitar like instruments from the middle east don't have frets, they limit sound

[@ferrum7625]

Thanks, very useful. Beginner videos often don't go into this much detail how to play specific chords, thank you.

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it was helpful Ferrum!

[@carlosdoubleday5300]

I enjoy watching you videos and lesson. Great teacher

[@TomasMichaud]

Thanks, Carlos. I appreciate it.

[@MrZPal2099]

I really needed this because I have been struggling with chords and scales

[@TomasMichaud]

I'm glad I could help Evan.

[@buddy8271]

thx for the angle tip. Really helped me out

[@TomasMichaud]

Glad it helped!