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2 fingers or one

From tav rees on 7/13/2018 8:50:53 AM

Hi bought a deering calico the other day and have started playing again well trying.what the best 2 fingers on the head or 1 at the moment  i fell better using my little pinky on the head but should i change it and try and get used to putting 2 on tje head does it make much difference.

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Buzzbomb says:
7/13/2018 9:03:28 AM

It depends on your hand... 2 is said to give more stability but I find that uncomfortable & just use the pinky. It's more important to pay attention to keeping the back of your hand parallel to the head.

tonytcc says:
7/26/2018 12:48:50 AM

Agree with buzzbomb, it depends on shape of hand. I cannot put 2 down under any circumstances and move other fingers. So it’s pinky only for me.
I’d try both and do what’s most comfortable, give it a week if you’re determined to have either 1 or 2, that should be enough to tell you.

tav rees says:
7/26/2018 12:56:59 AM

Cheers for the advice ive got 2 fingers down on the head but ive got to concentrate on keeping them down as the finger next to the pinky keeps rising.


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