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My short fingers don't allow me to play the guitar very well. is there any way around this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Lessons: A great instructor can help you modify your technique.
Answered 1/25/2013
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Not surgical: Try a different instrument, practice more, or accept your not having a professional guitar career.
Answered 3/19/2013
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