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18 Jun 10 - 12:18 PM (#2930590) Subject: 6 fingered musicians ??? From: GUEST,erbert Apart from the usual jokes about the allegedly restricted gene pools of remote rural communities, are there actually any well known musicians with more than the standard quota of 5 fingers per hand ? Would it be a distinct advantage and positive aid to virtuosity if the hands are healthily proportioned and well functioning ? Just curious, and wishing I could reach a few extra frets and Keys with my fat stuubby digits.. |
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18 Jun 10 - 01:46 PM (#2930651) Subject: RE: 6 fingered musicians ??? From: GUEST,Hootenanny For what it is worth, Chicago Bluesman the late Hounddog Taylor. It didn't give him any advantage however as he played a wild slide guitar. Hoot |
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18 Jun 10 - 03:57 PM (#2930717) Subject: RE: 6 fingered musicians ??? From: Edthefolkie Richard Thompson - on each hand. |
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18 Jun 10 - 05:04 PM (#2930757) Subject: RE: 6 fingered musicians ??? From: Scorpio Had two thumbs on my right hand when I was born. Removed age 18 months. Have often joked about the guitar possibilities, as I fingerpick. Also considered the benefits of being able to order a six-pack with a handsignal, or having the ability to pick one's nose and masturbate at the same time. |