我在新竹有時會遇到吉他初學者會說：「我手太小，吉他按不到！」其實很多知名吉他手像是 AC/DC 的 Angus Young 手也不大，卻彈得非常出色。本文整理了幾個實用技巧，讓你即使手小，也能更自在地彈奏音階與和弦。
🖐️ 音階的伸展訓練：小指先行法
在彈五聲音階時，許多人無法用食指與小指跨三格。問題通常出在手掌太靠近琴頸底部。建議做法是：先放上小指到目標音，然後再伸展食指回原位，這樣可以自然引導你的手型與拇指位置，完成伸展。
🎼 和弦的伸展訓練：利用變通與習慣
對於開放和弦，可以使用變通方式練習：從第三格加上 Capo 開始練習，每週往下移一格。這樣格距會逐漸變寬，幫助手型習慣開展。對於困難的 Barre chord，可以透過練習高把位的音階型（第七格以上），再逐步往低把位移動。
✅ 給手小吉他手的其他建議
- 選擇琴頸較窄或琴格較小的吉他，如 3/4 規格。
- 把握手部放鬆，避免拉傷與疲勞。
- 分段練習，讓手部肌肉逐步適應。
手小不是問題，練習方式對了，彈吉他其實可以很輕鬆又開心！
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Sometimes, my students in Hsinchu tell me, "My hands are too small to play guitar!" Actually, many famous guitarists like Angus Young from AC/DC have relatively small hands but play brilliantly. Here are some practical tips to help you play scales and chords more comfortably, even if you have small hands.
🖐️ Finger Stretching for Scales: Pinky-First Method
Many players struggle to stretch their index and pinky fingers across three frets when playing the minor pentatonic scale. The problem is often that the palm is too far from the neck’s bottom. The suggested approach is to place your pinky on the target note first, then stretch your index finger back to its note. This naturally guides your hand and thumb into the right position for the stretch.
🎼 Finger Stretches for Chords: Using Adaptations and Practice
If open chords are challenging, try practicing with a capo on the 3rd fret and move it down one fret each week. This gradually increases the fret spacing, helping your hand adjust. For difficult barre chords, practice extended diatonic scales on the higher frets (7th and above) and slowly move down towards the wider lower frets.
✅ Additional Tips for Small-Handed Guitarists
- Choose guitars with narrower necks or smaller fret sizes, such as 3/4 size guitars.
- Keep your hands relaxed to avoid strain and fatigue.
- Practice in sections to allow your hand muscles to adapt gradually.
Having small hands isn’t a problem— with the right practice techniques, anyone can find comfort and success on the guitar.
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