Originally Posted by: jefflonowski81I practiced A Minor with middle and ring finger in the way I thought was shown. But in another lesson, the instructor has these fingers switched. Does it depend on the chord played before the E Minor - to make the transition easier - or was I doing it wrong all along?
I personally prefer this (these) configurations below.
Something to keep in mind is that certain things you are taught such as finger configurations are generally the norm or way people do it, but it is not a law. Some folks may finger a chord a different way because they learned it that way or maybe there was an ergonomic reason to do so.
As you grow as a player, you realize that what is originally a guide to playing as a beginner is not actually a law and as you start learning your own way, you may adjust to fit your style or physicality. But to be clear, doing the 'generally accepted' way is probably a good thing and it's tried and true for most guitarist. But if you veer off that path, no one will issue you a ticket and a fine either! ;)
