Purpose: To check the condition of the nails and to make sure the fingers are plucking correctly.  

Instructions: Place the fingers in prepared position one (p on the fourth string, i on the third string, m on the second string, a on the first string). play four notes with each finger while the other fingers are anchored on the strings.  

Checklist:  

    •       are your fingers are going into palm of the hand? (except thumb)  

    •       are the fingers moving through the string with no resistance?  

    •       are you producing the best tone possible?