Finger Sleeve With Raised Flexible Bar For Playing BarreChords

Abstract

One embodiment of a tight fitting finger sleeve is presented which has a raised flexible bar to assist in playing a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, in a style that includes barre chords. The finger sleeve (10) is configured with an internal cavity (11) to accept the insertion of a musician's index finger (14) and is made of an elastomeric material that provides a frictional connection with the finger and can be repeatedly bent and straightened without restriction. In addition, a raised flexible bar (12) is attached to the finger sleeve (10) along the longitudinal axis from the proximal end (13) to the distal end (15) and is made of a flexible material that can be repeatedly bent and straightened without restriction while providing the rigidity required to compress a number of guitar strings (16) at various fret positions (17) along a guitar fingerboard (18) as required when playing barre chords. The finger sleeve with raised flexible bar is designed for substantially improved playing qualities, aesthetically appealing appearance, and superior comfort.

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