Re: "Getting into Jazz Mandolin"
In terms of practicality, I like to view the FFcP exercises like working out. Athletes perform all sorts of exercises on a daily basis to prepare themselves for games. Some of it is completely applicable to their sport of choice and some of it is conditioning. On 4th and goal you're not going to see a lineman get down and do 100 situps or bench press 400lbs. But the mere fact that they can do these things helps them get the job done when the time comes.
You may not fret your pinky and index finger on adjacent strings very often, but when you do use your pinky the added dexterity will be noticeable. That exercise prepares your pinky to do other more practical tasks.
Hopefully that made sense...LOL
Charlie Jones
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