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• Method 2 of 2: Alternative Methods
• Tips

1 Press your thumb over your middle finger. Begin by placing the pad (flat fleshy part) of your thumb against the pad of your middle finger. Do not use your fingertips - you want the soft, easily squeezed areas to connect with each other. To position them correctly, it is best to pretend that you are lifting something heavy with your thumb and forefinger.

• First, learn to do this with your dominant hand (the one you write with). As you master the basic click, you can try with your other hand.

2 Bend your ring finger and pinky down. Without moving your thumb and forefinger, gently place your ring and pinky fingers on the base of your hand or the base of your thumb, where they feel naturally. Try to leave some room at the base of your thumb for the middle toe to snap to the fleshy part below.

• These fingers are not involved in the click, but this step is very important. The ring and little finger essentially "prop" the rest of the hand, allowing more force to be applied when clicking (and thus making a loud sound).

3 Apply some pressure between your thumb and middle finger. Now start squeezing them together, but don't let any of them budge just yet. Press hard enough here - a little harder than it felt naturally at first. The pressure should be enough to make your fingertips red.

• The more pressure you create, the more powerful the click will be. It is difficult to cause pain in this way, but if you feel it, then you are pressing too hard.

4 Click! Move your index finger down so that it rests on your thumb, but do not release the pressure. Move your thumb from middle to index finger. The middle finger should slide off the thumb and "click" on the palm. It should hit the fleshy base of the thumb and make a sharp clicking sound. Congratulations - you just snapped your fingers.

• Don't worry if you can't do it on the first try. At first, many people find it difficult to click, but it's easier than it sounds - you just have to learn. See below for tips on how to click correctly.

5 Practice the clicking motion until it comes naturally to you. The only way to learn to click better is to practice! Once you get your first good, loud "click", try to repeat the movements in exactly the same way until you get a good result again. Within a few days you will be able to click more and more often.

• If you feel that you are not getting the characteristic clicking sound, try a few more times, making sure you do the following:
• Maintain sufficient pressure between your thumb and middle finger before clicking;
• keep your ring finger and little finger tightly pressed down to your palm;
• leave enough space at the base of the thumb for the middle finger to hit it - the middle finger should not be behind the ring;
• if you're still not successful, try one of the alternatives below - some people find them simpler.

Method 2 of 2: Alternative Methods

1. 1 Try clicking your ring finger. While the middle finger is easier, louder and "sharper" with the middle finger, some people prefer to use the ring finger for this. The basic approach here is to simply perform a basic clicking motion, but only with one thumb down. In other words:
   • Press the pad of your thumb against the pad of your ring finger.
   • Fold your pinky down towards the palm or base of your thumb.
   • Create pressure between your thumb and ring finger. It will be easier to do this if you move your middle and index fingers down closer to him.
   • Swipe your thumb from your ring finger to your middle finger.Your ring finger should come out and slap the base of your thumb, making a clicking sound.
2. 2 To make the click louder, try swinging your hand. Some people can perform exceptionally loud clicks, essentially giving the whole hand click movement, clicking when swinging the arm down. Be careful not to overdo your arm movement here - if you use too much force, it can lead to pain in the wrist. To click this way:
   • Get ready to perform a normal click. Press your thumb against your middle (or ring finger, if you like), fold your ring finger and pinky down (or just your pinky if you snap your ring finger) and apply pressure.
   • Turn your palm so that it faces sideways (towards your torso). The arm should be free and relaxed from wrist to elbow.
   • In one quick, fluid motion, bring your elbow towards you and turn your palm upward. Then extend your elbow and swing your hand downward, turning your wrist so that your palm is facing downward. Click while swinging your hand!
   • If all goes well, you will get a very loud click. Keep trying if it doesn't work the first time. This can take some time.
3. 3 Try double-clicking. If you get the hang of performing one click, try doing two... It is difficult to get the same level of volume with this technique, but getting the double-click sound itself is not that difficult. To double click:
   • Prepare to perform a ring finger snap. Squeeze your thumb and ring fingers together, while folding your pinky finger down and aligning the other two fingers next to your ring finger. You must start with ring finger - you won't be able to double-click if you start with middle finger.
   • Build up pressure with your ring finger. While doing this, keep your middle and index fingers close to him.
   • Move your thumb towards your middle finger without releasing the pressure, then without stopping, quickly slide it towards your index finger.
   • If done correctly, the ring finger should snap into the palm of your hand just after the middle finger, making two quick (but separate) clicking sounds. Try practicing this quick double-click to your favorite song!
4. 4 Try flicking with both hands. What is the use of being able to click if you cannot recreate your favorite scenes from West Side Story? It is easy to click with both hands - the only question is that with practice, as soon as you master the clicking of the dominant hand, learn to collect strength and technique in your non-dominant hand. Any of the techniques above work for the dominant hand, so experiment until you find the one you like best!
   • To add complexity, try two different click methods at once! For example, you can try doing regular right-handed clicks and double-clicking with your left.

Tips

• The moisture in your hands can affect your clicking ability. If your hands are too wet or oily to apply normal pressure (for example, if you've just applied lotion), you can dry them with a paper towel. On the other hand, if they are too dry to rehydrate, you should use a little lotion.
• However, please note that some sources claim that the loudest click will be obtained if your hands are wet.
• When you click, the sound doesn't come from rubbing your two fingers together - it actually comes from your finger striking the fleshy part of your palm. Basically you slap one finger on one hand! To test this, try clicking on the palm of your hand while it is covered with a napkin. The sound will be much more muted.
• Don't try flicking with your index finger or little finger. It is technically possible, but very difficult.
• Do not use too much force to avoid injuring your fingers.