To start, practice with your dominant hand (the same one you use to write). When you master the basic snap, you can try with your other hand.
These fingers aren’t involved in the snap, but this part is crucial. The ring finger and pinky basically “prop up” the rest of the hand, allowing you to use more force when you snap (and thus get a louder sound).
The more pressure you build up, the more power behind your snap. While it’s hard to hurt yourself this way, if you feel pain, you’re pressing a little too hard.
Don’t worry if you can’t get it on the first try. This is something many people have difficulty with at first, but once you get it, it quickly becomes easy. See below for tips on getting your snap just right.
If you can’t seem to get a good snapping noise, try a few more times and make sure you’re doing the following: Keeping good pressure between your thumb and middle finger until you make your snap Keeping your ring finger and pinky folded firmly down against your palm Leaving enough room at the base of your thumb for your middle finger to hit — your middle finger should not end up behind your ring finger If you’re still having little success, try one of the alternate methods below — some people find them easier.
Press the pad of your thumb against the pad of your ring finger. Fold your pinky down against your palm or the base of your thumb. Build up pressure between your thumb and ring finger. This can be easier if you move your middle finger and index finger down next to it. Slide your thumb from your ring finger to your middle finger. Your ring finger should snap down and smack against the base of your thumb, making a snapping sound.
Get ready to do a normal snap. Press your thumb against against your middle finger (or ring finger, if you prefer), fold the ring finger and pinky down (just the pinky if you’re snapping with your ring finger), and build up pressure. Turn your palm so that it faces to the side (in the direction of your torso). Your arm should be loose and relaxed from the wrist through the elbow. In one quick, smooth motion, bring your elbow in and turn your palm up. Then, bring your elbow out and whip your hand down, turning your wrist so that your palm faces the ground. Snap as you whip your hand! If you’re successful, you should get an extra-loud snap. Keep practicing if you don’t get it at first. This one can take some time.
Get ready to do a ring finger snap. Your thumb and ring finger should be pressed together, with your pinky folded down and your other two fingers lined up next to your ring finger. You must start on the ring finger — you can’t do a double snap starting on your middle finger. Build up pressure against your ring finger. Keep your middle and index finger close to it. Slide your thumb to your middle finger without letting up on the pressure, then quickly slide it to your index finger without pausing. If you do this right, your ring finger should snap against the flesh of your palm immediately followed by your middle finger, making two quick (but separate) snapping sounds. Try practicing this rapid-fire double snap along to your favorite song!
For an added challenge, try using two different snapping techniques at once! For instance, you might try doing normal snaps with your right hand and double snaps with your left.
