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To snap your fingers, rest the pad of your thumb against the pad of your middle finger, and fold down your ring finger and pinky so they rest against your hand. Hold your index finger so it’s beside your middle finger but not touching your thumb. Press your thumb and middle finger together firmly until the tips of your fingers turn a little red, then slide your thumb from your middle finger to your index finger. It might take a little practice, but when you get it right, you will hear a sharp cracking sound. To learn how to snap with your ring finger, read on!