Re: Position is Everything------left hand thumb

Brian Running <brunning@xxxxxxx> wrote:
js wrote:

I guess you haven't read my posts on this over the years...

Modesty is not your long suit, is it, John? There are some people out
there that either haven't read all your posts, or don't consider you
to have the last word on everything. I know, I know... but that's
just the way it is.

I would also add: Do NOT use your thumb as a vice grip to clamp
notes. the pressure should come from the fingers only. The thumb is
just a counterbalance for the neck.

What you're really saying is not to use too much grip pressure with
your fingering hand. It's physically impossible not to apply a
countering force with your thumb, or with the elbow of your plucking
hand. Can't be done! However, it is a good idea not to use
excessive grip force with your fingering hand, so your basic message
is right.

He did say "using your right forearm as a counterbalance". You must
have missed that. It's clearly possible, although personally I find it
awkward.


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Relevant Pages

  • Re: Position is Everything------left hand thumb
    ... It's physically impossible not to apply a countering force with your thumb, or with the elbow of your plucking hand. ... However, it is a good idea not to use excessive grip force with your fingering hand, so your basic message is right. ...
    (alt.guitar.bass)
  • Re: Position is Everything------left hand thumb
    ... Do NOT use your thumb as a vice grip to clamp notes. ... pressure should come from the fingers only. ... Now take your thumb away from the neck and do ... using your right forearm as a counterbalance. ...
    (alt.guitar.bass)
  • Re: Position is Everything------left hand thumb
    ... Now take your thumb away from the neck and do ... using your right forearm as a counterbalance." ... Do NOT use your thumb as a vice grip to clamp notes. ... The pressure can't come from the fingers only. ...
    (alt.guitar.bass)
  • Re: Position is Everything------left hand thumb
    ... "Play a simple scale normally. ... using your right forearm as a counterbalance." ... Do NOT use your thumb as a vice grip to clamp ... The pressure can't come from the fingers only. ...
    (alt.guitar.bass)
  • Re: Position is Everything------left hand thumb
    ... Now take your thumb away from the neck ... *using your right forearm as a counterbalance*. ...
    (alt.guitar.bass)