Mick Doobie
Resist We Much
That is the question.
When I was a kid hold-up in my bedroom learning to play guitar, thoroughly ensconced in barre chordage, learning the songs of all of my guitar heroes, I would look up at all the many posters on my walls and puzzle, why no (or so few) barre chords? Were they at the moment just striking a pose, in the middle of a lead break, what the heck?
It wasn't until later that I realized they were wrapping their thumb over the top of the finger board. I started to incorporate the method into my own playing, but I broke my wrist as a child and it just seemed uncomfortable to me. A guitar buddy who was classically trained would make fun at the sloppy technique. I still do it sometimes, but more often I opt for a straight barre chord. I think it makes my playing cleaner, but I fear I will never end up striking a pose on a poster on somebody's wall "I want to learn to play like that guy".
To thumb, or not to thumb? That is the question. Which do you prefer or do most often?
(might should be in the guitar forum, but i'll just put it here)
When I was a kid hold-up in my bedroom learning to play guitar, thoroughly ensconced in barre chordage, learning the songs of all of my guitar heroes, I would look up at all the many posters on my walls and puzzle, why no (or so few) barre chords? Were they at the moment just striking a pose, in the middle of a lead break, what the heck?
It wasn't until later that I realized they were wrapping their thumb over the top of the finger board. I started to incorporate the method into my own playing, but I broke my wrist as a child and it just seemed uncomfortable to me. A guitar buddy who was classically trained would make fun at the sloppy technique. I still do it sometimes, but more often I opt for a straight barre chord. I think it makes my playing cleaner, but I fear I will never end up striking a pose on a poster on somebody's wall "I want to learn to play like that guy".
To thumb, or not to thumb? That is the question. Which do you prefer or do most often?
(might should be in the guitar forum, but i'll just put it here)