jim abraham wrote:
I'm wondering if thumb under
would be less stressful.
I can't think of a reason why it would be, but the only way you'll ever
know is to try it for a while.
I doubt that the problem is your thumb under or over technique. More likely
it is the actual movement (and
from one old hand to another ... thanks - very useful.
- bill
--- Jon Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
jim abraham wrote:
I'm wondering if thumb under
would be less stressful.
I can't think of a reason why it would be, but the
only way you'll ever
know is to try it for a
It might be less stressful, thumb in that is, provided the extended thumb is
not too long engrained in your technique. From a musical point of view
thumb in allows a better attack with the fingers on the doubled courses, in
my opinion and experience, having played both ways.
You might also get
jim abraham wrote:
I'm wondering if thumb under
would be less stressful.
I can't think of a reason why it would be, but the only way you'll ever
know is to try it for a while.
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