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Placement of strumming hand


schen7913
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schen7913
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01/13/2013 7:48 pm
I'm confused about where to place my strumming hand. Should it rest behind the bridge, for example, when I pick? Or should I rest my ring and pinky fingers on the pick guard while I pick? How about when I do a full strum?

~Thanks~
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Jon Broderick
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Jon Broderick
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01/14/2013 7:54 pm
This tutorial has a really thorough explanation on that topic:

http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=10657&c_id=1&ch_id=2&s_id=359
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LisaMcC
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LisaMcC
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01/14/2013 8:21 pm
Hi Schen,

Here's another beginner-level strumming tutorial you might find helpful:

Acoustic Strumming, Step-by-Step, Level 1

Keep us posted on how it's going!
Best,
Lisa
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