Originally Posted by: tonyd79

Mike-

We've been working on this Punk Rock tune with The Rockshare Group I belong to in the Phoenix area. Playing this tune entirely at the disignated tempo seems tiring on my strumming hand as much as I'm trying to relax. Is this only me or a thing about fast pace punk rock strumming??

Tony

the fast pace of strumming in punk songs certainly does tire your strumming hand but you do get used to it. I've been playing in fast punk bands for over 15 years now and although my hand does still get tired the speed of my strumming and palm muting has also gotten a lot faster over the years. Playing punk has been great for improving my rythm playing but i lack skills in lead playing so that's why i am a member on this site so i can improve in those areas.