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| Thumb is out in front. |
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It is very important to have the thumb ahead of your other fingers and don't let it fall behind them or run into them.
The thumb does not have to be too far out front but enough to not touch the other fingers while playing. Start with the easy
patterns below. Also let me add that the use of a thumb pick is highly suggested but not necessary. Chet, Merle, Tommy, Jerry
and Buster all used Thumb picks. I do too now. It took me a while but there are several advantages if you are doing that particular
style. But if classical is your thing then use the natural thumb.
p = thumb
i = index finger/1st
m = middle finger/2nd
a = ring finger/3rd
| Relax, and notice the arm and wrist position. |
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| Also you need some nail length for proper dynamics. |
| Photo shows finger nail length. |
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| no nails equal, loss of tone, volume and dynamics. |
The fingernail length can vary of course, but you should have enough to have the fleshy part of your fingertip and finger
nail both contacting the string at the same time. I tend to have mine a little over an eighth of an inch.
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