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The first is associated with classical and flamenco guitarists, who adhere to a strict rule that the thumb must always be on the centre line of the back of the neck (see photo below). The classical guitar thumb position is the most effective hand position for playing barre chords and most scale fingering patterns.
- Where should thumb be on guitar neck?
- Is it bad to play guitar with thumb?
- Is it bad to wrap thumb around guitar neck?
- Is it okay to fret with your thumb?
Where should thumb be on guitar neck?
The proper placement of your thumb should be at the back of the neck, opposite your index finger. Sometimes your thumb will be around your middle finger, but that's fine too. The key thing to remember is that your thumb should generally be pointed upwards, almost perpendicular to the neck of the guitar.
Is it bad to play guitar with thumb?
It's OK to play with your thumb but that could limit you quite a lot later on. Like your friend said, it'd be much harder to try to play a fasy some with your thimb. Also if you use a pick it can increase your accuracy and you'll be able to play faster.
Is it bad to wrap thumb around guitar neck?
Also, you don't use the tip of the thumb so much as the side of the thumb. You'll get better with practice. As for simply saying "there's no need to do this," WRONG. Thumb grip frees up the barre giving you a wider range of motion for playing single note embelishments over chords.
Is it okay to fret with your thumb?
To Fret – or Not to Fret – the Bass String with Your Thumb
In the classical guitar world, fretting the bass string with the thumb is frowned upon. ... Place your fretting-hand thumb directly ON the first fret wire, not behind it, as you normally place a fretting finger.
