Among other things,using your thumb for the D chord makes the switch to a G more difficult, try it yourself. And there's is no reason for name calling.
I generally use my thumb on only the G string on the D and E chords for example, not to play the whole chord as in the video linked earlier. Even playing a tenor I have a tough time getting three fingers together to make those chords without my thumb. I don't want to start a flaming thumb war but Is this generally considered acceptable or should I attempt to break the habit while I am still a relatively new player. I'm prepared for a variety of opinions, but I'd be interested to know people's thoughts?
hoosierhiver, I apologize for offending you. From my standpoint it's pretty insulting to be told that the way I play is wrong and unacceptable, that use of the thumb "will haunt you", when I have 35 years of evidence that it's perfectly workable.
Jimi Hendrix used his thumb a lot, I don't think it particularly haunted him.
my tip, don't play it in the bathroom. For obvious reasons.
I generally use my thumb on only the G string on the D and E chords for example, not to play the whole chord as in the video linked earlier. Even playing a tenor I have a tough time getting three fingers together to make those chords without my thumb. I don't want to start a flaming thumb war but Is this generally considered acceptable or should I attempt to break the habit while I am still a relatively new player. I'm prepared for a variety of opinions, but I'd be interested to know people's thoughts?
Little known fact: In an online forum, someone insulted Jimi Hendrix's use of his thumb when playing. He was so haunted by the comment that he killed himself. Then they concocted some story about drugs and claimed that internet forums didn't exist in 1970. Now you know the truth.
You know how to make the G chord first position....try it on the second fret of the GCE Strings...let me know if it works for you...
Don't practice while driving down the i-5
What a FABULOUS idea! The acoustics will be awesome, as mine is tiled floor-to-ceiling! I just have to make sure the house is empty first!