johnnysmash
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I am looking for ideas, suggestions as to how to play all chords on ukulele without using my thumb. Using my thumb to form chords causes great pain and without surgery it cannot be corrected according to the doctor. He even went as far to say that it was only a 50-50 chance of surgery solving the problem.
So far I plan to try getting my baritone ukulele set up properly. That may help some. I am also wondering if I play it as an electric, it has a plug built in, would I need less pressure to sound the notes? I have also considered playing on a tenor as well since it is slightly smaller and might compensate enough for me to reach some chords that presently cause pain. I could play on both, depending on what worked best.
At present I play most chords with the base of my thumb pressed against the neck. However, when I have to reach three or four frets to get a note sometimes I have pain.
I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you.
So far I plan to try getting my baritone ukulele set up properly. That may help some. I am also wondering if I play it as an electric, it has a plug built in, would I need less pressure to sound the notes? I have also considered playing on a tenor as well since it is slightly smaller and might compensate enough for me to reach some chords that presently cause pain. I could play on both, depending on what worked best.
At present I play most chords with the base of my thumb pressed against the neck. However, when I have to reach three or four frets to get a note sometimes I have pain.
I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you.