Junie Moon
Well-known member
I'm a novice player. Mostly I strum simple arrangements of songs that I like, and sing along when no one is around.
I've been strumming w/my thumb. It feels natural and it produces a pleasing sound. I've noticed in videos that just about NO ONE strums w/the thumb, and some instructional materials warn against it.
I'm working on learning how to strum in the recommended ways.
BUT, thumb strumming produces a dramatically richer sound for me than the recommended ways. Strumming w/the tops and/or side of my finger(s) does not sound nearly as nice to my ears. Clickety-click, thin sound, lack of control, etc.
It's quite possible that I need a LOT more practice with recommended strumming methods to produce a rich, mellow sound. I sense that thumb strumming is a bad habit to develop. If that really is so, I should switch before it's too late.
Before I tell myself, "I'm playing for myself alone, so I can feel free to strum however I like," I'd love to hear why thumb strumming is unpopular.
Many thanks.
June
I've been strumming w/my thumb. It feels natural and it produces a pleasing sound. I've noticed in videos that just about NO ONE strums w/the thumb, and some instructional materials warn against it.
I'm working on learning how to strum in the recommended ways.
BUT, thumb strumming produces a dramatically richer sound for me than the recommended ways. Strumming w/the tops and/or side of my finger(s) does not sound nearly as nice to my ears. Clickety-click, thin sound, lack of control, etc.
It's quite possible that I need a LOT more practice with recommended strumming methods to produce a rich, mellow sound. I sense that thumb strumming is a bad habit to develop. If that really is so, I should switch before it's too late.
Before I tell myself, "I'm playing for myself alone, so I can feel free to strum however I like," I'd love to hear why thumb strumming is unpopular.
Many thanks.
June