Hi Neil,
Hope I'm doing this right.. My question is about muting strings..
I know you're not a fan of bringing your thumb over the neck to mute the low E string (i.e. when playing a C chord). Do you ever mute it other ways- for example if you're playing a C chord- is it ok to mute/deaden it with your ring finger (have that finger play C on the 3rd fret- but place it so it just touches and mutes the low E string)?
The D chord is also tough when strumming, as I need to avoid 2 strings.
Any tips would help here.
Al
Muting strings?
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familyman4
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Hi Al,
Actually, using your thumb to mute the 6th string for some chords is OK in my book. I always want students to learn and establish good hand position first but once that is done it is fine to alter things. I do mute the 6th string both of the ways you describe at times.
As far as the D chord goes, you really need to focus your strumming stroke on the top 4 strings, coming into the strings at a bit of an angle rather than right on the plane of the strings. Luckily, if you get the 5th string a little, it's OK.
Neil
Actually, using your thumb to mute the 6th string for some chords is OK in my book. I always want students to learn and establish good hand position first but once that is done it is fine to alter things. I do mute the 6th string both of the ways you describe at times.
As far as the D chord goes, you really need to focus your strumming stroke on the top 4 strings, coming into the strings at a bit of an angle rather than right on the plane of the strings. Luckily, if you get the 5th string a little, it's OK.
Neil
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AcousticAl
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Thanks Neil.
Just wanted to make sure. Will work on keeping good hand position as well.
Al
Just wanted to make sure. Will work on keeping good hand position as well.
Al