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Whew. Thanks for the heads up. I was tempted to hammer out a warning about the pros and cons of using only thumb and index.
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Still, though, 7+ years hasn't aged the subject at all.
Working backwards myself. All 5 is how I taught myself and I can use the pinky as adeptly as any other finger. But... More is less and most times more is the goal. If Travis (alternating) is the rhythm then using the thumb and two fingers is my method. Removing the middle finger, while possible, becomes more work on the hand so I keep the middle finger working. |
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Having learned PIMA, not likely I can use just thumb and index, but that's what's recommended for Rev. Gary Davis Candyman - so maybe learn that one first, then add the other fingers!
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I second the suggestion of Mark Hanson's books. Detailed and well written. Nice guy too!
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Good to hear nobody has six fingers to claim that it won't sound full/interesting unless you balance out a finger for each string plus thumb on bass E.
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