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Old 06-06-2018, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JackB1 View Post
OK, so I have started to delve into finger picking and I can't decide which method is better....anchoring the pinky or resting the heel of the palm near the bridge or as a third option, not anchoring at all. They all seem to have pros and cons, but I feel like I need to pick one or I am impeding my progress.

Would not recommend anchoring the pinkly. Don't want to mark up the top.

Nor have palm hang out near bridge. If wanting to mute strings with palm then it's palm on bridge and strings.

Basically you don't want your hand to bounce. It can be difficult to control this.

Some times you can steady you hand by resting a finger on a string. Classical and flamenco players often do this.

Couple of examples where you could do this:

Am chord alternate thumb pattern where you could rest your third finger on the first string. Try third finger on and off the first string to compare how steady your hand is.

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----1--------------1----------
-----------2--------------2---
-------2--------------2-------
0--------------0--------------
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Or for some solo upper string note picking thumb resting on a lower string, for example:

---------0---1---3---1---0------------
-1---3------------------------3---1---
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Try thumb on and off bass string to see how steady your hand is each way.
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