A little help with thumb fretting

[mmmaak]

Originally Posted by daniel1703

I used to study in Sunway College, but now I'm in Singapore.

I see. Well, much better guitar selections there, eh?
Anyway, just shoot me an email if you're back here or want to talk about anything guitar-related

Originally Posted by Bern

That and/or the size of one's hand, obv. Some people also have trouble bending their thumb joint. However, as shawlie said. it does get easier with practice.

I've found this very effective for stubborn thumb joints. My students don't always approve.

[Bern]

Originally Posted by mmmaak

I've found this very effective for stubborn thumb joints. My students don't always approve.

Totally forgot about this shortcut...

[JeremyG]

Originally Posted by TBman

Its the neck, no doubt about it.

As another beginner and fretting an F with my thumb, I'll have to agree with the above post.

I play a Taylor GS8 and I find that b/c of the thinner neck than an older Martin HD28 (smaller radius, thicker neck) I used to own I have trouble that I never had before a decade back when I first tried with some lessons. I can't keep mine from buzzing, bigtime.

That's my excuse an' I'm stickin' with it.....

I think it does make all the difference though. I'll just have to keep at it to see if (HOW) I can get around it. Good luck with your progression. It seems you aren't letting it get in your way.

Jeremy.

[daniel1703]

Originally Posted by mmmaak

I see. Well, much better guitar selections there, eh?
Anyway, just shoot me an email if you're back here or want to talk about anything guitar-related


I've found this very effective for stubborn thumb joints. My students don't always approve.

Unfortunately I'm from East M'sia and I usually only visit Kuala Lumpur once a year.

As for the hammer, I think I'll pass on that. You know, if you hammer your thumb enough, your thumb to head ratio will be this.

[mmmaak]

Originally Posted by daniel1703

You know, if you hammer your thumb enough, your thumb to head ratio will be this.

Exactly why I only use it on students

By the way, do you know forum member hann? He's from Singapore as well.