2 Beginner Guitar Strumming Questions...? ><?

Question

Is learning to strum only select strings (like not the sixth for the C major chord) with the pick actually readily possible, or is muting the only way?

With muting, is it good practice to use your thumb? [I heard that having your thumb stick out from the neck is terrible posture?]

Answer 1

It&#039;s definitely possible. Like when I play the D chord I only play D, G, B, and E strings. It&#039;s a learned thing. Just keep practicing.

Answer 2

Its easier just to mute it with your fingers on your left hand. Everyone has a different playing style. Jimi Hendrix used to use his thumb for chords all the time. You should have your thumb in the middle of the guitar neck.

Answer 3

It&#039;s possible. Just train yourself to start on the A string and not the bass string. It because a natural reflex after a while. DONT USE YOUR THUMB. BAD. That&#039;s for lazy cheaters to mute with your thumb. :P