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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
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03/22/2021 3:48 pm

Sounds like your guitars are set up properly.

Originally Posted by: Deb48

It's just something about the finger positioning for those power chords that's getting to me, I think.

[p]Sure, it could just be a matter of practicing. What about your thumb position? As you move your fingers more to the bass strings you should move your thumb down toward the opposite side of the neck to maintain opposable pressure. I demonstrate this here.

https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=12188

See if that helps!


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