Left hand technique

[rogerstodge]

For years i used the "1 finger per fret technique"
Til i got out gigging then that all went out of the window.

[Japhet]

I was taught that your thumb should be opposite your second finger and close to the underside of the neck. This does make stretches easier and also gives a very good point of reference if you play fretless. It is however, in my opinion, bloody uncomfortable and unnecessary when bashing away in a pub rock band.

[Coilte]

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I was taught that your thumb should be opposite your second finger
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That's how it is taught by a lot of teachers......and also how some of their pupils
end up with CTS.

[alembic63]

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Here is another video clip that might be of help. It is basic L/H technique, and concentrates on fingering. You are right IMO to concentrate first on getting a good clear note. The muting technique can come later.


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeRoQuXlj9w[/media]
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This works for me...been playing like this for nearly 40 years....no hand problems ......just relax your thumb and let it do its thing

[Grangur]

Thankfully my problem isn't so much CTS as an ache down the side of my hand below the little finger from over stretching. It'll be ok in a day or two. I just need to rest it and work on pivoting the thumb.

Thanks for everyone's input.