The "thumb-over" F major chord
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- Hi, this is one of a few issues, that I have seen arising when teaching folks in my One-To-One Zoom sessions.
The Barre chord is the traditional method but it is not ideal for steel string rhythm accompaniment, especially when changing from first position C or G shapes.
NOTE: the length of your thumb or fingers does NOT restrict this fretting method. It is really a matter of learning how to place your hand behind the neck. I do accept that it takes a little time to adjust to it, but it will enable you to make smoother changes, and with less tension on your hand and forearm - your wrist will thank you!
I hope that this short video will help you, and your questions and/or queries are welcomed. Remember, if you would like to try my one hour one-to-one sessions via zoom, then please drop me an email to chipickers2016@gmail.com.
Thumbs up to that. Well broken down and explained. I realise about 60 years late that I’ve been trying to bend my thumb too much. A slight alteration and - hey presto - problem solved. Thank you.
Hi Alan, that's great to hear, thanks for watching.
Thanks Andy
Hope you are well
Thank you
Keep the tips coming 👍🏽🏴
Thanks, will do!
Great tip!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice one Andy very helpful tips
Happy to help, thanks for watching.
Great lesson!
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
Hello Andy … thanks for the tip. F has been a big roadblock for me. I’ll give it a try. I hope you and your wife are doing well and over covid. Be well.
Hi, I hope this helps you, and thanks for the kind thoughts - I went back to the gym last week, so, well on the mend thanks.
I recall a video from last year or older where you grab a guitar from its stand with the thumb over grip! Since that video i scrapped barre shape F for this.
Hi, you are correct of course - and I'm delighted that my earlier video helped you -but as this issue comes up so frequently I thought it merited a reprisal and modified approach. Comments and questions always welcomed, and answered.
@@SillyMoustache thank for the prompt reply. I got in touch about picks and strumming awhile back. Your help there has made my up stroke infinitely better. Thank you.
Been trying to get the consistency on the thumb over technique, without any buzzing, especially since I spent so much time trying to do proper barre chords when first learning.
The way you described the process of placing the index between the strings and right up to the fret, and how it only takes a gentle touch on the thumb, has changed how I think of the process. Thanks so much!
I'm glad this has helped, thanks for watching.
Having learned my first songs from John Pearse ( Hold Down a Chord!), I’ve never understood why anyone would find this hard.
It’s the easiest and most comfortable way to play the shape.
I learned a lot (still do! ) from Stefan Grossman who also teaches it this way as well.
Hi, I never saw the JP series on BBC, and whilst I saw Stefan in concert a good few times, I was never taught by him, but good to know, thanks.
F is easier with the thumb, but what about bm?
Ah ! and there's the rub. I only use Bm as a VI chord when playing in G so I confess, I don't use the barre version!
Pretty good if your fretting hand hasn't had surgery before age 4, broken fingers cand knuckle, all before being run over by a car driving on the sidewalk. There's a reason I look for a certain nut width, scale length, and neck profile/s. The hand is a challenge. Correct guitar build and sound are important. I've tried the thumb over, and this, and my hand doesn't move that way, possibly never could. After 50+ years, I have figured out how to do a fast F to C, G, F# or whatever. Thanks Andy.
Sorry to hear about the hand damage! However you have found your own way - well done!Best,Andy
@SillyMoustache yes I have. Really tough to have anyone "do what I do" other than alternate tunings using 1 or 2 fingers. It's great showing grandchildren they can start with a 2-finger chord in their favorite song and work up to the full chord (which they have
@SillyMoustache done by the next visit. They are singers like their Mom and these grandparents, although their grandmother on this side died from radiation caused breast cancer. (I've lost 3 wives to various forms of cancer.) Howard
Mostly used for fingerpicking since the A string does not need to fretted doing travis-style.
Well, uh, no, because a good thumb over major chord would fret ALL strings.
@@SillyMoustacheNo need to fret A string…alternating bass with this chord is E string D string E string D string etc.
My thumb is not long enough.
Ah, but it doesn't have to be. My thunmb doesn't bend over the edge of the fretboard, it just turns e3noungh to press down enough on the 6th string.
Easier than the 'easy' F to me.
Yup, it does help a lot, thanks for watching .
Oh yes, American style they call it. Thumb over. Love it and super easy. Also nice when playing a D etc.
Hi, hadn't heard of that, but, I guess that figures as the steel string was kinda introduced in the USA while Europe was busy tearing itself to bits. Thanks for watching.
@@SillyMoustacheUK is a bit Non-European these days tearing itself to bits.