Todd,

Without giving away too much info which I'm sure can be gained from your DVD's, how would you define your right hand techique when chording?

I know that Scott uses a "claw" type approach utilizing all 5 fingers on the picking hand. Do employ a similar technique?

Thanks,

-Bernie

Todd,

Without giving away too much info which I'm sure can be gained from your DVD's, how would you define your right hand techique when chording?

I know that Scott uses a "claw" type approach utilizing all 5 fingers on the picking hand. Do employ a similar technique?

Thanks,

-Bernie

Hi Bernie,

Actually I haven't covered any of my "chordal" things in my DVD's. (I'm focusing on the fundamentals that most players "really" need to learn first) .....but.....even if I had, I'd be more than happy to share it with everyone here.

Anyway.....

To answer your question; I play with my thumb (obviously for the bass notes of a chord) ....and then primarily with the index, middle and ring fingers. I "RARELY" ever play more than that..........as a harmonic instrument, the bass get VERY thick, VERY fast.

I hope that helps.....if not, let me know and I'll expand on my answer!

Thanks, Todd. I believe that sums it up. :)

Thanks, Todd. I believe that sums it up. :)

Cool,.....happy to help. I love it when I get the answers right! :hyper: ;) :D

Can you explain how you mute your lower strings and use this technique?

I love to play through the chords when I'm working on a new jazz tune (I have Mike Dimin to thank for that). I love it even more now that I have my new 6 string. Ringing strings were never an issue on my 4 string. I have to be a little more careful on a 6.

Anyhow, I manage to mute the low B and E with the heel of my right hand. What do you do?

Joe

Can you explain how you mute your lower strings and use this technique?

I love to play through the chords when I'm working on a new jazz tune (I have Mike Dimin to thank for that). I love it even more now that I have my new 6 string. Ringing strings were never an issue on my 4 string. I have to be a little more careful on a 6.

Anyhow, I manage to mute the low B and E with the heel of my right hand. What do you do?

Joe

Joe,

Essentially that's it!!..... :hyper:

When playing with the thumb, the "heel" of the hand becomes your mute.

Not very complicated........pretty logical really.

Well done.....