in the intro to you cant hold no groove by victor wooten how does he strum so fast? besides practice is there a technique that i can learn so i practice it right?

I'm not familiar with the tune, but I know Vic strums much like Stanley Clarke, which is a flamenco strum using the nails. Get "School Days" by Stanley, which breaks it down and makes it easier.

I've never actually paid attention to Wooten's or Clarke's strumming technique, but I know Les Claypool uses a flamenco approach.

Check out some videos. Good examples are the main riff of To Many Puppies and the main riff of American Life (best example).

Here's a great breakdown of the American Life riff.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fTlDlkDHc2c

I just use index finger up-down to strum the intro.

Try using your index finger, middle finger, or both on the way up

And you thumbnail on the way down



Personally I use middle up - thumb down.

I havnt heard that song yet... but he may be doing double thumping...

here's a video for reference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7um5p3gMaS8

I mainly use my index when strumming like that

Watching that brings back memories.

If you ever have the opportunity of seeing him live, do it, he puts on an incredible show. It's not just a virtuoso fest either. When he's got his family and co. along with him it's an incredible experience.

After seeing that, I now understand why his old Monarch was so beat to shreds in a couple particular spots.