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Hi,

I have become aware recently that when I pluck a string with my fingers I follow through to the string below (above physically). This is particularly noticeable with the lower strings a it creates an audible thump. Been trying avoid the thump by damping or stopping the follow through. The latter is harder but more pleasing as it results in a clearer note. Was wondering what others do or if there are any tips to avoid the thump...

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I play with "free strokes" (as opposed to "rest strokes", which you're describing above) using a floating thumb technique. I prefer it as it minimises string noise and lets you play faster IMO. If you want to stop hitting the string below you really need to look at how the whole finger is moving and modify the whole technique- keeping the same hand position and just trying to reduce follow through will not work IME.

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[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='590523' date='Sep 5 2009, 11:50 AM']I play with "free strokes" (as opposed to "rest strokes", which you're describing above) using a floating thumb technique. I prefer it as it minimises string noise and lets you play faster IMO. If you want to stop hitting the string below you really need to look at how the whole finger is moving and modify the whole technique- keeping the same hand position and just trying to reduce follow through will not work IME.[/quote]

Thanks. Having names for the techniques really helps. Just checked out youtube for floating thumb. Playing later today so will try it out.

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I agree that the thump is intrusive if you don't want it: I am trying to control it in my own playing.

No easy answers, other than be aware, just keep listening carefully and adjusting finger action as necessary.

Best tip is, let the amp do the work, i.e. have vol set so little effort involved. However, if you are in punk/metal etc then heavy physical playing may be part of the style so this probably doesn't apply...

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