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GMCers,

I joined just recently, and as i have delved into various lessons, i've found a bit of a question...

-What is the best technique for your left (fretboard) hand?

I seem to remember old teachers once telling me to have my thumb firmly on the back of the neck, but I have recently noticed that my thumb is really riding up: i find it on the top edge of the fretboard and even curled over to where it's really on the fretboard itself. I do have relatively long fingers, so I've kind of settled into this full-grip technique, but i'm really just concerned about whats going to give me the most speed and versatility. Do I need to keep my thumb all the way in the middle of the back of the neck or what?

thanks

Hi From Texas

Hey all GMCers. I just signed up from Austin Texas and LOVE the site. I've been a regular user of ultimate-guitar tabs website for some time, and always enjoyed Kristofer's awesome vids on there. Recently with the upload of "nocturnal vision" on that site, I realized how even though I consider myself a fairly accomplished player, my guitar life has really slowed down, and how I can now benefit from some well organized motivating lessons that i can PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.

I've already spent many consistent hours in the past few days practicing various lessons and really seen some clear improvement in my speed picking (which is one of my biggest reasons for joining)

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