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Is learning to strum only select strings (like not the sixth for the C major chord) with the pick actually readily possible, or is muting the only way!?

With muting, is it good practice to use your thumb!? [I heard that having your thumb stick out from the neck is terrible posture!?]Www@QuestionHome@Com


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It's possible!. Just train yourself to start on the A string and not the bass string!. It because a natural reflex after a while!. DONT USE YOUR THUMB!. BAD!. That's for lazy cheaters to mute with your thumb!. :PWww@QuestionHome@Com

Its easier just to mute it with your fingers on your left hand!. Everyone has a different playing style!. Jimi Hendrix used to use his thumb for chords all the time!. You should have your thumb in the middle of the guitar neck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It's definitely possible!. Like when I play the D chord I only play D, G, B, and E strings!. It's a learned thing!. Just keep practicing!.Www@QuestionHome@Com