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1000-knives

Am I the only one NOT anchoring my thumb, and not using that "floating" technique where it rests against strings? I just don't touch anything with it and just mute the lower string with my ring finger propped up against it, as if about to pluck. It works, but is it considered bad form?

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Am I the only one NOT anchoring my thumb, and not using that "floating" technique where it rests against strings? I just don't touch anything with it and just mute the lower string with my ring finger propped up against it, as if about to pluck. It works, but is it considered bad form?

Posted Nov 2, 2025, 12:04 AM UTC

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