Open vs closed band strumming. · Luan's School Of Music

Open vs closed band strumming.

I noticed that I’ve built a 20 year habit of leaving my hand open while I strum. And while it’s not a big deal after three hours of playing and tapping the guitar inadvertently with my fingers, I get finger-slapping fatigue (not the fun kind).

So I’m trying to learn how to play with a closed fist. But it’s so uncomfortable. I feel rigid and unable to “flow.” so I’m thinking if I adjusted my strumming angle, I could keep my fingers open. I feel like I’ve always had a 20 year habit of striking in towards the Pick Guard from the top. Never a straight drum down.

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