a1panic - Posted - 09/16/2009:  16:46:51

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I have my hand in the c chord position and the tab has the 1rst and 2nd strings ro be played at the same time. Do I use the middle and index fingers to play at the same time or do I just strum with the thumb?

D.W. - Posted - 09/16/2009:  16:50:54

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Use the middle and index fingers. A strum is denoted differently in tab.

Oh and welcome to the hangout.


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Edited by - D.W. on 09/16/2009 16:51:48

a1panic - Posted - 09/16/2009:  17:11:58

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Thank-you for responding so quickly. I appreciate it!

D.W. - Posted - 09/16/2009:  17:23:45

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You're welcome. Glad to have been of assistance.

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AD3AD3AD3 - Posted - 09/17/2009:  06:36:27

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Pick upward with the middle and index fingers. The index would typically pick the 2nd string while the middle will pick the 1st string.

AD3

Tam_Zeb - Posted - 09/17/2009:  08:31:04

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Originally posted by a1panic

I have my hand in the c chord position and the tab has the 1rst and 2nd strings ro be played at the same time. Do I use the middle and index fingers to play at the same time or do I just strum with the thumb?

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Hi Karen

It sounds as though your being asked to play a 'PINCH' - Use your Index and Middle Finger and pick both strings together.

Here is a Video Lesson that my help here the pinch is being played on the 1st & 5th strings. Thumb and Middle.. Hope this helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTnhXjECVQM

Regards Tam

Picking a Fender FB 58 and PROUD to describe myself as a Student of the Murphy Method

a1panic - Posted - 09/17/2009:  13:30:57

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Thank-you all. Ive got it now. It was a small two note harmony chord e&c.

John Allison - Posted - 09/19/2009:  15:35:46

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Hi Karen,
Cannot add anything to what has been said except to welcome you to the Hangout. As you have already seen, lots of advice, help and even a friend when you need one.

Froggie
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mburk5 - Posted - 09/19/2009:  15:57:01

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Welcome to the Hangout Karen,this is a great place for advice:)

Gold Star GF-85 - Posted - 09/21/2009:  05:55:06

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Welcome to the BHO Karen, visit often, there are a lot of great resource here and great people.



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a1panic - Posted - 09/23/2009:  11:16:16

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I forgot to ask how to finger the c chord on the 5th fret. Dummy me figured it was like a guitar chord lol. im sure its not now that Ive thought about it/