Video Question: Strumming With First Finger

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Date: March 21st, 2008 | Length: 1.02 | Instructor: Mark Lincoln

Caz_sk8chick asks, "I find it easier to strum with my 1st finger......i dont use my thumb and 1st finger, or a pick. Does that matter??" Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

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