Video Question: Thumb Independence

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Date: April 30th, 2008 | Length: 2.63 | Instructor: Dennis Hodges

KenStyle asks, "How much is the thumb really independent during fingerstyle and how much of it is super coordination with the right hand? thanks in advance!!! Love the lessons" 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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