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The Thumb Trick Every Beginner Guitarist Should Know

Andy Guitar Sep 5, 2026 14:55
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Where should your thumb actually go when playing basic guitar chords? Here’s how to use it to mute unwanted strings on C, D and A minor — without gripping or squeezing the guitar neck.
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