When strumming a chord on guitar I sometimes find that I cannot hit all the strings ): Is this normal? Why is this so and anyone has any good advice on how to strum well? :D Here's a million thanks in advance!
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Hi there, First of all I don't play the guitar so I am not an authority on it but what chords do you have problems reaching? I ask because my friend plays the guitart and he said that some chords for him are difficult to reach (he has teeny-tiny little hands). I don't remember the chords he mentioned but someone else reading this may recongise the chords you are having problems with.
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Move your fingers closer to the frets on the left hand, considering it is normal posture. Also, check that your palm isn't muting any of the strings, or the fingers are incorrectly positioned, muting the other strings. Make sure also that none of your sleeves are muting the strings, or your right arm isn't resting on them.
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Strumming all the strings should be a fairly easy thing to do. What you might be doing is muting some strings with your left hand. Try playing the chord one string at a time to see if your fingering is in fact on the frets. That might solve your problem, but it'll mean relearning some finger positions. Good luck!
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It comes with hand strength. so just keep trying and also don't be afraid to try the ones that are hard for you. or try fingering differant. I use all four fingers when i play an "F" on the first fret, because I have small fingers and can't finger it with just my first finger.
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Start by muting all the strings with your fret hand. This will take the your attention from the sound you make to what you feel in your pick hand. Try struming slowly at first and gradually pick up the pace. If you have a metronome great, if not try strumming to the beat of a few favorite songs. When you are struming, overshoot the string in an exagerated sweep. Try and reach each end of the body. Keep trying and eventually this motion will become second nature. Think back on your' favorite rif. You didn't get fast and proficient with it overnight. My favoritequote for guitar is, "If you want top learn something, play it 1,000 times."
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Not sure if you mean you have trouble hitting the strings with the pick, or if you are strumming the strings but certain notes don't sound. If you aren't hitting all the strings with the pick as you strum, that is usually not a problem. As long as you hit most of the strings, the chords should sound ok. When I strum, I alternate between hitting just a few strings and hitting all the strings for a little variety in my strumming. If you want to achieve a nice, full six-string strumming sound, that can be achieved through practice. I had the same problem - I wasn't hitting the strings I wanted to. I slowed down the song and concentrated harder on what I was doing and how I was aiming, and eventually, over a long period of time, my "aim" improved.
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