When playing the guitar, the thumb should be positioned behind the fingers, not in front or to the side, to maintain proper pressure and control.

To maintain a full range of motion while playing barre chords, position your thumb against your middle finger and rotate outwards instead of pressing your thumb and index finger together.

To develop guitar technique, one must start by ensuring the thumb operates independently from the fingers, allowing for relaxed or active finger movements while the thumb performs different tasks.

Independent training for the thumb and fingers is essential, enabling each to function without affecting the other, which is vital for playing beautifully and accurately. To make a melody sing, you need to control each finger individually and develop a relationship between them, allowing for independence and trust in your playing.

The rotational force of your hand is crucial for pressing down barre chords effectively, with your thumb acting as the rotational axis.

I always prepare my right hand before playing a note, ensuring it is ready to strike the string just before the note is played.

Before playing a piece, I prepare my right hand by placing my fingers on the strings, ensuring they are stable for easier left-hand preparation.

When preparing to play, my right hand holds the string while my left hand prepares the position without pressing down.

Using a combination of thumb and index finger in your right hand can enhance your phrasing and make the passage easier to play.