dvolovets said:I'm aware of the different uses of the left-hand thumb. Thing is, I'm against it in any case.
Duly noted, good thing I also have a rule against taking rock guitar advice from classical players.
"You can't play that string with that finger!"
dvolovets said:Edit - Also, LOL @ that blog's example of bassists using the thumb to justify the technique. Upright bass technique is a totally different bag.
Uh, LOL indeed. Ignore the fact he mentions Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and John Mayer and by all means focus on the paassing reference to the upright bass if that makes you feel better.