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SATCHMO · 06-27-2009, 11:34 AM

I have played with my thumb as a plectrum (ala Wes Montgomery) for quite a while now. it's not as efficient, but if you can manage to work the rest of your fingers in for a combined approach its a very 'organic' way of playing.

06-27-2009, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,847	I have played with my thumb as a plectrum (ala Wes Montgomery) for quite a while now. it's not as efficient, but if you can manage to work the rest of your fingers in for a combined approach its a very 'organic' way of playing.