Thumb over neck chords

cadgod120 · 06-21-2010, 05:14 PM

There's been a few songs that I've been looking to learn. ("Pinball Wizard" by the Who, and "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers) From looking at tabs and videos, I've seen that these 2 songs, and many others, have thumb-over-neck chords (is there even a name for it?) I have attempted to play these chords, but I just can't get my thumb over the neck. And on the rare times i do get it over, I get a sound similar to palm muting.

Is it possible that I'm using a bad technique? Is my guitar's neck too large (or my hands too small)? If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

06-21-2010, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
cadgod120 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 69	Thumb over neck chords There's been a few songs that I've been looking to learn. ("Pinball Wizard" by the Who, and "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers) From looking at tabs and videos, I've seen that these 2 songs, and many others, have thumb-over-neck chords (is there even a name for it?) I have attempted to play these chords, but I just can't get my thumb over the neck. And on the rare times i do get it over, I get a sound similar to palm muting. Is it possible that I'm using a bad technique? Is my guitar's neck too large (or my hands too small)? If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.