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I took a break from playing for about 2 months and recently have started back into it hard. I am trying to learn some new songs with new chords. However my problem now is that my thumb keps cramping up. I tried loosing up, but then the notes are buzzing and unclear. Any suggestions?

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I have this trouble with barre chords. I've lately been playing more and more songs with barre chords while I practice, and I find that it wears my thumb out pretty quickly. I've decided to approach it like I would with other muscles... work it 'till fatigue, let it rest a day or so, then do it all again. Hopefully in a few months, I'll have better thumb endurance. :)

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Originally posted by tlniec

I have this trouble with barre chords. I've lately been playing more and more songs with barre chords while I practice, and I find that it wears my thumb out pretty quickly. I've decided to approach it like I would with other muscles... work it 'till fatigue, let it rest a day or so, then do it all again. Hopefully in a few months, I'll have better thumb endurance.
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Good Call! I get the same prob now 'n then... try streching it a little before you get your jam on, shake it out between songs , and strech it again when yer done. Think of PT warmup, muscle strength/endurance, and cool down. whooah!

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