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In the previous level you've learned how to use the thumb over technique. Now we look at the opposite: the thumb under technique.

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In the previous level you've learned how to use the thumb over technique. Now we look at the opposite: the thumb under technique.

In thumb under you move your thumb underneath your index finger to the next key. This causes your entire hand to slide up one key. Thumb under is a tricky technique in which your thumb does most of the work. Try not to twist your wrist too much. The video shows you how to do this.