thumbstyle
Thumbstyle refers to a specific technique or approach in playing stringed instruments, most commonly the guitar, where the thumb is used extensively for fretting notes or chords. This contrasts with traditional fingerstyle playing, which primarily utilizes the index, middle, and ring fingers for this purpose. Thumbstyle playing allows for a wider range of motion and can enable the execution of certain chord voicings and bass lines that might be difficult or impossible with standard fingering.
This technique is particularly associated with certain genres and artists. For example, it's a hallmark of Travis