Fingers out or in?

[reis-a-roni]

I've noticed that I let my last 3 fingers on my strum hand fly, instead of curling them up. I know this is probably bad form because they do hit a string every now and then. I've tried on occasion to correct this but it feels uncomfortable curling them up. Does anyone else do this?

[violenticecream88]

if it works for you, go for it. ive seen it done either way. i do it sometimes.

[mlee]

Yeah, I don't think it really matters..whatever is comfortable as long as you're not sloppy with those uncurled fingers.

[paywad927]

sometimes it feels more comfortable to me to strum one way for a particular song. whatever feels better to me i do. so just do what is most comfortable to you.

[TrippingBillie]

yea when I strum, my fingers kinda curl, they dont stay straight.
Its the most comfortable way for me, I dont think it really matters what ya do.

[isaac]

i strum with my thumb and my fingers are always out, ready to fingerpick, but it's personal preference and whatever's most comfortable for ya.

[PlayLikeDave]

I think whatever feels comfortable, and it may change as you develop your style (if you are somewhat new to guitar). I used to almost make a fist when I strummed, and now I can't bear that. Whatching Trey Anastasio play is painful, but whatever feels best.

peace

[Ranting Thespian]

Watch David Gray when he uses a pick and finger strums, his middle, ring, and pinky just flop down. I do the same to, and if you are hitting strings, just keep playing til you can feel your comfort zone. Then, eventualy no matter when you hop on, your hand will automaticaly find your comfort zone without thinking about it and won't accidentaly hit a string.

[Coldchillin]

Whatever is comfortable is what is best indeed.