Hey Ivan, you send me this:


I have two questions. Would it be better if I "fix" my thumb and index and just use my wrist, is that what you mean?

About the anchoring, aren't you supposed to let your hand rest on the body of the guitar?

I kinda keep asking things about it because I have some pains in my picking hand, and I think this might be a cause of it!

Thnx Ivan!

Yes it would definitely be better IMO. As I said I sometimes play with only my thumb and index, that is moving only these fingers while the wrist is anchored, and when I do that after a while, my hand and fingers get fatigued, because I move them more than I should. With slow playing it is not a problem, but when you start to do those movements while doing runs, fingers get tired very soon. So I started to change my grip and picking style from scratch a couple of years ago. I started doing all my picking from the wrist, and using different techniques. I've come a long way now, and still doing that thumb and finger movement sometimes, which I think it is not a good thing, because my hand stiffens up pretty quick using that technique. The picking hand should be as relaxed as possible.
So based on that experience I'm telling this to you. I will record tomorrow a small clip showing you how I pick with the right hand so you can choose whatever works best for you mate.

ok thanks, one thing is still not clear to me. Aren't you supposed to let your hand rest on the body??

You should let the arm rest on a body a bit, but the wrist and the palm with the fingers should be free to pick the strings.

I just watched my video very closely, and I think I get what you say! Because the "karate side" of my pinky is on the body of the guitar, I pick with my thumb, and not with the wrist.

Thanks Ivan!

These are really good points... Could I have a look at that video response as well?

Thanks.

No prob Kaz, I'm here to help mate if I can. Cheers


Of course! I will ask you to be patient a bit, because I'm very buys atm, so will record something in the next couple of days.

Take your time!!

Hey, Ivan, I've just seen one of your funky style lessons (involving funky strumming)... I'm sure that anchoring there isn't the adequate solution...

You're right mate, with funky strumming the hand should float over the strings all the time.

Here's a video response Kaz, sorry to keep you waiting, was real busy. Hope it helps a bit

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I'll check it tomorow, I really think this is awesome! Nice guy

No problem Kaz, glad to help