Fast Picking Issues, Short Youtube clip |
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Fast Picking Issues, Short Youtube clip |
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Nov 19 2013, 07:13 PM
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Hi, mates. i've got got some issues in my picking technique and I would be pleased if you could check out my videoclip of fast picking. I have some problems and i am hoping you can give me some advice and hints
First of all, i loose the clean sound at the lower strings (A and E) and i feel that i have to "speed up" in the beginning. I cant just go fast, i have to speed it up otherwise I might stuck as u can see in the clip sometimes. Is there some big faults in my technique? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz1P3Dr-HK4...eature=youtu.be Best regards This post has been edited by Anders Karlsson: Nov 19 2013, 07:30 PM |
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Nov 20 2013, 10:22 AM |
Todd here!! You've come to the right place!!! GMC can help you BREAK THE SPEED BARRIER
First up, here is a quick vid where I do a short demo to show a picking grip/angle that you might try. It works for me Also, I"m only using 2 strings in this demo. It will let you focus on the picking instead of the String Traverse. Once you get the right hand motion worked out, moving through the strings is a bit less difficult. QUICK TIPS: *Your perhaps a pinch, stiff? Loosen your hand just a bit. *You can articulate using your first finger and thumb. Here is a vid where I demo picking briskly using mostly the finger and thumb to articulate the pick. Very little if any wrist motion, and zero arm wag. Notice the thumb guiding the first finger. *I fear you maybe "Picking from the Elbow". I can't see your arm, but try to pick from the wrist down, not the elbow up. *Focus on getting comfy, from the wrist down, on one string. Then add one more as in the vid. The minor scale in any key will work fine as a pattern on the high E and B. Hi, mates. i've got got some issues in my picking technique and I would be pleased if you could check out my videoclip of fast picking. I have some problems and i am hoping you can give me some advice and hints
First of all, i loose the clean sound at the lower strings (A and E) and i feel that i have to "speed up" in the beginning. I cant just go fast, i have to speed it up otherwise I might stuck as u can see in the clip sometimes. Is there some big faults in my technique? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz1P3Dr-HK4...eature=youtu.be Best regards |
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Nov 20 2013, 10:22 AM |
If you have any hints of good right hand technique I wish I had! Kind of struggling with this myself though. |
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Nov 20 2013, 07:34 PM
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I made a new clip, is this a better approach against the strings? I don't know if the angel is to flat? I'm trying to copy Todd and Ben.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00AwDhytZTA...eature=youtu.be EDIT: As i can see the arm should come more above the bridge, am i right? This post has been edited by Anders Karlsson: Nov 20 2013, 07:39 PM |
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Nov 20 2013, 11:09 PM |
ANDERS: You are still "PICKING FROM THE ELBOW" as it were. While some players use this technique exclusively, I"d suggest you begin to learn to pick from the WRIST DOWN as I mentioned. One way to help you do this, (as mentioned earlier in reply to DARIUS) is to rest your forearm on the guitar. This way, your hand is encouraged to get it's motion from the wrist/fingers.
This allows for greater control IMHO, reduced fatigue (allowing you to play/practice at speed for longer periods) and improved precision Scroll down and look at the vid below and the reply to DARIUS. Notice the right arm is resting on the guitar and picking is coming from the wrist/fingers. MORE QUICK TIPS! *Try to put your guitar between your legs if at all possible. This is called "Classical Position" and allows a better right hand placement IMHO At least while you are learning this bit. *Place your right hand on the bridge to MUTE the strings. Try to keep it planted there or just above the bridge when not muting. This centers the hand and allows easier access to all strings IMHO. Try to tilt your hand to get to the strings if possible instead of moving it. Todd I made a new clip, is this a better approach against the strings? I don't know if the angel is to flat? I'm trying to copy Todd and Ben. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00AwDhytZTA...eature=youtu.be EDIT: As i can see the arm should come more above the bridge, am i right? TRY THE FOREARM RESTING ON THE GUITAR INSTEAD OF FLOATING FREE. Though it did take a while to get used to it The arms natural instinct is often to tense/tighten during fast passages. This results in the "picking from the elbow" syndrome and can wear out your arm/hand pretty quickly reducing overall endurance. You'll notice some player an only play in bursts partially due to the elbow syndrome. I developed the "Forearm Rest" technique as a way to ISOLATE the picking motion to the wrist down. So it starts with finger articulation of the pick, then wrist motion. As a result I can play at any speed in my range for extended periods of time without arm/wrist/hand fatigue. This comes in really hand every Saturday/Sunday during the 2 Hour clinic each day. It does take time to work out the technique but the results are well worth it IMHO I teach this technique (simply by encouraging "center placement" of the hand on the bridge for muting) during the video chats and it's a struggle at first for students to adapt, but once the muscle memory is in place, I've seen students make HUGE gains in precision/speed/endurance. Here is a "STAND UP" version of the technique in a solo. Todd I'm afaraid it's more a matter of focusing a bit more strength just to the moment of skipping to another string. Though I never felt comfortable with forearm resting point like the one You have. Don't You feel uncomfortable while playing in standing position? Simialr as Ben I rather use angled wrist coming "from above" the bridge. When You look at Todd's hand You'll see similar solution. Rest is a matter of individual hand built etc.
This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Nov 20 2013, 11:31 PM |
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