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Jul 14 2010, 10:19 PM
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Hello,
I´ve guess I´ve had a really bad picking technique for years and I´ve tried and ried to improve it. One thing thats a bit strange is that everyone says you should have the pick at a 90 degree angle, I just can´t do it. Well I can but it feels like my wrist will burst. I´m just asking you too take a look at this video and mabe come with some advice on how screwed up my picking techuniqe are. Cheers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTPLcJXZBcE |
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Jul 15 2010, 01:00 AM
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check out Paul Gilbert video: about 1:20 he starts getting into how to hold the pick.
Also, your backing track sounds like opeth! -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
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Jul 15 2010, 01:33 AM
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To me, it looks like your moving your picking on an upwards angle over time?
First of all, what pick are you using? Is it at least 1.14mm thick? Playing that type of music at speed will be causing a thin pick to flex and not reshape in time on the next note - so it flicks against the next string - making it move to an angle or be really hard to control. To check if it's your hold - I would suggest, holding your hand out in front of you flat so it's 90 degrees up/down. Curl in your index finger while leaving the others straight. If you can't curl it completely (like me) do it to the point its comfortable with the nail pointing back. Place the pick on top and clamp down with the thumb with just enough pressure to hold in place. See rather than using the entire underneath of the index finger, it uses a bit of the side. Slowly loosen up on that index/thumb circle till it's comfortable while bending the other fingers in slightly if needed. It should be relaxed. It will also be in the position to switch in and out of palm muting (remember its a karate chops for palm muting folded over the strings). Third, not so much pressure or thought into it, dude! Remember to sit up straight (something I gotta keep telling myself). Do it slowly and smoothly at first, but it's something semi-automatic when you add speed into it. Thinking about it too much will slow you down. If it hurts stop! --------------------  Play Games Arcade Take a break, Play Games! Play the best free online flash games at Aaron's Game Zone like Bloons Tower Defense 4! |
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Jul 15 2010, 03:29 AM
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Thanks SirJamsalot,
I followed that vid you posted after I posted my reply and it really helped with sounding out my pitched harmonics in solos! They sound so much better  I was playing the beginning half of the flight of the bubble bee nearly up to speed with added harmonics, lol! This post has been edited by Azzaboi: Jul 15 2010, 03:43 AM -------------------- Play Games Arcade Take a break, Play Games! Play the best free online flash games at Aaron's Game Zone like Bloons Tower Defense 4! |
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Jul 15 2010, 03:49 AM
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QUOTE (Azzaboi @ Jul 14 2010, 07:29 PM)  I was playing the beginning half of the flight of the bubble bee nearly up to speed with added harmonics, lol! haha. for added effect, you have to voice out "taka ta taka tataka" while you play otherwise you're only getting half the benefit of PG's lesson! lol. -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
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Jul 15 2010, 04:16 AM
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 taka ta taka tataka!I've got Paul Gilbert - Scarified lesson magazine with vid and full tab, but that's been way too fast for me! You could call it an insane picking lesson timing both hands... Still learning. I always yell in 'Take it away Marco!' at the intro and the facical!  Where can I get me one of those space suits? They finally put them to some good use! This post has been edited by Azzaboi: Jul 15 2010, 04:28 AM -------------------- Play Games Arcade Take a break, Play Games! Play the best free online flash games at Aaron's Game Zone like Bloons Tower Defense 4! |
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Jul 15 2010, 04:51 AM
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try practicing with different dynamics, loud, softly,
exaggerate the dynamics, hit the strings really hard but precisely, your picking will come naturally -------------------- Visit my:
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Jul 15 2010, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE (eyestoeyes @ Jul 14 2010, 09:19 PM) Hello, I´ve guess I´ve had a really bad picking technique for years and I´ve tried and ried to improve it. One thing thats a bit strange is that everyone says you should have the pick at a 90 degree angle, I just can´t do it. Well I can but it feels like my wrist will burst. I´m just asking you too take a look at this video and mabe come with some advice on how screwed up my picking techuniqe are. Cheers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTPLcJXZBcE Hey man, I think You've got all the answers You needed, but since we all different there's something else that might work for You as well. There's a pick called the "Speed pick" that has a twisted tip angulation of 10º designed for speed playing. I wouldn't say that it'll work for You, but who knows. Anyways, I don't think You have any major problems with Your picking techique, so just follow Your ears for any kind of music You play. here's a link for the pick: http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=pr...=products/herco Cheerz, Attila -------------------- |
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Jul 18 2010, 01:02 AM
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As everybody said, getting the right angle that works for you should be the most important thing, there is not strict rule. You can start practicing slowly, and see where it goes from there. So, by practicing more picking angles, and hitting the notes a bit softer or harder, you will acquire a greater range of skills that will enable you to control the tone better.
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