Tensing Up While Alternate Picking, Discuss |
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Tensing Up While Alternate Picking, Discuss |
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Nov 28 2011, 09:26 AM
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i used to tense a lot too but now i have almost overcome it. Unfortunately in my case i had a picking tecnique that wasn't perfect so i had to re-start learning a new approach. This involved playing completely relaxed, at a time that was very very slow ( quarter note at 80 bpm ) trying to reach a perfect execution. With time and patience i've gain more control of my picking hand and this prevent me from tensing too much, sometimes tensing maybe the symptoms that the hand are not perfectly confortable with the picking at that speed. That's my tensing story Maybe you can check out also Ben's Stamina lessons -> https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Stamina-School/ many have found this very useful! (me included )
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Nov 28 2011, 10:25 AM |
Hey Nih, I hear ya.... I often do the same....I am getting better at being relaxed while doing it.... This helped... Guthrie has a great point about thinking 'easy'. I wrote a similar thing the other day in the forum. Nihilist, if you didn't see it, here it is.. you may find it useful to apply to any alternate picking lick that you want to use to develop your technique https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...st&p=554638 |
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Nov 28 2011, 10:27 AM
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Hey Ben, considering your playing now is very encouraging for me that you had the same problem
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Nov 28 2011, 10:45 AM |
Hey Ben, considering your playing now is very encouraging for me that you had the same problem Good, it's never too late to correct a technique. |
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Nov 28 2011, 06:27 PM |
The only cure is to relax the hand while practicing. You'll start noticing results right after few weeks, and over a course of several years you can completely alter your picking technique. Start practicing right away, don't let this thing be a problem to you.
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Nov 29 2011, 10:57 PM |
This is some KILLER advice from Ben. Honestly, the approach, the path, pretty much lays it out. Well said This is trully killer stuff Azzaboi I am just thrilled to see that a bunch of what I keep beating the drum about in vid chat seems to be sinking all the way in an going to the bone! These are killer tips you've lined up. 1.)A thick, pointed pick is ideal when playing this stuff. *Bingo! Not great for everything or everyone or every time, but when working the kinks out of your fast articulation/AP, it's pretty much a great idea. 2.) I recommend Paul Gilbert style picking where the thumb is pointing downwards, pick rotated about 45 degrees. *Again Bingo! Hard to go wrong using Gilbert as a template where this type of work is concerned. 3.)Check the lifting of the pick away from the strings, this should be minimum to none! *Triple Bingo! "economy of motion" is the key Just highlighting some of the great points from AZZABOIs post here. The entire post is practically a clinic. BONUS IDEAS Also, the ability to relax below the wrist is something you can practice by itself. Essentially pick a single note, single string (no left hand work yet) and find where your "tension point" is. What BPM do you tense at. That is your work point. Slowly work to that (still no left hand work) and focus on relaxing below the wrists on purpose. Separating your body from your hands can help a lot. It's a natural instinct you are trying to fight. Millions of years of evolution is standing in your way but it's possible to overcome it. Once you can play without tensing at your old 'tension point" then bump it up. Once you can play at whatever your goal is on one note, one string, then start backing down the bpm and add left hand work in. Trying to do both at once might make your head explode. Once you get the right hand working, the left hand almost happens by itself (with tons of practice of course) then once both hands are in harmony, get ready to LOVE picking up your guitar. You'll notice you are no longer thinking about playing fast, it's just sorta happening and your relaxed. Todd Really good advice! I got to a point where I became addicted to picking I hope you get to that point, I just love the aggressive sound of it and it feels good in the hand -------------------- Visit my:
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Nov 30 2011, 11:21 PM |
Yeah, it's not only about relaxing the palm and fingers, it's about relaxing whole arm and shoulder. Brain should be tensing up!
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