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Picking - Hand Curled?, Or resting on pick guard?

Kizaze44 View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 02:56 AM
Nov 2 2007, 02:56 AM	GMC:er Posts: 279 Joined: 7-July 07 From: New York City	For example, I see Muris with the "curled" hand, but see others like Marcus with his other fingers resting on guitar or dangling. Which is proper/better/faster? As always, humbled by the great talent here. Wanna get there! -Kizaze You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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PolackHax0r View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 03:04 AM
Nov 2 2007, 03:04 AM	GMC:er Posts: 177 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Georgia, Vermont	I think this is whatever is comfy for you. when I play, I rest my pinky on the pick guard. seems to work for me, I like it... Just b/c a style of picking works for someone else doesln't mean you have to kill yourself trying to adapt to that style... Do your thing. I feel like this is an angry post on my part... my friend always tells me I'm not picking right, or I'm not strumming right. (becuase it's not how the pro's play) It's just how I play! -Justin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by PolackHax0r: Nov 2 2007, 03:06 AM

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 03:12 AM
Nov 2 2007, 03:12 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	I prefer non-resting position cause I believe it good to have same fist position while doing skipping and all large movements through strings. That's just the way how I see it so don't take it a THE MUST. As you know,there are many players and styles,same thing goes with this. Fully individual. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Kizaze44 View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 03:28 AM
Nov 2 2007, 03:28 AM	GMC:er Posts: 279 Joined: 7-July 07 From: New York City	Thanks, Muris. I think you're a great guitarist! Kiz You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

exorcyze View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 03:32 AM
Nov 2 2007, 03:32 AM	GMC:er Posts: 144 Joined: 11-July 07	I've seen professional players do it both ways, so I'd think it comes largely to your personal comfort and what works for you. That being said, I used to play with my hand more open and resting my pinky on the pick guard. I've recently been working on going to more of a closed fist position, holding the pick closer. I've found that for me ( after many years of playing ) that it's helped me be much more consistent about where my picking comes from ( elbow vs fingers ) and as a result it's helped my speed quite a bit. But I'm not sure I would say there is a right or a wrong way. As I said, I've seen many guitarists able to really shred some hardcore stuff playing both ways. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My last band : Cold Storage

Marcus Lavendell View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 03:32 AM
Nov 2 2007, 03:32 AM	Instructor Posts: 2.537 Joined: 27-May 07 From: Gothenburg, Sweden	I agree with PolackHax0r and Muris. The way that's most comfortable is the right way for you, and it's very individual. The reason I rest my hand is because it helps me a bit to stay relaxed (and that's very important). -Marcus You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I use Elixir® Strings Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 03:37 AM
Nov 2 2007, 03:37 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	QUOTE (Kizaze44 @ Nov 2 2007, 03:28 AM) Thanks, Muris. I think you're a great guitarist! Kiz Appreciate it and hope I was of some help. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Kizaze44 View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 04:22 AM
Nov 2 2007, 04:22 AM	GMC:er Posts: 279 Joined: 7-July 07 From: New York City	Marcus and Muris - you two are my favorite guitarists amongst the many great talents here. That's why I was asking because I noticed the 2 different styles. For me I feel more relaxed with the open hand, but a bit faster with the closed. I'll go with what feels right I guess, and see how it evolves. Thanks for the help. Keep the amazing lessons coming. Huge fan! -Kizaze You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 04:28 AM
Nov 2 2007, 04:28 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Thanks Kizaze,many thanks. Don't be afraid to try all possibilities,sometimes I find myself holding the pick like Santana does. It's it odd and weird,haven't tried to hold it like him,ever. Just came to me,probably it was the lick that moves me into that direction,no intension. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

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