Paul Gilberts Picking Technique |
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Paul Gilberts Picking Technique |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:53 PM |
Hi GMC,
This is just a quick question on picking and muting with the palm of my hand. I palm mute with the part of my hand which is just above my wrist. I think that it is hindering my playing when standing and when trying to mute strings during scale runs and stuff like that. Anyhoo I would love to use the same technique as Paul Gilbert does in this video. It just looks so natural but I am having trouble trying to emulate it. Does anyone have any tips on how to do it? Any help would be much appreciated. Sam -------------------- QUOTE What could more fun than playing the ELECTRIC GUITAR??!! Paul Gilbert |
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Aug 16 2008, 05:15 PM |
I suggest investigating more muting techniques and stuff like that. Check out my muting lesson for some ideas about how to mute the strings. If you are already familiar with muting, you can try to post a video of you playing, so I can see exactly what it's about.
Regarding Paul Gilbert, the guy pretty much practiced whole his life to achieve this kind of level of playing so it makes sense that he found a perfect right arm positioning during that time. IMO everybody who work hard enough should have no troubles to find a decent right arm at some point. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Aug 16 2008, 05:17 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Aug 16 2008, 06:41 PM |
Thanks for the reply I'll try to get a video soon
-------------------- QUOTE What could more fun than playing the ELECTRIC GUITAR??!! Paul Gilbert |
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Aug 16 2008, 09:10 PM |
Hi GMC, This is just a quick question on picking and muting with the palm of my hand. I palm mute with the part of my hand which is just above my wrist. I think that it is hindering my playing when standing and when trying to mute strings during scale runs and stuff like that. Anyhoo I would love to use the same technique as Paul Gilbert does in this video. It just looks so natural but I am having trouble trying to emulate it. Does anyone have any tips on how to do it? Any help would be much appreciated. Sam Paul's alternate picking is extremely clean and articulate, specially combined with palm muting as in Scarified. Tons of players have problems to emulate it so no worries,you're not alone in the boat. Part of your fist that you're using for muting it the most common for thousands of players so it's just matter of time and practice to apply it at its best. Also don't be afraid to experiment a bit with position of your picking hand and part of fist you use for muting,maybe you'll find something that fits you even better,work on. -------------------- Youtube
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Aug 17 2008, 10:55 PM |
Thanks for the reply Muris. I've been working on my muting and slowing down a lot so it is much cleaner now although there are still a few notes that ring out . It takes some time,no worries,practice hard, ask if you need some help with it and you'll overcome it. -------------------- 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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Aug 18 2008, 08:08 AM |
Hi GMC, This is just a quick question on picking and muting with the palm of my hand. I palm mute with the part of my hand which is just above my wrist. I think that it is hindering my playing when standing and when trying to mute strings during scale runs and stuff like that. Anyhoo I would love to use the same technique as Paul Gilbert does in this video. It just looks so natural but I am having trouble trying to emulate it. Does anyone have any tips on how to do it? Any help would be much appreciated. Sam Amazing video, I love this song !!!! Paul Gilbert is a master in alternate picking, so is normal you have problems with it. You need to work on your wrist and get a soft movement. So don't play too strong and try to feel the pick in your hand. It works for me so I wish it will works for you as well -------------------- |
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Aug 18 2008, 05:17 PM |
I would say it's more like a red part if you're using the palm muting for riffing. If you're using palm muting for general muting technique, then using the whole red+blues area is good, just kind of rolling it up or down, depending on what strings you pick. I hope this makes sense..
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Aug 19 2008, 02:06 PM |
Thanks that does make sense.
Red for rhythm riffs and both for scale runs? -------------------- QUOTE What could more fun than playing the ELECTRIC GUITAR??!! Paul Gilbert |
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Aug 19 2008, 02:28 PM
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hey man
maybe you want to watch this if you havent already seen it its his view on picking mechanics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpJNUGHxC3M |
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Aug 19 2008, 03:39 PM |
Thanks man but I've seen it before. Still a useful video.
-------------------- QUOTE What could more fun than playing the ELECTRIC GUITAR??!! Paul Gilbert |
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Aug 19 2008, 08:01 PM |
I will Ramiro. Thanks
-------------------- QUOTE What could more fun than playing the ELECTRIC GUITAR??!! Paul Gilbert |
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Aug 19 2008, 08:10 PM |
Thanks that does make sense. Red for rhythm riffs and both for scale runs? Depends of size of your hand and the way you hold it as well but in general terms, yes. -------------------- 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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