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Apr 28 2010, 12:28 AM
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You will fix it in time, it cannot happen overnight. In a year or two it will pass, just focus to do your picking from the wrist. Don't worry about it
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Apr 28 2010, 02:54 AM
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It's good that you are aware of what's going on.
Just don't fall into the bad habit of not correcting what you know it's not right, and fix it now. Even if it gets in the way of your practicing session -------------------- Visit my:
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Apr 28 2010, 06:35 AM
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Start slow, with slow tempo (let's say 60bpm) whatever you are working on. Start to re-educate your wrist and arm, and the most important thing, be patient
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Apr 28 2010, 08:06 AM
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You need to start very slow and really concentrate and force your arm not to move.
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Apr 28 2010, 08:45 AM
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You can try to practice picking while putting Your wrist to rest on the bridge (if possible, if there is no Trem), otherwise the wrist can rest on the body of the guitar. I even think that Guthrie suggests this is in one of his books, however the arm shall be able to move in different positions later, because of the sound You wanna obtain by picking on different spots on the string.
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Apr 28 2010, 09:12 AM
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And all your arms and fingers will hurt.
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May 10 2010, 04:02 AM
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Ive been tryin it since the post 1st went up. Its gone a bit better but still have work to go. Patience is definitely being practiced
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May 15 2010, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE (lefthandman @ May 10 2010, 05:02 AM)  Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Ive been tryin it since the post 1st went up. Its gone a bit better but still have work to go. Patience is definitely being practiced Since you identified the problem you already done the very important part. Now its time to hit the exercises and practice slowly looking and concentrating at the picking hands wrist movement. I'm sure with some dedicated practice sessions you will be able to fix the issue relatively fast. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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May 19 2010, 05:18 AM
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Gets out the duct tape!
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May 24 2010, 04:58 AM
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Todd here
For Alternate Picking I'd suggest gripping the pick so that not much pick is sticking out. Try to get the point of the pick to point out at a 90 degre angle from your thumb. Here is a picture to demonstrate.  Also, here are some things to try. ALTERNATE PICKING TIPS AND TRICKS 1.)Choke up on the pick. Only the point should be sticking out. 2.)Don't pick from the elbow! Control the motion from your wrist or fingers. 3.)Try a very heavy pick, 1.2 MM or greater so as to eliminate "flex" in the pick. 4.)Try to sharpen your pick to a point with sandpaper or dremmel or what not so that the surface area striking the string is as small as possible. There are some "training" picks that are shaped this way on purpose. 5.)Work with a metronome ALWAYS so that you keep your picking even. 6.)MOST IMPORTANT: Join me this saturday and every saturday for a live VIDEO CHAT lesson on ALTERNATE PICKING. We have been doing a series on that very topic for several weeks now. Here are the notes so far. Many great workouts to try. LESSON NOTES ON GMC FOR MY ALTERNATE PICKING SERIES Above all Practice! This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: May 27 2010, 12:58 AM |
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