I dont know how to pick atall it seems

777 · 02-11-2008, 10:11 AM

i know picking style is 100% subjective but seriously ive gone through like 5 styles inthe last month none of which i feel potential to build up speed on atall...

help me !!! ...

what do your picking gods pick like ? or maybe your pretty damn quick yourself , either way i want to know and see what you guys pick like

Maniacal · 02-11-2008, 11:35 AM

Wrist. In my opinion it is the best way. Accenting, string skipping, dynamics are all very possible with practice. Where as the thumb picking lacks power and elbow picking involves tension at high speed and makes string skipping while muting very difficult.

You need to find a way that is comfortable and stick to it. Its more important to find a method thats comfortable than one that is fast for short bursts.

My

Luan · 02-11-2008, 10:51 PM

Don't try pickings styles, work on one.
My sugesttion would be work hard on alternate, but another guy tell you to practice economic, so just use what your favorite guitar players use.

OzzyC · 02-11-2008, 11:02 PM

Well, if those 5 styles don't work for you, that's five less you have until you figure it out.

[/somewhat positive after what he feels was a good day for him]

Naren · 02-12-2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maniacal

Wrist. In my opinion it is the best way. Accenting, string skipping, dynamics are all very possible with practice. Where as the thumb picking lacks power and elbow picking involves tension at high speed and makes string skipping while muting very difficult.

You need to find a way that is comfortable and stick to it. Its more important to find a method thats comfortable than one that is fast for short bursts.

My

+1

Even though I'm not much of a lead guitarist (I'm mainly rhythm with a little lead here and there), I'd completely agree with this post.

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OzzyC :ubersquint: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,313 Real Name: AntonioPetrucci Main Seven: RG1527RB Main ERG: I can has ERG? Rig: GNX3000 Thanked: 17	Well, if those 5 styles don't work for you, that's five less you have until you figure it out. [/somewhat positive after what he feels was a good day for him] You've got your head down You've got your eyes closed You look so pitiful now Your body encrusted with ash Breath heavy with toxins Hair singed and matted Clothes frayed and burnt You are left with nothing

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Luan ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 533 Real Name: Luan Main Seven: Ibanez rg1527 Thanked: 16	Don't try pickings styles, work on one. My sugesttion would be work hard on alternate, but another guy tell you to practice economic, so just use what your favorite guitar players use.


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