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shouldbedeleted23

PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2009 4:47 pm


So I've been playing about two years now, and I've noticed that whenever I pick fast (tremolo pick, etc.) that my hand starts to curve outwards, so I'm no longing picking parallel to the strings. Essentially, I'm picking with a slant.

So I was wondering, is this something I should work on changing? Is it something that could be potentially detrimental to my playing in the future?
Sorry if I'm not clear enough on the problem.
PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 4:49 pm


It could potentially be detrimental. Work on straightening your picking hand to be parallel. And, instead of tremlolo picking, try alternate picking really fast. It'll work better, and you'll have more control.

This should help

Choose wisely. Personally though, oscillation picking is the most economical, but not everyone can do it. I'm still perfecting mine.

_Twisted Pole_
Crew


shouldbedeleted23

PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 10:57 pm


Wow, they really have picking down to a science. Thank you very much. That really helped show me the other styles.

I am still open to any other suggestions or help as well.
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