The Ultimate Guide for Speedpicking

[@justin.hombach]

Guitarchampions! I hope you have a lot of fun working through this big video. If you have any questions feel free to share it in the comment section. I soon will make a Q&A about speedpicking and planing to do an interview with Ben the surgeon. Support this channel by subscribing to this channel and hit the bell. Cheers and stay #progress

[@satchrules101]

Amazing video bro. How do U keep ur picking hand in one spot when picking? My hand always moves towards the bridge.. and I want it to stay by the neck pick up .. any advice would be great from you ! Thank you .

[@mrgreeneye656]

I agree that positioning your arm is important for maximum speed but you got guys like Nuno that holds his guitar really low and still manages to shred the strings.

[@justin.hombach]

@@mrgreeneye656 the left hand can work pretty well, when the guitar is hanging down low… but the right hand won‘t and Nuno is not really someone who does speedpicking. So I wouldn‘t compare to him for right hand technique. Paul Gilbert has extremely long arms and hands, which makes it more possible for him to speedpick extreme stuff while the guitar is low on his body.

[@mrgreeneye656]

@@justin.hombach Thanks for responding. I have to agree with your explanation of the generated speed a person can only achieve if holding the wrist and arm at a particular angle. Along with the other commenters here, thanks for your altruistic endeavors. You didn't have to do this for free but you did. That's very rare in this day and age so, thank you very much!

[@rubeneles]

Hi, hope it's not too late but I have a question that's making me feel quite anxious, I was hoping you could answer it So basically I get what alternate picking and pickslanting are about, but when I'm playing and I go for a higher string I get the instinct to just pick down to reach it and vice versa with lower strings, I just pick up, regardless of how I picked the previous note. I've always found it more intuitive, and I do it naturally, is this like a bad habit? Should I force myself to exclusively alternate between up and down even if it seems counterproductive? Hope I made myself clear, my english isn't the best haha

[@jaredmaguire]

It is INSANE that this is free content. Thank you!

[@justin.hombach]

Your welcome, thank you for your support :)

[@RancidAmputation123]

Nice name, bud

[@eMysterium]

Troy Grady

[@Dcba964]

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[@_____8106]

@@justin.hombachthank you so much for this free lesson this really helped me and cleared confusions that i was having with my picking😊❤…And I have one question I always knew that marty freidman had limitations with that gypsy picking style,so if we wanna play that 2 string fast arpeggio lick in tornado of souls we shouldn’t pick like him with downward pick slanting motion?how should we try to play that lick while using less tension in arm😊

[@brownwestmoreland1077]

I can't believe you're giving out such good information. I teach guitar and I change a ton for what you're telling everyone for free. You're awesome brother, I understand why you're doing this. It's because you want to help people play guitar well. And you're a very good person yourself.

[@neaituppi7306]

Most teachers do charge a ton. I checked with one, I knew personally, and even he offered to charge $45 for 45 minute sessions, with the agreement that I would pay for 10 sessions in advance. Which is why I am here.

[@brownwestmoreland1077]

@@sock2206 tell that to my bank. If you're good at what you do, you can literally charge and get what you want!

​@@neaituppi7306Jesus. I charged 6 euro.

[@darknessviking]

so what you are saying is that you are scamming people into paying alot of money for something that is free smart guy you should tell your students about this guy

[@LostSoulAscension]

All the idiots here criticizing the value of a teacher do not understand the value of 1-on-1 personalized feedback. This 1 hour video is all the knowledge, but hiring a teacher is for the knowledge and personalized corrections. You can know all the right things and still get it wrong because you don't have a teacher fixing the bad habits and mistakes that even you aren't noticing in your own playing. $60 per hour is worth it, as long as the teacher is giving you quality lessons. If the teacher doesn't know how to teach you or cater lessons for you, then obviously they're over priced. It all depends, but do not be so foolish to dismiss the real quality and worthwhile price of paying for a teacher in order to break through plateaus in your playing a certain style or technique. You have to be clear about your goals so you can find the right teacher...

[@BenEller]

Hey that’s me back there with Andy Wood about 6 seconds in!

[@justin.hombach]

And I‘ve mentioned you in the video as well as a channel that‘s worth to check out if you wanna learn more about picking :)

[@justin.hombach]

Even tho I think all of my followers are aware of you and your channel :D

[@BenEller]

@@justin.hombach haha I definitely plan on watching the whole thing! I actually just clicked on it and let it play a few seconds so it would be in my history :)

[@DelinquentDJ]

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[@arunkarthikma3121]

WE LOVE YOU UNCLE BENNN!!!

[@crandellcraftlabs6378]

This was a great and thorough tutorial. I'm a Nashville based musician with over 30 years of guitar experience and it recently occurred to me that I've been taking so many shortcuts in my technique throughout that journey that I boxed myself in. Watching this video highlighted some major areas of focus that I intent to work on. Huge props for going into the granular physiological details of the wrist, arm, muscles, etc. Looking forward to more content!

[@ghostJammerz]

most guitar teacher will just mention a fact very briefly to get our attention, but to know more we have to pay. but you sir, giving so much information for free. for that, I subscribe to help your channel. keep it up!

[@justin.hombach]

Thank you a lot for these words :)

[@bennryan2]

Of the multitude of videos, books, etc, your explanation here is the BEST! Others leave out important details and you end up stuck confused. Thanks man!!!

[@agusless1]

Men, you are certainly the Solaire of guitar playing. Thank you for doing this video and for releasing all this knowledge for free. Also, something that helped me in my way to get faster is learning or practicing with songs that I like. It keeps your attention around the instrument and the exercise you are focusing on.

[@jimmypennell8831]

I changed my seated position to the center, changed the way I hold the pick and became mindful of creating tension in my shoulders forearm and pick hand always trying to stay relaxed and i have made some very noticeable improvements.thank you for your help Justin 😊

[@twoputt5]

This has more useful information than any "master class" every teacher is trying to sell us. I especially appreciate the pick slanting info. I always thought of it as one or the other. Never even considered combining both. Going to watch that video now. Thanks

[@alexandrogt]

work in progress, 2 hours for day for this video to understand, thanks Justin I appreciated your lesson

[@northernlefty5412]

Dude thanks so much! This is the kind of stuff a lot of us are looking for and the quality here is stellar. Keep up the awesome work!

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks a lot mate :)

[@ToneD5150]

Hey Justin, Grrr8 lesson here! I agree that the way you hold the pick is essential. But I did find out over the years, that your hand, wrist and forearm have just as important role in your results. I use to use a Fender medium pick all the time, then I finally relized several years ago how it was holding me back. Now after four plus years, I use the Earnie Ball prodigy 1.5 and or the Patrucci 1.5.... It has made a remarkable difference with speed & accuracy. As far as pick movement and loose grip, that comes with time and experience, and positive results. I find myself always adjusting the pick effortlessly without even thinking about it, it just happens😅 Anyway enough mumbo jumbo 😂 Thanks again for every lesson you provide, and I'm glad to have subscribed to your channel.✌️

[@ruggie.74]

LOVED your chunking exercise. It makes SO much sense and is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT guaranteed to increase BOTH your picking speed and your efficiency and accuracy with the lick itself.

[@rumentanchev770]

Thank you, Justin for this invaluable information! It helped a lot. 🙏

[@producer2123]

You are one of the best teachers I have found on the internet. Your suggestions are scientifically based and you have a fantastic sense of humor! Thank you!

[@justin.hombach]

A huge thank you for this comment. This is the reason why I‘m doing all of this ☺️☺️ This made my day

[@supakitbunnag1649]

After watching your video I picked up my guitar and tried adjusting the way I hold my pick and man! I can instantly play a bit faster than before. Thanks for a great advice.

[@luch1f3r97]

What a very great yet very humble teacher... wish you all the best, love you from Indonesia *anjali*

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks a lot for that comment :)

[@yoihenmais7013]

I watched the video midnight and just came back after trying out the tips to say thank you so much that it changed the way i pick and am sure that in no time i will make progress to speed picking...lack of synchronisation is due to the flaw in right hand picking technique...holding the pick and slanting the pick is what that click my mind before that i used to get stuck between strings and i was so frustrated, thanks again man.

[@anime5h_m1shr4]

I've been looking for a detailed lesson like this for so long. Thank you so much for putting this together! Greeings from India! :)

[@onuryurdupak4362]

Level of detail, depth and scientific base is amazing. You are great!

[@tomascolz6375]

The best Online Guitar Teacher for me. Thank you Justin for this free video. 👍🏻

[@justin.hombach]

Awwww thank you 🥰😌

[@EyesOpen369]

How is there not more than 1billion views of this! This is Epic!!!!

[@acecomet]

I ve search lots about this subject and you re video is by far the best and easiest to understand

[@ken-dog]

Praise the Sun for this video ☀️ Getting back into guitar after years off. The skill fade is real. This video is very helpful, thank you.

[@uomox]

Wonderful contribution! Thanks a lot.

[@BrokenButSeeking]

For anyone struggling with their picks turning while playing, try a Dunlop Jazz 3 Max Grip pick. It solved my pick holding problems. Love the content!

[@peadookie]

As a bass player transitioning to guitar, I can 100% confirm the max-grip picks are clutch.

[@danmercer214]

Hi, I stumbled across your video while looking for right hand speed techniques. I’ve been playing 50 plus years and unfortunately have bigger hands so the right hand just couldn’t sync correctly. After watching your video I’ve been practicing some of your techniques for a week now and have found I’ve made some good strides. Still a long way to go but wanted to thank you personally for your video. It has helped a lot. I will keep working everyday to develop even half your speed. Take care.

[@mindmagicfilms6799]

Absolutely incredible! Your teaching skills are just as good as your playing. (Which says a lot!) Thank you for your kind contribution to all of us struggling to speed pick without the continued suffering. 🙏

[@hermankarels4996]

Thank you so much I play for 4 years right now and almost there with the speed picking but I'm holding the big wrong man so thanks a lot man!! My finger was touching the strings sometimes when I'm playing fast but now it's over!! Cheers

[@justin.hombach]

Awesome to hear that :) Keep it going man

[@solairedeastora7195]

i was stuck for a while now, and this was the information i just needed! Thanks man.

[@justin.hombach]

Thank a lot man. Glad I could help :)

[@strin6lord]

Man everyone can tell that you put lot of effort and passion on what you do, look at that straight mustache, superb!

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks a lot man, really appreciate this

[@AlexGLuque]

Pure gold. Thank you so much for this. You deserve every penny.

[@vale-tudolifehack4235]

It took me a long time to arrive at the answer. Thank you for your practice. Thank you for teaching me carefully.

[@tobiascrow2792]

Best tutorial out there for SP! Thank you Sir!!!

[@guitar21ify]

This is a absolutely Master Class in Speed Picking. You made my Day, dude.

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks a lot for your support :)

[@ph0kused]

Subbed. What an amazing video, so much knowledge! Thank you for the long format video, it really makes it feel like i just did a hour and a half private lesson.

[@justin.hombach]

Thank you a lot :) I hope you won‘t regret it :)

[@satchrules101]

Hi im curious on the speed picking course if you help with different fingerings sync exercises? Having problems with middle and pinky fingers .. two note per string patterns . Thanks

[@NunoRomeo]

This is truly a definitive masterclass on the subject. Thanks.

[@danjohnstonguitar9484]

This is FANTASTIC and thorough advice, all of the way through! Thanks for posting this. It's always helpful to see something from someone else's perspective, too.

[@anthonyfaiell3263]

I swear, youtube reads my mind sometime. This is kinda exactly where I'm at in my playing. My left hand is a beast, my right hand kind of just stops working at a certain speed. And legato is cool and all, but there's something nice about getting that chunky driving sound a pick provides for fast riffs. I definitely have not put nearly as much time into that. So thank you for being willing to share the bountiful harvest of your hard work on this very topic here with us. I'm settled in with my ax in hand, definitely gonna enjoy this video

[@JesseDanielSmith]

you are the best part of what internet can do my friend -- the amount of shred you're introducing to the world is saintly

[@thunderditrick5364]

What an incredible deep dive. Thanks for making this public!

[@justin.hombach]

Thank you for your support :)

[@neykur1198]

The most detailed explanation of speedpicking I've ever seen. Thanks a lot for your work!

[@juanbecerra6016]

I feel like if I had paid a right hand course technique! You don't even know what it means to me to find this video! What you are doing is astonishing bro! I am really grateful 🙏 greetings from Colombia!

[@chzzyg2698]

Thanks for the help. I've been playing most of my life but I sure don't sound like it. I've accepted I'm not naturally talented at the instrument, but I've always been stuck on learning solo's. This has given me new things to practice.

[@joemccartman]

Hi Justin, this video is by far the best technique video I have ever seen. The effort and detail is unreal! I instantly bought your course after watching it..haha all the best

[@MBBGun14]

Great material!

[@Viperfitness]

Thank you! Probably the most helpful on all of the videos on this topic.

[@seanfolk7133]

This is a fantastic video. I naturally have always held my pick that way by the way, it's kind of just what I did in the beginning and what felt comfortable for me. I will say playing with picks that have more grip, or the old method of scoring your picks with a sharp knife negates that pick slide problem entirely, at least for me. I've been using the Dunlops with the circular grip thing for years. I also play with like, 2mm picks, so having that much material might help too, not entirely sure.

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks man :) Yeah I‘m currently relearning guitar for left Hand and I‘m realizing now even more how useful it is to hold the pick this way, I‘m experimenting with different ways but they all have the issues that I‘ve mentioned in the video :)

[@trisin]

you are incredible sir, wow thank you for the lessons

[@JamesBlackmoon-xc5pi]

Dude THANK YOU!! Im really into shred kings like yngwie malmsteen and guitarist from bands like crimson glory and after 3 minutes into your video i was able to speed pick and shred so much smoother

[@malan43]

Justin, Thank you for the free info and practice downloads! I loved this lesson, I can actually feel the difference in my picking with just that little bit of advice regarding how to hold the pick correctly. I can only imagine with some practice, how well that will work out.

[@rooskadoodle5952]

Thank you so much for breaking down all these physical variables involved in picking so I can start to recognize and break down my bad habits when building speed

[@gavinjuge6621]

It's absolutely bananas that this is free. Thank you for uploading this dude

[@patrickjamesworrow1130]

If it's "free", why cant the PDF's be downloaded until you put your personal details in.?

[@bot5am]

Insane that it is what i needed right now and algo recommends this instantly…. thanks

[@AdamVMajor]

Hi Justin, I just wanted to say you are an AMAZING & HIGHLY EFFECTIVE teacher....I never realized until now I was using the incorrect biomechanical wrist movement (I was mostly using pronation and supination). Once I tried using the correct motion, I noticed my sync get better and minimized the U-scooping motion i was doing. You have changed my entire guitar progress in just 1 hour.....thank you so very much.

[@justin.hombach]

oh wow, that really made my day hearing this

[@dylansmith391]

Hands down one of the most in-depth videos I've seen on this topic! Thank you for making such amazing content!

[@SurvivalBit]

you are the best! Thank u for existing

[@justin.hombach]

Thank you very much :)

[@russowings5351]

Great stuff Justin I really never considered that the pistol method puts you in the ideal position for precision.

[@emadnejati7620]

man I saw like 1000 videos for speed picking and playing fast,but this is something else Instantly unlock new speed last night after watching this video

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks a lot man, big time

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

I stumbled across this video and only quickly scanned it, but in that scan saw the cushion for playing in classical position. I didn't even know that was a thing. Classical position is the ONLY way I can play due to a severe left wrist injury that limits my range of motion, but I then end up with knee and back pain. This could be a game changer for me.

[@eddiedelzer8823]

As a retired bass player picking up a guitar for the first time in years and watching your video helped me see why I was a bass player. My right hand skills with a pick held me back. Oh well 35 years too late.

[@allidyne]

It really is...the ultimate guide. Very well done.

[@mackcarlo]

Thank you bro just WOW! That first simple holding the pick change has made me gain so much more speed almost instantly! It felt awkward at first grip but wow! It worked ! Thanks 🙏

[@Homie3794]

I thank you my German friend. This is the most helpful video I've discovered in helping picking speed (trust me, I've watched A LOT of videos on the topic). You cover basically every question I have about picking--wrist motion, where to rest the wrist, how to hold the pick, grip strength, how to deal with injuries, etc. Just based off your tips alone, I found that my fasted speed is sixteenth notes around 200bpm. Before taking your advice, I had trouble maintaining sixteenth notes at 120 without my bicep tensing up. I'm not sure exactly what changed based on the advice given in this video, but the clarity on holding the pick most definitely helped. Once again, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@atombom8214]

Just what I needed. Much appreciated.

[@heavykevy10]

Very comprehensive, thank you!

[@tartarusdivision1054]

praise the sun! excellent and in-depth learnt a lot

[@EsaValkama]

This must be the longest YT video I've ever watched in one go :D Great video!

[@justin.hombach]

Awesome, that made me extremely happy :) Thanks

[@alejandrofajard0]

This video definitely motivated me to go to the next level, I'm going to buy the course, but I would like to know if you can also do online classes (live). Thanks

[@justin.hombach]

Yeah I do :) Just hit me up via: [e-mail]

[@sixxtrip2620]

Half way through this video and it already helped me tremendously. Especially with the Paul Gilbert picking technique. Thanks a ton!

[@paulmason828]

Fantastic video Justin, thank you so much!

[@wolfgangblack8035]

This really is the ultimate guide for speedpicking. Thanks! I want to learn to pick faster and this lays down how to do it right and why!

[@VlogsNiKuyang]

Whoah!!!! WHAT AN INFO!! Thank you very much sir!❤

[@justin.hombach]

You‘re welcome 🙏

[@tonyflorez703]

Thankyou justin Youre the man!

[@justin.hombach]

Thank you for your support :)

[@c10udd]

I’ve played guitar for 10 years. Fast picking was a real trouble for me. I used to pick moving only the thumb ! I’m able to do it rapidly but I just realized I’ve been doing it wrong! Never too late to correct it. Thank you so much

[@lelandgaunt7130]

There is no wrong! The only wrong is people expecting it in 6 weeks. You have to do it every day and let it happen. It'll happen when it wants to not when WE want it to. Might take 4 years, might take 12. If you do practice hard, daily, very slowly and perfect, it'll happen in about 4-5 years. There's no wrong way!!

[@andrewamicarelli]

Thanks for the great video, very good information here. One thing, I don't see the the recommended video links popping up. I'm especially interested in the Martin Miller one you referenced, can you link that video? Thanks!

[@justin.hombach]

Hey thanks for pointing this out. This is the video I meant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHfXZ6NsmdaKjbs

[@randallsimmons1093]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! Finally speed picking explained in a way that makes since.. After all episodes of cracking the code I gained speed but have still been struggling with changing strings going up and down. Just after 30-40 mins running the practice techniques you introduce, my playing is way more fluid than before.. Subscribe!!

[@meistervoss4735]

For working for more than 50 years on that technique your looking quiet fresh, vampire bro!

[@djraven6864]

Good information. Thankyou G'.

[@justin.hombach]

🥰🥰🥰

[@StamateTudorGuitar]

Thank you for everything? Do you think that holding the pick with my thumb and middle of my index is a disadvantage? Thank you!

[@diegooland1261]

This is great!! thank you. Pick slanting is a real eye opener. On slanting, is the pick slanted but flush with the string or slightly at an angle so the pick doesn't contact the string at a 90 degree angle, if this makes sense. Slanted up, lets say but slightly pitched forward so the pick doesn't hit the string flush? Or does this even matter?

[@cwaigio]

Amazing content, you have given me so much to consider. Thanks!

[@sergioletelier4640]

Thanks a lot man, congratz for your amaizing technique

[@Frickler2000]

Hi Justin, Great video. Tomorrow I will start holding the pic accordingly. Thanks for another free content. Take care

[@ibrajimenez2098]

Wow. No wonder why im literally stuck on guitar 😂 . My pick slanting needs work. Thank you so much!

[@TheSuffocater]

Hey Justin ! Super cooles Video, viele Informationen , klasse Tipps und Anregungen, macht Spaß zu gucken. Ich habe dich live im Pitcher in Düsseldorf gesehen, die Kinnlade war die ganze Zeit unten :). Gruß

[@justin.hombach]

Wusste ich es doch, dass mir das Gesicht bekannt vorkam :D Wusste gar nicht, dass du aus Deutschland kommst, die Videos kennt man ja :D Am 14.01. bin ich wieder da mit meiner Megadeth Tribute Band, komm vorbei :) Dann kann man mal ein Bierchen trinken

[@TheSuffocater]

@@justin.hombach Klasse ! Sollte klappen 😀

[@Mart5000.]

You just got yourself a subscriber buddy .this is a really informative video .thank you so much.👍

[@tonyc2081]

This is the best video I've ever seen! 👏

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks a lot buddy

[@jeddak]

Discovered you over on BluGuitar's channel. Thank you for sharing this information!

[@quare]

this video is a godsend

[@justin.hombach]

aw man :) Thank you a lot :)

[@Sennacherib-e9g]

I swear bro were gonna get you bigger lol, this channel is the best one out

[@justin.hombach]

Hahahaha thanks man ☺️☺️ This kind of support means a lot to me

[@Sennacherib-e9g]

@@justin.hombach for years your channel has stood out as really pushing the envelope giving those exercises that put you from "Thats cool" to "WTF!!!"

[@scythe4277]

your guides are VERY helpful and we appreciate all your insight, diligence and time taken to try and help us… ignore the haters… cause that’s all they can do. You’re an incredible player and teacher. Hope you’re doing well and life is good. 🤘🏼😈

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks a lot man 💪🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

[@jorgecatalanl.3735]

You deserve more subscribers bro. Congrats for your content!

[@justin.hombach]

Thanks man 🙏☺️ Haha yeah let’s spread the word and they will come

[@CloudBoy_13]

Thank you so much!!! Your a hero for us guitar players~

[@denmut]

Thanks for the great video Justin. Have a question regarding holding the pick. I hold the pick with 3 fingers. I tried to switch it to 2 but did not manage to. Do you think it is a big disadvantage? Thanks in advance. Greetings from Trier.

[@justin.hombach]

Jap, denke ich sehr stark. Vor allem wenn es darum geht präzise zu picken.

[@EL_DUDERIN0]

Just randomly came across this in my feed, and ended up watching the whole hour. Congratulations, that is very rare! Great content and great presentation style. I've watched some Troy Grady on pick slanting, but for some reason it didn't jive to much with me until you explained the odd/even simply like you did. And also, I think that the pick slanting is certainly the final trick I needed to nail the arpeggio section in Altitudes. ;)

[@jeffreymckeown]

You are absolutely right 👍👍👍

[@ShredTraining]

This is a great piece of work, well done!

[@justin.hombach]

Thank you a lot :)

[@asidbath04]

Thank you for making this video. And thank you x2 for making it free!