How to pick properly. This really works!!!

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This is a method I've employed for some time now, so it's time to share. It will teach you how to hold a pick, how to pick the strings and how to move the arm efficiently so that you get good fast!!!

[@Stixxyyyy]

It's always the old KZbin videos from like 14 15 years ago that give the best advice

[@acornstairlift]

Got used to holding my pick this way in less than two hours. My speed has increased, my forearm gets fatigued far less quickly, and I'm overall more consistent at playing. All because of one simple adjustment. Unfrigginbelievable

[@alessiopanu8022]

Why did I read the last word of your comment with Stevie T voice 😂

[@Elpipiton]

I was afraid I wouldn't get used to it ill try it out for a while thanks dude

[@axmancometh5959]

I find this humorous, maybe someone should tell Zakk Wilde he's holding his pick wrong, he will get even faster at those shredding solos if he holds his pick correctly

[@trentongutierrez2066]

On me that shit is wild

[@tedbigcanoe2572]

scary crazy people stories

[@kiwasamuels463]

11 years later and still the most informative video here on KZbin! He’ll of guitarists you are🙂

[@Redeye2315]

tony hawk is giving me tips on guitar awesome !

[@CaptnBadassary]

KevinJustDoesnt now that you said it, it's all I hear lol.

[@jeyfez8851]

Lmao nailed It

[@heytherehowzitgoing6863]

I cant unhear it now

[@saliciakeyz]

There are a few udder things that set us apart from cows.

[@HimTortons]

Sal Cangelosi I was going to make a pun as well but this topic seems to have been milked of all puns...

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

ugh....lol.

[@coppulor6500]

oh god.... you should go and hide

[@Hoscitt]

How amoosing

[@ronnyp6934]

You guys need a Pat on the back....

[@LooMinn]

Appreciate your intelligent delivery. No BS, no filler. Great lesson.

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

thank you - glad it helped.

[@TheOrnt]

being a selftaught guitar player, this is exactly how I pick, and every video keeps telling me it's wrong. I feel the same way about every point you made in the video, and this inspired me to keep learning my own way. Thank you!

[@LukeDayInTheUK]

Bloodybarbie, it's about the sound anyway.

[@furryz666]

Bloodybarbie dude there is no wrong if it sounds good but practice every day

[@Hasselbacherr]

this literally made my speed and precision almost double

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

so glad it help. cheers!

[@skeletonrowdie1768]

same here! practiced this for a week now, incredible results :p

[@Jullix993]

How did you play before? Anchor pinky?

[@Robixino]

@The Great Pretender hope you adapted

[@sonnydalheim]

Makes total sense...just kind of hard to adapt when you've been picking in a different way for years and years.

[@WrathClub]

I was looking up something else and this was in the related. I've been playing for over 6 years and this makes my hand feel a lot more free than what ive been doing. Never thought about altering my picking style before now.

[@treeokk]

Definitely one of the most helpful guitar videos i have watched to date

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

thank you so much - all the best!

[@chase36chase]

MAN MAN!!! ITS SO COOL!!! SO COOL . THANK YOU I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

[@phoenixcampagnuolo8375]

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[@joeymariano2118]

guitar teacher for 15years now. Real good point here and I've often done what you're saying - however there is one thing to consider. I see you play mostly with distortion. If you play clean, this doesn't generally sound great say with a jazz tone. More pick string hitting can give you a larger jazz style tone with a full tone - we're talking 12gauge stings and a wooden pick or something. Sometimes hitting the string with more pick can be great in terms of expression and dynamics. what you're doing is more of a flat sound (not dissing at all - i really like your playing) because distortion acts like a compressor - more compressor... less dynamics. So if you want to shred and play super fast - do this. If you like BB king or Grant Green stay away from this because they vary the angle of the pick like crazy for expressive purposes. The best players can adapt their technique to the style of music.

[@pedrovontreras5398]

More like a pre amp then compressor

[@Surokkh]

I know this is an old comment, but it's very well put together. Since I started learning this technique recently, I've noticed an automatic switch to a more open pick for that expression, and back to using very little of the pick for fast and shreddy parts. There's still a ton of work to do here, but if you make this switching between an open 'jazzy' and closed 'shreddy' grip second nature, you'll have some wonderful tools at your disposal!

[@a-tearfistpass6028]

ah crap, fifteen years in and a lifetime still away from the level I'd always hoped to achieve in terms of speed, and this dude just casually and accurately points out every flaw of my picking technique and now I get to start over, well thanks. really you made my day. but seriously though could you not have made more effort to search me out and save me fifteen years of destructive technique? ain't that what you omniscient oracle like guitar gods supposed to do? perhaps having floated above my bed in a dream or something? ok well I guess better late than never. Many Thanks

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

lol, only if 15 years ago someone could have found me too :) all the best

[@a-tearfistpass6028]

Genuinely watching this lesson has helped my playing more than I could have hoped. For the first time ever I have started to find a synchronicity that has improved the feeling of playing that I have never managed to achieve before, to the point where the guitar is truly starting to become a pleasure to practice. If you have a paypal account I'd appreciate the chance to send the cash for this lesson. Cheers!

[@nrmdm]

I've been playing metal guitar for 3 years now and I've just learned that both of my hand positions are pretty sloppy. I've spent most of today trying to fix my hand positions and I'm starting to see a huge difference in speed, reach, and clarity. I can play XIV/Behold at normal speed now and I'm more relaxed when playing! I usually practice 6 hours each day, but fixing my hand positions really helped me A LOT. Thanks bro

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

+1n4r0m5d1.m31 i'm so glad it helped - hey when you get a chance can you like me on facebook ( facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010089972201 )

[@nrmdm]

+Old7StringGuy Absolutely! Also, am I supposed to keep my left thumb pointing up(vertical) or pointing towards the tuning pegs(horizontal)? I'm still trying to perfect my fret hand position.

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

+1n4r0m5d1.m31 when you bring the thumb up - you lose a bit of flexibility (your hand starts to clench) and you wind up 'gripping' the strings as opposed to 'pinching' the strings. so pointing toward the pegs is best for me. every hand is different though - you need to find the optimal position and just use my answers as a guide and not a rule. all the best.

[@nrmdm]

Old7StringGuy Thanks!

[@lukedavies6646]

+1n4r0m5d1.m31 You've been playing for 3 years and you can play Behold? I don't know if I believe that. if it's true, that's godly.

[@rimboltjaxt5603]

If you watch the best shredders on earth, like Michael Angelo Batio or Malmsteen, the pick movement is so tight, so precise, so minimal that you realize that is the key to their speed and accuracy. And the angle of the pick is also crucial. Pickslanting is a real technique that these guys have perfected. Then look at a guy like George Lynch. He holds it so loose, so far away, each movement is greatly exaggerated, yet he has developed it to fit his style. Like a golfer with an unorthodox swing. Whatever works for you, ride it to the bank!

[@thomasgrabowski2202]

THis......yes. :P!

[@kinglord5163]

No. Learn it the most efficient and healthy way from the beginning.

[@tomandtoys]

Out of all of the guitar videos that I have watched, this one has been the most helpful in some time. Sometimes things that are taken for granted aren't learned by others and they are stuck in the wrong place for some time. Thanks for the video!

[@MusicalGearReview]

Been playing for over 30 years and could never get past a certain speed due to my right hand technique. Wow! this works! I notice I am picking with more precision, too. I guess this is what you'd call an a-ha moment. Thanks for the insight!

[@hrnekbezucha]

This vid gave me the 'eureka' moment. I never thought I can actually pick in near future with the way I used to do it. But now it seem so simple. So 'just' synch hands and I belive I'm already half-way through Cheers, mate

[@infectingthecrypts]

Watching this video several months back helped me out immensely! Thank you so much.

[@8hag]

Best tutorial ive seen so far. Will try when get home today. I been playing lead for 30 yrs and cant get my right arm to relax enough no matter what i try.

[@dennisjhodges]

3 immediate thoughts/questions from a fellow long-time teacher (12 years) and player (23 years): how does this allow for palm muting on the treble strings if needed or desired for a certain effect? Also, what if, for a certain passage in a solo, you didn't want that thick "pick by the neck" tone on the B or E strings? Finally, this would really limit the options for variety with pinch harmonics as it automatically boxes your picking into a certain area of each string. All that said, I appreciate seeing someone else's viewpoint on this topic.

[@rudygracia5573]

Yep.I'm more of the circle picking variety,not that great though.But I can quickly get pinch harmonics,tuck my pick away in my palm and do two handed hammer on's/tapping,muting..Everybody adopt's their own technique I guess;I could never use Paul Gilbert's,though I love his playing and he's one of my favorites.

[@emmetarnett4903]

You just inserted some great learning and technique into my playing. I will forever be in debt. Thanks!

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

so glad you found it usefull - i wish you well!

[@softbluejazz]

Those are some great tips on picking! I've been playing for a long time and still have trouble with speed and right-hand technique. Your tips make a lot of sense to me and I'm going to employ them immediately. Thanks!

[@wayneo1269]

Thanks for this video good to see someone go over the finer points of guitar playing for a change.

[@sarnikki2045]

Thanks man! That is so amazing! I saw lots of videos for picking properly but that tiny trick changed my whole picking feeling in the right hand! Metal on!!

[@shogun873]

Wow thanks so much man! My natural technique was screwed, you've helped a lot of people out with this!

[@autocrow]

This is the best video I've seen yet on the topic. This is how I want to learn to do it. I have a habit of using my pinky finger as a rest, and moving my hand around too much. I was just watching a video on how to play a solo from a very popular KZbin guitar teacher and noticed that they held the pick as you recommend and I noticed that they moved forward slightly as they worked down the strings. Just as you described. Thanks for explaining!

[@furryz666]

autocrow how about Michael Angelo Batio he uses his pinky to anchor and he rips not like this guy I watched all three unimpressive videos just watch a Paul Gilbert video take the time to use a metronome and practice daily there are no secrets no tricks these videos and all the videos that are similar are a waste of time everybody finds their own way with practice also check out Rick Graham he's an amazing picker who uses those fingers for hybrid style

[@LukeSkywarp]

Check out Troy Grady when you get a chance. On his KZbin channel, he goes a lot more in depth. This video is still spot on though.

[@Waywardelements]

Been playing for years and noticed my picking was my road block... struggling to adapt to your teachings but slowly playing off, thanks heaps for uploading

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

it takes a bit of team - be patient - i had to totally reteach myself. so, i know where you are coming from. best of luck to you!

[@PnTNecrosis]

Subbed. This was a great tip and an original way to look at picking. I have watched many videos and have been shown so many different ways to pick, but I think this one has suited me the best.

[@johnkalomiris8258]

I've been trying to learn some proper lead/solo techniques for a year now with no particularly success until.. I somehow found this tutorial.. And after 20 minutes of practicing the Old7's stuff I eventually managed to play a simple scale progression that sounds AWESOME AT LAST!!! I FEEL JUST SO FCKIN GOOD!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

you are very welcome

[@natdadd]

What an easy to understand, concise, useful explanation of your alternate picking technique, complete with demo as you explain it. You are a very good teacher.

[@RemedyCabinet]

I really like this advice - I have been playing for 16 years and this is something I never learned to do properly (too much of a rush)...fine-tuning my playing recently very well by myself and by experiment, this was the only bit lacking. I think you may have solved it for me. Thank you!

[@mcmxi6982]

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your knowledge. I really appreciate that! Greetings from Brazil.

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

you are very welcome - you have a wonderful country!

[@ianaintsaying1625]

Yeah, but cows can hoof tap like nobody's business.

[@keith612]

Super good lesson and good logic throughout. I've tried various styles and this approach makes the most sense for me. I've been playing 20+ year and always focused on the L hand - but realize my R hand has been the limiting factor in my progressing. I'm getting better because of lessons like these. Thanks!

[@AxiomApe]

You explained this so much clearer than anyone else. Thank you

[@scottdewey3544]

Hi! I see this video's been around for a good long while! I think I first encountered it way back in late 2020, and I FINALLY watched it. Thanks! This is a truly useful video. I appreciate your brief, clear explanation of the mechanics of how the fingers, hand, wrist, and arm work together to keep the picking process as simple and streamlined as possible. "Less is More!" ;-) I'll note for the record: I am a quite accomplished piano player with decades of experience, as well as a proficient violinist (and used to play the French horn, too). I've been frustrated for years at my inability to get beyond a sort of late-beginner stage on the guitar. For one thing, I got thrown by the major third interval between the G and B strings that breaks the long parade of fourths between all the other strings. [To a pianist or even a violinist, that seems strangely illogical! Though it's also part of the special magic of the guitar, I know!] And I also had an exceptionally hard time with picking. Maybe from a piano background, I've been instinctively better at finger-picking than at controlling a pick. Anyway, recently, I've been going "back to basics," and am trying to learn the guitar from the ground up, and to unlearn some of the things I taught myself wrong over the years. And finally, it's kind of working, I think! [For instance, I FINALLY know my way around the fretboard!] And I have no doubt that your video will help in this long-delayed process. [By the way you speak, you sound just like one of the law students I worked with at my job over the past year. As with him, I might guess that you're Canadian - but as with him, also, I might be wrong, because he turned out to be from I think upstate Michigan instead.] Anyway, thanks again for helping us all out - including "slow learners" like myself. ;-)

[@Clodnesia]

And the fact that they have four stomachs rich?

[@Invocated_Agitator]

We also have 4 stomachs, moron... -.-

[@KevinBrattixd]

wait what

[@acmullane]

Hell's Agitator - 7.5 billion

[@Invocated_Agitator]

acmullane Ke?

[@grungebox]

There is nothing better than breaking an Eddie Van Halen pick you got from a concert back in '84. I used it, broke it, and it felt great because I did not like the gauge of his pick. Rock on, thank you for your stuff, and I will check out all your vids!!

[@marianoportocarrero]

That has the best guitar tip that i saw in my life!! It solved all my picking problems and it gaved me a lot of speed!!!!

[@leekirkland.musician]

It's funny you should mention this but I am a cow and trying to shred here in the meadow.....I only have about a half hour a day to practice (after milking). In the afternoons I have to lie down to warn all the humans that it's going to rain.....any suggestions?

[@mickthompson7210]

You can get hoove capable guitars

[@user-jc9rq5kg6w]

Sprout Breeze Holy milk that made my day,maybe we can meet sometimes for some jamming and banging ? I'll bring milk.And that guy is right,if only i had opposable thumbs...

[@TranceSFX]

It's cool because Hetfield holds his pick with 3 fingers I believe, and he's the god of rhythm/picking imho. Disposable Heroes is, to me, the benchmark of amazing Thrash but also a test of stamina.

[@stevetort94]

this has helped me so much. my playing is way more controlled and clean than when i was anchoring my pinky and gripping the pick with only one finger. awesome vid.

[@MrTehproworld]

Holy crap I never heard something that made so much sense like this lesson! Thanks a lot!

[@kenloukinen1890]

Seriously, Thanks for the tips. I just bought "Rocksmith" and I am having fun. But I do see the need for some technical tips and skills. This is and will be helpful. Thanks again.

[@eddyhaskle916]

Hey, I have been looking for someone that has Rocksmith. I would just like to know after a little playing with it if you would think it is worth getting for a beginner and how long have you played the guitar?

[@SzafkaYT]

eddy haskle Hey i just bought Rocksmith 2014 one week ago and i have to say i see progress in playing guitar. Rocksmith wont teach you everything but it helps a lot!

[@ecigrex6331]

eddy haskle I can definitely recommend Rocksmith for both beginners and advanced players. The games help you internalize things that you might be overthinking or putting more effort into than you need to be. It helps to make things second nature without all the stress that can come with sitting in your room beating yourself up mentally about it;

[@newmangan]

i just bought it yesterday, and this really works, this technique helped me improve alot faster.

[@kenloukinen1890]

eddy haskle I highly recommend it. I gave up trying to learn guitar 2 decades ago. I concluded that if everyone could play... it wouldn't be so special. Besides... if there are guitar players, there needs to be listeners. I relegated myself as a listener. In the 3 weeks I've had Rocksmith, I can get through 6 songs and can feel improvement with each session. PS... look for more videos like this one to teach somethings you won't learn from RS...like picking up AND down.... and forcing yourself to use all 4 fingers on the fret board. Thanks Mike.

[@muzzlethathound1978]

Have been playing with a pick for 6 years now and I used to have the other three fingers on my picking hand sort of spread out slightly a little bit like Paul Gilbert or Joe Bonamassa, and got reasonably accurate and quick that way.some times it would feel comfortable and other times there was something that just didn't feel right I know it takes a long time to sync the left and right hand so I put it down to metronome work and just good old practice!!😀. Well one day I was just practicing some excercises and decided to just curl the fingers on the right hand up to make a fist. Well within minutes that changed the way I pick. Litraly like a wand had been waved over my right hand. The accuracy and precision improved instantly. Almost to the point where I thought it was just a lucky run that I had played. But no again and again more accuracy and synchronisation was there without a doubt. My personal opinion on why it changed my picking is that when I had my other fingers hanging down I think that subconsciously your brain is sort of thinking of two separate units, your thumb and index finger being one and the rest of the fingers the other. Yet when I made a fist the whole thing kind of becomes one thing for the brain to deal with. I know that might sound crazy but that is how it felt!! On top of that the resistance of the pick through the string feels sooo much less than when I was playing that other way, as Old7StringGuy says the other fingers a backing the thumb and index ffinger up, making a very strong connection between the pick and the hand. This may not work for everyone but my god how that's changed my playing is unreal. 😀😀

[@BonkoTheFat]

This is right on man, I don't usually see teachers go into this much detail about the actual kinesthetics of the thing. Keep up the good work!

[@ViolenceJackie]

As some of the others are saying: do what this man says. Practiced for a few hours, and this has revolutionised how I play. It's boosted my enthusiasm for the instrument through the roof.

[@treefingers1183]

"It's the one thing that separates us from cows" Well I mean... among at least 20 other things, but sure.

[@darksmithblade]

hey ive been trying to follow this but i dont know if im doing it correctly, as i hit the lower strings i find that my pinky knuckle is resting a lot on the guitar itself and when i try to use my wrist as a reference point i end up touching the strings that im picking, im totally new to this so any advices please?

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

+darksmithblade have a look at my other vids on positioning. it might make more sense after that.

[@jameswellington1323]

This works flawlessly, I didn't take any notice of this video because of how arrogant I was about my pick holding technique. I soon found I lacked the stability in the pick, now I have picked this holding technique up and it has made me come along leaps and bounds! Great way to hold the pick!

[@newbobor51]

Good pointers, Great job. "Genius is breaking the complicated down to simple lighter blocks. That is to say, doing what he has made info more understandable more quickly. I've played and taught for 37+ years and, This guy is someone to listen to.

[@StupidFatHobbitss]

Damn I'm one of those anchor guys

[@umbra9705]

Same

[@EvaluateAssimilate]

Batio, Govan and many more alike use the "anchor". I don't think it's a massive detriment providing it works for you, but having the ability to switch between different positions can't hurt.

[@patrickgrady8866]

Me too!! If I'm playing higher strings I rest my middle and ring finger on the pick guard. If I'm playing an E, A, or D I curl my right ring finger under the high E. Bad habits are hard to break.

[@hari9588]

@@umbra9705 me too 😢😢

[@offmymeds2994]

I used to anchor. I didnt get how "more talented" guitarists could have such control without it. Then I watched a pebber brown video and practiced. In a couple days I anchoring felt inefficient. Anchoring isnt so bad in some circumstances, but if you need to anchor, your hand lacks freedom.

[@TheMrAdax]

I can't shred to save my life!

[@francompalmieri]

If you play slow, speed is gonna naturally come, use a metronome, play scales at 70-75 BPM (If you fail at that slow more the BPM until you feel comfortable) You gotta get muscle memory, play in a speed where you know that you will not fail for a while and then speed up, there is gonna be a moment when the speed is gonna naturally come, and you are also gonna play it clean.

[@TheMrAdax]

francompalmieri Thanks for the reply, appreciate it:)

[@phantumgrey]

Absolutely correct. Once you get that muscle memory one day BOOM you be able to explode in practiced riffs and solos.

[@mikeraia2605]

Great advice, take a time and patience right.

[@MrMetalhorse]

Can you shred now?

[@JuanRodriguez-tg7cu]

Thanks for the advice.To be honest this is by far one of the best videos ever on this common issue. As a matter of fact;I remembered watching this when I started play in guitar in a black metal band.really useful

[@Ar7ific1al]

I've only had my guitar for 6 days so I'm pretty new to everything and need to build good habits. This video makes a ton of sense. Thank you.

[@Tubedog8]

Not sure where you are anchoring your palm. Are you starting with your palm touching the bridge? Everything I play trying to anchor the palm or wrist mutes the strings.?? Anyway you play really well. Thanks for the video.

[@Tryingmybestsince1999]

I know that you uploaded this video a while ago, but nowadays I'm learning to play the guitar and in the pretender by foo fighters I must strum 2 strings at a speed of 360 bpm, but I get stuck. How would you do that???

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

consistency is the key, start at about half that speed and do it a 5-10 times, then gradually increase the speed. use a metronome to track your tempo. hope that helps.

[@balrogDCLXVI]

360 bpm? You are calculating the bpm definitely wrong

[@DethTech6]

Easily one of the most informative videos I've seen in regards to technique. Too many picking technique videos address the motion like you already know what to do. This one goes step by step, and provides common problems that this technique overcomes. Awesome video, Thanks!

[@ryanb2843]

Dude, this is insane. This technique legitimately makes my picking so much quicker! I'm kicking myself for not learning this much sooner...

[@Matt-cz2gv]

1.5 million views. Now you have the moeny for your 6 string

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

i wish - google gives me about $40 a month - oh well, strings are covered

[@goosestreamx6535]

money is money tho no what i mean because ur helping people and getting abit of cash if you enjoy it i call it a plus :)

[@bluenightsky]

I cannot do your angled approach. I've tried it and it REALLY slows my picking speed down (not that I am fast to begin with... still learning). I find some people say to rest on the bridge, other's say that's a no-no. They say your hand must be free-floating. Others say rest your pinkie on the high strings when picking the low strings and rest your back palm on the low strings when picking the high strings. It is just so confusing for a beginner. I think I may just have to do the method that's most comfortable to me even if I'm sacrificing accuracy because all these "techniques" are too contradicting.

[@WowzaGuy]

I'm going to second what you said... I was thinking the same thing! There is so much contradicting advice!

[@xxlintux]

My advice to you is to learn every techniques ande later on BE dynamic with them, change positions and give your picking different aproaches according to what feels "right" in every circumstance you'll have to be flexible with everything! have a nice day

[@JamesGaoist]

the learning curve may reside in this moment, but getting past it takes you from beginner to intermediate almost immediately.

[@piposanchez]

I would say start with this guys advice and just practice it. If your hand is on the bridge the weight of it can affect the sound the same way a tremolo bar would (by making the strings looser or tighter).

[@ReD_SnOw-ke2hn]

Shannon S free floating is king

[@adamcolbertmusic]

I applied that concept within the first minute of your video, and I can already feel/hear the difference. It's totally logical. Thumb and index finger alone is rather "flimsy". Rather than ALL fingers, I'm supporting the index [at the first joint] with just the middle finger. I've gotten back into shredding the past few weeks, and this now helps tremendously. The extra stability and mass gives increased picking momentum, thus less "drag" and I'm picking faster now. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@filipvelkov6829]

Thank you. Thank you... I play many hours per day because I love it, but I noticed that I hit a plateau and playing faster stuff was sometimes a problem for me, in terms of picking precision, clarity, and getting stuck between strings. This single tweak improved me by a lot! Thank you again!

[@legitbanana6252]

this guitar has 7 strings?

[@retrorewind6042]

Yea lol. Why so surprised

[@ejlarson249]

+LegitBanana But I still like Chicken.

[@jeadelmann90]

+YellowCharizar d Heck his brain will explode if you mention that 12 strings exist!

[@retrorewind6042]

24 string basses with 3 necks.

[@jeadelmann90]

YellowCharizar d there's a guitarist by the name of Batio or something close to that and well... he's nothing short of amazing... although I prefer emotionally evocative playing as opposed to technical proficiency... i.e. shredding... Although 3 necks sounds like the beginning of a dirty joke...

[@Kaye0412]

Whenever I pick fast, I can't avoid bumping into the other strings, Is that bad in playing?

[@jerrypierreponte5864]

I find alternate picking works for me. It's been a while since I 1st started so I can't remember if I had this problem before. I know when I started I had an issue with timing. That is, timing my fretting fingers with my picking.

[@Kaye0412]

Oh so I should find my own picking style which I am comfortable with? I have no problems with timing right now but having a hard time reaching some frets sometimes :) thanks for the tip !

[@jerrypierreponte5864]

Yes you should find a style that suits you. For beginners it's sometimes hard to get their picking style correct. Try alternate picking slowly between strings. And I do mean slowly. I know the need to pick quickly is hard to resist, but if you start out slowly and just repeat the pattern daily, eventually you pick speed easily and you become more precise with your picking.

[@XxdartvaderxX]

u should work on alternative picking on 1 string for 3-4 days then move on to 2 strings and so on... keep doing it till it seems easily

[@Kmohr93]

PIck the A string at 11-12-14-12-11 over and over again, then change the exercise so its a move from A at 11-12-14 then D string at 11-12-11, then back to A at 14-12-11, and learn to alternate it so each stroke comes down on the next string. Also learn to mute the strings that are unpicked with the left hand as you play. Ex., use the tip of your index finger to mute lower strings and the arch of your fingers to mute the top strings

[@retrotd]

Extremely helpful. I'm three months into learning and I've been having the problem of picking the wrong string when doing scales. So frustrating, I'm feeling I'll never get out of being a beginner. I think this video instruction is going to help. NOTE: I learned on my own before this video I need to use less pick, but everything else is new technique info.

[@DetroitWrecker666]

All good advice! It's amazing what good habits and bad habits we pick up over time. Videos like this are very important, especially for beginning players. When I first started I had a terrible habit of not using my pinky finger. Of course as I progressed, there were things I played where the pinky finger was a must. I found difficulty and had to retrain basically everything I did to incorporate it.

[@shellc83]

Is the top string a D? I've never seen 7 string before sorry for dumb question.

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

it's a low B, actually - not a dumb question at all

[@nekosquealer3423]

Old7StringGuy wow u r literally replying to a 8 year old video

[@sqlb3rn]

+Missberry 4 I just saw it today so... still relevant.

[@badaml]

Not everything has to be the newest latest greatest. This is why some are always chasing and never accomplishing.

[@patrickmusgrove2986]

+Old7StringGuy did you ever end up getting that 6 string and do you still have the 7 string

[@CraigHornerVerified]

This made my udder hurt

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

lol, don't be so 'cow'-ardly...ha

[@MetallicAddict15]

I've been struggling with my picking hand technique for ages, been looking at other videos to improve it, always without effect; at last, someone explains it well. KZbin recommendations finally prove to be useful. Thanks for this video, it's great. Thumbs up!

[@willroland9811]

I accidentally developed this same method along the way...kinda neat to hear a methodical explanation of how and why it works, I just did it cause it made the right sounds. Thanx man, well done...

[@albluesfish7972]

NICE -- FOOD FOR THE BRAIN -- THANKS

[@Austin-gl3se]

yes the thumb its a good thing i have that or i would b just like a cow lol

[@coolroderaz]

Raw beginner here..but, I tried it..IT WORKS! HUGE improvement in my pick accuracy...Thanks!!!!! It's MUCH easier to hit a string if you're anchored at the wrist and not just the elbow...

[@dalebrownson2700]

So simple but so effective !!.....the finger support and wrist reference point/angular path across the strings instantly improved my picking noticebly....thanks !!

[@jwarpig3971]

Too much talkin'

[@GanstaCatCT]

+jwarpig pig it's an instructional video...

[@fpicc8807]

You must go to middle school

[@Eng_NYC_]

I notice that this video was posted a while ago but I 've just seen it and it really works! I am a beginner electric guitar player and highly recommend to pay attention to what he says because it really works. Very good tech details he is talking about. This video resolved all the mess I 've been working on for the last 1 week. Thank you!

[@ignaciograssini3635]

When I first started playing I used to hold my pick with all fingers like this, but then a couple of years ago I changed my pick position to pivot with my fingers while holding the pick only thum-index, because I've seen a lot of guys on the internet doing that. After seeing this video, I came back to this "all fingers" position with palm pivoting and it's fucking great, no coming back. Thanks dude!

[@QuackersMcCrackers]

I just love it when a person gets technical, it really shows you what their talking about. See I would of NEVER thought, in a 1000 years, that you should dissipate the energy towards all four fingers, or even how the thumb is such a big muscle compared to all 4 fingers (well, I mean, explicitly at conscious level), or, how you should hold the pic towards the tip, so props to this guy :)

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

+James. Chu. thanks James - all the best!

[@Bdb83]

I love the tip about putting other fingers below the first one. I can't believe I haven't done it. It feels better as far as control

[@mattphillips6345]

Bro your amazing!!!!!! This is the Most helpful guitar tip I have ever had. Thank-you so much man. This solved so many of my problems I've been trying to fix for years. You really really improved my guitar playing. Please keep making videos

[@juanesquivelmadrid]

I took a couple of months holding the pick as you teach. And yes, it really works. Thanks!

[@benkehler6415]

Im a newbie so I have not developed any bad habits yet and I do not plan on doing so. Im glad I found this because its an important fundemental function and I think this has saved me some frustration

[@Rectitude4U]

OMG! This worked! It’s amazing. What’s funny is I watched another video right after yours that contradicted everything you said. Then I tried your technique and it’s like an epiphany. Eureka! Thanks!!!

[@NinjaTurtlezz]

Wow... This helped so much... I am new to guitar playing and I had problem with alternate picking on thunderstruck. This solved all of my problems. Huge thanks!

[@321mandm]

Right away I noticed that my picking was a a lot more precise, and sounded cleaner. Thanks!

[@lockdownguitars152]

Been struggling with stuff like Thunderstruck, fighting ringing strings, fatigue....after 40 years of playing guitar.. In 5 minutes everything just got easier...Thanks!

[@Buff1nt0n]

I amazed when someone can relay at a level that is both rudimentary and advanced through the observation of what the problem is to begin with. How simple things are, eludes most of us and I thank you for being so aware of the tiniest detail. The title of this video stands as truth and that means so much in this virtual place....

[@theronmccollough2674]

Wow, that was the best pic instruction I've seen yet! Revolutionary! You answered about 5 questions at once, from how to assist your fingers in staying healthy to how to move down the strings without your forearm getting stuck!! Thank you!

[@fastersamurai]

This is brilliant! The same technique for each string and moving the entire "mechanism" with your arm. Thank you!

[@arondahlberg5086]

It actually works! I got myself a Jazz 3 pick and started to practice this method, at the beginning it was weird and felt like it limited my skills, but after 3-4 days of practicing i suddenly could pick faster than i had before and play songs i couldn't play before because i wasn't fast enough. The best thing is that there is NO MORE PAIN in the arm after playing for a while, you are incredible relaxed in your arm with this method! This is the best way of picking for sure! Thanks alot for this video!

[@MyguitarteacherCa]

+Aron Dahlberg lol, yeah it takes a bit of time to get used to this technique (trust me, I know). i hope it works out for you. if you have a moment, could you leave a comment my google page - www.google.com/+MyguitarteacherCa

[@SuperGhostninja100]

This is great. I was trying to learn tremolo picking and couldn't do crud, this helped a lot.

[@aldude99]

Not enough instructors focus on proper picking. Excited to adopt this method for myself. Thanks for the vid. Have a feeling it's going to be really helpful.

[@brianbertrand6087]

Lol. And just to be clear, I did watch the rest of this and the second part. Much appreciated. They both helped me a lot. Been spinning my wheels for a while. Peace.

[@Ohsage1111]

Phenomenal share!!! Thank you SO SO SO much for this... you've helped me tremendously.

[@lcvincent8319]

Hello my brother. I am a singer, primarily, and I have dabbled with the guitar for years, only to convey to any guitarist I have played with, a certain sound or rhythm that I have rolling around in my head. I can play chords, and when I have a lead in my head, I can pick it out slowly to communicate it to my guitarist, but what you have shown me here, it has opened up so much to me, and after about 10 minutes, I am ripping through scales. Just want to thank you for this post. Ciao, LC

[@Dan-vb7lz]

Thank you so much for this video man. Have picked up some awful picking habits playing guitar and this is helping me sort them out!

[@morphic_butterfly]

Thank you 😭 I've been struggling so hard with using a pick, I just opt for my thumb, but I really wanted to get it down. This helped so much thank you again!!

[@Nyctus]

Guys like you make the learning process of guys like me go much more smoothly. I hope to one day be good enough to teach a new batch of new guys a trick or two. Thanks for the video!