The Ultimate Speed-Picking Hack
Added 2025-02-08 16:50:55 +0000 UTCThere's many factors at play when it comes to developing your alternate picking technique - efficient right hand form, pick slanting, string transitions, hand synchronization...
But one thing that guitarists hardly ever think about is picking depth. This is an incredibly important variable that can very easily solve the problem of string transitions (which is by far the hardest obstacle to overcome when it comes to alternate picking)!
In this lesson I demonstrate the importance of thinking about picking depth and how it can either hinder or aid your playing.
Good luck and don't forget to share your progress with everyone in the Discord server!
Comments
Good question! Well the sort of string noise that you're describing has nothing to do with muting and what you might think, it's actually to do with hand synchronizations. If your hands are perfectly synchronized then there will be next-to-no unwanted string noise. Try this! https://tinyurl.com/yc8kkmvr
Bradley Hall
2025-02-18 21:17:26 +0000 UTCHey, Bradley. Thank you for this! Will you ever go over string noise mitigation while playing fast?
Isamu
2025-02-18 06:21:48 +0000 UTCCheers man!
Bradley Hall
2025-02-14 23:44:46 +0000 UTCHey Norbert, great questions! Yes you're right that using shallower pick attack negates the need for slanting but you do sacrifice tone. Maybe you missed it but in the video I explain that if I'm comfortable with the picking mechanics of a run then I go for deeper attack, but if I'm not then I play it safe and back-off the attack and use a more neutral pick position. With enough practice you'll get a feel for what pick depth you should use when! Cheers man
Bradley Hall
2025-02-14 23:43:49 +0000 UTCHello Bradley, I find pick slanting difficult to implement during fast runs. According to what you say, pick slanting is not necessary if the pick does not extend too deep into the string. However, the sound suffers from this technique. It is not clear to me from your explanation, due to my knowledge of English, exactly what technique you prefer. There are also great guitarists who have no idea about pick slanting. Perhaps they do it subconsciously. Thanks for your feedback Norbert
Norbert
2025-02-13 14:19:14 +0000 UTCThanks for the grest lesson!!!
uwe2006
2025-02-12 06:12:15 +0000 UTCLove when you get those mind-altering realizations! And yes, deeper pick attack sounds better ofc but it's not always the best option.
Bradley Hall
2025-02-11 15:39:13 +0000 UTCExcellent timing indeed! Hope it helps, Mitch
Bradley Hall
2025-02-11 15:38:37 +0000 UTCThank you, Bradley. This is the biggest thing holding me back right now. I’m really focusing on alternate picking this month, so this lesson couldn’t have come at a better time. Much appreciated, sir.
Mitch M
2025-02-08 19:46:37 +0000 UTCFunny this video posted today. I literally had a mind blowing moment last night when I realized that my pick depth was slowing me down a lot by making it more difficult to get through the string and leaving my pick much deeper between the string prior to a string change. I do still prefer the sound of the deeper pick attack, but I’m hoping I can get used to a lighter attack to build speed and bring what I learn back to the more aggressive picking style.
Andrew Smith
2025-02-08 19:15:52 +0000 UTC
