This is a great video. It's clear, concise, and not long-winded (too many videos that are too long to illustrate a simple point). Thank you very much for this little review.
I moved from bass to guitar after many years, and I feel frustrated that my fret hand is so much more advanced than my picking hand, as I'd only really play finger and slap on bass. I instinctively held the guitar pick with 2 fingers and a thumb, because that felt most natural after using a bass pick a few times over the years, but I found my technique would make the pick "snag" on strings when alternate picking, or playing fast, which sounds really bad. So I looked up loads of TH-cam videos for suggestions, and moved to a single finger and thumb "fist" grip that many people recommended, and it has made my playing even worse. I attack the strings with way too much power, and it just sounds bad. I am going to try your preferred technique in this video and see how I get on. Wish me luck.
I have no problems with alternate picking on one string an then gradually going up the strings, like playing the "spider exercise" but as soon as I try to pick the penta scale fast it gets troubling, also playing typical SRV licks where I have to switch strings really fast. I play with my hand resting on the D, A ,E strings and my fingers rest on the guitar like you. Is it normal to have problem with playing those kinds of things without looking on the guitar strings and kinda memorize where the strings are in beginning? Because I haven't played with a pick for too long and maybe its just that I have to practice more? I just feel like that kind of picking is harder then it should be for me since if I compare to other guitarists who seem to struggle more with simply picking fast and not the accuracy.
I hold the pick angling it upwards . Is that correct sir? Is there any players who plays like that and create melodic and fast solo . Thanks in advance
I hold my pick slanted the same way you do at 1:23 except that my other three fingers are loose and aren't making a fist. Is it wrong to angle the pick that way?
whenever i strum my point finger hits the string b4 the pick and i try to stop it but it doesnt work? is that bad? or is it not good. and if so how do i fix it. plz help
Very early on, I stopped using the "pointy" side of the pick. I use the fat, rounded side of the pick when I play. I am wondering how common this pick-holding technique is. I don't know many other players who do this, nor have I seen instructors mention or teach it. Thoughts?
I've done this for ages. I think it's touched on as a way of getting different textures/tonalities with a picked note, but yeah - I've not seen it specifically taught. I tend to angle my pick so there's very little surface touching striking the string, how about you?
I've found that holding the pick like that, and angling it downwards puts pressure on my index finger and hurting it because it is bending inwards unnaturally, got any tips?
soften the grip a bit and see if it helps. if it's still funky, try a thumb pick with the same technique. get used to it like that. you won't hold it as tightly because you can't drop it.
If it works for you keep playing that way. Like he says there is no correct way, just some techniques that are more common than others. Unless it becomes a problem, say with sounding pinch harmonics, there is no reason to change a thing
Little help here. I tend to use different picking grip for my rhythm and lead playing (thrash, groove metal). Basically, I grip it closer to the point of the pick when playing lead and keep my grip a little relaxed when playing rhythm. Is that okay? I doubt because I have trouble switching between grips when playing the complete song. Any suggestions?
i think that's ok! I actually adjust my grip quite a bit when playing different songs / different techniques. It's all incremental, but there is no definitive single way to play for all style. Adjust as you need!
you can make a fist, open it slightly and hold the pick between thumb and index... everytime your pick slips, it's wrong technique, so there is definetely a wrong way
I wonder what's up with that guitar. I've googled Spacemaster Jazzmaster and all I've managed to find is a tiny ass picture of Greg's guitar. Is it rare, is it custom? Beats me, but if I don't find out, I'm probably gonna Kurt Cobain myself. Lol.
+Greg's Guitar Lessons Interesting. Do you have any nice images of the front of the body anywhere? Absolutely in love with that paint job. I'd pay massive amounts of money for a paint job like that. Very cool.
At least you talk about multiple techniques, but you don't show the difference well. Rotating the pick forward in relation to index finger as you show early immediately increases tension in the top on my hand and begins to raise the wrist.
i play with midle finger and thumb lmao tbh there is no right way to play guitar. if you find it easier playing it with ur toes then play it with your toes, anyone that says ur wrong for doing that isnt a guitar player they are a fake person pretending they are experts at the art. and those people make me sick bc it drives away new beginers which makes me sad bc noone should be driven away by someone elses guitar snob bullshit
This is a great video. It's clear, concise, and not long-winded (too many videos that are too long to illustrate a simple point). Thank you very much for this little review.
Great.Tell me about that Jazzmaster please!
I moved from bass to guitar after many years, and I feel frustrated that my fret hand is so much more advanced than my picking hand, as I'd only really play finger and slap on bass. I instinctively held the guitar pick with 2 fingers and a thumb, because that felt most natural after using a bass pick a few times over the years, but I found my technique would make the pick "snag" on strings when alternate picking, or playing fast, which sounds really bad. So I looked up loads of TH-cam videos for suggestions, and moved to a single finger and thumb "fist" grip that many people recommended, and it has made my playing even worse. I attack the strings with way too much power, and it just sounds bad. I am going to try your preferred technique in this video and see how I get on. Wish me luck.
I have no problems with alternate picking on one string an then gradually going up the strings, like playing the "spider exercise" but as soon as I try to pick the penta scale fast it gets troubling, also playing typical SRV licks where I have to switch strings really fast. I play with my hand resting on the D, A ,E strings and my fingers rest on the guitar like you.
Is it normal to have problem with playing those kinds of things without looking on the guitar strings and kinda memorize where the strings are in beginning? Because I haven't played with a pick for too long and maybe its just that I have to practice more? I just feel like that kind of picking is harder then it should be for me since if I compare to other guitarists who seem to struggle more with simply picking fast and not the accuracy.
I hold the pick angling it upwards . Is that correct sir? Is there any players who plays like that and create melodic and fast solo . Thanks in advance
That's a tough one. You may be able to get some good speed going, but if you wanted to use a pinch harmonic, you'd like need to change your position.
That is the right way, unless you want to destroy your tone and need a special hi distortion set up in order to play anything.
I hold my pick slanted the same way you do at 1:23 except that my other three fingers are loose and aren't making a fist. Is it wrong to angle the pick that way?
nah! you're good man!
Thanks man.. I realize that most people hold it the opposite way so I thought I'd have to start relearning after 6 years!
whenever i strum my point finger hits the string b4 the pick and i try to stop it but it doesnt work? is that bad? or is it not good. and if so how do i fix it. plz help
Very early on, I stopped using the "pointy" side of the pick. I use the fat, rounded side of the pick when I play. I am wondering how common this pick-holding technique is. I don't know many other players who do this, nor have I seen instructors mention or teach it. Thoughts?
I've done this for ages. I think it's touched on as a way of getting different textures/tonalities with a picked note, but yeah - I've not seen it specifically taught. I tend to angle my pick so there's very little surface touching striking the string, how about you?
I've found that holding the pick like that, and angling it downwards puts pressure on my index finger and hurting it because it is bending inwards unnaturally, got any tips?
soften the grip a bit and see if it helps. if it's still funky, try a thumb pick with the same technique. get used to it like that. you won't hold it as tightly because you can't drop it.
I'll try it thanks :)
When I hold it my pick follows the tip of my first finer, I can play really fast and accurately, is this fine or should I try to change it?
If it works for you keep playing that way. Like he says there is no correct way, just some techniques that are more common than others. Unless it becomes a problem, say with sounding pinch harmonics, there is no reason to change a thing
very helpful.thanks!!!!
Little help here.
I tend to use different picking grip for my rhythm and lead playing (thrash, groove metal). Basically, I grip it closer to the point of the pick when playing lead and keep my grip a little relaxed when playing rhythm.
Is that okay? I doubt because I have trouble switching between grips when playing the complete song. Any suggestions?
i think that's ok!
I actually adjust my grip quite a bit when playing different songs / different techniques. It's all incremental, but there is no definitive single way to play for all style. Adjust as you need!
Thanks a lot man! :)
you can make a fist, open it slightly and hold the pick between thumb and index... everytime your pick slips, it's wrong technique, so there is definetely a wrong way
I wonder what's up with that guitar. I've googled Spacemaster Jazzmaster and all I've managed to find is a tiny ass picture of Greg's guitar. Is it rare, is it custom? Beats me, but if I don't find out, I'm probably gonna Kurt Cobain myself. Lol.
it's a 1963 jazzmaster with a custom airbrushing by a guy named Steven (likely done in the 60s)
+Greg's Guitar Lessons Interesting. Do you have any nice images of the front of the body anywhere? Absolutely in love with that paint job. I'd pay massive amounts of money for a paint job like that. Very cool.
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At least you talk about multiple techniques, but you don't show the difference well. Rotating the pick forward in relation to index finger as you show early immediately increases tension in the top on my hand and begins to raise the wrist.
Man you must play 99% of the time with your pick slanted with all that pick dust between your pickups.
i play with midle finger and thumb lmao
tbh there is no right way to play guitar. if you find it easier playing it with ur toes then play it with your toes, anyone that says ur wrong for doing that isnt a guitar player they are a fake person pretending they are experts at the art. and those people make me sick bc it drives away new beginers which makes me sad bc noone should be driven away by someone elses guitar snob bullshit
Play something