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Well it been a while since I've played guitar because of an injury to my left arm. But I've started having problem with using a guitar pick. You see the thing is that when I try to do fast runs of scales and such I feel that picking hand is too slow for my left so I end up having muted strings and its really getting to me is there any exercise that might help me fix this?

2007-07-06 15:47:26 · 6 answers · asked by quinonesxavier 1 in Arts & Humanities Performing Arts

6 answers

This is going to seem uncomfortable and strange at first, but try using the large muscles in your forearm instead of the small muscles in your wrist. Your wrist really bends in the wrong direction (in and out) to get any speed, but your forearm (wrist to elbow) moves up and down naturally and the large muscles can move for a long time without getting fatigued.

You can still use the wrist for accents and sweeps, but avoid that semi circular up and down motion whenever possible. It tires you out and slows you down. Hope this helps

2007-07-06 16:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by MUDD 7 · 0 0

I believe Gizmo has reported many things right. I've never been a fast picker like Jerry Reed or Glen Campbell, but I make up for it by fingerstyle playing--often using a bare thumb and the rest of my fingers. Usually, I use a thumbpick for volume, but it is true that you can pick up some speed by picking pickless (how's that for a new term?).

I began playing guitar without any picks at all and it worked well for me. The trick is to build up a hard callus on the side of your right thumb, grow a long thumbnail, and let it rip!

2007-07-06 16:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0 0

I don't know about exercises per se but you might consider not using a pick at all. I have played for years and I didn't really know it but not many people play that way. I have a cousin who is a professional guitarist and when he first saw me playing "pickless" he told me that it was a rarity but the people who do can actually play faster and you also get a unique sound. I know that may sound silly but try using the three finger technique. It is not as hard on your wrist at least and the movement might actually be therapeutic . Just something to think about.

2007-07-06 15:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by gizmo2 5 · 0 0

Pick your nose with your left hand. This will strenghten your picking hand. LOL

Also, you might get some good advice on youtube. I use youtube for guitar lessons all of the time.

2007-07-06 16:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by VN-Cop 7 · 0 0

You could always just not use a pick, in my opinion that's much easier, or u could just keep practicing, eventualy u will be fine.

2007-07-06 16:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

SLOW DOWN.
SLOW DOWN.
SLOW DOWN.

2007-07-06 16:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 1 0

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