brandon2784

How is mine? I changed my alternate picking about 2 years ago but haven't made much progress. Are there any flaws or anything that may hold me back that you guys can see?



Oh and excuse the messy room :p

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brandon2784

Seeing as it wasn't a song I posted and tone is a matter of opinion... I was kinda just hoping to get some helpful feedback on my alternate picking technique.

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Guitarra_acores

It's just him picking, probably with a cheap guitar (Ibanez GRX ?), it's harsh to say they are lacking from the clip.

I'm not an expert on technique at all but it seems pretty solid to me, you look relaxed, make small movements and look to be in control of what you are doing...Just wait for the more technical players in here to give you a better judgement.

How long you've been playing?

steven seagull

Your skills don't exist in a vacuum though do they? Your technique is meaningless up until the point you start applying it - nobody can really make any objective observations about your ability unless they see you using it in an appropriate context.

So, if you want useful, constructive advice on your techique post a video of you actually using your techniical skills.

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Geldin

Did literally everyone who responded lose their ability to answer a question? Dude asked how his technique looks.

Your hand looks ok, though the way you're pushing your thumb back indicates that there is some tension in your index finger. Usually, I wrap my thumb slightly around my index when holding the pick, which is the most relaxed I've ever felt picking. Your left hand movements looked good and precise. Your synchronization was on the ball, too, which a lot of people don't focus on at higher speeds. Overall, you're in good shape.

We're the technique forum, guys. When someone asks if their technique looks good, they aren't looking for a philosophical answer of "it only matters in x situation and is meaningless otherwise". That's musicality, which is subjective. Relaxation, synchronization, and economy of motion are objective. Answer objective questions with objective answers.

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brandon2784

Thanks for the helpful answer. For a second I thought I had posted in the musicality and tone section!

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Playing a Jackson DXMG with Dimarzio through a boss ME-70 pedal and Marshall MG100 with a Crate GT 500h. I was recorded at quite a low volume due to it being pretty late and on my phone


Also SORRY for the double post, I couldn't get the copy paste thing on my phone to work.

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