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Old 04-11-2005, 02:32 PM
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Recently my teacher pointed out that my shouler was tensing up when I picked fast. I was wondering what peoples picking techniques were like and if anyone knew any decent solutions to this problem.
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Old 04-11-2005, 03:19 PM
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Re: Picking technique

Your shoulder? You must get pretty tensed up. Step 1) Relax /Step 2) Lots of practice /Step 3) Post in the correct forum.
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Old 04-11-2005, 04:33 PM
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Re: Picking technique

Deep breeding helps out a lot
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Old 04-11-2005, 04:46 PM
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Deep breeding helps out a lot
Freudian slip?
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Old 04-11-2005, 05:08 PM
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Re: Picking technique

My God I hope so.
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Old 04-11-2005, 05:18 PM
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Deep breeding helps out a lot
So, it's a sexual thing?
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Old 04-11-2005, 06:19 PM
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Your shoulder? You must get pretty tensed up. Step 1) Relax /Step 2) Lots of practice /Step 3) Post in the correct forum.
ROTFLMAO !!
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So, it's a sexual thing?
GAWD !! u r funny...
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Old 04-11-2005, 09:36 PM
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Re: Picking technique

Yeah, you pretty much just have to relax and let it flow. Don't try and force it with your arm.
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Old 04-12-2005, 01:43 PM
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Re: Picking technique

Lots of people pick angry. That slows you and it is less accurate. Remember let your anger be a red balloon and let it foat away. Floating...floating..
Ok I know it doesn't work.
Just relax.
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Old 04-12-2005, 03:12 PM
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Re: Picking technique

"Deep breeding helps out a lot"

"So, it's a sexual thing?"

"Yeah, you pretty much just have to relax and let it flow. Don't try and force it with your arm."

Umm, yeah, whatever you say...
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Old 04-12-2005, 03:44 PM
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Re: Picking technique

Well, you've managed to bring this thread off-topic at least. :-D
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Old 04-12-2005, 04:50 PM
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Re: Picking technique

Practice slow enough that your shoulder is not tensing up, and only play at that speed (yes, this sucks, yes you have to do it, yes it's the only way). Eventually you will be able to play a little (tiny) bit faster without tensing up, and you have to work it up. But always start at the first speed you did without tension.

This takes a long time (weeks, months), yes it sucks but it will be worth it. Your picking will be faster and more accurate, you will be able to play for longer periods of time and improve at a faster rate. Your choice.
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Deep breeding helps out a lot
a very interesting video collection i'm sure.
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