Lead Technique - Pick holding (again) jimmy - Nov 15, 2006 - 05:18 PM Post subject: Pick holding (again)
Hello, I find holding the pick with the flat of my index finger and my thumb is the best way for me.I know that a lot of people hold it with the side of the index but when I try that I can't play a note that sounds any good.I'm not saying that way is wrong but it don't seem right for me.I believe the way I hold it is called the Benson grip which leads to a rotational wrist movement when playing as opposed to a transitional movement when pick is held with the side of the index.I have reached reasonable picking speed with this technique but not as quick as Brian.Does anybody think I should try and change the way I hold my pick or stick with what I'm doing?Thanks for any help.
Jimmy. rhsparkplug - Nov 22, 2006 - 10:22 PM Post subject: RE: Pick holding (again)
Playing with the side of your index finger will give you more speed and also be good for pinch harmonics. jimmy - Dec 07, 2006 - 12:11 PM Post subject:
Thanks for your reply mate.I have tried holding the pick with the side of my index for the last few weeks and it has made a big difference in my picking speed.It was worth changing my grip after all.It took a bit of getting used to though.
