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some important tips:
1) The most important thing though is to do it the way YOU feel is right.
2) It's easier to learn with thinner gauge strings than fat ones.
3) You don't want to use a slippery pick, get something that has grip.
4) Stop if you feel pain
Try holding the pick with just your thumb and "pointer finger",
and while your moving your wrist bend your finger/thumb in and out.
As you'll notice its sometimes easier to double pick near the neck, or
at the bridge with your hand resting on the bridge. If you decide to
pick it on the bridge, try holding the pick at a slight angle so its
not flat(vertical) with the strings.
For picks, I personally am a Dunlop whore. Tortex, namely the orange
Tortex Fins
().
Using the fin I've found speeds up picking tremendously.
Also, Dunlop Nylons, and Gators.
If you feel any pain/strain stop right away, because you can Fug up
your wrist! Say hello to carpal tunnel and other nasty injuries. And
also you're less likely to play as well as when you're comfortable.
--- In , "fenderplayer52886"
<fenderplayer52886@y...> wrote:
>
>
> hello
> I'm new here and just recently got into surf guitar. I'm working on
> Dick Dale's Misirlou and have been having trouble with my tremelo
> picking. I pick mostly using the wrist and have been using either
> medium or light picks. Any Suggestions
>
> thanks
> tony
