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Well just to prove that we all learn differently, I have to give
counter-testimonly to a couple of the tremelo picking suggestions below.
On #1, I feel it's actually good to try things that may not feel right at first.
For example, in my pre-surf days I decided to force myself to get accustomed to
a thumb pick. It did not feel right for the longest time but, once I got use to
it, it opened up several other playing techniques. Some may think that a thumb
pick would hinder flat picking technique...well at least I thought that way at
first. It actually excelled my flatpicking and tremelo picking.
For #2, I found tremelo picking easier on heavy strings. Heavy strings don't
flap about as much as lighter gage strings. Whether one finds it easier to learn
tremelo picking on heavy vs light probably has more to do with how heavy one
attacks the strings.
#3 is a good suggestion and Dunlop does make good picks fer holdin' on to. Of
course the thumb pick goes even further in solving the slippery pick problem.
It's hard to drop 'em. I like the Herco Heavies, a thumbpick shaped like a
flatpick that Dunlop put out.
#4 Yes indeed, avoid the pain.
-Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: whatever50505050
To:
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 9:44 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: tremelo picking
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
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