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Dick,
When I trem pick, I use a real loose wrist, so I can
get a lot of movement with very little effort. For me
that is the key to fast trem picking. Try to imagine
your shaking-out a lit match; its more of a twitch for
me then a wrist movement. I learned this technique
from studying Django Reinhardt(Gypsy Jazz God of all
time). It also helps to use heavy strings. I like
flatwound 11's on my jazzmaster, but most surf guys
use bigger ones (I play other styles that require me
to bend). As a bonus, bigger strings give your guitar
better tone, in my opinion. As far as how to hold the
pick. I don't have any help for you. I hold mine the
same regardless of what style of music I'm playing and
I only use Herco Gold Flex 50's. I have a hunch Dick
Dale uses flimsy picks; he uses giant strings (16's)
and he tends to melt through picks when trem picking.
Damon
--- twangstring <> wrote:
> --- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "flatwound01"
> <rmessick2@m...> wrote:
> > Anyone care to share their trem picking "tips"? I
> wonder if
> there's
> > an optimal angle of pick attack, grip on the pick,
> arm/hand motion,
> > etc. . . . I've had pretty good results while
> holding the pick at a
> > right angle (that is, not tilted), using a firm
> (not loose) grip on
> > the pick, and using minimal wrist movement (the
> motion being
> > generated from the arm). Of course, like
> everything else, I think
> > the biggest benefit comes from "practice,
> practice, practice".
> >
> > Just looking for ways to improve my technique -
> any ideas? Thanks!
> >
> > -Dick
>
> As a "surf instro guitar non-conformist" I don't
> much like "trem
> picking" (aka "double picking"). Since I never use
> a pick -
> fingerstyle picking can be both easier and tougher -
> I won't
> elaborate on that method I use.
>
> However, when using a plectrum pick, use a
> thick/heavy one, and use
> the roundest edge (not the pointy edge) ... or
> better yet, use two
> bits (a US quarter) ... always hold the pick at a
> slight angle to the
> string for better entry. That's it. YMMV.
>
>
>
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