Tremolo Picking....

Osty · Post by **Osty** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 11:16 pm

Yeah Jersey! Im in Ewing. Also if trem picking is giving you trouble try to use a lighter gauge pick, this will create less resistance on the strings and whatnot, I know when I switched from playing mostly progressive rock (John Petrucci rocks) to playing acoustic music I had to switch picks because I couldnt strum those heavy strings with my light pick. What are you trem picking on? An acoustic a la Tim or are you working on electric playing? If you are working on electric I could give you a lot more tips!

-Osty

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 3:43 pm

Granny - Wrong Bellmawr dude

its something like an hour trip from where you live. You could still always come up if you wanted :-p (15 btw)

I dont know how many collective soul fans we have out here but im trying to learn some of their songs and solos...in most of the solos they have tremolo going on. And of course I play some of the tim reynolds stuff. So really I play electric more now. Keep the tips coming Osty :-p

gcom007 · Post by **gcom007** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 3:56 pm

shane wrote:i rest my hand on the bridge... it helps a lot... a friend of mine (amazing at guitar) describes tremolo picking as alternate picking on cocaine... just keep that in mind..

never rest your hand on the bridge, horrible technique, plant pinky in middle of pickguard if you have to but don't touch the bridge, it kills the sound

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 4:12 pm

hmm, ill try that. thanks.

Dancing Ants · Post by **Dancing Ants** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 4:27 pm

what is Tremolo Picking? how does it differ from regular picking?

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 4:44 pm

tremolo picking is alternate picking on cocaine

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 4:49 pm

gcom007 wrote:
shane wrote:i rest my hand on the bridge... it helps a lot... a friend of mine (amazing at guitar) describes tremolo picking as alternate picking on cocaine... just keep that in mind..
never rest your hand on the bridge, horrible technique, plant pinky in middle of pickguard if you have to but don't touch the bridge, it kills the sound

NO! NO! NO! DO NOT TRY THIS! this is a terrible habit to get yourself into! i've struggled with this for a long time, when you rest your pinky on the pickguard, your entire wrists stiffens up and become tired quite quickly... ask any professional guitar teacher, they will tell you the same...

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 6:57 pm

You can just avoid being confused by keeping your hand off the guitar :-p

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 7:31 pm

everydayDMBfan_18 wrote:You can just avoid being confused by keeping your hand off the guitar :-p

its easier when you keep your hand on the bridge...

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 7:35 pm

everydayDMBfan_18 wrote:You can just avoid being confused by keeping your hand off the guitar :-p

that'll make your wrist tired real quick... unless of course you play in the classical position...

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:59 am

But when you arent playing very long solos it isnt too bad

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 10:45 am

fatjack wrote:
gcom007 wrote:
shane wrote:i rest my hand on the bridge... it helps a lot... a friend of mine (amazing at guitar) describes tremolo picking as alternate picking on cocaine... just keep that in mind..
never rest your hand on the bridge, horrible technique, plant pinky in middle of pickguard if you have to but don't touch the bridge, it kills the sound
NO! NO! NO! DO NOT TRY THIS! this is a terrible habit to get yourself into! i've struggled with this for a long time, when you rest your pinky on the pickguard, your entire wrists stiffens up and become tired quite quickly... ask any professional guitar teacher, they will tell you the same...

I had the same bad habit....stay away from it.