Standing up & picking technique

[guy n. cognito]

So do I.

In a rock band........?

 

[kevin nowhow]

Well you'll have to do a little adjusting if you keep it low, but I do it no problem, so it can be done.

Thank you JimmyM, that's all i needed to hear.I'd hate to go through a different picking style after all these years.And it is developing indeed, as you said...
Thank you ALL guys for your input!

 

[Jeff Bonny]

In a rock band........?

Sorry for the late reply...yes, in any band.
But then I'm 51, 25lbs over, bald, don't sing and am way past kidding anyone that I'm a rock star.
Hint: you can pull off damn near ANYTHING if you turn it into your personal schtick.

 

[Matt BassCovers]

I have the same kinda trouble, though it's not really my sound I'm not happy with, it's that when I stand up and play with a pick, I go all stiff.
I like to move around, be a bit lively on stage/when filming covers, but for some reason, I can't really move around when playing with a pick.
It's all good when playing fingerstyle.
Any tips guys?

 

[Tall Steve]

I had a problem with my picking arm getting stiff, too, specifically my shoulder. What solved it for me was dropping the bass until my right arm was straighter, picking up by the neck, and relaxing my grip on the pick. Basically, the bass is as low as it can get without my left arm making an obtuse angle. To the OP, what is the shape/thickness/material of the pick you're using? I use one of those rounded triangle ones from Clayton, 1.0mm. Still gets some pick scrape, but the thicker width gets more push behind the string. Hope that helps!