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#209,441
JIO said:
You absolutely can learn to use a pick Jeff - trust me, it will give open up a whole new world of articulation and tone for you. (and it's fun!) I dabbled with picks from the beginning - I even used felt and rubber picks. But I stuck with finger-style until joining Bond Girl. I simply started playing with a pic every day and now I am super comfortable and dexterous playing with one. I developed a light touch, I never drop a pick and I can palm it and play finger-style within the same song. (I do this on Skyfall) Just work it in to your daily playing, a little at a time.
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I keep trying, then i just throw in the towel.
But i'll keep at it.
 
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#209,444
GonePlaid said:
Whereas, my problem with any strings is that I tend to play with a 'death grip' and since I rarely practice, my fingers get tired quickly.
This past(Memorial Day)weekend, I had gigs Fri., Sat., and Monday, followed by a concert band rehearsal Tuesday night. All that helps build up the callouses but also hurts a bit. Now where'd I put the Ibuprofen...:confused:
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Between arthritis and peripheral neuropathies, I learned early on to have a light touch fretting.
 
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Miles_ONeal said:
Just take a shower with it. Do NOT plug it onto the amp while showering. Use a gentle shampoo with a clean cotton washcloth, no conditioner required. A gentle stroking action on the neck and fretboard are best. The put it under a heat lamp for an hour or so to dry. Good as new!
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I'm pretty sure that there is an ahem in there...
 
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GonePlaid said:
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I'm sure that there is a "Florida man takes a shower" story behind that...
 
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#209,447
JIO said:
You absolutely can learn to use a pick Jeff - trust me, it will give open up a whole new world of articulation and tone for you. (and it's fun!) I dabbled with picks from the beginning - I even used felt and rubber picks. But I stuck with finger-style until joining Bond Girl. I simply started playing with a pic every day and now I am super comfortable and dexterous playing with one. I developed a light touch, I never drop a pick and I can palm it and play finger-style within the same song. (I do this on Skyfall) Just work it in to your daily playing, a little at a time.
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You mean practicing works??? :wideyed:

I keep saying this to my daughter when she is frustrated that something that looks easy isn't...
 
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PillO said:
You mean practicing works??? :wideyed:

I keep saying this to my daughter when she is frustrated that something that looks easy isn't...
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It's hard to convey the reality that if you do something enough, there will be a point where it ceases to be frustrating and evolves into fun. :)
 
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JJR58 said:
I keep trying, then i just throw in the towel.
But i'll keep at it.
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Same here. Except I’ve now officially decided that a pick is not in my future. The arthritis in my right hand makes holding a pic difficult and after just 5 or 10 minutes of playing I’m in serious hand pain and cramping. I can play finger style for hours with no problems, so that’s what I’m gonna do. Can’t say I didn’t give it a try, and I know I’m missing out on a whole range of sounds, but that’s life. Does make me wish I had tried picks 20 years ago.
 
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GBassNorth said:
Same here. Except I’ve now officially decided that a pick is not in my future. The arthritis in my right hand makes holding a pic difficult and after just 5 or 10 minutes of playing I’m in serious hand pain and cramping. I can play finger style for hours with no problems, so that’s what I’m gonna do. Can’t say I didn’t give it a try, and I know I’m missing out on a whole range of sounds, but that’s life. Does make me wish I had tried picks 20 years ago.
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I hear ya on the arthritis George.
I’m fighting that a little now.
Although it’s worse in my left hand then right.
 
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GonePlaid said:
Whereas, my problem with any strings is that I tend to play with a 'death grip' and since I rarely practice, my fingers get tired quickly.
This past(Memorial Day)weekend, I had gigs Fri., Sat., and Monday, followed by a concert band rehearsal Tuesday night. All that helps build up the callouses but also hurts a bit. Now where'd I put the Ibuprofen...:confused:
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Supposedly a miracle cure for everything from headaches to hemorrhoids.
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The oil, not the stuff on the dish or background.
 
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