As you know I’m trying to add a little something to my guitar picking techniques. I went to the 12th fret in Toronto and looked at some unique picks that I have or have not used in the past. As usual Mr Tim Cameron was the one who stepped up to the plate and let me delve into his insight of guitar picks and styles.
I had told him that I was trying to use a regular pick with thumb and index finger then move it to the ring and pinkie. He then tried to show me his way while playing air guitar,but then he decided to pick up a guitar beside him in order to show me the fine details.
He tends to grasp the pick with his index finger and then he closes his hand to where the knuckle and palm of his hand meet. It’s almost like making a fist, but he uses all the other fingers to pick.I never thought about way this, but the only problem with this is that I want to use my index finger while picking.
He uses a Snarling Dogs Brain pick that has tons of grip on the top portion of the pick. Check this out and look at the larger view. I’ve never seen, heard of or played with this type of pick before, but if you are a player who sweats a lot while playing then this IS the pick for you.
He then showed me the traditional Fender HEAVY pick, that has a tortoise shell swirly design. It has a Reuleaux triangle configuration.
This pick is just about the correct size I need, but it is too smooth to move back and forth from the intended positions. If it had finger grip patterns on it, it would be not bad. I bought it anyway and will try it out for a while.
Next topic will be the traditional and non-traditional thumb picks.
Keep on Jammin’
I love guitar picks – which is weird since I don’t play. My Dad has played since he was a boy and so I grew up with him always playing his Fender Stratocaster. I used to steal his picks and still have a few. I’ve tried to learn to play a few times but I guess I’m not patient enough.
Cool pic
I will have to pass this on to my guitar playin’ children.
Tee why haven’t you tried to get him to show you a few chords when you were young? Maybe you could have been shown Smoke on the Water or something like that?
Your never too old to learn!
Do you remember what year the strat was?
Keep on Jammin’
I hope they like it Gizmo.
Keep on Jammin’
My fave is the Fender heavy confetti pick…… To me, they have a “click” that I like, and the surface feels a bit rougher and easier to grip than other plastic picks. After 30 plus years of playing and trying almost every pick made, I won’t use anything else.
My mojo bag is full of worn confetti picks :p
And btw, the site layout and colours are great!