The Biggest Pick Grip Errors Keeping You From Shredding Fast With Control
Sep 05, 2026|
Not being able to play as fast and as fluidly as you want has nothing to do with how much time you put into practice. It has nothing to do with your exercise selection, your tones, your effort, or your metronome strategy. For most players I’ve run into recently, the cause of the problem is much simpler than that–it’s their pick grip. When you overlook the small details that sit in between your thumb and index finger, you risk making shred guitar much more difficult than it needs to be. You play through a sequence, then all of a sudden you fall behind because your pick falls or swivels out of place. Or you try to play a faster line, and your pick gets stuck on the string. Then that missed note causes you to miss all the other notes following that sticking point. Chances are, you’re committing one of the three pick grip errors I’ll show you today. By the end, you’ll know exactly what you need to do to prevent your pick grip from interfering with your speed, control, and endurance. That way, high-speed picking will become easier and more comfortable for you. |