Banjo Advice
Right Hand Picking Accuracy
Right Hand Accuracy
Question
I
have been struggling with right hand accuracy for some time now. I have even emailed
you a couple of times for advice, which you graciously offered. Please indulge
me one more time as I have determined the root of the problem.
There
is a tenancy for my index finger to stay bent after picking a string,and therfore
be out of position for the next string it must pick. I am nearly positive I don't
suffer from "trigger finger" or any other physical ailments. I believe
this is just a bad habit I have picked up over the years, which I have compensated
for by moving my entire right hand up and down rather than re-training my finger.
This works fine until I try to play fast. Then I miss notes.
My
Response
Try
resting your thumb on the 5th string and picking middle on the first, then index
on the second over and over, without bending.
If you continue to do what
you described and have trouble breaking that habit.... but you are still playing
good and hitting the notes you want, don't worry about it so much. In other words,
if you are making music don't let that ruin your feeling of accomplishment or
the fun you have playing.
Thanks again,
Sincerely,
Ross Nickerson
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