I like these ones:
I hope Geoo doesn't accidently suck on one of Mike's snotty pics. :)
ROFL Ewwww. Ya had to go there. :lol:
I know, its a disgusting habit. Hopefully there are no other guitarist in my area doing the same or else you never know who I am swapping spit with.
ok.. gotta break that habit today. I am completely grossed out now.
Jim
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn” - David Russell (Scottish classical Guitarist. b.1942)
Take an extra one with you when you go out. Keep it in your pocket, take it out and just hold it while you're walking along or taking a break or doing anything else; sorta get unconsciously used to holding it, moving it around in your fingers, turning it. You'll be surprised how quick you get used to it.
I use these:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_everly_star_grip_pick_dozen?full_sku=103125472
They don't slide out of position between your fingers as easily.
What I used to do, was to get a drill (10mm) and make several indentations in the grip area of the pick. If you go here and look at the pick, in the top, left hand corner, you'll see what I mean. Drill both sides and you'll have no further problem.
By the time the picks are worn out, you'll have gained enough experience to not need the indentations any more.
I started with nothing - and I've still got most of it left.
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I had the same problem and in my 9th month of playing I discovered these picks:
http://www.bigrockeng.com/sx1.html (I use the nylon .46 for playing rhythm)
Here's another alternative that is more like a "normal" pick:
I've been using them exclusively ever since. The don't spin and it's almost impossible to drop.
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I think the problem is fairly common with beginners. I had the same problem. For the short term you could try the gorilla snot stuff Mike mentioned but or maybe some smaller more flexible picks until you get comfortable strumming.
I used to drop my pick all the time and now I never do it's just a matter of practice and you'll be fine.
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It's a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll!
What I used to do, was to get a drill (10mm) and make several indentations in the grip area of the pick. If you go here and look at the pick, in the top, left hand corner, you'll see what I mean. Drill both sides and you'll have no further problem.
By the time the picks are worn out, you'll have gained enough experience to not need the indentations any more.
I did this for a long time when I first started but I was using medium picks. They used to crack all the time as I was playing. I use 1mm picks now so maybe I wouldn't have that problem anymore.
I have been having this problem as well.
You guys are gross, yet informative. :P Thanks.
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I have been having this problem as well.
You guys are gross, yet informative. :P Thanks.
The gross parts just help the information stick in your mind. We're being helpful :oops: :lol:
Jim
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn” - David Russell (Scottish classical Guitarist. b.1942)
I have been having this problem as well.
You guys are gross, yet informative. :P Thanks.
The gross parts just help the information stick in your mind. We're being helpful :oops: :lol:
Jim
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Roy
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