Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How you hold your pick can completely change your playing.
Try this quick test, hold your hand up and wave it with your thumb straight. Notice how freely your wrist moves. Now bend your thumb and try again… suddenly the motion locks up and everything comes from the forearm instead.
That small detail makes a huge difference to your picking control, strumming feel, and especially funky rhythm playing. Keep the thumb straight, let the wrist move naturally, and your picking will feel smoother and more relaxed instantly.
Give it a try and let me know if you feel the difference 🎸
Try our Harmony In Practice course with a 7-day free trial
👉 Click the related video on this short!
How you hold your pick can completely change your playing.
Try this quick test, hold your hand up and wave it with your thumb straight. Notice how freely your wrist moves. Now bend your thumb and try again… suddenly the motion locks up and everything comes from the forearm instead.
That small detail makes a huge difference to your picking control, strumming feel, and especially funky rhythm playing. Keep the thumb straight, let the wrist move naturally, and your picking will feel smoother and more relaxed instantly.
Give it a try and let me know if you feel the difference 🎸
Try our Harmony In Practice course with a 7-day free trial
👉 Click the related video on this short!
