Problems holding plectrum

[CarmenJuandeago]

i have this problem only when strumming really fast--- especially power chords, or octaves (ala jonny greenwood)

[SurveyofSociety]

Cheers for the pics n vids. I've a feeling it's my technique-fail. The sandpaper and the key identifiers are good ideas though.

[Oops-A-Paisley]

 

Cheers for the pics n vids. I've a feeling it's my technique-fail. The sandpaper and the key identifiers are good ideas though.

 

 

It is a technique thing.

 

Relax that grip, it is not the pick sliding out of your grasp (why would it) it is your hand forcing it out.

[wrathfuldeity]

i've put a dab on each side...and/or drilled a hole then put a drop of "aquaseal"...a tough rubbery stuff that is used to repair wetsuits

 

but now I mostly use a cheap easy fix, get a bar of bow rosin...like for violins and cellos, scratch it a bit and rub your finger/thumb on the bar

[espec10001]

Focus more on using your wrist when you strum or alternate pick. My hands sweat A LOT when I play, but when I use a flat pick I use Dunlop medium grip ones and I never have a problem because it's all in the wrist.

 

Follow the 3 P's to success: practice, practice, practice!

[Faber]

The small D'Addarios I'm using now have a slightly coarse surface, so right now I don't have that problem. When I used more slippery picks I found that talcum powder helped.

[mikeman]

Never actually used it, but it was the first thing that came to mind when I read your post.

 

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