Do You Ever Think About Pick Direction? Here’s Why You Should!

One of the fundamental techniques for playing guitar is how you pick the strings, but no one really talks about how differences in pick direction influence and change the tone of your playing.

0:00 – Intro
0:09 – Jam!
0:52 – First Session of the Year!
1:17 – John Mayer Taught Me This!
2:28 – A Tip About Guitar Sessions
3:42 – Pick Direction Examples
7:07 – How Pick Direction Impacts Rhythm & Feel
7:56 – Summary & Outro

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