Hey Ben, 🙂
Wow! Thanks for that link! I just stayed up ALL NIGHT checking out dozens of other clips with that cat (Jerus Moisee) and I was moved. Interesting to note that I used to hold my pick EXACTLY how he does (between thumb and index’s fingerprint – as opposed to the typical “shred” grip I’ve been developing over the last year or so, which is to hold the pick between the thumb and the SIDE of the index finger!) The biggest difference (IMO) is that the “shred” grip produces a forward pick-angle with less extraneous thumb & index motion, while the “fingerprint” grip allows more “pick dynamics” and may be better for rhythm playing in general. George Benson & Neal Schon are two noted players who grip this way. Also, Paul Gilbert explains in some of his instructional vids how he use to grip like J-Mo – thumb & fingerprint – and angle it backwards, but Gilbert claims he switched because his thumb hurt when he played a lot – which for him must have meant chronic pain! (lol!) I guess the bottom line is what feels right and LOTS of repetition and application are the keys to advancement, right?!? 😉
I like how Sean C. put it: “He owns!” 😮 😮 😎
~Bill Meehan~ 😀
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