what can i improve?

littlemark · March 22

Yeah technique looks ok. Notes are clear. Maybe it's the guitar itself? You might not be used to how this guitar sounds. Or Selmer style guitars in general.

You can try picking in different places. Closer or further from the bridge.

I assume you are using a rigid pick. At least 2mm thick?

You can try slightly angleing the more parallel with the strings.

Buco · March 22

I don't know if I'm buying that Paul, lol, the gravity thing and stocky vs slender. I mean, in my mind it's about the acceleration that a free falling hand produces, not so much about the mass. And it doesn't take a lot of hand weight to get that acceleration. But yes, you'll get a different sound from person to person depending on different factors including the weight of the hand. I agree that you should just let your body and physique settle into what's comfortable, including the picking hand position.

davidjazzfan · March 25

https://youtube.com/shorts/NjFxuq8lqTk?si=rohxhM3K-5V58vPw

what do you people think about half fist playing, it actually got me to play with more wrist. What do you think about my new tone?

davidjazzfan · March 25

sorry for being a bit boring

frostymitten · March 25

You're better off sticking to rest strokes in the long run... throw in the alternate picking only when necessary.

davidjazzfan · March 25

https://www.djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/comment/124873#Comment_124873

i thought i was doing rest stroke picking :/

voutoreenie · March 25

https://www.djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/comment/124874#Comment_124874

Don't worry, you are - I don't necessarily notice the wrist differences but it sounds great to my ears!

littlemark · March 25

I don't know what half fist means.

voutoreenie · March 25

I think he's saying he loosened up his right hand "fist" grip to relax the fingers a bit more...or something like that maybe?

davidjazzfan · March 31

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working a lot on my right-hand technique and tone lately, especially in gypsy jazz, and I would really appreciate some advice from more experienced players.

My main question is: how do you get the most beautiful, rich, and even tone on every note?

I often feel that when I play a phrase, some notes “pop” nicely while others sound thinner, weaker, or harsher. I’m trying to understand:

how exactly to attack the string with the pick

what the ideal angle of attack should be

how much of the movement should come from the wrist, forearm, or elbow

how to keep the same volume and tone quality on every note, especially in fast lines

how much tension vs relaxation is actually useful in the right hand

Sometimes when I slightly engage the wrist and use a smaller motion, the tone becomes more even, but I’m not sure if this is good long-term technique.

How do you personally approach getting that warm, punchy gypsy jazz sound where every note speaks clearly and evenly?

Any tips, exercises, or technical details about pick attack would mean a lot.

Thank you!