Secrets of Gambale Sweeping! Ch. 4 - The Mechanics of Pick Attack (Pickslanting vs Picking Motion)

--

[troygrady]

Amazingly, when it comes to alternate picking, the purpose of pickslanting is... to have no slant! There is no spoon, people.

[mrkrud]

This channel and your documentation is one of the greatest achievements on YouTube. No better record or explanation exists on how the greatest pickers get things done.

[juanpablosanchezaveleyra]

Troy Grady is the ultimate guitar scientist, thanks for everything

[jorgecosgayon]

This channel is a literal gold mine of knowledge, and this is my favorite segment thus far. I didn't realize I was applying most of FG's principles til now (albeit poorly), and this series just laid bare some of the things I've always had trouble with -- which hopefully results in me being able to overcome them. Thanks Troy and team!

[UNGETABLE]

His fluidity is out of this world!
Happy Easter everyone!
Stay strong and healthy!

[prajwalsrinivas]

The most intellectual way to teach a guitar. Love your channel

[tomjones]

When Frank first came out with "Speedpicking and Monster lick" instructional video, I knew right away there was a huge part of this tutorial that was probably little understood by Frank himself. In many cases, Geniuses do not fully understand the mechanics of their art form. (that said, Frank's video was ground breaking). Troy....your presentation is first class. I wish it could have been a part of Frank's first video on sweeping. I was a very proficient alternate picker (Di Miola school), but, like you had a hell of a time trying to put the two techniques together. Thank you.

[jgodin]

another interesting thing about his picking - look at Frank's hand grip. He tucks in his ring finger the most, but leaves his pinky and middle finger more loose, the middle finger supporting the index, which is supporting the pick. It's unconventional but I think gives you a good mix of free range of loose, easy rotational motion and control.

[TheJazz]

As a fingerstyle player my whole life, this was absolutely mind-blowing. I finally, FINALLY have a full picture understanding of how all this works, and how to practice it. Thank you!!

[johnlannikk]

Your doing it again Troy, this time its planes! seriously though love all of your vids. This is one of your clearest yet!! The effect your tutorials have had on me is to be able to see it done quite plainly with your amazing camera technique and has had the effect of enabling and empowering me to do it too, it is a fantastic feeling to move up a gear and know that their are many more gears to go. Frank is the best sweeper in my opinion. Thank You for all of these. Stay Safe

[Retromura]

Thank you so much! I've been studying Gambale's technique for several years. This is the final piece that I was missing.

[agustinuribe]

Your videos are like a high production documentary with all the bells and wistles of the top notch you would see on TV.

[emmanuelwolf]

Your vids have been invaluable in my learning, thankyou, the quality and production level surpasses many documentaries 👌

[dogfalcon]

Aerodynamics and Guitars in the same phraseology.
Amazing!

[roshanguitar]

i am already finding so much relief in changing strings with an Up in two days !! unbelievable !! this was hidden for years and years ! u are a genius'

[christopherjackson]

A relaxed grip on the pick facilitates the lean on the pick, a gentle pinch that allows the pick to shift angle naturally

[taotuhao]

Thank you so much Troy! Your video's and unique breakdowns of technique has taken my playing ability to a whole new level. I sincerely cannot thank you enough, for your video's and your more in depth website. Also, thank you for discussing about how Frank has avoided repetitive stress injury with his technique. I currently have epicondylitis, and I still manage to be able to play by adjusting the way I hold the guitar : (Now at a 45 degree angle) Plus, I am also using a larger pick, I bought a bag of the shield style, Ernie Ball Prodigy picks, combined with your advice it has made a world of difference.

[Greenballed]

I notice with the slow motion Frank rolls the pick back and forth to achieve a coupled motion to get the easy transition from up to down slanting. He does this by having a pick grip where the tip of the index and thumb run parallel to one another in opposite directions. You can clearly watch this at the 7:30 mark. Watch his thumb and index finger roll the pick. Cool vid Troy!

[MidtownMeezus]

This is that good stuff. I pick Gypsy jazz style and there’s a little bit of sweeping involved so this illuminated some mechanical questions I had

[r.christopherfowler]

The harmonic chirps he gets on the reverse sweeps is one of the coolest things you'll ever hear. Frank is the boss. Fantastic work Troy. 🎸