Pick Blocking Mechanics

Eldon Cangas · Post by **Eldon Cangas** » 21 Nov 2011 12:14 pm

I need to be sure about this. My undestanding is to pick block you do the following:
1. Pick the desired string with the desired finger
2. Let it ring for as long as need be
3. "Block" the ring by placing your original picking on the string.

This is how I'm doing it is it correct??
Any comments would be appretiated.

Thanks Eldon

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 21 Nov 2011 12:45 pm

I may be doing it wrong; but I may block it with my thumb which is most of the time. It all depends on what gets picked next.

Joe Hensley · Post by **Joe Hensley** » 21 Nov 2011 1:12 pm

There are some great videos on YouTube if you search for pedal steel blocking. Generally it's blocking with the same finger you plucked with, however sometimes it does depend on where you are going.

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 21 Nov 2011 2:29 pm

Make it stop.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 21 Nov 2011 2:48 pm

Joe Hensley wrote: Generally it's blocking with the same finger you plucked with, however sometimes it does depend on where you are going.

Thats my opinion as well..
Hook