Right Hand Technique

Martin Schmidt · Post by **Martin Schmidt** » 3 May 2004 12:05 am

I wonder, if I´m the only guy, who plays with a flatpick and two fingers (no fingerpicks). Are there any other guys, who play that way and what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of that style?

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 3 May 2004 12:44 am

Didnt' Tut Taylor play with a flatpick?

nick allen · Post by **nick allen** » 3 May 2004 3:43 am

I believe James Burton plays dobro with a flatpick and one fingerpick on his middle finger (same way he playes regular guitar).
I think Junior Brown plays his GuitSteel with flatpick and fingers (or fingerpicks?).
And yes, Tut Taylor definitely plays dobro with a flatpick.
Nick

Kevin Ruddell · Post by **Kevin Ruddell** » 3 May 2004 4:29 am

I thought I remember reading somewhere that Freddie Roulette and Jimmy Rivers play with their fingers/no picks <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Kevin Ruddell on 03 May 2004 at 07:56 AM.]</p></FONT>

Andy Zynda · Post by **Andy Zynda** » 3 May 2004 5:14 am

You sir, are not alone. Per Danny Gatton's blazing telecaster technique, I also play wiht a flatpick, and my middle & ring fingernails. Allows for unparalleled speed.
I use this technique on electric/acoustic guitar, banjo, and steel. (My nails cant take the damage, so I get acrilyc extensions, and some funny looks from people...)
-andy-

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 3 May 2004 11:39 am

Junior Brown!

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 5 May 2004 9:45 am

Years ago in South Carolina, I had just gotten a nice push-pull and a Webb amp, and I was playing at a festival with my shiny new stuff and saw a fellow in bib overalls, barefoot, playing a Maverick with a flatpick and just tearing it up. That was one of many incidents that made me realize "it ain't about the gear"...

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