tapping question...

Me, being the lead guitarist of an up and coming heavy metal band, have been digging tapping. The thing is, I taught it to myself and I tap with the edge of the pick, because it feels easier and I get a strong attack.

However, I do not feel this is the right way to tap. Do you using the pick instead my finger is just side-stepping learning real technique?

Pick Tapping is another technique.

You can tap with all 8 fingers if you want, and it can be fun.... but if what you're doing works for you it's cool. You'll be able to get different sounds and licks tapping with your fingers, and a more fluid legato sound.

If you're into tapping and you have access to guitartricks lessons check these out. Awesome tutorials by Kevin

http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=1873
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=1961
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=2059
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=2484

must be like 50 lessons of tapping.

If you are just starting to tap, try to only use your index finger (middle one) to start with - the reason being you can still hold the pick between your thumb and forefinger. This allows you to tap and pick alternatly without skipping a beat - very important. When I first started to tap I used only my forefinger (pointing one) and I ended up having to re-teach myself from scratch when I wanted to play anything that involved picking and tapping together. If you are going to tap with two fingers off the right hand and continue to pick without losing the beat, then try your middle finger and the one next to your little finger - same reason, you can still hold the pick in the right position for continued fluidity. Hope that helps.