Lead without a pick please!!


diceys
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diceys
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05/31/2014 6:13 am
I prefer to use fingers only and no pick so I was hoping that someone might address this subject in some of the lessons?? They might also tell me what way to practice scales so I can get used to using fingers only for lead. At the moment I practice scales using the thumb on 6,5&4 and the fingers (i and m) for the high strings. Is that correct or is there a better way??? The aim is to use whatever method will stand to me when I play electric blues lead guitar with fingers only.
ps I am an intermediate + player at the moment.
Thanks in advance
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JeffS65
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06/07/2014 4:48 pm
Here's some stuff to look at.
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06/07/2014 4:52 pm
Originally Posted by: JeffS65Here's some stuff to look at.


I never used to fingerpick my stuff but have recently become more comfortable with it. In addition, I would check out Laurence Juber (used to be in Wings). Fantastic and otherworldly but he also has lesson DVD's.
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06/10/2014 7:34 am
Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits is known for playing only with fingers. You should have a look on his technique.
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06/10/2014 10:13 pm
I prefer to play without a pick and developed it through finger picking an acoustic most of my life. It does have some limitations when playing rock music but it is a skill well worth developing.
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