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I have seen a lot of fast players using the rounded side of the pick. George Lynch comes to mind. I tried it a few times, but it did not work for me.
A recent thread ( I can't find it) brought the subject up again. After years of trying to use the tip, I gave in and tried to use the side of the pick again only this time, I laid out all of my picks and used the one that had the best rounded point on the side. That pick turned out to be Black Dunlop Jazz III. Compared to its red brother, and the Ultex picks, there is a discernable point on it that you can exploit.
I have made the switch and will probably not be looking back. Like those fast players I see on Youtube, I made the change. No more having the point get caught in the strings. I am sorry Pat Martino, but I give up trying to duplicate the presicion with which you use the pointed side of the tip.
It has helped my both in strumming and in single-note runs. Hallelujah!!
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01-06-2021 11:56 AM
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It's all about the release.
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For the curious, I am using what I think is called the Dunlop Jazz III Stiffo pick. It is black. I ordered a bag yesterday and am hoping I got the right pick model.
The only drawback for me is string skipping and inside picking. Having an extended tip really helps with executing those functions.
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I agree that using the rounded edge of a standard-size pick helps with speed. Not being a particularly fast picker myself (irrespective of the plectrum side used), I tend to reach for slightly thicker pics to thicken my tone. For me, note precision and tone is more important than speed.
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I can play equally fast with in any decently thick pick with pretty much any shape. The main question is whether or not I like the transients.
ATM I like the jazz III shape but bigger
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i think cecil alexander uses the round side.
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Originally Posted by djg
Here is an old thread that discussed this technique:
Using the curvy part of the pick.
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Originally Posted by AlsoRan
I’m not sure using the rounded end will necessarily give you better speed/agility of itself. If you already have solid technique and like the sound and feel, that’s a separate thing.
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Originally Posted by christianm77
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The Jazz iii has a very distinct sound due to it's point, but unlike a regular sized dunlop it protrudes less which combines to make it one of the most popular picks among many types of players, but especially rock players.
In jazz I know players that prefer jazz ii or even jazz i pick that has a much rounder point.
playing with the round edge of a jazz iii makes no sense to me .. I much prefer play with the round side a regular sized dunlop and have something to hold on to instead of that pesky small jazz iii pick?(Just a suggestion
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Originally Posted by Lobomov
Now, getting to what you mentioned, when I grip the tip with the point part pointing at the bridge, I have that huge flat surface across the shoulder of the pick to grip. I am so pleased with the outcome. If only I could find one with just a slight bit more pointy shoulder, then it would be just about perfect.
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Originally Posted by AlsoRan
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When I use a pick it's always been with the shoulders, otherwise it's thumb and first two fingers, but I'm only 69
Last edited by BFrench; 01-08-2021 at 02:15 PM. Reason: spelling
NGD ( AR372CE - Classic finish).
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