# Latest **URL:** https://forum.troygrady.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.troygrady.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.troygrady.com/categories.md) --- ## [Forum update! Keep an eye out for any bugs](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/forum-update-keep-an-eye-out-for-any-bugs/101135)
**Author:** [@Troy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Troy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/forum-update-keep-an-eye-out-for-any-bugs/101135 "2026-10-24T00:57:12Z")
Did a nice upgrade on the forum software, which was overdue only because it always runs so smoothly and rarely needs attention. Let us know if you notice anything not working properly. Let us know here, and we’ll get r… --- ## [Fretting Hand Problems Only In Certain Patterns](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/fretting-hand-problems-only-in-certain-patterns/100970)
**Author:** [@gw12505](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/gw12505)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/fretting-hand-problems-only-in-certain-patterns/100970 "2026-10-23T21:55:08Z")
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I’ve made a post on here because I’ve been more busy playing than engaging with the forum. I need help from the community again. This issue pervades my playing and makes achieving my… --- ## [SWYBRYD question-how often are you using it?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/swybryd-question-how-often-are-you-using-it/101012)
**Author:** [@jco5055](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/jco5055)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/swybryd-question-how-often-are-you-using-it/101012 "2026-10-23T16:36:38Z")
Hey guys, tried to post this in the SWYBRYD facebook group but it was never approved there. But I was wondering, do you guys who use it, and idk maybe people know if Marshall himself does (tried emailing him but also no… --- ## [DSX on low strings - no palm support](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/dsx-on-low-strings-no-palm-support/94929)
**Author:** [@curvy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/curvy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/dsx-on-low-strings-no-palm-support/94929 "2026-10-20T19:33:07Z")
DSX player here. Everything falls apart on the low strings, especially the low E, especially when muting, ESPECIALLY on tune-o-matic or arch top bridges. With my DSX hand position, the contact point with the guitar is t… --- ## [My favourite picks have been discontinued](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-favourite-picks-have-been-discontinued/101083)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/my-favourite-picks-have-been-discontinued/101083 "2026-10-22T19:55:50Z")
The Eric Johnson “Classic” Jazz III in the matte red nylon have been discontinued. I know Dunlop released a new “Custom” version in white nylon, but why couldn’t we still have the “Classic” version? Why can’t EJ have tw… --- ## [Anyone use an ashtray bridge?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/anyone-use-an-ashtray-bridge/100512)
**Author:** [@StratSorcery](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/StratSorcery)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/anyone-use-an-ashtray-bridge/100512 "2026-09-23T00:07:21Z")
I’m used to playing a strat and I’m having issues with the volume dropping in and out (I believe it is the pickup selector causing it) so I have to use the tele I started off on for now. The ashtray bridge is a real has… --- ## [Drums, accents and metal](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/drums-accents-and-metal/101005)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Pending](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Pat_Pending)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/drums-accents-and-metal/101005 "2026-10-17T02:28:31Z")
Guys, sorry, but I have to write about this. I love classical, metal and rock, thus I adore neoclassical stuff. However, I have a major issue with accenting the beat constantly, like all throughout the entire piece. Jo… --- ## [Robert Fripp utilizing two way pickslanting in Frame by Frame](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/robert-fripp-utilizing-two-way-pickslanting-in-frame-by-frame/96831)
**Author:** [@Riffdiculous](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Riffdiculous)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/robert-fripp-utilizing-two-way-pickslanting-in-frame-by-frame/96831 "2026-10-16T00:15:26Z")
Nice Magnet-esque view, and still quite apparent what he’s doing even from the further away, front-facing shots. I have to wonder how aware he was of the technique, considering (from what little I know about him) he seem… --- ## [Discovery about helping students with consistent LH tempo](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/discovery-about-helping-students-with-consistent-lh-tempo/100980)
**Author:** [@Achilleus](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Achilleus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/discovery-about-helping-students-with-consistent-lh-tempo/100980 "2026-10-15T22:33:38Z")
I’ve been working this week with some of my students on a basic “rolling triplets” legato pattern–e.g., e|-5-h6-h7------------ B|------------5-h6-h7- (repeated), (I call this the “don’t make me look bad” lick, because… --- ## [Fretting hand question - sliding down followed by fretting up](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/fretting-hand-question-sliding-down-followed-by-fretting-up/100439)
**Author:** [@Drew](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Drew)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/fretting-hand-question-sliding-down-followed-by-fretting-up/100439 "2026-10-14T13:54:41Z")
Ok, so for a long time legato guy, it pains me to say this… but I have a pattern I’ve done variations on pretty much forever (including my pre-CtC days, when I thought the fact it felt easy was a bad thing, and not somet… --- ## [Ben Travers on Warp 3... sort of](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/ben-travers-on-warp-3-sort-of/100844)
**Author:** [@Riffdiculous](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Riffdiculous)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/ben-travers-on-warp-3-sort-of/100844 "2026-10-14T13:51:38Z")
A short video, but he talks about the sweet spot of speed where things come together. However… something else interesting happens as he goes from slow to fast! Can you spot it? --- ## [There has been a critical error on this website](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/there-has-been-a-critical-error-on-this-website/100843)
**Author:** [@David1997Bg](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/David1997Bg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/there-has-been-a-critical-error-on-this-website/100843 "2026-10-08T22:26:44Z")
Hi Troy, I’m unable to access my Cracking the Code dashboard. When I try to open it, I get: “There has been a critical error on this website.” The login page itself appears to work, but the dashboard gives me this err… --- ## [Need help with staccato/ palm muted lines](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/need-help-with-staccato-palm-muted-lines/100846)
**Author:** [@RafaelLontro](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/RafaelLontro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/need-help-with-staccato-palm-muted-lines/100846 "2026-10-08T20:05:57Z")
Hello there! Been playing guitar for about 20 years and my picking technique never felt very stable/ reliable. After watching the Primer about 2 years ago and experimenting w/ tremollo/chuncking/etc, I ended up developin… --- ## [Im feeling discouraged](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/im-feeling-discouraged/100669)
**Author:** [@David1997Bg](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/David1997Bg)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/im-feeling-discouraged/100669 "2026-10-08T18:17:36Z")
I’ve been struggling with a harsh tone when picking, even when I try to play lightly. I’d really appreciate some brutally honest feedback on this. Could you tell me how my DSX picking actually sounds in this Aldemirov… --- ## [Effects of boxing training on hands](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/effects-of-boxing-training-on-hands/50131)
**Author:** [@PickingApprentice](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/PickingApprentice)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/effects-of-boxing-training-on-hands/50131 "2026-10-08T07:17:39Z")
Anyone here into boxing/martial arts? If so, has doing it damaged your hands or impacted in your playing? Two things have happened over the last handful of years: 1 - I have become a fan of boxing 2 - I have put on w… --- ## [1989 John Petrucci Clip](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/1989-john-petrucci-clip/100633)
**Author:** [@snewmy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/snewmy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/1989-john-petrucci-clip/100633 "2026-10-04T00:38:32Z")
I stumbled upon an instagram reel that has some up close video of john shredding a bit! Interesting! USX?!? --- ## [Everyone can just give up on Caprice 5 now…](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/everyone-can-just-give-up-on-caprice-5-now/100746)
**Author:** [@Riffdiculous](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Riffdiculous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/everyone-can-just-give-up-on-caprice-5-now/100746 "2026-10-03T23:47:27Z")
I kid, of course, but this is performance by Maria Dueñas is beyond incredible. --- ## [Guthrie Govan Clinic](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/guthrie-govan-clinic/100683)
**Author:** [@James\_W](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/James_W)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/guthrie-govan-clinic/100683 "2026-10-03T19:39:17Z")
Only just started watching this so I don’t as yet know anything about the content other than it features a Q & A, which might be of interest here - and if not, then there is at least his amazing music to behold. Guthrie… --- ## [I Think I stumbled Onto Dart Thrower Motion and Wow (Bill Hall)](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/i-think-i-stumbled-onto-dart-thrower-motion-and-wow-bill-hall/100149)
**Author:** [@Bill\_hall](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Bill_hall)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/i-think-i-stumbled-onto-dart-thrower-motion-and-wow-bill-hall/100149 "2026-10-02T03:22:48Z")
Hi, Everyone. I think I stumbled onto Dart Thrower motion. Or at least I think it is. It feels like it. I show it and talk about it in this video. I just wanted to make sure it was really dark thrower, lol. Thanks! … --- ## [John McLaughlin at the Crossroads Festival Sep 2026](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/john-mclaughlin-at-the-crossroads-festival-sep-2026/100613)
**Author:** [@Riffdiculous](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Riffdiculous)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/john-mclaughlin-at-the-crossroads-festival-sep-2026/100613 "2026-09-30T17:11:11Z")
Really solid playing, especially considering that my man is pushing 85 years old. --- ## [Pick moving up while picking](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/pick-moving-up-while-picking/100628)
**Author:** [@SMmack](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/SMmack)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/pick-moving-up-while-picking/100628 "2026-09-29T19:20:56Z")
I’ve been practicing learning wrist motion over forearm rotation for a few months now and am now maybe sometimes starting to get it -ish. But there’s a new problem that occurs when I get over quarter notes at 80bpm. My p… --- ## [Working on Aldeshir’s line](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/working-on-aldeshir-s-line/100607)
**Author:** [@David1997Bg](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/David1997Bg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/working-on-aldeshir-s-line/100607 "2026-09-29T00:14:15Z")
What do you guys think? To me it sounds a bit harsh, does it sound harsh to you guys? Be brutally honest! --- ## [Do you practice with deadened strings?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/do-you-practice-with-deadened-strings/61897)
**Author:** [@qwertygitarr](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/qwertygitarr)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/do-you-practice-with-deadened-strings/61897 "2026-09-28T12:22:35Z")
Is there anyone here who practices picking using only the picking hand? In other words dampening the strings with the fretting hand and just practice the picking pattern on the deadened strings. I’ve found that it accent… --- ## [Long Time Lurker, Back For Another Swing!](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/long-time-lurker-back-for-another-swing/100612)
**Author:** [@Elephatal](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Elephatal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/long-time-lurker-back-for-another-swing/100612 "2026-09-28T04:39:19Z")
Hey there, everyone! Previous subscriber here, stopped a while back due to time, new job that sort of thing. Was struggling to make headway without the time to spend. I’m going through the pickslanting primer videos and… --- ## [Periphery Tone?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/periphery-tone/100554)
**Author:** [@Greenie5153](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Greenie5153)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/periphery-tone/100554 "2026-09-27T14:26:22Z")
Not sure this is the place to ask, but I’m not going on reddit lol. Do you guys have any tips for a Periphery 4 style guitar tone. Thick and nasty but with lots of clarity in low tunings kinda thing. I know the basic stu… --- ## [Yngwie... vitamins?!](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/yngwie-vitamins/82899)
**Author:** [@Riffdiculous](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Riffdiculous)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/yngwie-vitamins/82899 "2026-09-26T22:04:05Z")
I am a little disappointed he didn’t call these Malmtivitamyngs. I expect Rising Force will be released later as a male enhancement. --- ## [Help with upstroke escape](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/help-with-upstroke-escape/100394)
**Author:** [@Greenie5153](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Greenie5153)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/help-with-upstroke-escape/100394 "2026-09-25T00:28:41Z")
Hi guys. Do you have any examples of ways to practice UPSTROKE escapes? I know thats kind of weird everyone seems to find this easy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Changing old technique](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/changing-old-technique/100546)
**Author:** [@David1997Bg](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/David1997Bg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/changing-old-technique/100546 "2026-09-25T00:22:46Z")
I really trust the Troy Grady/Cracking the Code method, so I’ve decided to fully commit to DSX and stop trying to fight against my natural picking motion. My picking is getting smoother on a single string, but now I’m r… --- ## [A quest for Jimi Hendrix’s faster-playing style solutions](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/a-quest-for-jimi-hendrix-s-faster-playing-style-solutions/97953)
**Author:** [@Achilleus](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Achilleus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/a-quest-for-jimi-hendrix-s-faster-playing-style-solutions/97953 "2026-09-23T15:12:46Z")
Hi, all! I’ve gotten curious recently about my personal favorite guitar hero, Jimi Hendrix, on a more technical level than I’ve looked at him via before, but I’m running into a challenge: The vast wealth of resources on… --- ## [Is my DSX okay?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/is-my-dsx-okay/100466)
**Author:** [@VRX51](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/VRX51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/is-my-dsx-okay/100466 "2026-09-22T01:52:49Z")
I’m practicing sextuplets using DSX, and I’m recording from an angle to see how my pick is reacting. Is the edge picking okay? [Next page](https://forum.troygrady.com/latest.md?page=1)