Fripp-ing great!

[zlotz99]

I am trying to understand what technique is being used in this Robert Fripp-inspired video. I think it’s double escape motion, but perhaps someone can kindly confirm?

Also, it seems that Fripp’s pioneering picking technique is mostly overlooked, and I am wondering why that might be?

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[steve506]

It looks mostly DSX with an auxiliary change of angle on the way back to the bass notes.

[kgk]

@zlotz99

Also, it seems that Fripp’s pioneering picking technique is mostly overlooked, and I am wondering why that might be?

“Pioneering picking technique?”

Robert Fripp's unique style of crosspicking

I”m pretty much certain it’s not string hopping. I’m not particularly skilled at analysing movements from video clips but it does look like the Andy Wood style cross picking movement there. He has a very specific style and clearly defined approach to what he “thinks” his picking mechanic is. However, i would bet that what he actually does when he speeds up is very different to what he thinks he is doing. I spent 2 weeks living and studying with him in the 80’s on the early Crafty Guitarist cou…