Has anyone tried this hand/finger picking technique for alternate picking?

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#1

So through some experimentation with various different arm and hand movements, I came across this motion which allows me to reach hyperpicking speeds (Hyperpicking – Cracking the Code) without the tension or inconsistency that comes from that! I’m interested to see if it has a name or if other people can do the motion as well.

Here’s one top-down view of the motion.

As well as a close-up view:

And finally an explanation of what I’m doing to the best of my ability (sorry for the playing in this one).

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#2

I don’t think I’ve seen that before… Very impressive, will have to give that a try

#3

Nice speed! I think I saw a post from @Pepepicks66 where he mentioned he does some thumb/finger motion and it reminds me of what I see you doing. I think in his case it was more of a helper motion though

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#5

What the heck - that is rapid!!!

#6

haha That’s crazy, man! Cool!

#8

Wow! I just saw this topic get suggested down at the bottom of one of my own–this is fascinating! Can you (or anybody) go into a little more depth in what’s happening here?