[How To Sweep Pick] From The Wrist Or Elbow?

Where should the sweep picking motions come from, the elbow or the wrist? Today, I’ll show you the right way sweep pick to get the best speed, accuracy and sound. Hint: the most effective sweep picking motions do not come from the elbow, nor the wrist. It’s a combination of the shoulder and the elbow.
Mastering sweep picking on the guitar starts with developing the right technique. And the right technique is based on the right motions of your picking hand.
I’ll show you what happens when you sweep pick from the wrist or sweep pick from the elbow. There are problems with both. A better way to sweep pick is to use multiple joints to create the picking motions. This keeps the pick angle and tilt of the pick at optimum position. And that creates a more fluid sound, great efficiency speed and tone.
First, I’ll teach you how to sweep pick with the best picking angle.
Second, I’ll teach you how to control the pick’s tilt as you sweep across the strings. Picking this way will help your sweeping on the guitar stay in control. It also makes the articulation of the notes more consistent
Then I’ll show you exactly where the motions of your picking hand should come from. It’s not from the wrist. It’s not from the elbow. It’s a combination of 2 joints in your picking arm: The shoulder and the elbow … at the same time. In one integrated and optimized motion to make your sweep picking sound a lot better and become a lot easier.
Learn sweep picking secrets anyone (including you) can use to sweep pick faster and cleaner in my free Ebook Sweep Picking Mastery Secrets Unlocked at tomhess.net/Sweep
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[@nicholas4745]

Am I the only one that wanted to see young Tom Hess Sweep pick?

[@janbecher2642]

What great tips! I will try to practice in front of the mirror with all the tips in mind. Thank you :-)
Another interesting topic may be your approach to skipping strings.
Whatever the theme will look forward to the next video.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

You are welcome and yes, practicing in front of a mirror is very helpful!
If enough people like your comment, I will make a future video on string skipping :)

[@bramb8613]

Thanks for the opportunity to go on stage during hessfest 2018! My sweep picking has drastically improved since you gave me the tips.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

My pleasure Bram! :) Great job putting things into action and improving!

[@TimGuitarcouk]

I really like this guy’s lessons. He is so thorough and great at explaining everything.

[@dektrimusic]

Can’t thank you enough Sir. Trying to clean up my sweep picking and this video is just what I was searching for. Looking forward to see what do we have in the lesson you shared… and thanks for your generosity, sharing all those invaluable hints for free 🙏

[@andreashildebrant9941]

Wow....this is what i have searched but Not found, tbis essentiell points. Thank you very much

[@HeadbangersLocal]

This channels lessons have done more for me than any other channel 🤘🏻

[@nicolasvillamil7523]

You should absolutely post your old videos. Don't underestimate how powerful it is seeing your mentors struggle with the same problems you had. It's good to remind people that we are all human and that our idols didn't pick this stuff up right away either.

[@A20Y11]

That's another great example of how to fix a technique problem in a quick and simple way :)

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks, I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

[@RecycledRocker2]

i can watch you all day !

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

:)

[@evandromanaramiletto7523]

Great material. Thanks for sharing it.

[@mikephilippov8735]

Thanks for breaking down this topic in such detail Tom Hess! Great video!

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

My pleasure :)

[@binkk2931]

the greatest tutorial ever, it clicked because of this one thing! I was doing it all wrong, thank you so much man

[@MARLONdaman]

Great lesson!

[@danweiler4293]

Excellent advice here. Thanks for clearing this up and for helping my sweep picking.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

You're welcome Dan :)

[@f0reverm0r]

Awesome video and advice!! Thank you!

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks Mo! :)

[@jasonjohnson4170]

Thanks Tom... Very helpful

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

My pleasure Jason!

[@BasedRaven96]

You're awesome!

[@rockyshrestha]

Most knowledgeable

[@atman_Integration]

Awesome video!

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks Seth, glad you like it!

[@dhaneshs131]

Very helpful information on sweep picking... Thank you Tom Hess...
More lessons on Legato and fretting hand relaxation would be great

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks Dhanesh! :) Since you are taking lessons from me, I will help you with these topics in your upcoming lessons.

[@DrKishorChakma]

Great

[@NeinFeline]

New subscriber 🤘🧐🤘

[@dektrimusic]

Just another thing, what is the deal to tilt the pick and why is it a bad choice?

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

I actually had a teacher who taught these concepts as well, and was a great player. But I still have a quirk with my thumb. I just like to say that it's great that you put this lesson out there for free!

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks Vaughan, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. And we will fix the quirk with your thumb in our lessons together :)

[@serban2139]

I'm a beginner, I want to start this with a metronome at 30 bpm, which sounds extremely low, but I will up it by 10 bpm every week if technique stays the same and accurate, is this a good approach? I'm thinking that once I master it, speed should follow hmm. Thanks a lot for the video, I actually didn't find many info on the picking hand and you have insane detailed tips that I was looking for.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

I'm glad you liked the video :) About your question: there are many ways to build speed with sweep picking and the one you describe may work very well or it may not work at all. It all depends on: how exactly you practice and what precisely is holding your speed back right now (it could be many things). Check out these free guitar speed resources on my site: tomhess.net/HowToBuildGuitarSpeed.aspx

[@MustangDesudiroz]

I cant seem to relax my arm sitting on a bed. Now i know why i wasnt improving since my shoulder isnt relaxed

[@user-tu5sr5lq1v]

Amazing as ususal

[@OLonshaLStudio]

Thanks Guitar Master

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

You're welcome :)