Shinozoku (Wednesday 3rd of December 2008 06:53:50 PM)

It really shouldn't cause carpal tunnel if you play with proper technique, and even if it was the case that someone with perfect technique can play their whole life and get CT, anchoring still advances it. And I get what you mean, but all I'm saying is nobody should find NOT anchoring uncomfortable after doing it for a while. And just for verification, I'm not attacking Steve Morse's technique, just stating a fact.

ironman1478 (Wednesday 3rd of December 2008 07:10:46 AM)

guitar playing in general gives people carpal tunnel syndrome. also really it just comes down to what works for someone. paul gilbert is just used to playing without anchoring because he's comfortable with the way he plays.

jimisback (Saturday 29th of November 2008 06:09:34 PM)

I never took lessons. I was a fast picker, and did not know it but I use anchoring. It just came naturally. It makes you more accurate too.

georgepyrovolakis (Tuesday 25th of November 2008 06:18:07 AM)

I wish i was able to play that song...

kingxofxsuede (Wednesday 19th of November 2008 06:59:07 PM)

I lol'd. But srsly. spam moar.

shane1v (Thursday 13th of November 2008 10:03:55 PM)

I can only do this with my eyes closed.

TimothyScandella (Sunday 9th of November 2008 10:40:58 AM)

It's just funny what "snacksforaddicts" said...

beeroosterm (Saturday 8th of November 2008 07:17:47 AM)

Steve has explained his picking technique many times before in articles/videos. His "anchoring" technique (along with three-fingered grip on pick) allows him great maneuverability albeit at the expense of ultimate speed. He's willing to make the "sacrifice" in order to play precisely. He does pick in the normal manner at times, however. He is indeed left-handed and deliberately set out to play using his dominant hand on the fretboard. Astonishing decision to make, especially as a teenager, eh?

floridaguitar (Saturday 22nd of November 2008 11:40:32 AM)

beeroosterm....Very good points about one of, if not my favorite guitarists of all time. I also concur with Steve that, speed should be sacrificed for accuracy. I've seen LOT'S of speed demons out there who's accuracy sucks. I know, I used to be one of them way back in the day. I'd rather be accurate than fast. Speed comes in time. I am also left handed and it just made more sense to me to use my dominant hand on the fretboard. I forced myself to learn that way.

Shinozoku (Friday 28th of November 2008 11:14:02 AM)

Yeah, he anchors, but also has carpal tunnel in both wrists because of it, and has mentioned that if he could go back and learn guitar again he wouldn't anchor. Paul Gilbert doesn't anchor, and look at him! Morse is still a god among men though :)