Hybrid Picking Demo Video

Rockerbob · #1 February 20th, 2006

Here is a video I put together as a demonstration of hybrid picking. That is, fingerpicking while holding a flatpick. I'm not much of a teacher, but I was having fun playing with 2 cameras and video editting software, which allowed me to inset a closer view of my right hand. Anyway, this is almost 10MB, so it might be a while if you are on dialup.

Hybrid Picking

LarryKu · #2 February 20th, 2006

Great video Bob. There is a group of finger style players (Bob Wolford, Wayne Brown, Paul Denton, Jim Deeming and a few others that I can't remember) that have periodic meetings in the Denver area. They play mostly Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed music. If you weren't aware of the meetings, I can get info when the next meeting will be held and pass it on to you.

I have to kick myself in the posterior for moving back to Ohio after living in the Denver area for three years

Rockerbob · #3 February 20th, 2006

Thanks Larry! I'm not really a fingerstyle player. I just have a couple tunes. I'm mostly a pop/country/rock player. I don't get out much anyway!

PickNGrin · #4 February 25th, 2006

Whoa, I missed this one, really nice, nice video technique too. twin cameras eh? I've tried that hybrid technique but find it hard to do, I go back to using my thumb.
nice video, nice tune too!

joehere1 · #5 February 25th, 2006

very nice rockerbob

is there no end to your talent

i enjoyed that one very much

Rockerbob · #6 February 28th, 2006

Oh yes there is! I just don't post anything that gets too close to the end of my talent. I play and record much more stuff than anyone ever gets to hear. Like the weird groove thing in 13/8. No one wants to hear that poop.

I really like the hybrid style, so much so that I have used no other style, for all my playing, for more than 25 years. I do lots with a flatpick, but I also do lots with fingerpicking. I used to switch from a thumbpick to a flatpick depending on the song. I got tired of switching and just learned to live without the index finger when fingerpicking. Hey! Whatever works for you.

737blues · #7 March 14th, 2006

Hey Rockerbob, thanks very much for posting that. I've paid heaps of dollars for big name DVD's on this subject that are not as well produced. Still find that hybrid picking hard but your demo is not only very clear and enjoyable listening, but really inspires me to keep trying. Thanks.

John

munky · #8 March 15th, 2006

Whoa, that's some impressive stuff there Bob. I'd give my left foot to have that kind of co-ordination with all of my fingers at once.

Rockerbob · #9 March 15th, 2006

Thanks! I feel it at least shows the basic technique of using a flatpick and fingers.

mjwjr · #10 March 15th, 2006

Man, that is impressive. Seems like you have two hands on the end of your picking hand. I think you must be hard wired for that. Always enjoy your post. Look forward to hearing more!

mjwjr

yakbutter · #11 March 17th, 2006

Really cool. How is your guitar tuned? DADGAD? Open D?

Rockerbob · #12 March 17th, 2006

It's DADGAD.

Roadsey · #13 September 20th, 2007

New boy to the site but really enjoyed that, something for a new boy to aim at.
Thanks roadsey

eddiez152 · #14 September 20th, 2007

Nice video demo Rocker.
Glad it came up again or I would have never seen this.

allthumbs · #15 September 20th, 2007

Good stuff.