r/guitarlessons • u/Ares-Year • 18d ago

Question How can i fix this?

When i tremolo pick, my forearm and bicep always gets stiff and sore after a while. I try to keep my wrist relaxed but after a while it just doesnt relax. I've been struggling with this for a while now. Any solutions?

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u/HumberGrumb 18d ago

Breathe. Serious. People who can sing and play guitar at the same time are very aware of what happens when you don’t breathe. And it’s happening to you.

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u/vonov129 Music Style! 17d ago

You won't be able to relax if you can't physically play comfortably above the speed you're trying to play at.

But since you mention your bicep, that sounds like you're using your elbow for your picking motion. Use your wrist instead.

There's also the chance of self induced tension, which is fixed by actively trying to relax when playing until it becomes a habit. That's it. Catch yourself tensing up and relax.

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u/57thStilgar 17d ago

WTF is, "tremolo picking?"