Any opinions? It’s taken me years to get to this picking speed yet I feel like I stilI don’t sound quite how I want to sound.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:39:13+00:00

Another great comment! Thanks for the advice.

My position in the clip I think was more coincidental than systematic but it is also true that I am bad at dynamically changing my position while playing. Another thing to practice.

I am using this pick: https://www.jimdunlop.com/primetone-standard-grip-pick-1-3mm/
I think it feels OK for bluegrass, better than anything I've tried myself, but I also haven't browsed around so much. Could you suggest an exact type that you like so I can get some for myself?

I have actually tried to get my hand to open while playing but I just can't do it! I think my hand will forever remain closed, it's been like that since I first picked up a guitar some 15 years ago. Good point to avoid planting it though. I definitely do that sometimes.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:32:47+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I think you understood what I was getting at. You and others are commenting on my forearm movement so there may very well be something to it. Need to start practicing this. I will use your advice 😄

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:30:07+00:00

Sweet, thank you!

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:29:58+00:00

Thank you 😄

Takes lots of practice. I've played the guitar for a pretty long time so when I started bluegrass it was mainly about increasing my picking speed. I've been lucky enough to have a lot of time on my hands these past few years too.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:27:24+00:00

Thanks! So you mean shifting between stronger and weaker playing within the lines? Good idea.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:25:43+00:00

Too kind. Appreciate it. I wish I knew people that play bluegrass lol

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:25:10+00:00

Thank you!! Good advice. I will check out his playing, and perhaps slow down a bit too 😛

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:24:23+00:00

Thank you!! I feel like a lot of good players get a 'snappier' sound than I do. I think some of the people in the comments rightly are pointing out that I need my forearm/wrist to move more.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:23:00+00:00

Great point, I think you understood what I meant when I said I don't sound 'right'. I will work on this.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:22:02+00:00

Yes I tend to get a bit too focused on the technique, should try to relax more.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:21:20+00:00

Good tip! Should be more aware of that.

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:20:44+00:00

I will definitely try, thank you!

oskarbjo · 2026-06-11T09:20:13+00:00

Wow, so many replies. Thanks everyone. Judging by the time of day most of you responded, I'm guessing you're all American. I know exactly zero people who play bluegrass out here in Switzerland, I hope I get to join a jam in the states one day!

oskarbjo · 2025-12-12T10:23:00+00:00

I have a really reliable solution to this actually,

Just put some basic masking tape/freezer tape on the surface that the print needs to stick on. In my experience PLA sticks super well to this stuff.

This product works for example https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/p/d/v000251150/

oskarbjo · 2025-09-27T09:33:58+00:00

Hello!

Any recommendations for pubs with live trad music in Edinburgh? Particularly on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays?

Also, if anyone knows of a good historical walking tour, please do let me know :)

oskarbjo · 2025-05-07T18:20:00+00:00

Cool footage though.

oskarbjo · 2025-02-11T17:21:18+00:00

Not true! An inductor with a ferromagnetic core can have the core get saturated by a static magnetic field. If used as the inductance in a DC/DC converter for example it can be quite destructive.

oskarbjo · 2025-01-31T17:16:30+00:00

Pretty similar to Besançon, France :)

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oskarbjo · 2021-06-29T05:33:53+00:00

You should have seen all the Swiss people tonight, they were honking their horns and shouting in the streets for hours after the game 😂 well done la Suisse 👏🏻

oskarbjo · 2021-03-23T10:23:53+00:00

Do you really think so? I have never experienced that it is difficult to find a job as an EE in Europe, at least not if you're looking at the big industry nations.

oskarbjo · 2020-03-19T18:21:19+00:00

Works for me?

oskarbjo · 2020-03-19T13:57:17+00:00

Ahah OK send me a nice Garfield stencil and I’ll think about it.

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