listen to this , then lets talk right hand  
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=8063706 
   
 
Kenny

Some hot playing there Kenny and nice right hand technique.  Mostly flat pick?

Hello Gino ,
 
Yes , I'm using a pick for everything …on the octaves , I'm grabbing the higher string w my right hand middle finger .
 
thanks for giving this a listen 
 
Kenny
 
PS , If anybody is interested ... I would be happy to discus what 50 + years of playing the guitar has taught me .

hhmm , it seems I double dipped my pick  thank you forum software 
 
Kenny

IMO Jimmy FWIW and off the top of me head-
 
"Reaction" is speed.
When one is playing, the speed (reaction to what their mind "hears") happens.
The technique and results of the "speed" is based on how much the player practiced and how.
 
The theory, learning licks, picking/playing techniques, scales and everything else one may practice are only means to help one gain the ability to "talk" or play what they hear (without much thinking) which also results in their own unique style. ( "second nature" comes to mind.)
To me that is the coolest thing about being a musician. Others may try to sound like you but nobody can.
That is why Carlos could use my equipment and all listening would know it was Carlos playing.
 
Not unlike training for sports. The quick "natural" reaction of moves they may make are possible
when their training and natural ability take place without the loss of time taken by "over thinking" it.
 
Not sure that makes sense to others but that's how I see it...or probably the best I can do putting it into words.
 
 

Spacey, 
I understand your point and can think of what I want to play but my fingers aren't getting the message - yet.
I can do pretty well on slow leads.
So I have to practice scales and watch some training videos to break me out of my bad habits I think.
Drums, rhythm guitar, and piano come naturally to me but not lead playing.
 
When I ran my recording studio in Los Angeles, I engineered and produced hundreds of groups.  I was able to work with the lead guitarist and help them with their solos by punching in to redo takes or singing them licks they could play.  I learned that some players may have great technique but had trouble knowing what to play on an original song.  So when I sang to them, they could play it right away!  That's what I am hoping to do some day for myself.
Your point is well taken.  It all starts in the brain.
Thanks.
 
 
 

spacey
IMO Jimmy FWIW and off the top of me head-
 
"Reaction" is speed.
When one is playing, the speed (reaction to what their mind "hears") happens.
The technique and results of the "speed" is based on how much the player practiced and how.
 
The theory, learning licks, picking/playing techniques, scales and everything else one may practice are only means to help one gain the ability to "talk" or play what they hear (without much thinking) which also results in their own unique style. ( "second nature" comes to mind.)
To me that is the coolest thing about being a musician. Others may try to sound like you but nobody can.
That is why Carlos could use my equipment and all listening would know it was Carlos playing.
 
Not unlike training for sports. The quick "natural" reaction of moves they may make are possible
when their training and natural ability take place without the loss of time taken by "over thinking" it.
 
Not sure that makes sense to others but that's how I see it...or probably the best I can do putting it into words.
 
 

great post  
 
Kenny
 
 

I should spend more time here, thank you, the OP for asking and the rest for answering.

hate to say it, man, but you need some scale practice. there's a reason every professional guitarist does it...it works.

there's no one more bad @ss right now, than guthrie.
 
ridiculously musical while being mind blowing.