I find myself bracing my picking hand with my pinky. Is this incorrect form? I don't see it done in the practice videos so I'm thinking it's bad.

if you are doing a mclaughlin cover or trying to be a badass like him when you are play...then yes it is v=bad it lowwers your upper speed thresh because the fastest flutters...they all float....but for the other 99% if stuff its not the end of the world.

Do not place any of your fingers on the body of the guitar. Do not fan your fingers out. Keep your fingers curled in towards your palm. Not TIGHT but LOOSE. Everything with guitar is LOOSE. I was watching a guy play a solo this morning and it was pretty good but it looked stiff and PAINFUL for him. Guitar does not have to be stiff and painful...unless you are practicing and then maybe it can be painful. If it is then STOP or SLOW DOWN. But practicing and playing are 2 different things. Playing should be loose and relaxed.

So does all the strength/support come from the forearm and wrist? Thanks for the help

You should rest your hand on the bass strings back by the bridge. The strength is something you have to build up over time.

I find My fulcrum (fleshy part of the thumb) Rubs/mutes the top strings as i play. rest the arm on the guitar but should'nt need to anchor. floating completely no arm on guitar is quite possible with sarod, and feels great after 3 or so hours of practice

And just to make sure there's no difference when playing acoustic? I've been following your instructions and so far so good. Guitar even has a different tone playing this way.

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And just to make sure there's no difference when playing acoustic? I've been following your instructions and so far so good. Guitar even has a different tone playing this way.

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Thanks uderoche