: : Paul Gilbert gave a lesson on how to pick and he said practice by holdind your wrist -make a fist and rock it up and down as fast as you can. This will build muscle and increase your picking speed. It’s what I’ve started doing and I can feel a difference already. And my hand is becoming more relaxed. WHICH, is the key to fast picking. A metranome helps you strive a little harder. DONT GIVE UP . YOUR NOT ALONE.