I guess I do this bracing thing when holding a flat pick. I have never been comfortable making a fist while holding a flat pick. Some people seem to be able to do it naturally, but making a fist does not work well with me. I want to control how close my pick is to the strings and making a fist takes up room between the pick and the strings. I dislike where my pick ends up over the strings when making a fist.
I wouldn't argue about what is correct, but plenty of good players use a flat pick without making a fist.
- Glenn
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