Since posting I checked my technique--elbow on the edge of the guitar, two fingers resting on the pick guard to support the 3 I use for picking. When sitting the strap should hold the guitar in place--when you stand up it will still be in the right position. And BOB, Blackbird is a gimmicky bit of picking. Try some nice straightforward 4/4 hymn tunes or simple John Hurt melodies... Brad, looking forward to the Spokane Folk Fest on Sat.