[header] How to increase your speed playing electric guitar [title] Choose a guitar pick with a thickness of 0.7 mm (0.028 inch) or above. [step] The thicker pick will provide a stable feeling when you playing fast. Practice with your picks regularly to make sure you feel comfortable with them. 
[title] Strengthen your fretting or picking hand. [step] There is a range of ways to do this effectively, as explained in the following steps.