u/ddavsii

songs that combine picking and strumming (or even just songs that have fast/precise picking) have always been hard for me despite playing for years. my right hand always feels stiff and i make lots of mistakes with precision and going off tempo. i want to play elliott smith songs better but just practice isn't cutting it anymore as all of these mistakes are still present and i don't know what i need to change.

does anyone with guitar knowledge know some tips for right hand technique in this type of song or can point out any mistakes in my form or playing? i would be very grateful.

song is "i don't think i'm ever gonna figure it out".