This might be controversial: there is no one "correct" right hand technique for bluegrass guitar.
There are bad habits and un-ergonomic tendencies that can cause issues, but the dogmatic things that come up occasionally in the bluegrass guitar community about right hand technique deserve some pushback.
Two Common Questions
Two questions come up a lot on this topic:
"Is a floating right hand the only way to play fast?" No. You can play fast and effectively without a floating right hand.
"Is right hand bracing wrong?" Also no. You can be very successful playing bluegrass even if you brace or plant with your right hand.
If you need convincing, consider the right hand technique of Trey Hensley, Tony Rice, and Billy Strings.
Small Tweaks Over Starting From Scratch
Figuring out your right hand technique is less about throwing everything away and starting from scratch, and more about making small tweaks to what you already have to become more ergonomic and efficient.
It Might Not Even Be a Right Hand Problem
Sometimes what players believe to be a right hand technique issue is actually a left hand issue. Counterintuitive — but worth considering before overhauling your entire approach.
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