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Advice on learning to use a pick when playing guitar.
Posted on 4/10/21 at 3:06 am
Posted on 4/10/21 at 3:06 am
I’m getting into the intermediate range but I’ve been playing using my thumb and fingers to strum and pick. Should I take a step back and start using a pick or does it really matter. I know that my playing will stagnate and probably get worse if I switch but I don’t want to limit my playing later. Has anyone else experienced this dilemma? Will not using a pick really keep me from being as “advanced” as possible one day?
This post was edited on 4/10/21 at 3:08 am
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Posted on 4/10/21 at 7:04 am to _Hurricane_
I think it's worth learning to play with fingers only, pick only, and hybrid and figuring out what's best for you. Each technique will force you to play differently which will encourage new ideas. However, certain styles of music really require a pick, like metal. If that's what you like, then use a pick. Practice with a metronome. It can be boring, but it really does work if you are trying to increase speed.
Posted on 4/10/21 at 7:57 am to _Hurricane_
Having proceeded from the other direction I see this as just another style or step in your progress. And consider it as having more things in your arsenal of good. Because if nothing else you'll end up hearing/knowing/seeing the intricacies for yourself.
I'm now primarily thumb pick because of being able to use both styles (in sync) by simply grabbing hold of with your index finger in flat pick fashion.
I'm now primarily thumb pick because of being able to use both styles (in sync) by simply grabbing hold of with your index finger in flat pick fashion.
Posted on 4/10/21 at 1:16 pm to _Hurricane_
Learn fingerstyle, with a pick, and hybrid. You will be better for it. Different styles and different situations require one or the other.
If I'm on the couch trying to impress my girl I'm playing some slow fingerstyle (heh heh). Lots of the slower Steve Earle stuff is fingerstyle.
If the guys are over and we're playing bluegrass, I'm using a pick. I ain't nowhere near able to play a break or a long G run with my fingers. Most classic country and southern rock needs a pick too.
Yeah, you can overthink and know too much on the theory side of things, but you can never know too many playing techniques.
If I'm on the couch trying to impress my girl I'm playing some slow fingerstyle (heh heh). Lots of the slower Steve Earle stuff is fingerstyle.
If the guys are over and we're playing bluegrass, I'm using a pick. I ain't nowhere near able to play a break or a long G run with my fingers. Most classic country and southern rock needs a pick too.
Yeah, you can overthink and know too much on the theory side of things, but you can never know too many playing techniques.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 11:10 pm to _Hurricane_
Yes, you should incorporate pick playing.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 9:45 am to _Hurricane_
All depends on your goals. There are a lot of great players who don't use a pick, and styles that don't require a pick, but if you are ever wanting to play styles involving a pick then yes you need to learn it.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 11:54 am to _Hurricane_
Use a light pick to start for strumming. It’s super easy.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 7:15 am to _Hurricane_
I play much better when I can feel the strings.
I made my self play with a pick.Sitting in my den it's loud.
I can tell it's muted when I play with my Thumb,so,I realize that a pick makes a louder,brighter sound.
I enjoy playing without a pick,to be honest.
I made my self play with a pick.Sitting in my den it's loud.
I can tell it's muted when I play with my Thumb,so,I realize that a pick makes a louder,brighter sound.
I enjoy playing without a pick,to be honest.
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