Learn How To Play Guitar – How To Hold A Guitar Pick
It is a lot easier to get a good sound out of your guitar if you use a pick at first..
Although strumming is possible using just your fingers there is no point in making life difficult for yourself.
Below are 3 simple tips and tricks you can try out to help you hold the pick more easily
Try Not To Hold Your Guitar Pick Between Your Finger Tips
A big mistake beginners make is gripping the pick between their fingertips Doing this makes you feel as if you have more control, especially when you start playing. They do this because it feels as if you have more control at first. A better idea is to hold the pick between between the edge of your thumb and the rim of your index finger. If you grip your guitar pick between the tip of your finger and your thumb you will probably drop it because you have very little grip.
Holding The Plectrum With Only Two Fingers
A lot of new guitarists will make the mistake of holding their guitar pick with 3 fingers because it feels easier initially. Sometimes even the best guitarists do this you are only making things harder for yourself. The extra finger can be very useful when you start finger tapping or playing pinch harmonics. Holding your plectrum between just two fingers gives you greater flexibility to play. If you hold the pick too firmly (e.g. with 3 fingers) the tone may sound strange because of the angle you strike your strings at.
Decide What Guitar Pick Style And Thickness Works For You
When you initially begin playing the guitar it is a good idea to get a pick of a medium thickness. A lightweight pick will feel flimsy in your fingers as you play and will be difficult for you to play your guitar with. Hard picks tend to strike the strings a little too hard for a beginner. One of the picks I most liked when I started playing was the Dunlop 0.6mm nylon. It’s easy to get a grip on, feels good to hold and it’s not to hard, but it produces an excellent sound.
Avoid Clenching Your Fist As You Hold The Pick
Clenching your fist as you hold the pick will result in a loss of control because all of the movement must come from the elbow and not the wrist.
After you have mastered holding the guitar pick the right way it’s time to start learning some guitar chords. Check out learning how to play guitar
