Learn How To Play Guitar – Do You Want To Stop Dropping Your Guitar Pick

If you are new to playing guitar I would recommend that you use a pick when you first start playing.

You could strum the strings with a thumb pick or your fingers, but this may be hard at first.

Below are 3 simple tips and tricks you can try out to help you hold the pick more easily

Don’t hold the pick between your fingertips

Another crucial mistake new guitarists make is holding 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.

Try To Hold Your Guitar Pick With Just 2 Fingers

A lot of new guitarists will make the mistake of holding their guitar pick with 3 fingers because it feels easier initially. Even great guitarists do this sometimes, but you are only making things tricky for yourself. For more advanced techniques like tapping and pinch harmonics it’s useful to have an additional finger available. Holding the pick with 2 fingers allows it just enough flexibility to strike the strings. 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.

Do Not Clench Your Fist

Holding your pick with a tightened fist is a mistake because it results in a loss of control and accuracy as you strum.

After you have mastered holding the guitar pick the right way it’s time to start learning some guitar chords. Check out learn guitar