Can I use my Thumb instead of using a Pick

by | May 20, 2016 | General Queries | 1 comment

Hi Mike,
I find it easier to play guitar using my thumb rather than a pick. What are your thoughts?
Thanks
Cassie

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  1. Mike
    Mike on May 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Hi Cassie

    The only issues I can think of using your thumb rather than a pick is that you may not get the consistent loudness a pick gives nor the necessary speed from alternate picking. Having said that I’m sure you could train your thumb to make up for any shortfalls. In brief I’d say try to learn using a pick. If you’re already hard wired with your thumb then stick with that and ensure you can get the same loudness and speed a pick gives you.

    I found an interesting article on this matter. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-391580.html

    Let me know if there are any further questions

    Mike

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