What Kind Of Pick Is Best For Strumming Acoustic Guitar?

There are two picks I recommend for guitar strumming, watch the video to find out what they are…

It’s normally best to use softer, more flexible picks when your performing strumming parts on guitar. This will help to give you a nice, warm and smooth sound.

If you choose a pick which is too hard then you’re much more likely to produce a harsh and raspy sound which is not at all nice to listen to.

You Need To Find A Balance Between A Pick That Is Flexible Enough To Sound Smooth And Warm But Not So Light As To Give You Insufficient Attack Against The Strings

All of this changes when it come to electric guitar however where most players will use a very heavy pick in order to get a greater attack from from the strings upon contact. This is important for lead playing but less important for rhythm work.

Continue Reading > What Are Some Good Guitar Strumming Songs?

Contents:

00. Introduction

01. The Most Important Strum You Can Know! – Universal Strum No.1

02. How To Play A Classic 50’s Style Strum

03. Why Your Strumming Sounds Horrible And How To Fix It

04. The Best Way To Practice Strumming On Guitar

05. How Professional Guitar Players Strum

06. How To Play A Classic Country Strum

07. What Kind Of Pick Is Best For Strumming Guitar?

08. What Are Some Good Guitar Strumming Songs?

09. How To Tell Which Strum To Use For A Song

10. How To Play A 3/4 Strum

11. How Many Strums Do You Need To Know?