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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Alternate Picking

Posted by: bliopster Feb 3 2008, 02:24 PM

do you all use a lite pick or a real heavy one? or is that all just personal preferance?

Posted by: Jordan C Feb 3 2008, 02:32 PM

QUOTE (bliopster @ Feb 3 2008, 01:24 PM)

do you all use a lite pick or a real heavy one? or is that all just personal preferance?

Personla preference and style of music...

If you're playing something floaty and poppy then a light pick maybe better but if it's rock then a heavy hard pick...

But it really comes down to your own favoured pick as you'll learn to play lightly and heavily with it

Posted by: DeepRoots Feb 3 2008, 02:36 PM

Different thickness picks will give you a different sound when picking, a thicker pick can help you having a more harsh attack on the strings. Some dont like the feel of playing with heavy picks though- so go down o the store and buy a few different picks, then listen to what your hand and ears are telling you.

Posted by: Muris Feb 3 2008, 02:38 PM

A million dollars questions .
It's personal matter,you try them all and see what will fit you best.

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Feb 3 2008, 02:55 PM

Generally go for the lighter pick when playing something that requires a lot of strumming. Other than that, heavier picks can do the job. This is relative.