Do I really need a guitar pick to play better?

Question

I have a problem when playing guitars with a pick, I can't get a grip on them. I'm used to playing just by using my fingernails as picks. When I use a pick either, strumming or plucking, my strumming hands are uncomfortable, especially when I do a palm-mute. So do I really need a pick?

Answer 1

Everyone can play with a pick.

You just need to practice.

It's not hard, you just need to get use to it.

Search some videos on youtube about palmuting. And check http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ , search for palmmuting.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Hi SCD

Classical guitar players are incredible clean and quick and only use their finger nails.

The advantage of that technique is for speed and cleanness. A good bass player uses his 3 right-hand finger as picks.

So go ahead. You are not the only onoe. I combine pick and the rest of the free fingers to do fast riff. I support you ....

Answer 3

It depends. If you feel better by using a guitar pick, then use it. But if you feel uncomfortable, then don't use it. It depends on so many people. I use both. But usually I play better by using a guitar pick. It's all up to you.

Answer 4

Well, if you're better with just using your fingers on the strings, don't use a pick. And palm-muting is kind of tricky, so I wouldn't worry about it(: