How to Play Guitar Using a Flat Pick
When it comes to playing rhythm patterns you have a few options, fingerstyle, using a pick, and/or a combination of both. Here’s some tips when using a flat pick*:
1. Flat picks come in light, medium & heavy gauges, start with a medium
2. Pinch the pick between your thumb and finger 1, with the point towards the strings
3. When strumming down and up you’ll notice a good deal of rotation in your wrist
4. Picking patterns can be played with a pick only or a combination of a flat pick with fingerstyling.
*To learn more about how to play with a flat pick, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Play on…
Marlene
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