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Classic Forum Threads : HOLDING THE PICK
 

   


 

  Which way to slant the pick?
 
  Butterfly picks
 
  Picking with gradual pressure technique
 
  Slanting the pick correctly
 
  What thickness of pick should be used in practice?
 
  Which part of the thumb should be holding the pick?
 
  Pick slipping off the string when applying gradual pressure technique
 
  Should the pick move at all when it strikes the string?
 
  How much pressure is used to hold the pick?
 
  Mother-of-pearl pick
 
  Should one hold the pick on the tip of the index or on the fingerprint?
 
  Tilting the pick towards the bridge instead of towards the headstock of the guitar.
 
  What is the correct way to adjust the volume of notes when picking?
 
  Should the index fingertip be curved or kept straight when holding the pick.