Beginner Guitar Lessons-How To Strum The Guitar
Using A Pick
I’d recommend you use a pick. But if you don’t have one you can use your thumb and your index finger instead to strum the strings. Some of things covered in this lesson are subjective, like how to grip the pick and the angle to strum at.
Gripping The Pick: The easiest way to hold a pick is to hold it in front of you with the pointed end towards your left side, put your right thumb on it as naturally as you can, and come down on the pick with your index finger, gripping it naturally. Your finger may be curved, it may be parallel to the pick, or it may bend the other way. You can also try gripping the pick with two fingers to give yourself more control. Experiment with your grip and find what is most comfortable for you.
Pick Angle: The next subjective thing I’ll talk about it the angle that you pick from. Most guitar players have the pick angled downward towards the floor when they strum, while some people have the pick parallel to the strings, and a few people will have their pick angled upwards. The angle you choose doesn’t matter, as long as you experiment and find what you like best.
Using A Pick
I’d recommend you use a pick. But if you don’t have one you can use your thumb and your index finger instead to strum the strings. Some of things covered in this lesson are subjective, like how to grip the pick and the angle to strum at.
Gripping The Pick: The easiest way to hold a pick is to hold it in front of you with the pointed end towards your left side, put your right thumb on it as naturally as you can, and come down on the pick with your index finger, gripping it naturally. Your finger may be curved, it may be parallel to the pick, or it may bend the other way. You can also try gripping the pick with two fingers to give yourself more control. Experiment with your grip and find what is most comfortable for you.
Pick Angle: The next subjective thing I’ll talk about it the angle that you pick from. Most guitar players have the pick angled downward towards the floor when they strum, while some people have the pick parallel to the strings, and a few people will have their pick angled upwards. The angle you choose doesn’t matter, as long as you experiment and find what you like best.
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