Playing the guitar with a pick will give the performer a brighter and richer sound, despite the fact that it will somewhat limit his mobility. However, if you choose the right pick, you will avoid any problems.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a material. Classic picks are made of plastic - it has good flexibility. However, for playing electric and bass guitars, specimens made of metal are often chosen - they give the sound even greater sonority and a special shade. The price of the item varies from 20 to 40 rubles, it is possible to purchase a set of three for 250. However, such sets have almost no differences from their cheap counterparts. If you want to give the guitarist a gift, you can buy an ivory pick - a rare and expensive specimen, but distinguished by a special quality.
Step 2
Decide on the shape. The classical form of the pick is a "drop", however, it also comes in different variations. For example, it can be more elongated or, on the contrary, more flattened. Long picks can be advised for players who do not squeeze too much a piece of plastic in their hand and suffer from the fact that it often slips out. A more flattened shape, on the other hand, is suitable for those who hit the strings too hard - with a tail that is too long, you risk breaking the string.
Step 3
Thin picks are needed for soft strings. These tools are hard to break - they have impressive flexibility. The problem is that it is precisely due to the flexibility that they often simply slip off the string, not only not making it sound, but also leaving behind a click, which, when played with a fight, turns into a crackle. You shouldn't use such plastic for bass, electric guitars, or metal strings in general. But for the soft strings of a nylon guitar, this is perfect.
Step 4
Medium thickness pick is versatile. He possesses all the qualities of both thick and thin relatives, while not adopting the main disadvantages. It is quite difficult to break it, even by bending it with the letter "g", but when playing, it no longer creates a crackle, since it does not "snap" off the strings.
Step 5
The thick pick is used primarily for bass and solos. When you strike, you run the risk of breaking the strings, while jerky strikes and single notes will not. Moreover, the almost complete absence of bending completely excludes the very possibility of crackling and additional noise.
