But after a few months or years practice, you may come to find that a simple pick change can improve , or at least alter your playing literally overnight. THIN picks are typically better for :. THICK picks are typically better for :. And even if heavier picks happen to suit your style of play, the downside is that they require more finger strength and dexterity to control.
So consider that as well when choosing your gauge. Thick, but softer picks typically have performance qualities closer to that of most thinner picks. And the easier it will be to grip, especially when sweaty. The same goes for softer picks as well. Smooth slippery picks produce cleaner, natural tone, whereas rough picks will add more grit and color to the tone. And smooth round EDGES will have a warmer, more purer tone, while sharp edges will have a stronger attack and brighter sound.
You can find all kinds or weird pick shapes if you look hard enough sharkfin picks being the most famous example …. But in almost all cases, you are better off sticking to a common variation of the standard triangular teardrop shape. Which variation you choose will depend mainly on the sharpness of the striking surface.
As the final and most important factor of all…. The material of the pick is what ultimately determines the stiffness, texture, and overall performance. Think of these more as special picks for special occasions. And choose your go-to picks from one of the popular plastics mentioned above. Note that these measurements tend to vary and are an estimate. These picks are often the choice of acoustic guitar players.
They are great for strumming, and offer a softer sound than a heavier pick would. This is a great choice when you are playing an acoustic guitar as a background accompanying instrument. Light picks are very similar to extra light picks; they are excellent for acoustic strumming, and are gentle on your joints. They will give you a bit more volume than extra light picks, so this is a good choice if you want a flexible pick but also want more sound than an extra light pick could give you.
Medium thickness picks are the most versatile of the bunch. They will produce, overall, more balanced tones than the previous two options will, but their strength lies in their ability to be used for both strumming and single-note play.
Medium picks are a great choice for someone who is brand new to guitar because of this. Heavy picks are great for electric guitar players that want to play songs with a lot of single notes and heavy sound. Because of that, they are used on electric guitars much more often than acoustic guitars. Extra heavy picks offer the same benefits as heavy picks, but to a more extreme extent. They will give you a powerful, heavy metal sound that is excellent for lead parts.
These picks are not particularly suited to acoustic guitars, and are best left to be used on electric guitars. While this may give you a good idea of what thickness would be best for you, the best idea is to pick up multiple picks in varying levels of thickness to see what you like the most. Picks are overall very cheap, and it is not hard to grab a few of them so you can experiment and see what sounds and feels the best to you. Does that make sense?
I've found that my words 'angling" the pick helps but is wildly inconsistent. I guess I'm asking, does the pick thickness make a difference in how fast you can go with a pick? Or I just need to practice more? Or both. Thanks for taking the time to share you views. Someone, somewhere, will see this and you will have helped advanced music.
Hey Jeff. I wouldn't worry about 'fine' skills. Motor movements like using a pick work better when you use bigger muscles. Like moving from your elbow and not your wrist. You are right that sometimes picks get stuck. Some folks will "angle" by leaning the pick toward the floor. Rotating the pick usually does better. And is usually more consistent. Pick thickness will affect your speed. I find - usually for most - that thin picks are more forgiving. They flex more. So if there is something not quite right, they will bend to help you out.
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