OK. Nearly there...just make sure that if you are using a pick that you are holding it correctly. I recommend using a pick when you begin and learn fingerstyle later but it is up to you of course...

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Holding Your Pick

Hold the pick so that it comes out of the side of your thumb and hold it with the tip of the first finger, see the pictures below, the rest of your hand should just be relaxed. Make sure that the pick is coming out of the side of your thumb - that is by far the most important aspect.

Hold Your Pick 1Hold Your Pick 2

 

Recommended picks

jim dunlop nylon Jim Dunlop Nylon - .38mm or .46mm - These are very thin and great for strumming. But any very thin pick will be fine, just try and get as thin as possible.
jim dunlop nylon Dunlop "Tortex" - .60mm - These are a little thicker, better for playing one note at a time but require more control and therefore not so good for beginners.
jim dunlop nylon Jim Dunlop Jazz III - Very thick pick that I use for electric playing. I never use it for playing acoustic guitar, it sounds kinda dead or flat and has no percussive "click", but excellent for electric guitar. The thicker pick gives excellent control for complex stuff too.


 

 

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