Choosing a guitar pick can be a little confusing, especially if you're just starting out playing the guitar. In this beginner's guide, Sam explains the differences between the most common types of guitar picks, so hopefully we can help find the right one for you!
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00:00 What is a guitar pick/plectrum?
01:18 What materials can picks be made from?
02:05 Tone demo - Felt vs plastic vs metal pick
02:43 Pick coatings & grips
03:25 Thumb & fingerpicks explained
04:20 Different plectrum sizes & shapes
05:26 What is a Shark Fin pick?
07:03 Guitar pick thicknesses & gauges
07:45 Tone demo - Thin vs thick pick
08:38 What plectrums do Sam, Dagan & Meg use?
09:31 How to hold a guitar pick
10:42 Where to try & buy guitar picks/plectrums
For the demos in this video, Sam is playing a Taylor GS-Mini E Koa acoustic, recorded using a Lewitt LCT-440 Pure Condenser Microphone...
Taylor GS-Mini E Koa: https://bit.ly/3irq9Hu
Lewitt LCT-440 Pure: https://bit.ly/2WSTrGy
Sam's voice was recorded with a Rode Wav Go Clip-On Lavalier Microphone: https://bit.ly/3js5Fhc
There are literally thousands of different types of guitar pick out there to choose from, and plectrums come in all different shapes and sizes, so if you are a beginner, picking the right one for you can be a little tricky. With that in mind, we've made this plectrum buying guide to explain the differences between them all, offering advice on which would be most suitable for your particular playing style or the type of music you want to play.
We look at the materials that a pick can be made from and how this affects the tone, we compare their shapes and thicknesses and finally give you a few tips on how to hold a plectrum.
Hopefully you'll find this guide helpful, you can try out any of the guitar picks you've seen here at your nearest Professional Music Technology store.
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