I really want to get better with the pick, but every time I start using one I feel frustrated as I miss notes or my timing gets messed up. So to feel more comfortable I just graviate to using fingers much more.
So I’ve decided on a little project to force me to use it more. I’m recording a song from every Beatles album in order, and I’ve just posted my first entry in the covers thread: Post Your Covers! (2026) - #879 by THRILLHO
I’d be happy to hear any feedback.
I think my grip is “wrong” as I’m using 3 fingers to hold it:
I do this because it gives me a nice angle to attack the strings downwards when I’m standing (bonus dog):
But the way it was taught in Josh’s bonus module is between thumb and the side of your index like this:
But that feels really uncomfortable for me, especially when standing, as it forces my wrist to bent upwards. I have to completely change the angle of the neck in order to make it work:
But I’m open to adapting and trying other ways.
I’m currently using the triangle dunlop pick that makes the 3 finger method feel comfortable.