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Is there any advantage to using a heavy pick?


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Usually a heavier pick is used if you're picking as opposed to strumming, but I think when it comes down to it it's a matter of preference - I use a heavy pick, I find it gives me better control and feel. For the serious acoustic strumming though, gotta have something light.

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I was going to ask about this... because I have been trying to improve my speed picking, alternate & sweeping. And it seems the heavier pick I use, the easier it gets. I'm actually using 2.0mm tortex now and love em'! Absolutely no give to them.

At first strumming was a little tough, but I soon learned that the "give" or bend that a lighter pick ussually has, must come from my hands by playing looser and more relaxed. Now I am playing more accuretly and with better control because my right hand is just float'n!

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I was going to ask about this... because I have been trying to improve my speed picking, alternate & sweeping. And it seems the heavier pick I use, the easier it gets. I'm actually using 2.0mm tortex now and love em'! Absolutely no give to them.

At first strumming was a little tough, but I soon learned that the "give" or bend that a lighter pick ussually has, must come from my hands by playing looser and more relaxed. Now I am playing more accuretly and with better control because my right hand is just float'n!

JMO

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I feel heavier picks give you less pick attack (good imo) than lighter picks. However, with lighter picks, I can pick alot quicker since the pick doesn't get "caught" on the strings, since it can flex better.

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I use several sizes. It all depends on the guitar, string tension, and type of music I'm playing.

Generaly speaking, I use a thinner pick for songs that require all strings to be strummed.

0.88 is the size I prefer best. It has a little give but the firmness for good lead.

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Originally posted by LosBoleros

Heavy Picks can be used as a screw driver.

 

 

haha yes, when im stuck without a screwdrive, my handy dunlop gator grip 2.0mm has come in quite handy

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I like to use heavy picks as well. I play with 1.14mm Tortex Dunlops. I find I have a lot of control over what I'm playing, they are great for picking fast lines and they are really good for things like pick scrapes and pinch harmonics. Plus because they're bigger they last for longer!

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