Like so many things, this is entirely up to you and how you play!  So here are some things to consider when making your decision. When recording it can provide a sound that is picked up better by the recording system. For those with tender fingers or thin nails, due to arthritis or being young, it can be uncomfortable to play with the fingers.  And it doesn’t have to be a pick, you can even use pretty much any stiff item, a piece of soft plastic, cardboard or an flat silicone eraser.  One time we put a bunch of zip ties to use with a group of kids!  I have one of those pick punches that can be used to punch picks out of old credit cards or gift cards.  When I go to a class of beginners, I’ll have a bag full of small picks punched out of soft…

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