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The one thing I've never been able to do is get used to using the nail on my thumb, though... since it's just the 'left' corner of the nail that strikes the string, I'm still playing with how to shape it so I can hit consistently without getting the wrong string. On the plus side, bass strings ring out with a bit more volume anyway, and the subdued bass from striking with flesh serves as a good counterpoint to treble strings with nails when both are used at once. One thing I particularly like is attacking with the thumb going up, and the fingers going down - all the way to low E if need be.

I guess it's a good thing that 95+% of my work is on plectrum, huh?
:)]]> Guitar Players Discussion NoteBoat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70373 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70372 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 03:12:46 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Steve-0 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70372 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70365 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 01:37:47 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion paul donnelly https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70365 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70359 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 23:09:06 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70359 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70337 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:02:11 +0000
I read once many years ago that Eric Clapton would paint his fingernails with super-glue to strengthen them. Just don't get it in your eyes! :D]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70337 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70331 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:24:40 +0000 http://www.guptillmusic.com/propik/fastpicks.html

Here's an extraordinarliy versatile thumbpick:
http://www.fredkellyspicks.com/speed_pick.html]]> Guitar Players Discussion Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70331 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70206 Tue, 21 Sep 2004 22:13:48 +0000
http://www.tonetoys.de/de/Finger-Tone.html

Sorry, it's in German, but the picture will tell you enough about the pick]]> Guitar Players Discussion greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70206 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70189 Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:01:46 +0000

Kido]]> Guitar Players Discussion Call_me_kido https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70189 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70188 Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:35:59 +0000
Anyway, I think the answer might be to try the finger picks that attach to your fingers, like Paul Simon uses. I imagine they take some getting used to, but what doesn't?

Maybe some other pickers on here can comment on their use?

All the best

Matt]]> Guitar Players Discussion mattguitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70188 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70174 Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:49:02 +0000
I fingerpick David's America lesson, no idea how anyone can use a pelctrum on that one.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Hugh_Jarce https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/fingerpicking-dilema/#post-70174