Short summary Learning how to hold a guitar pick correctly is an important first step toward comfortable, accurate and efficient guitar playing. The basic technique is to place the pick between your thumb and the side of your curled index finger, with only a small part of the pick extending beyond your fingertip. Your grip […]
By Rodrigo Gouveia Short summary Learning to play Neo Soul guitar is about combining sophisticated chords, melodic ideas and expressive techniques to create a smooth, modern sound. In this practical five-step guide, guitarist Rodrigo Gouveia explains how to incorporate essential Neo Soul elements into your playing. You’ll learn chord embellishment, double stops, triads, common chord […]
Short summary Choosing the best bass guitar pick depends on your playing style, preferred tone, and the pick’s material, thickness, shape and grip. Contrary to popular belief, there are no picks made exclusively for bass guitar; many guitar picks can work extremely well on bass. This guide explains why thicker, rigid picks with rounded tips […]
Best high quality guitar picks for acoustic Choosing the best guitar picks for acoustic guitar and the thickness of it, depends on personal preference, the material of the strings and the type of music you play.However, there are some general guidelines that can help you make a decision in choosing the right pick for your […]
Short summary Small guitar picks can offer excellent precision, control and speed, especially for lead guitar, soloing, Jazz and fast playing. Because less of the pick extends beyond your fingers, a small plectrum can reduce the movement needed between strings and make precise picking feel more natural. Small picks can also provide a bright, articulate […]
Short summary Beveled guitar picks are thicker picks with tapered or slanted edges designed to glide more smoothly across the strings. The built-in bevel can reduce resistance and make fast picking, single-note runs and strumming feel easier, without requiring the player to manually angle a flat pick. Beveled picks are typically at least 2.0mm thick […]
Short summary Making your guitar sound better does not always require buying a more expensive instrument. Good maintenance, fresh strings, correct tuning, proper setup and intonation can make a significant difference to your guitar’s sound and playability. Hardware such as the nut, bridge and tuners can also influence tone and sustain, while pickups, amplifiers, speakers […]
Short summary Boutique guitar picks are premium plectrums designed to offer guitarists something beyond the standard mass-produced pick. They often focus on high-quality materials, distinctive shapes, greater thickness, precision manufacturing and carefully designed edges to improve tone, attack, control and playing comfort. This guide explains what makes a guitar pick “boutique” and why serious guitarists […]
Short summary Thick guitar picks can improve tone, control, comfort and durability, making them a popular choice for players in many genres. Their extra mass and reduced flex provide a more direct attack, while beveled edges help the pick glide smoothly across the strings. This guide explains “nine reasons why many guitarists prefer thicker picks“, […]
Short summary Pentatonic sequences are one of the most effective ways to make guitar solos and improvisations more creative. In this lesson, jazz fusion guitarist Richard Hallebeek explains how simple number patterns can transform the minor pentatonic scale into fresh musical ideas for blues, rock, fusion and jazz. You’ll learn six practical pentatonic sequence exercises, […]
Short summary The history of guitar picks stretches back centuries, but the modern guitar pick owes much of its design to Luigi D’Andrea and the famous 351 shape introduced in the early 1920s. This guide explores how plectrums evolved from tortoiseshell, bone and ivory to synthetic materials like celluloid, nylon and modern plastics. You’ll discover […]
Why guitar- and bass players use Bermuda III-XL picks Looking for great tone and precise picking? You will be surprised by the playability and tone of the Bermuda III XL guitar picks. This all encouraged me in 1985 to design my plectrum of choice. And if you want to read more about why I developed […]
Why professionals play Bermuda III-P picks Looking for great tone and precise picking? You will be surprised by the playability and tone of the Bermuda III-P guitar picks. This all encouraged me in 1985 to design my plectrum of choice. And if you want to read more about why I developed these picks, you may […]
Why guitar players play Bermuda III picks Looking for guitar plectrum for great tone? You will be surprised by the playability and tone of the Bermuda III guitar picks. The sound is much more solid and pick noise is reduced to a minimum Pronounced loud-, clear- and bright tone with lots of bottom-end Thermoset is […]
Short summary The ChickenPicks BADAZZ III series is designed for guitarists who prefer a small, precise, and thick guitar pick. Inspired by the popular Jazz-style shape, these premium picks combine a compact profile with carefully beveled edges and ChickenPicks’ proprietary Thermoset material for exceptional control, durability, and tone. Available in 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, and […]