Hi, I’m beginner grade 3 (second time around, re- done again after app update) and have used thin picks at the start of my journey
Now i know they’re necessary especially when you first start out but I found over time I just love the feel of the Dunlop jazz 3 and generally have much better control , less slipping/ spinning and much better for single notes.
My main issue is strumming with the thicker pick, it might just be tension? but I am having issues with controlling how hard or softly I’m actually strumming and keeping it consistent throughout a song, especially single strums like the intro to Maggie May on the app IE single strums C, Dm, F, C , I’m either too hard or barely hit the strings at all,
I’m playing with electric guitar , any advice much appreciated,
Thanks, Brian.
Hi Brian -
I suspect that as you suggest it is probably too much tension in your strumming hand and holding the pick too tightly. It is certainly possible to strum lightly with a regular red jazz iii - I used them exclusively on electric and acoustic for over a year. Personally I like thicker picks but it’s been a long journey to get here - and I hold picks pretty lightly.
If you like the jazz iii size, why not try a thinner variety - I think they do them down to 0.5 or 0.6 mm
Yes it probably is just tension, I’ll probably work on relaxing, maybe slowing things down a little, i have tried many different picks over the years but always end up going back to the red jazz 3 ,
I will have a look at the thinner versions though, I wasn’t aware of those, thanks for your advice 