pic noise

[Jezz8me]

when playing with a pic tend to mke an ugly scraping noise on the side of the string.

i am holding my pic between my thum and index finger.

how can i reduce the noise?

[meev992]

Don't use a pick

j/k

strike parallel to the strings.

raise your strap

[Jezz8me]

raise my strap, i still get this problem sitting down so i don't know if it will help

well i am still mainly fingerstyle but pick works better for some things

[cowsgomoo]

ugly scraping noise eh?

the rock science solution is: don't scrape your pick along the string when playing... the pick is supposed to set the string vibrating by moving across the string, not along it

[Vincent P]

Technique-Technique-Technique. You may need to slow down the piece and pay attention what your hands are doing, then at this same pace alter adjust and begin to speed it up.

[KJackman]

Try using both your index finger and middle finger on the bottom side of the pick. I find that I can get the pick a lot more level to the strings that way.

[meev992]

I have a set of thumb picks that have an angle, that makes pick-noise a thing of the past. I suggest one of these if you're having problems.

[Gary Holder]

Flatwound/tapewound strings will reduce the scrape if you can't quite get the pick technique sorted.

Best wishes
Gary

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[Scionreality]

Originally Posted by KJackman

Try using both your index finger and middle finger on the bottom side of the pick. I find that I can get the pick a lot more level to the strings that way.

+1

That felt more natural to me anyway.

Also, flatwound or semi-round strings -might- help, but your tone will change.

[Siegy]

Originally Posted by meev992

strike parallel to the strings.

+1. I had the same problem when I started, go parallel.

[bassrique]

Originally Posted by meev992

I have a set of thumb picks that have an angle, that makes pick-noise a thing of the past. I suggest one of these if you're having problems.

What kind of pick is this?

[hunta]

You should be able to EQ it out.