Playing with a pick. Lesson and discussion for beginners.

[Dmanlamius]

Hey guys, I just did this vid, that has been asked for:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTvuZZ_q2Xc

Covering:

What tonal qualities can we achieve with a pick, and where can we use them?

What musics can we use a pick with?

Discussing and covering using a pick with harmonics/metal/funk.

Covering basic pick technique. Downstrokes and upstrokes. Mutes.

For beginners or people interested in playing with a pick. No need for flames.

Will ellaborate on anything if people ask Hope it helps.

[Chipsonfire]

I'll have to check that out. I've had a pick for a while, but tend to shy away from it in favor of the more comfortable and familiar fingers. That, and I have no idea how to properly use one and don't want to form bad habits >_>