Bob-in-Alberta
Well-known member
I'm really new at this and I'm trying to get the hang of finger picking but it all sounds so much better when I just pick with my thumb. When I'm finger picking my fingers get all tangled up and confused and I'm concentrating so hard on which finger goes to which string and it all turns into a big mess. Meanwhile, if I just use my thumb you can even tell what song I'm trying to play. So here is a question for the experienced players on this forum: Is finger picking the best way to go? I'm willing to invest some time and keep plugging away but it sure sounds better at the moment if I just use my thumb to pick the strings.