stevecarrero
Active member
I'm probably beating a :deadhorse: but being a long time guitar player I'm kinda at the cross roads. I have some rubber picks, haven"t tried felt yet. Are picks really that taboo in the ukulele community?
Not taboo, mate. Whatever works for you is fine.
I'm a guitar and mandolin abuser myself, so a pick is almost like part of my hand, but never use one for 'ukulele. IMHO it limits the control you have over your tone, limits the techniques available (makes fingerpicking awkward) and, most importantly to me, ruins the lovely tactile experience of playing a uke.
I never use one for bass guitar either, for the same reason. Some instruments just feel so cool under the fingers that it's a shame to put plastic/felt/rubber in the way.
YMMV, and like I said, whatever works is allowed. As far as I am aware there is no enforceable 'ukulele rule book - despite UU having a "rulez" emoticon! LOLz
Yeah, nylon strings don't generally need a pick.Maybe no picks because of the nylon string thing... you wouldn't really play a spanish or classical guitar with a pick (using it as that style)...