How to Hold a Guitar Pick

There are several technique issues that are important regarding playing the guitar. One of them involves holding a guitar pick in a way that allows the best freedom of movement for the hand holding the pick.

There's always more than one way to skin a cat. The most important thing about holding a pick is control. Make sure that your hand is relaxed instead of tense. If your hand is "tensed up" it will be hard for you to control it - and control is everything.

But let's talk about the pick itself for just a minute.