How to strum a guitar without pick

1. Is it better to strum with or without a pick?
2. Can you use a guitar without a pick?

Is it better to strum with or without a pick?

Most beginners should start with a pick before attempting to strum without. And, if you know how to do it one way, you can always learn the other. But strumming without a pick can allow you more control over your strumming and help you gain access to more tonal possibilities too.

Can you use a guitar without a pick?

Of course you don?t need a pick to play guitar – you can play guitar without it. And in fact there are times when it is better to play without a pick – the obvious being when playing fingerstyle of course.