Topmusicanswers
Should you use a thumb pick?
Thumb picks are perfect for those who are used to strumming or plucking with just their thumb. Acoustic guitarists are the ones who usually do this kind of plucking or strumming. ... This is because electric guitarists and bassists who play as leads tend to use all of their fingers in their finger style.
Are thumb picks hard to use?
The feeling of a thumb pick takes a little while to get used to, as it does feel very weird to have something attached to your thumb while you're strumming on your instrument. You may find that it's nearly impossible to find a thumb pick that's in your size, due to the limited range of sizes.
Can you strum with a thumb pick?
In general a thumb pick does not allow you to change the angle of how you strum against the strings as you can do with a flat pick or plectrum. I am mostly a fingerstyle player, but when I really want to strum, I mostly use a flat pick.
