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We don't recommend using a thumb pick as classical guitars already have a balanced tone and a thumb pick would make the bass strings too loud. We also suggest using a thinner pick for strumming nylon strings or you'll wear the strings out. A pick might be desired if you want to play the guitar in a 'mandolin style'.
Can you use a pick on a nylon guitar?
Nylon string guitars are traditionally played using the fingerstyle technique without a pick, while steel string guitars are commonly played with a pick. ... Nylon strings produce a more mellow sound in general, so a pick can be a good option for maintaining projection when playing with other instruments.
Is strumming easier with a pick?
Summary. Strumming is easier than fingerpicking or using a guitar pick, (at least initially) but both methods have their own difficulties that you have to figure out.
