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                        <title>Pick or No pick (plectrum)</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I sometmes feel like it&#039;s easier to play withouta pick, because I&#039;m not sure if I hold mine correctly, which limits my range of motion (or so it feels that way anyhow).  I tend to have the p...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I sometmes feel like it's easier to play withouta pick, because I'm not sure if I hold mine correctly, which limits my range of motion (or so it feels that way anyhow).  I tend to have the point of the pick pointed down toward the top of my index finger instead of across. Image attached.  I seem to be able to play much more freely,  both strumming and playing lead.  Anyone else struggle with this?</p>
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