Picking Technique
Everything published on Music Adviser UK under Picking Technique — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Finger Picks for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Common Finger Picks Mistakes to Avoid
Common Guitar Picks Mistakes to Avoid
Guitar pick mistakes are genuinely common, genuinely fixable, and genuinely affecting how people play without them realising it. Here are the errors that come up most often.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Picks
The way you hold guitar picks, how much tip protrudes, and the angle against the strings all affect tone and technique in ways that compound over time. Here's how to get it right.
Thumb Plectrum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right thumb plectrum doesn't require guesswork. This buyer's guide walks you through materials, thickness, brands, and price—so you know exactly what to buy.
Bass Plectrums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first bass plectrum is simply a tool for learning. This beginner's guide covers selecting your first pick, holding it correctly, and gradually developing your own preferences through consistent p...
Finger Picks: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finger Picks Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Complete Guide to Electric Bass Pick
Choosing the right electric bass pick profoundly affects your tone, technique and playing comfort. Understand what makes picks different and how to select one.
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Bass Plectrums
Versatile picks for bassists who want control, clarity and a punchier tone.
Electric Bass Pick
Bass picks for sharper attack, clearer articulation and a more defined sound in live and studio playing.
Finger Picks
finger picks add clarity, volume and control for fingerstyle players across acoustic, folk, bluegrass and country styles...
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Guitar Picks
Guitar picks shape tone, feel and attack, making them a small but essential accessory for every player.
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Thumb Plectrum
A simple accessory for clearer attack, better projection and controlled thumb-picked playing.
