[somedayillplaywell]

I find myself holding the pick between my thumb and middle finger. Most things I have read seem to say to hold it between thumb and index finger. It feels more comfortable for me this way. I was wondering if down the road this may cause me problems? And if anybody else holds it with middle finger? Brian

[allthumbs]

EVH holds a pick that way. The advantage is it leaves the index finger free for tapping. The disadvantage is that it is not as stable a grip on the pick. What is comfortable and works for you is right.

[somedayillplaywell]

I didn't know that(obvoiusly). Thanks for the response.

[scott58]

I rarely use a flat pick anymore. A thumb pick leaves all my fingers open and I don't worry about dropping it. Just have to keep your nails a bit long.

[bluesbaby]

I started off holding just like you...it DID feel more comfortable! but "people" got on my azz about it...so i ended up training myself to hold it the "correct" way...now it would feel weird to hold it the other way! lol i say do whatcha want...whatever works best for you!!

[somedayillplaywell]

Thanks

[doveman]

That's the way I hold it too ... I didn't know for decades it was incorrect. Trying to change it was pointless. Now I tuck it up between my fingers ... play with the flat pick ... play with my fingernails ... play with the tips of my fingers. It all feels really natural ... but I have to look at it to describe it to my son. Kinda of weird ... huh? But I think it almost has to get that way ... so that you're not thinking about it.