[ike eke]

I find myself naturally inclined to using my thumb to strum as against using the pick.

Is this okay or should I discipline myself to use the pick?

Thank you

Ike

[Jonathan]

Hey Ike, it’s totally fine if you want to use your thumb! It’s a matter of personal preference.

You never fail until you quit!

[ike eke]

Thank you Sir for the quick response, but are there any limitations, restrictions or inhibitions to using my thumb to strum that may affect my guitar growth down the line? If any, perhaps it would be better to train myself to appreciate using picks1!

[Jonathan]

Hey Ike, I would say generally it’s nice to know how to do both, so that you are not limited to one or the other, as both options have pros and cons.

A pick does allow you to be more accurate as it is nearly paper thin, compared to big bulky fingers. In the end, each option gives a different style and a different sound. So knowing both will open more options for you.

You never fail until you quit!