problem when strumming?

Question

I have a problem with strumming... When i hold the pick the proper way (the pick between thumb and curled index), and strum up, the pick hits the high E string much harder than it hits the other strings, causing the chord to sound horrible. I have tried using less force but it doesnt seem to work. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

get a thinner pick. but try using a hard one every now and again, because as you get better you find that the small thick picks are much better.. learn how to finger-pick but make sure you are good at using a pick as it will become very valuable later.

and the way to fix your strumming problem is practice

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practice

Answer 2

HI,
Try using a different pick there are different ones to
choose from, heavy, light, medium, medium light, thin.
Are you sure that you are strumming correctly?
I like using the light pick, it flows nice and easy along
the strings, but I also use my right index, middle, ring and
pinky finger alternately as a different method when playing
Nylon String Guitar, which I prefer and mostly play.

Answer 3

I've played classical guitar for over thirty five years, and have always used my fingers, I even play songs like Tears in Heaven finger style. Every once in a while I try the pick but it's just not in me to use one, maybe that's the case with you, why not try finger style guitar, I think it's way easier.

Answer 4

Try using a softer pick. They come in different thicknesses. I prefer a soft pick myself.

P.S. - If you loosen your grip, you're just going to drop it (and when it falls in the hole, its really irritating)

Answer 5

either hold it at the top or the pick or getting a floppier pick :) or maybe its your E string but i doubt that, good luck

Answer 6

Try loosening your grip on the pick, let it "flex" a little.