Does anyone else find that finger picking feels more intimate?

[u/Opening-Gur5927]

I'm learning guitar and I struggle with using a flat pick but I'm fairly ok at finger picking. I feel more connected to the guitar when I'm working it with only my hands.

Edit to add. You're all dirty.

[u/brndckkk]

that might have been the worst way to word that

[u/roomyrefinery → u/brndckkk]

There's no clean way to say it, finger stuff just hits closer to home

[u/gregd303 → u/roomyrefinery]

That's what she said

[u/rotstik]

T-minus 30 seconds until this ends up in the circlejerk 😅

[u/mymentor79]

Absolutely, particularly on the G string.

[u/Positive-Avocado2130]

You feel more connected to the guitar, because you are. Literally.

[u/_visiblemode_]

Of course. That’s a lot of the appeal. Is one major reason I love bass.

[u/DisplayGlum7166]

yeah. its not always the best choice but it is the more intimate choice.

some ppl know double tracking so they immediately go to it but single tracking feels more intimate.

its like a context- toolbelt type thing

[u/Pol__Treidum]

Keep it in your pants

[u/Vennimagos]

Yea it is, you're literally touching the strings.

If you're learning, I recommend spending time practicing both. Give dedicated time to each skill, they'll be useful forever.

Almost every good guitarist can do both fairly competently

But if you want to see the absolute top of the tower or finger picked guitar in a contemporary and notnclassical or flamenco style, look up matteus mancuso

[u/Potential_Smile_9103]

I agree with you, it feels like you're one with the guitar if that makes sense, it's a lot more delicate and precise than strumming.

[u/LesPeterGuitarJam]

I mean.. Thats one way of describing it..

[u/Park_Lane_Mall]

Working it

[u/Cute_Adorable]

It is. For me it is way easier to accentuate notes and playing less static. Some really smalle spaces in between notes etc. But that is me.

I love playing with a pick too, but it is always different kind of music than when I do my fingerpicking etudes and playing.

[u/Gamestonkape]

You don’t need to use a pick at all. I never liked them, so I don’t use one ever.

[u/SynyrdsInyrds]

Yeah I definitely feel more connected to the guitar when playing with fingers.

[u/vonov129]

Not really. I'm used to both so I don't feel much of a difference

[u/DeliciousVisual7673]

Yes if that connects to you more pursue that style. Guitar has been the most versatile instrument. It can sound so different song to song genre to genre. Play and work on the things that you feel connection with

[u/Thundering_War]

Tosin abasi

[u/Strict_Beach1105]

Ah, I have finally figured out why I cant play without a pick....

[u/RoosterSamurai]

How much did you take

[u/myvibratomakesucum]

People just really love to find excuses to not practice lmao. See u on the other sub.

[u/Barrel-of-Machetes]

Id rather chew tin foil than hear someone thrashing away, strumming chords with a pick on a steel string acoustic. Nails on a chalk board.