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@@arataka57 I'd say it depends on the style you're going for. If it's in line with the Flamenco tradition (rasgueado - also found in some Latin American styles), then that's totally doable, and you can get by with a lot for other genres as well. If it's particularly strumming heavy like some Bluegrass or Funk/Groove styles, then I'd say use a pick (especially as the sound itself is also dependent on the actual pick too)

@@JuanDhas I come from a classical gtr tradition but I feel still ambivalent about using finger style versus a pick. At a high volume playing finger style can present a big challenge. I noticed some of the great switched later to finger-style like Joe Pass. However Johnny Smith played incredible stuff using a pick. I'm still searching...

@@arataka57 Yeah, you definitely lose projection. I've had to compensate by pushing my amp harder, so that I can still play light and not overload the string with the right hand (means constant riding of the volume knob though). More of the Derek Trucks school of thought when it comes to playing with fingerstyle. To your point though, if you have to strum loud, especially on something like a steel-string acoustic, I'd definitely use a pick instead. In that scenario, it's just too troublesome to try keep that up with only fingers. In short, choose what feels good for what you want to play!

@@JuanDhas sometimes I use a thumb pick. I guess it sort of helps but it ain't the same as playing with a pick.

@@arataka57 I have a friend who does the same (has a great channel here on YT called Streetwise Guitar). I've personally found them to feel a little strange, but definitely a possible alternative for some.

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@@folo9 Glad to hear it helped you!

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Thank you! The HH2s are beautiful instruments. My amp set up is a Quilter Overdrive 200 going into an Egnater 2x12

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Beautifully said, and 100% agree on dynamics. That was a game changer for me.

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@@mooseymoose I occasionally read through Bach chorales for some polyphonic stuff, but thanks for the reminder to revisit that and find other things!

@@JuanDhas I recommend The Contrapuntal Harmonic Technique of the 18th Century by Alan Irvine McHose if you can locate a copy. It's a gold mine of information.

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Thanks, Shane! Funnily enough, that also applies for left hand technique. If I can add, almost imagine that your finger is travelling through (or across) the string, as opposed to getting under it and plucking. That can also help alleviate a few concerns regarding tension. Hope this helps!

Also, regarding volume on electric instruments. While dynamic control from the fingers is essential, you can try setting your amp louder than normal and using your volume knob in conjunction with your fingers. Helps a ton when tryin to cut through a band mix.

@@JuanDhas Very helpful Juan, thank you so much!

Thanks, Steven! Still using the Quilter Overdrive 200 going into an Egnater 2x12. I have a Neunaber Immerse Reverb pedal in the FX loop of the amp. Otherwise, it's just Guitar -> Cable -> Amp!

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Thanks, Nick!

Thank you! I did a video on it recently, which was also a lesson on adapting to 7 string. Go into details about the specs there!

@@JuanDhas Ok cool, I found it thanks!

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Thank you! I don't use much gain anymore, I found it forces me into a certain style of phrasing.

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Don't own one, and personally don't like inlays.

Hahaha finally!!!

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Thanks so much!

Thanks for subscribing and congratulations on your new Kiesel! Absolutely, these are exercises I used when playing 6. At the end of the day, it's just about learning your fretboard. Enjoy your new guitar!

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Thanks, Steven!

Thank you, Shane!