[lollum_dropcap]P[/lollum_dropcap]laying with a pick (flatpicking) produces a much louder and brighter sound than plucking the strings with your finger alone.

Picks were originally created using bone, shell, wood, metal, stone, or ivory. Today they are made out of plastic, nylon, rubber, felt, tortoiseshell, wood, metal, glass, and stone.

They also come in a large variety of shapes and sizes to suit all styles of guitar playing.

Picks for finger picking are designed to fit onto the fingers and thumb.

Guitar Pick Shapes