Thanks for the post. Are the Dunlop Tortex picks textured in some way that helps you hold on to them?
Harold

Scott,
Thanks for the thoughtful explanation. It's good to know that I'm not the only one who has this problem. I'll follow your advice and focus on my technique.
Harold

<t>I posted this question yesterday on the wrong board (sorry, I'm new here). Thanks to the 2 people who responded to my post, here it is again in the right place (I hope):<br/> <br/> I'm an intermediate player who has always held my pick with 3 fingers. I switched to holding my pick just the way Ne...

<t>My name is Harold. I'm 60 years old. I live at the Jersey Shore. I taught myself to play guitar when I was fifteen (after learning music at school). Back then we all played in bands. Mine wasn't great, but we had a ball playing together. I still love the old hits from the 60's and 70's. I retired...

<t>Neil,<br/> I'm an intermediate palyer who has always held my pick incorrectly! I switched to holding my pick just the way you describe in your lessons, but I'm having trouble maintaining a good grip.When I strum fast on songs like "Down On The Corner" the pick just rolls between my fingers, or sl...