Attn: Guitarists

["Michael S. Yoder" <myoder@tamiu.edu>]

I apologize if this is not appropriate for the list, but. . . . .

After the series last week on different instruments for looping, I decided
to expand beyond bass, and so I bought an electric guitar!!!  I'm now
teaching myself to play it (it's a Peavey "Raptor" which is basically a
Stratocaster copy.)

The question I have:  how many guitarists play solid body guitars of the
strat type with their fingers?  I find that a pick is awkward, and my
instinct is to  pluck, etc. with my fingers.  Am I making a mistake by
foregoing the pick?  Should I spend the time getting used to the pick?  It
sounds like Leni Stern plays (I think a strat) with her fingers, but I
can't recall hearing anyone else that sounds like that.

To those kind guitarists who wish to respond, please feel free to answer me
privately.  Thanks!!!
Michael
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Dr. Michael S. Yoder
Assistant Professor of Geography,
Coordinator of Urban Studies
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Blvd.
Laredo, TX  78041
Tel. (956) 326-2634; FAX (956) 326-2464 
Internet:myoder@tamiu.edu

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