Video Question: Plectrum or Fingers

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Date: December 5th, 2007 | Length: 2.21 | Instructor: Jim Deeming

Calumito asks, "Do I have to use a plectrum for electric as I am much more comfortable using my fingers which I've been doing for the last year? Will it be a limitation or does it make no difference? Thnks" Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

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