Jazz style

by Alex
(North Carolina)

Do you have to use your fingers in jazz or can you use picks to..for like the chord stuff?

ANSWER

Hi, Alex--

Most jazz players DO use a pick. At certain times, fingers are good, but in general use a pick.

Classical players use mostly their fingers.

By the way, if you want some very cool free jazz licks, please visit Free Jazz Licks.

Lynne