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  Fingerpicking formats – Pima vs Pim – which is better?

  Posted by Happy-Jack on August 26, 2023 at 2:49 pm

  Why are there so many fingerpicking formulas- PIM, PIMA. Tony teaches PIM but everywhere else I see PIMA.

  Is one better than the other or is this just another flavor to choose from?

  Thanks

  Happy-Jack replied 2 years, 7 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Loraine

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  August 27, 2023 at 6:01 am

  @Happy-Jack Yes, there are a multitude of picking patterns. They define how a somg wiwll sound, and there are typically 1-3 patterns that might work for a particular somg.

  PIMA is just the acronym for Thumb, Indes, Middle and Ring fingers. Most pick patterns will incorporate all four, but it is not uncommon to see a pick pattern that includes just PIM, Thumb, Index, Middle. It is just a preference, I think.

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  Happy-Jack

  Member

  August 27, 2023 at 9:08 am

  Ok sounds like there are many choices and all are correct depending on the piece. Thanks for your reply and perspective. John

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