[HANASHIR:13064] finger picking versus strumming

[Joy Newman <joyzee...>]

On a side bar, in general, to most of you use finger picking or strumming 
when leading a service or a song session?  I exclusively use chords, for a 
few (not so good) reasons.

a)  I actually don't really know how to finger pick, although I would like 
to learn.  I think that if somebody showed me I could easily figure it out, 
I just...I've actually sat down and done that!

b)  I work at a day camp, in which the chords are just easy, loud, and help 
convey a rhythm that the kids NEED.

I've always wondered if I should change, or just alternate between picking 
(if I learned!) and strumming.  What do ya'll do?

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~smile always~
-Joy Newman
Rochester, NY

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