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# What Else Do You Need?

 [  Michael Palmisano @michael  ](/user/4/view)Alright so you have your guitar and you know all about it. Now what? Well, you do need some basic things to get started playing. Here’s a breakdown:

1\. Pick vs. no pick

If you don’t have a preference, use a pick. If you feel strongly…

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