A common right hand technique is to use the pick (plectrum) with the right hand fingers. This technique involves some notes to be played with the pick, held by the right hand thumb and first finger. The right hand middle and ring fingers are also used to pick the strings.
The pick and fingers technique is often used to pinch two strings at the same time. This is particularly useful when you wish to pick the 3rd and 1st strings together or the 4th and 2nd string together.
This technique is used in the following exercise and will be used often throughout this book. Study the following photo, showing the position of the pick and the right-hand fingers.