Stevie Ray Vaughan used medium gauge Fender Celluloid Picks but turned them upside down, so he struck the strings with the rounded end, rather than the tip. Although the specific brands he used are unclear, Jimi Hendrix favoured medium gauge guitar picks, most likely in the standard 351 shape.

Since most players start out strumming and learning the basics, a thinner pick might be the best choice, since it provides a lighter attack and those first few starter chords don't require as much precision.

Standard Pick: The standard pick is considered the most common type of pick. It has two rounded ends and a pointed tip. Most acoustic guitars guitar players worldwide use them worldwide as they are best known for Flatpicking and strumming.

Generally speaking, the best guitar pick for beginners is a medium gauge pick of about . 75 to 1mm. These offer the best of both worlds in terms of playing individual notes & strumming.