Robert Force was once sitting in my living room and we decided to play together.  I pulled out my dulcimer and pick and the first thing Robert said was "I've been on a nutria hunt to get rid of those!"  He was pointing to my big red Herdim pick.

 Hmmm...I thought we dulcimer players HAD to use those funny looking triangular picks.  

 I didn't think too much of it, but over time I started to experiment.  Well folks, I'm here to tell you, I don't use them any more.  In fact, you can't give me one.  

 It took some experimentation, but I discovered that I prefer a rounded pick, of medium thickness with some embossed lettering that helps me hang onto it.   

So, how about you?  Are you using the pick you use because you know it's the pick for you, or just because that's what everyone around you is using?  

You know, picks are really cheap!  Splurge and experiment!