As a beginner this lesson is very crucial. To avoid developing the habit of holding the pick/plectrum incorrectly you should know the proper way of holding it. Step by step guide on how to hold a pick is shown below. How to Hold a Pick : 1. Keep the palm open toward your face. 2. Close your hands to make a fist in such way that the first segment of the thumb comes over the first segment of the index finger. For rest of the article plz visit How To Hold A Guitar Pick/Plectrum | My Six Strings Blog