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Why Does Brian May Use A Sixpence Coin As A Pick? He Explains In A Recent Interview

By Doug O’Brien

2019 Global Citizen Festival: Power The Movement - Performances NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Brian May of Queen performs onstage during the 2019 Global Citizen Festival: Power The Movement in Central Park on September 28, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen) (NOAM GALAI/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

By Doug O’Brien

Most guitarists use a pick or their fingers when playing the guitar. Queen guitarist Brian May uses a sixpence coin. It’s an interesting choice, but has a very simple explanation. Guitar World shared an interview on BBC Radio’s Raised on Radio where Brian May shares how he came to use a coin and much more.

Here’s a video clip from Premierguitar.com where he explains and demonstrates his use of the sixpence coin.

-- Doug O’Brien

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