You can certainly pick strings with the fleshy part of your fingertips instead of the nails. I have never grown mine out and can play many fingerstyle songs. There may be some songs out there that are easier with longer nails (or provide a more pronounced attack on the string). I hope this helps.

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This is a good question. Some people grow their nails to use them. Some use wearable fingerpicks. I use the fleshy part of my thumb. I typically pluck near the top of my thumb on the left side near the nail. You can adjust your hand to pluck at different angles. I hope this helps!

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Peter, thank you for the question. Some people brace their picking hand’s pinky finger on the top of the guitar. Others rest their forearm on the top of the guitar. Of course, regular practice will also steady your hand by allowing finer hand and arm movements. I hope this helps!