Pen and Ukulele?

Since I started playing the Ukulele, I have always heard that the pen is not necessary to play it, even a few days ago we were asked the same thing in Ukuleleria.
That is why I started to investigate, what is the reason why it is not convenient to touch the Uku with pen? 🤔

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Disadvantage

It gives power to the sound, but it sounds more like Guitar than Ukulele, the essence of our beautiful little friend is lost.

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With pen you can't do fan strumming!

The nib wears your ukulele faster than normal strumming, so your ukulele can suffer a lot of damage 😥

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You could have an accident like Willie Nelson's guitar

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Advantages

Some people consider that strumming is a bit painful at first.Some educators recommend felt spikes for the delicate fingers of children. If, in all possible ways, strumming is painful, try using a pick.

Although the plucking is difficult with a pen there are exceptions like Ledward Kaapana who uses special nibs for fingers to enhance his sound.

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If you've decided to try a nib Avoid normal guitar picks: They are designed for metal ropes.

The classic pick For ukulele it is the felt spike. There are even polifieltro barbs with a rigid core that provides a powerful attack without that characteristic "click" of the plastic. Barbs made from leather or rubber are two good alternatives.