Originally Posted by: schadie001Hello, I'm a new guitar player and have noticed that when I listen and am learning some basic songs that my high e string seems to be overpowering all the time. I don't hear it when the instructor is playing but when I play that high string is always heard above everything. Of course it's really bad on the up strum. Any suggestions?

Hey & welcome to GT!

First, what kind of guitar are you playing? Next, what are you playing that makes this happen: a specific chord? Any chord?

In general, it's best to let the pick glide over the strings & not dig in too much. This requires a light touch when gripping the pick & not clamping down too hard with your grip or digging into the strings too far.

Hope this helps. Ask more if necessary & have fun!