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It will certainly increase the wear on the strings. And the hard plastic will scratch the finish up faster than using fingers. But there typically won't be a problem, but most prefer to play the Ukulele without a pick.

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No, there are special picks designed for use with an ukulele. Most people like to finger pick but if you're going to use one, use a felt pick.

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