Ahh, I've derailed the thread, I see.
I'd better offer an antidote of something constructive. My skills as a violinist have diminished quite a bit with the years, but as an ever-learning mandola player who also still wields a mean viola, I can certainly identify with one whose right hand is accustomed to using a bow more than a pick.
So, Jennn, my advice would be along these lines: Don't be overly dogmatic about how you hold it, or what shape or thickness of plectrum you use. Experiment as much as possible, practice slowly and deliberately, keep an open mind, and ultimately trust your instincts about what works well for you. A lot depends on what kind of music you are playing, and learning more than one way to use your picking hand is definitely a good thing. In fact, I would have never imagined where my own experimentations would lead me.
Best of luck!
bratsche
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