Hybrid Picking (háybrəd pɪ́kɪŋ) is a technique often used in more technical playing styles that can allow for more difficult passages to be played more easily. It is done by holding the guitar pick between the thumb and index finger, leaving the other three fingers free. This means that the player can play with the pick and fingers either alternately or simultaneously.

Hybrid picking allows the guitarist to play songs with wide string leaps more easily. Depending on the skill level of the player, it may allow them to play things that would otherwise be impossible to play. Examples of hybrid picking can be found through out many different genres, though it is most often found in country, bluegrass, and heavy metal. It is also often used by guitarists while shredding.