Beginner question...

[shatterd]

Question about the right hand.

I'm starting out practicing finger style.

I'm using two fingers.....index and middle fingers.

Which finger should I start playing the notes with? Should I go......index-middle-index-middle-index-middle

or.....middle-index-middle-index-middle-index

I want to start with my middle, but seem to be more profecient when I start with my index.

I seem to have more problems coordinating the right and left hands when I start with index.

Also....is it ok to just work on two fingers for now, or should I start incorporating three and four finger techniques.

Thanks in advance. If you have any other advice for a newb then please feel free to offer it. I'm hungry for knowledge and tips.

P.S...my favorite bands would be Dream Theater and Red Hot Chili Peppers(Myung and Flea). I am a beginner with a little bit of guitar under my belt before deciding I want to focus on bass. Right now I have a G&L Tribute L2000 and a Line 6 Lowdown Studio amp(75 watts). I'm taking lessons online from workshoplive.com ...as well as buying lots of instructional DVD's. I hope to soon start jamming with songs on my iPod after I get the basics down.

[LowDown Hal]

I recommend you practice starting both ways until they are each interchangeable.

There will come a time when you want to alternate what finger you start with because the following notes tell you to.

[Funkdrawer4]

Welcome to talkbass,It sound like you have the right gear to get started.Use both fingers ,become good with starting on both.Yes then use 3 and 4 when you feel you can.There is alot of how to stuff using fingers 3+4 on youtube,Look up Victor Wooten,also on bassplayer.tv there is some great stuff to watch,Look up Adam Nitti.And practice!

[elpelotero]

whichever finger feels most comfortable should be used, but try to learn both ways