| Fingerpicking and Playing Issues
Sign in to disble this ad
Hey guys, I been playing bass for a few years now and I thought I had fingerpicking basically set, but I feel like I have a few bad habits to work on.
Instead of just typing out paragraphs, I'll number each problem and if you are willing to reply with advice, just type the number with the advice for that problem. Thanks!:
1) Resting my Thumb on E string or Pickup - I heard this was a bad habit to do. I usually don't rest my thumb as much as I use to, but when I play strings like A D and G, I tend to rest my thumb on the E string.
2) 3-Finger Technique Galloping Issue - When I try to fingerpick with 3 strings, I either sometimes go into a gallop or I tend to play the same pace as just using 2 fingers. If anyone has any good techniques, workouts, or alternations that work nicely, please share some!
3) Pinkie Curling - This is one of my most hated bad habits I have. I am a right-handed bass player and on my left hand, My pinkie loves to curl back in my hand when I use my ring finger.
4) Does fingerpicking endurance/speed vary for different size strings you buy, neck, and bass itself?
5) Is it really beneficial for people to grow out their finger nails for fingerpicking? | 
lol
