Playing more than one note with fingers?

[jsllim]

Sorry if this has already been asked but I couldn't find it. I have now come across two different songs that require playing two different notes at the same time (ex. 4th fret A string, and 6th fret D string). Since I play with my fingers is there a particular way to do this?? I started by just plucking both strings together at the same time, in an upward motion. But now I find myself plucking the strings inward at the same time. I was just wondering if this is a wrong way to do it, and/or if there is a better way of doing it.
Thanks in Advance.

Jeremiah

[lunarpollen]

I'd just pluck the A string with my thumb and the D with my index finger

[J. Montgomery]

Do whatever works for you, theres no right way or wrong way to play.

Depending on the song and context, I might strum the two notes with my thumb, strum them with my index and middle fingers (a la Les Claypool), or most likely I would "pinch" them with my thumb and index finger. Each approach will give you a slightly different sound, so experiment.

[limit6]

You could use index and middle, just thumb, flick your fingernails. It doesn't really matter. Do what sounds most pleasing to you, what is most comfortable, and whatever allows you to play in time/maintain the groove of your bassline.

[JimmyM]

Both result in a different sound, so use what you think is appropriate for the music.

[BigOldHarry]

depends on the song. I usually do doublestops like this with my index & middle finger, but some times it's good to "strum" them with a downstroke of your finger (ala Stanley Clarke in "Rock & Roll Jelly").

I almost *never* use my thumb for doublestops/chords.

[nysbob]

I'm not much of a thumb guy, so I'd do it with separate fiingers or by raking.

As long as you're producing the two notes so they can be heard, whatever way allows you to do that the most consistently is best for you.

[hypergregoire]

Bash your fist on the fretboard as hard as you can.. you will here all strings (nice and clear)

[kingpin2512]

I usually just end up strumming with my index finger, but like others here have said do what feels the most comfortable and fits the music.

[DerBass008]

I play octaves or similar figures with my thumb and index. It all depends on how's that working with the player. I mean, there's a lot of stuff you can do. Just try all the suggestions here and find out which one works better for you.