simple finger question

[bchamorro]

what finger do you usually start with when fingering/plucking a string?

I or M?

does it matter?

[Zappstorius]

Ideally you'd be able to start with either one and alternate from there.

[ysand]

It might matter if theres a pattern that follows that is more comfy for you with one combination.
What i mean is that if u start with the other finger, a part coming shortly will be easier for you to play

[bchamorro]

thanks

I usually start with M and alternate.

I thought I wasn't using proper technique. I thought proper technique was to start with I.

[CLOWNDEACAN]

i don't think it matters much

what does matter though, is whether you can control your fingers to be able to accent with either one. very vital in syncopated bits.

eg

<     <     <   | <     <     <
I M I M I M I M | I M I M I M I M

You could use one finger for accented notes and the other for not accented, but thats not very efficient at higher speeds.