which way to play

[10-4bassist]

Which way is the best way to play, i am just wondering which way would be the way to get the best sound out of the bass

[tplyons]

PLEASE not another pick or fingers thread.

1) Overdone thread.
2) At worst, it could be in technique.
3) More people use fingers for a reason , at least make sure you can use both.

[Fuzzbass]

It's better to be able to use both.

[danshee]

Originally Posted by 10-4bassist

Which way is the best way to play, i am just wondering which way would be the way to get the best sound out of the bass

I use my fingers for just about everything. On occasion though, I will rip out a pick for a metal song for that Megadeth type sound. Get good with both. Trust me, they are both very worthwhile to learn.

[10-4bassist]

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[10-4bassist]

ok thanx i am new at the bass, i just started like 2 monthes ago and i just wasn't sure but thanx 4 the help

[Jones_5s]

play the right way with your fingers and leave the picks for guitarist, you can acomplish the same thing and a hell of a lot more with fingers then picks, picks suck....

[Tyler Hole]

Originally Posted by Jones_5s

play the right way with your fingers and leave the picks for guitarist, you can acomplish the same thing and a hell of a lot more with fingers then picks, picks suck....

*sigh*...

[Rick Blanc]

There is no better or best here. Whatever serves the music best should determine the technique.

Every bassist should be able to use both

[mark beem]

Originally Posted by Rick Blanc

There is no better or best here. Whatever serves the music best should determine the technique.

Every bassist should be able to use both

True.. Very true!! I especially like "Whatever serves the music best.."

[danshee]

Originally Posted by tplyons

PLEASE not another pick or fingers thread.

1) Overdone thread.
2) At worst, it could be in technique.
3) More people use fingers for a reason , at least make sure you can use both.

This is like way way way overdone. Everyone from here on out, Learn with them both!!!!

[bryan bailey]

IN before the close.

I use both, but 80% I use my fingers. The finger option includes slapping too, I assume.

[bazzanderson]

Chris Squier
Bruce Foxton
Matt Freeman

There are tons more really great pickplayers out there. Don't let anyone tell you either is right or wrong. Whatever feels comfortable to you. I started with pick and moved to fingers a long time ago because of the whole "fingers are better picks....bassists that use picks suck" mentality. I'm much more proficient with my fingers than I'll ever be with a pick but I wish I would've practiced both equally. I'd love to be as proficient with a pick as I am with my fingers. I think picked bass tone sounds great (especially P bass). I can get close to the tone with my fingers but never nail it. Take my advice...Practice both!
-Bazz-

[xyllion]

Play the only proper way, with your toes.

[vene-nemesis]

Once youve played a lot you will realize that the pick is a tool for special ocations such as singing and playing the bass at the same time.For me fingerstyle is good if you change beetwen techniques frequently fingerplaying->slap->tapping->Thumping->double thumping.

[Rusty Chainsaw]

Learn both. It's good to have different sounds for different situations. The bite and the "up and down" articulation of playing with a pick is preferable in some circumstances to the rounder sound of fingerstyle, but nothing can replace fingerstyle for those deep, groovin' moments. Being versatile makes you a better bassist.

Russ

[Michael Jewels]

Which way should you play?

Always play with your amp facing south.

The opposite would be true in the southern hemisphere.

Mike

[mark beem]

I'm surprised this thread is still open..

[Aaron Saunders]

*shrug* Just learn double-thumbing, it's a nice compromise between both!

I can't get used to a pick for fast songs, but it's still in my arsenal.

[keb]

Power drill, man.