When I Play With My Fingers I Have A Problem

Originally Posted by capnsandwich

Also, keep your thumb on the string above the string you're playing on, if you're playing on the A string then rest your thumb on the E string to deaden the string. I think they call that the floating thumb technique.

That's good advice, it's a good technique until you get used to it. Are you normally a pick player? I've been playing 25 years and just started using a pick (for one song anyway) I do like the tone.

[Caca de Kick]

Originally Posted by capnsandwich

Also, keep your thumb on the string above the string you're playing on, if you're playing on the A string then rest your thumb on the E string to deaden the string. I think they call that the floating thumb technique.

No that is not the floating thumb. The floating thumb is where your thumb is not anchored or touching anything. Jerry Scheff is a good example to watch of the foating thumb as he usd that alot.

[John Deacon]

Originally Posted by CapeBass

That's good advice, it's a good technique until you get used to it. Are you normally a pick player? I've been playing 25 years and just started using a pick (for one song anyway) I do like the tone.

Yes, I am normally a pick player. I do like to use my fingers every once and a while though.