Is it wrong?

Pmutch · #1 10-01-2003, 06:39 AM

I've been playin bass for awhile now and relize that I play differently from everyone else. I play using my thumb as a pick I guess you could say. Should I learn the normal way or continue my path?

JMX · #2 10-01-2003, 06:52 AM

Heck, Victor Wooten made a career out of it, and "thumbing" (though mostly downstrokes only) is the way of the early days of the slab and gives you and instant vintage/oldie sound.

Also good for reggae and the like, when muted.

So you're good, but it won't hurt to learn to walk (2-finger alternate picking - the standard for most).

the ombudsman · #3 10-01-2003, 06:59 AM

Sting does it, too, and also a pretty female bassist I know.

Nothing wrong with that, but maybe you should learn other techniques as well... More tools in the tool box!

Pmutch · #4 10-01-2003, 02:13 PM

great I'm bein compared to a female bassist (although she probably plays better then me) well I'll learn a new way and alternate every now and then. thanx