You know what, this is why TB is such a brilliant forum. So, I've always been totally into fingerstyle cos I think it gives me more musical feel for most styles of music except maybe rock where it's all about the punch in the face. But I got chewed up by a couple of posters so instead of replying and starting off WWIII I went upstairs and played with a pick for two hours solid. Ain't changed my mind but I get the other POV and I might even polish up my pick style for one or two numbers (but only one or two!) Thank you TB for knocking me out of my comfort zone!!
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Are finger players a dying breed
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Fingers 100% cannot use a pick at all, and don't wish to for what I play. If I need percussive sounds, I use my quite tough nails.
Basically this is my approach. I like to play bass and I try to learn new techniques..not for remain employable actualy. I do it because I enjoy learning and challenge myself.
As I said earlier I like the tone of the pick when I play metal..and sometimes playing quarter notes at high tempos for long runs with fingers causes me pain in my right forearm and hand...I've been playing with this band for 8 years and I've never heard a complain about my tone playing with a pick...
But for the other stuff I play I use my fingers...In my last recording session I used my 6 string bass straight to the mixing desk and my fingers..including my thumb when I played some chords
The pick vs fingers debate on TB is just silly. A regular tempest in a teapot. Do what you do for whatever reason you do it ... and others will do the same.
A couple years ago, my index finger would occasionally become inflamed after a night of gigging. I thought I was going to have to start picking on some of the songs, so studied/learned the Carol Kaye method of picking. As it worked out, going with lighter string gauge remedied the problem completely, so I play strictly with fingers these days. It's nice to at least be able to rely on picking if that occasion ever arises.
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Not in the studio for sure!I just watched 2 hours of rock videos and not one bass player used his fingers. All pick players I have nothing against pick players I think it looks cool.i play only fingers the only picking I do is my noseI did notice that all of them were under 40 years of age. I guess a new generation thing or they were guitar players at one time
I watched 2 hours of symphonic videos and was surprised they all were using bows for their basses - I think pick players may be a dying breed.
Pushing 27 and I've only just started exploring pick playing a year ago after 11 years of fingers. It ain't dead.I just watched 2 hours of rock videos and not one bass player used his fingers. All pick players I have nothing against pick players I think it looks cool.i play only fingers the only picking I do is my nose
I play with fingers. Almost can't play with a pick to be honest.I just watched 2 hours of rock videos and not one bass player used his fingers. All pick players I have nothing against pick players I think it looks cool.i play only fingers the only picking I do is my nose
Fingerstyle vs pick on TALKBASS?
What's next?
P vs J?
Tort vs. anything?
Ampeg vs. everyone else?
Rosewood vs. maple (or ebony or perro)?
Don't forget the "Mixed Drivers" wars that raged from 2011 until 2112.
(wringing hands)
What's next?
P vs J?
Tort vs. anything?
Ampeg vs. everyone else?
Rosewood vs. maple (or ebony or perro)?
Don't forget the "Mixed Drivers" wars that raged from 2011 until 2112.
(wringing hands)
Nope. I play mostly fingerstyle for pop/80s/reggae/soul but play pick for punk/hardcore to help cut through the mix with distorted guitars.
