Classical guitar style RH technique?

[dlmarquez]

just wondering if anyone here works on developing a RH playing technique somewhat similar to what classical guitarists use. Thumb=E, forefinger=A, middlefinger=D, ring finger=G. Obviously this isn’t a technique that would work all the time on everything, but for many specific types of music it seems a very viable technique.
It’s much more useful when you are moving from string to string than trying to play fast passages on a single string.
The only Bassist of note I have seen actually using this is Ralf Gauck.

 

[Joshua Pickenpaugh]

I think Sting plays bass with a technique that is similar.

 

[FatStringer52]

I sometimes use it. Learned from here . . .

 

[red_rhino]

I've been using it more and more. It makes some things easier and others a bit harder. Depending what you're playing, muting can be more of a challenge, IME. There are adjustments to be made. I like the tonal difference the thumb brings in, and find myself switching between techniques. It's been a positive thing for me.

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

I also play classical guitar so yes, I do use this technique on bass at times as well.

 

[Leo Smith]

Matt Garrison employs a similar technique.

 

[ajkula66]

I've been toying around with this approach for a few years now. It will never become my "one and only" but it does come in handy for certain stuff.

 

[TOOL460002]

Yep. Except no pinky. I can't find the benefits. Try it with drop tuning on a 4 banger. Really comes alive.

 

[JimmyO]

Justin Chancellor plays like this on the song Wings for Marie from 10,000 Days. It’s impressive. I think he said he had to sit down and balance the bass on his leg like a classical guitarist to do it properly while recording.

I’ve messed with it a little, but not enough to really build up the dexterity and strength needed for it.

 

[Groove Doctor]

Abe Laboriel plays this way. Some great lessons on YouTube.

 

[Shenron]

Huh... of course I use this, how else do you play arpeggios on a bass? I came to bass from guitar including acoustic and I never play an acoustic with a pick, so to me using classical fingerpicking was a no-brainer.