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Plucking Right

Discussion in 'Jazz Technique [DB]' started by Jimbo, Sep 27, 2001.

  1. Sep 27, 2001 #1
    Jimbo

    Jimbo

    Dec 4, 2000
    Philadelphia, PA
    hey all. i've been selected as the bassist for my school's jazz band. i play the electric bass but have always wanted to play the double. know that i'm in the music program, i have access to the couple of double basses the school owns. i've read other threads here about technique and how you should hold, but i just don't seem to be plucking correctly. i'm not getting a big sound when i pluck, so can anyone explain to me how to pluck? thanx.
     
  2. Sep 27, 2001 #2
    reedo35

    reedo35

    Jul 29, 2000
    Colorado Springs CO
    JUMBO, My guess is you're probably not getting a full sound because you're plucking the string as you would a Bass Guitar. You neet to get some more flesh on the string, not just your fingertips.There are many variations, but try using more of the side of your index and/or middle finger when you play pizz.
     
  3. Sep 28, 2001 #3
    dhosek

    dhosek

    May 25, 2000
    Oak Park, IL
    ooh ooh ooh, i can be first:

    You should find a teacher.

    Because we can try to help you a bit through this forum, but a lot of what you're going to encounter will be much better accomplished by an experienced bass player in the room with you who can see what you're doing and direct you towards the correct way.

    -dh