which way to play

[10-4bassist]

Which way is the best way to play, i am just wondering which way would be the way to get the best sound out of the bass

 

[tplyons]

PLEASE not another pick or fingers thread.

1) Overdone thread.
2) At worst, it could be in technique.
3) More people use fingers for a reason , at least make sure you can use both.

 

[Fuzzbass]

It's better to be able to use both.

 

[danshee]

Which way is the best way to play, i am just wondering which way would be the way to get the best sound out of the bass

I use my fingers for just about everything. On occasion though, I will rip out a pick for a metal song for that Megadeth type sound. Get good with both. Trust me, they are both very worthwhile to learn.

 

[10-4bassist]

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[10-4bassist]

ok thanx i am new at the bass, i just started like 2 monthes ago and i just wasn't sure but thanx 4 the help

 

[Jones_5s]

play the right way with your fingers and leave the picks for guitarist, you can acomplish the same thing and a hell of a lot more with fingers then picks, picks suck....

 

[Tyler Hole]

play the right way with your fingers and leave the picks for guitarist, you can acomplish the same thing and a hell of a lot more with fingers then picks, picks suck....

*sigh*...

 

[FunkySpoo]

There is no better or best here. Whatever serves the music best should determine the technique.

Every bassist should be able to use both

 

[mark beem]

There is no better or best here. Whatever serves the music best should determine the technique.

Every bassist should be able to use both

True.. Very true!! I especially like "Whatever serves the music best.."

 

[danshee]

PLEASE not another pick or fingers thread.

1) Overdone thread.
2) At worst, it could be in technique.
3) More people use fingers for a reason , at least make sure you can use both.

This is like way way way overdone. Everyone from here on out, Learn with them both!!!!

 

[bryan bailey]

IN before the close.

I use both, but 80% I use my fingers. The finger option includes slapping too, I assume.

 

[bazzanderson]

Chris Squier
Bruce Foxton
Matt Freeman

There are tons more really great pickplayers out there. Don't let anyone tell you either is right or wrong. Whatever feels comfortable to you. I started with pick and moved to fingers a long time ago because of the whole "fingers are better picks....bassists that use picks suck" mentality. I'm much more proficient with my fingers than I'll ever be with a pick but I wish I would've practiced both equally. I'd love to be as proficient with a pick as I am with my fingers. I think picked bass tone sounds great (especially P bass). I can get close to the tone with my fingers but never nail it. Take my advice...Practice both!
-Bazz-

 

[xyllion]

Play the only proper way, with your toes.

 

[vene-nemesis]

Once youve played a lot you will realize that the pick is a tool for special ocations such as singing and playing the bass at the same time.For me fingerstyle is good if you change beetwen techniques frequently fingerplaying->slap->tapping->Thumping->double thumping.

 

[Rusty Chainsaw]

Learn both. It's good to have different sounds for different situations. The bite and the "up and down" articulation of playing with a pick is preferable in some circumstances to the rounder sound of fingerstyle, but nothing can replace fingerstyle for those deep, groovin' moments. Being versatile makes you a better bassist.

Russ

 

[Michael Jewels]

Which way should you play?

Always play with your amp facing south.

The opposite would be true in the southern hemisphere.

Mike

 

[mark beem]

I'm surprised this thread is still open..

 

[Aaron Saunders]

*shrug* Just learn double-thumbing, it's a nice compromise between both!

I can't get used to a pick for fast songs, but it's still in my arsenal.

 

[keb]

Power drill, man.