~Joanna~ Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 What is the better way to play bass? (If indeed, there is a 'better' way.) By this I mean what produces a better sound.I play with my fingers, purely because I find it easier, but is it worthwhile practising with a plec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 I like playing with fingers as I "feel" what i play when i play the bass with my fingers. YOu get a decent sound by using a plectrum though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Rocker Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 All depends on the sound you want. There is nothing that can't be done with a pic that can be done with your fingers. If fact playing with a pic limits what you can play. The only time I use a pic is to get a certain type of sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 I was originally a bass player, and used a pick for fast aggressive stuff. However, on the guitar I NEVER use one. I kept losing the things anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmygoodein Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 it is not better or worse to use a plectrum. It gives you a different sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feeble! Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Use both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckie Gilman Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 i used to play bass in Gilman. Picks are they way for bass. You can play well faster plus it sounds better esp with a P-bass.You'll have to use like your fingers for popping and slapping for like jazz or funk style stuff though.However seeing as i don't listen to jazz OR funk jyst punk and other rock syle stuff i use a pick.And why would you wanna play bass when you can play guitar? or any other REAL instrument?joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 they both have different sounds...so learn both, then you can have the option of using whatever suits a song moreDavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryn Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Fingers all the way if u ask me, except if u wana cover offspring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pop-notmyface Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 depends on what sound youre aiming for, i think fingerpicking gives a more "natural" sound, and is good for funky style such as slap bass. it also allows a little more freedom because you can pick several notes on non-adjacent strings simultaneously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewano Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 its totaly fingers all the way!! for a true raw sound!! fingers r versitile and every note is played with a nice round sound. it sounds lik a "bass" should sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 I like using both. I tend to use a pick most of the time though as I use distortion alot and I prefer distortion with a pick, but if there's a part of a song where I'm just using a clean sound I'll use my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Salty Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Originally posted by Leckie Gilman:And why would you wanna play bass when you can play guitar? or any other REAL instrument? i totally agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckie Gilman Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 oi you cheeky person.and hey what would scott say to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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