How to Use Basic Finger Picking Techniques for Bass Guitar

Finger picking on the bass is one of the basic playing styles for the electric bass. The Pentatonic Scale in A is a good scale to use for learning to finger pick the bass. Practice finger picking with the bass amp turned down at first as the mistakes can be distracting.

Instructions

    • 1

      Use the index finger and the middle finger. These two fingers are best for going up the scale.

    • 2

      Start with the index finger. The index, being the pointer finger, is the most natural finger to start finger picking.

    • 3

      Alternate the fingers used for finger picking the bass up and down the scale. Playing with just one finger is awkward and tiring.

    • 4

      Change fingers with each note to add speed and flexibility to the playing. By alternating fingers, players increase their dexterity and decrease their fatigue.

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